June 24-27 the HYC Opti Race team travelled to Lac Memphremagog for the 2nd leg of the Quebec Championship Series. The team, lead by coach Taylor Grant, took part in 2 days of intense training followed by 2 days of competitive racing.
Chantal Bourque finished 1st in the Red fleet and 2nd Overall for the regatta with a consistent performance in each race. Chantal has shown she can read shifty wind conditions and successfully cover the fleet behind her. Well done Chantal!
Jack Marten took his first podium finish with a 3rd place in the Opti Blue division. You will notice Jack easily this week since his knees are bright red – the “sunscreen-everywhere-not-just-your-face” lesson was learned.
Other notable performances include Mathew Kondejewski taking first place in the final race leaving the entire fleet behind him. Apparently the whole fleet went left except for Matthew and Jack and it really paid off as these two pulled away from the fleet.
Matthew also achieved 2nd in the Red Fleet.
Joey Marten was apprehensive about racing but got it together on Sunday and managed to leave some boats behind him in the green fleet, his big smile was all it took for the regatta to be successful.
Well done team HYC! Next regatta is the TRY regatta at Pointe-Claire Yacht Club July 8th – 11th. Good luck.
