U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championship for 2009 Dominated by Kyle Rogachenko and Zeke Horowitz deedsphotos
60Kyle Rogachenko Wins George O'Day Trophy
Rogachenko Captures Second Career U.S. Singlehanded Championship
DETROIT (August 2, 2009) – Four consecutive second place finishes over nine races propelled Kyle Rogachenko to his second career U.S. Singlehanded Championship. The Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, assisted by the Crescent Sail Yacht Club (CSYC) of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. welcomed 20 of the country’s top qualifying Laser sailors to this US SAILING National Championship series event, sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and LaserPerformance.
Sailing conditions consisted of west/northwest winds at 5-to-10 knots, with temperatures in the mid-70’s. The first race ended in thrilling fashion, with Rogachenko and Horowitz locked in a tacking duel from the left side of the course. Ryan Lashaway (Toledo, Ohio) came screaming in from the right side on a port tack with Laser speed to take the bullet.
Rogachenko Wins Second Singlehanded Championship
Sailing World Report on Singlehanded Championship
- U.S. Singlehanded Championship
The battle between Rogachenko and Horowitz showcased two of the best collegiate sailors in the country. Rogachenko is a member of the US Sailing Team – U23 and a senior on the Old Dominion varsity sailing team.
US Singlehanded Complete Results 2009
History of the George O'Day Trophy
- U.S. Singlehanded Championship
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