By Paul Earl, Organizing Committee
Every Snipe regatta delivers close racing, and the 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals was no exception. © Bruce Durkee
Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly, MA hosted the 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals on June 25 – 29. There were forty-four boats racing in the Heinzerling Series and eight in the Wells Series, with sailors from ten states and Canada participating. Eight races over four days were held in mostly light and shifty wind from all directions.
Justin Callahan (left) and Trevor Davis won the title with a 9-point margin. © Bruce Durkee
Meeting the challenge with superb consistency across all races for a total of 15 points were skipper Justin Callahan of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and crew Trevor Davis. Typical of the Snipe class, the races were highly contested throughout the regatta. Top finishers are given below with full results available on theclubspot.com.
“Serious Sailing, Serious Fun” © Bruce Durkee
We would like to thank the sponsors who helped make the regatta a big success – including title sponsor Quantum Sails; platinum sponsors Mount Gay Rum and Beverly Insurance; and Ronstan, Jibetech, Dwyer Mast & Rigging, Dynamic Dollies, and numerous other local businesses and individuals. Their financial and in-kind donations allowed us to provide a top-notch regatta both on land and on the water. After-racing refreshments and meals, daily drawings, and a silent auction rounded out the Snipe mantra of “Serious Sailing, Serious Fun” with a good time had
by all! ■
Heinzerling Series (8 races)
First – Justin Callahan & Trevor Davis, 15
Second – Augie Diaz & Christine De Silva, 24
Third – Ernesto Rodriguez & Margaux Bacro-Duverger, 26
Fourth – Enrique Quintero & Nico Ocariz, 35
Fifth – Carter Cameron & Ryan Ratliffe, 42
Wells Series (4 races)
First – Wade Waddell & Miranda Bakos, 5
Second – Andrew Klein & Michelle Morphew, 10
Third – Preston Senior & Raam Fox, 11
Top Junior Team – Devon Owen & Taya Hancock
Top Under 30 Team – Justin Callahan & Trevor Davis
