Buys leads the way / Sailing

Shannon Buys got the most out of light westerlies to guide Vertigo to a win in the third week of the Oak Harbor Yacht Club’s Thursday night Sail Fleet race March 30.

Jim McAlpine, who won the first two races in Lucky Jim, finished second, followed by Dave Steckman on Renaissance, Rick Almberg on Slingshot, Shannon and Arthur Holcomb on Yeah Dogg and Rex DuPuis on Gadzooks.

In addition to the Thursday races, the fleet is hosting the Round Whidbey Regatta the first weekend of May. Some boats need more crew members; if interested, contact Sail Fleet Captain Bill Weinsheimer at ohsailfleet@gmail.com

The Thursday races are open to the public; contact Weinsheimer for more information.

Lucky Jim grabs a nice downwind run. (Photo by Byron Skubi)

Lucky Jim grabs a nice downwind run. (Photo by Byron Skubi)

Slingshot sails at sunset. (Photo by Byron Skubi)

Slingshot sails at sunset. (Photo by Byron Skubi)