Melges 24 Charleston

They waited all day for the breeze to fill.  When it finally filled, they picked the right side of the course and rocketed to the front of a very talented fleet.  O’Rielly beat World Champion Dave Ullman and America’s Cup Tacitician Terry Hutchinson and everyone else in the first and only race of the day.  Crewing for David are Russ O’Rielly, John Putnam, Emily Pulos and Nick Turney.

Guy Mossman also had a stellar showing, finishing 4th in his brand new yacht! (Hull 786).  Anyone know who’s crewing for Guy?

Four out of the 5 Charleston entries finished the race in the top 19 out of the 45 boats registered.

Here’s a picture of O’Rielly practicing in January in Charleston Harbor during the CORA / Pinnacle Racing series

David O'Rielly's practice pays off

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