Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker continued their imperious start to the Comet Class season, securing yet another overall victory at the Patti Washington Memorial Regatta in St. George’s Harbour.
In a demonstration of both speed and strategic dominance, the duo made the eight-boat fleet look like they were standing still during the early exchanges of the afternoon.
Competing in the pristine conditions of the East End, Curtis and Tucker essentially wrapped up the title before the final horn had sounded. The pair delivered a masterclass in tactical sailing, claiming victory in each of the first three races of the regatta.
With their lead unassailable and the championship title secured, the crew of Pole Position elected to remain ashore for the fourth and final race of the day, finishing the regatta with a near-perfect scorecard.
While the top spot was never in doubt, the battle for the remaining podium positions provided the afternoon’s most compelling drama. Alan Frith and his crew Laila Frith managed to clinch the runner-up spot after a remarkably consistent recovery.
After a difficult start that saw them finish sixth in the opening race, the Friths found their rhythm, recording a second-place finish in the second race, a third in the third, and a final second-place finish to end with seven overall points.
Veteran sailor Gladwin Lambert, partnered with Simon Van De Weg, finished in a deadlock with Frith on seven points but took third place on the tiebreaker. Lambert’s day was a model of consistency, posting a sequence of 2-3-2-3 across the four-race series.
The competitive nature of the fleet was on full display throughout the mid-pack, with Greg Wade and his crew rounding out the top four. Wade’s afternoon peaked in the final race of the day, where he delivered his best performance to ensure a strong finish in the overall standings.
The regatta serves as yet another marker of the high standards within the local Comet Class, with the fleet now looking toward the upcoming summer schedule as they attempt to close the gap on the dominant Curtis and Tucker.
2026 Patti Washington Memorial Comet Class Regatta Results
03 Max Curtis & Wesley Tucker
07 Alan Frith & Laila Frith
07 Gladwin Lambert & Simon Van De Weg
10 Greg Wade & Geno Smith
13 Anthony Smith & Hong Gao
13 Geovanni Hayward & Sivaja Perinchief
18 Quinton Simons & Zane Hendrickson
22 Ja’Cal Washington & Jah-Shon Smith
