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JENNINGS AND TROUCHE CROWNED STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONS ON GULL LAKE
Grey skies, rain showers and one final race close out the 2026 championship in Michigan
Gull Lake, Michigan (May 24, 2026) – The 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship came to a close today on Gull Lake after a final day marked by grey skies, persistent showers and challenging conditions that allowed the fleet to complete one last race before the championship was decided.
After three days of racing and six races completed overall, Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche were crowned the new Star Western Hemisphere Champions.
JENNINGS AND TROUCHE HOLD FIRM AT STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP
Gull Lake, Michigan (May 22, 2026) – The second day of racing at the 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship delivered classic Star Class conditions on Gull Lake, with the fleet enjoying what many competitors described as “amazing conditions.”
Winds built throughout the day into a solid 12–15 knots, with puffs reaching up to 25 knots, creating fast and physically demanding racing on relatively flat water with occasional chop.
JENNINGS AND TROUCHE TAKE EARLY LEAD AT STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP ON GULL LAKE
Gull Lake, Michigan (May 21, 2026) – Three races were completed today in light and technical conditions on the opening day of the 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship at Gull Lake, Michigan.
A fleet of 26 teams has gathered for the championship, with competitors primarily from the United States joined by two Canadian crews. Despite the relatively light breeze, the day delivered highly competitive racing and tight battles throughout the fleet.
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ISCYRA 2026 Western Hemisphere Championships: This year’s Championships will be sailed at Gull Lake (Richland, Michigan). The event is scheduled to run May 20-24. The Fleet’s annual Tulip Tune-Up Regatta will be conducted the weekend before the Championships, May 16-17. The fleet has decided to waive entry fees for the Tulip Tune-Up to all sailors wishing to sail in both events. In addition, the Fleet will be offering the opportunity to sailors to join a star class clinic to be run May 18 & 19. The clinic will cost participants $250.00 per boat and feature discussions on inland lake sailing, sailing with the Vakaros system, and tips on set-up for speed. It is limited to 10 sailors. Apply for a spot in the clinic by notifying Jon VanderMolen using his email address: jonvmolen@gmail.com .
GEORGE SZABO AND GUY AVELLON WIN 2025 STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP IN CHESAPEAKE BAY
Gibson Island delivers classic Star conditions for one of the five Continental titles of the year
The 2025 Star Western Hemisphere Championship came to a close on Sunday after three days of tight and tactical racing hosted by the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron on the Chesapeake Bay. The regatta, part of the historic Star Class calendar, attracted many of North America’s finest teams, culminating in a well-deserved victory for George Szabo and Guy Avellon.
Szabo and Avellon delivered an outstanding performance across the seven-race series, counting five top-2 finishes, including four bullets, and discarding only one mid-fleet result. Their consistent dominance secured them the championship with a total of 8 points after discard — a commanding lead over the rest of the fleet.