May 2026 News

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.