Svendsen’s Summer Splash Pulls Crowd

Michael Grove and Alex Delle Cese made the most of Encinal YC’s Svendsen’s Summer Splash and BAYS #3 this weekend. Counting straight bullets after dropping a second, the pair earned the right to represent Area G at the US Sailing Junior Doublehanded Championship for the Bemis trophy scheduled for August 9-13 in Marblehead.

But Summer Splash wasn’t just for the 10-boat Bemis qualifier sailed in 420s; Grove and Delle Cese were just two of the 66 juniors sailing in everything from both beginning and championship Opti fleets to Lasers and CFJs.

“The Splash regatta is one of our favorite events of the year to sponsor,” said Sean Svendsen. “These children are the future of our sport, and we’re passionate about fostering its future. There’s nothing like watching these kids transition over the years from Optis to Lasers, and then into team boats like 420s or skiffs. From a purely selfish standpoint, I’m hoping to cultivate some crew prospects for my Knarr!"

Last month Peter Jesberg won the right to represent Area G for the Smythe trophy. As far as we can tell there hasn’t been a qualifier for the Sears Cup and there isn’t one scheduled. If you know differently, fill us in!