Curtis and Tucker Navigate to Victory in St. George’s Harbor
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Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker continued their imperious start to the sailing season, guiding Pole Position to a commanding victory at the Willard Kelly Memorial Regatta.
The pristine waters of St. George’s Harbor provided a spectacular backdrop for the Comet Class fleet as they contested one of the East End’s most storied events. Curtis and Tucker, who have become the pair to beat this spring, delivered a tactical masterclass to finish at the top of the standings with just three net points.
The duo’s dominance left the rest of the fleet battling for the remaining podium spots in increasingly testing conditions. Veteran sailor Gladwin Lambert, partnered with Simon Van De Weg, secured the runner-up position in Melody. The pair displayed consistent boat speed to finish with six net points, fending off a spirited challenge from the trailing pack.
Rounding out the top three were Lorenzo Lambert and Jade Smith aboard Sea Hawk. Despite some heavy pressure in the final race of the series, the pair held their nerve to finish with a net score of eight points, narrowly clinching third place.
The Willard Kelly Memorial serves as a key marker in the Comet Class calendar, and with Curtis and Tucker already showing a clean pair of heels to their rivals, the field will be looking to bridge the gap as the fleet moves toward the highlights of the summer season.
Willard Kelly Memorial Regatta Results
03 Maxwell Curtis & Wesley Tucker - Pole Position 06 Gladwin Lambert & Simon Van De Weg - Melody 08 Lorenzo Lambert & Jade Smith - Sea Hawk 09 Quinton Simons & Zane Hendrickson - Stir De Pot 13 Gregory Wade & Amber Bradshaw - It’s a Standard 14 Geovanni Hayward & Sivaja Pernichief - Mai Lucy 20 J’Cal Washington & Jacal Minors - Lady Commodore
