Thomas Rice wins the 2012 SE Champs held at Camp Seagull in North Carolina!
Camp Seagull was a great host for the regatta and we got in 6 races over the two days in winds from 5-12 knots and flat water with a surprising amount of current. The turnout for the event was great, with 90+ boats from all over the east coast. The whole SailStrong contingent had a successful showing with 2 sailors in the top 10, 4 in the top 15, 3 of the top 5 Blue Fleet, and 4 of the top 5 in White Fleet. Way to go everyone!
Thomas Rice 1st Overall, 1st Blue Fleet, Maddie Hawkins 6th Overall, 1st White Fleet, Porter Kavle 11th, 3rd Blue, Brendan Little 13th, 5th Blue, Jake Vickers 14th, Sam Bruce 17th, 2nd White, Jordan Bruce 28th, 4th White, Aidan Morgan 36th, Madeleine Rice 37th, 5th White, Kimmie Leonard 39th, Michael Pinto 48th
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- Thomas and Maddie fighting it out at mark 1.
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- Sailing under a Naval Air Station was interesting but loud.
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- Leading the pack on the downwind.
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- Still working to build his lead. Thomas with some great downwind technique.
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- The coach enjoying the show. The red dots are a nice touch when they all come around together in front.
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- Porter with a solid finish.
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- Madeleine Rice showing her intensity all the way to the finish.
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- Thomas preparing for the reach.
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- All smiles.
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- Thomas Rice – 2012 USODA Southeast Champs 1st Place
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- Teammates and friends.
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- Ready to get the show on the road at the skippers meeting.
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- Madeleine finishing up on Saturday.
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- What a venue!
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