DN World Championship - Day 2 Report

Day 2 of the DN World Championship. Photo: Anna Suslova

PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Racing began right on time at 10 AM, with the fleet launching into a full day of competition. Fifteen races later, the day finished on the Bronze Fleets final race, leaving just two more races on Tuesday to determine the Silver and Gold Fleet champions.

Today brought a new set of conditions—colder than yesterday, still overcast, but this time with steady wind. That’s the mark of a well-rounded regatta: different challenges each day. As forecasted, the north wind held at 12-15 mph, providing consistent racing. A few course adjustments were needed, but they were made quickly to keep the races running smoothly. We sailed until the last possible moment to make the most of the day.

The ice was harder than yesterday and not as wet but still soft, with better grip than one week ago at the Northwest Regatta. Sailors adjusted well, leading to tight, competitive racing.

Standout Performances of the Day

Dideric van Riemsdijk S867 dominated the Bronze Fleet, taking bullets in every race.
Daniel Hearn US5352 was untouchable in the Silver Fleet, winning each race.
The Gold Fleet delivered intense battles, with Matt Struble US183 and Lukasz Zakrzewski P155 going head-to-head in every race, pushing each other to the limit.

With one more Gold Fleet race left on Tuesday, it all comes down to the final showdown. Tomorrow will tell the tale.

DN World Championship Day 3 – Tuesday, February 4 – Schedule

9:00 AM – Skippers Meeting
10:00 AM – First Race Silver Fleet 7, followed by Gold Fleet 7
7:00 PM – World Championship Banquet, awards, and raffle at Sunset on the Water

(Dinner is ordered off the menu, and each guest will pay individually.)

The final races will decide the Silver and Gold Fleet champions—stay tuned for the action!

DN North American Championship: What to Know for Tuesday, February 4
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK

Online registration closes at 5 PM. Link here
Packet pick-up goes from 3 – 5 PM at Regatta Headquarters – Radisson Hotel, Fond du Lac.
North American Championship First day of racing: Wednesday, February 5

More updates are coming soon—stay tuned!

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