Deneen Demourkas on Groovederci wins 2012 Quantum Key West Race Week – Sailing news
Deneen Demourkas of USA put up a scintillating sailing display on his Farr 30 boat, Groovederci and finished on top of the 2012 Quantum Key West Race Week standings after clinching all ten heats of the championship. Critics hailed the US team and proclaimed
their performance as one of the most impressive displays of the regatta.
The American, along with the crew, sailed tremendously on Florida waters and concluded the weekend dominating the Farr 30 division after finishing with a perfect scorecard of ten points. The regatta featured some of the best competitions during the week.
The weather conditions were outstanding throughout the regatta as the five-day event saw some shifty wind conditions. The breeze blew around 22 knots over the racing area along with some heavy gusts that troubled sailors a bit but the fleet, due to the trimmers’
impressive techniques, successfully managed to complete all ten scheduled race on time.
Trimmer Groovederci team, Australia’s Darren ‘Twirler’ Jones explained that they had a tough day due to the harsh sailing forecast. However, they tackled the situation brilliantly and finished the races successfully despite high winds. He added that winning
the regatta comfortably is one of the most memorable moments of his life.
With 29 points on the board, Richard Goransson and crew hit the second podium place while Brad Kauffman claimed the third spot with 34 points.
Overall results of Farr 30 class:
1. USA 706 Groovederci Farr 30 Deneen Demourkas 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 = 10 points
2. USA 316 Theend Farr 30 Richard Goransson 2, 2, 5, 2, 3, 2, 3, 6, 2, 2 = 29 points
3. USA 704 Mummbles Farr 30 Brad Kauffman 4, 4, 2, 3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3 = 34 points
4. USA 32 Gotcha Farr 30 Nate Tower 3, 3, 6, 5, 4, 5, 2, 4, 3, 5 = 40 points
5. USA 21 Just Plain Nutz Farr 30 Norm Dean 6, 6, 3, 6, 5, 4, 5, 3, 6, 4 = 48 points
6. USA 41 Rhumb Punch Farr 30 John and Linda Edwards 5, 5, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 2, 5, 6 = 49 points
7. CAN 29 Farr 2 Tangley Farr 30 Ron Switzer 8/DNC, 8/DNC, 8/DNC, 8/DNC, 8/DNC, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7 = 75 points
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