After postponing for lack of wind until late Saturday afternoon we left shore for the first two races of the day. Race 1 was started in 3 to 6 knots and was shortened by the race committee at two legs for light and shifty winds which disallowed the results as our Class rules require three legs for our sanctioned events. Race two saw building winds and a new steady direction that allowed a fun race to take place. Newcomer Paul Whitesides quickly nailed the first shift after the start and led at the first and second marks. Terry Tyner took advantage of a late takedown by Paul's team and rounded inside leading the race to the finish. Marcus Moehlman quickly closed for a second followed by John Sawyer and Paul Whitesides. Day two was forecast to be a drifter but we started on time with 4 to 7 knots with plenty of Sunday morning chop courtesy of our powerboat friends making it a real challenge to keep the boat moving. District icon Lenny Krawcheck popped off the starting line and never got threatened again. John Sawyer was second followed by Bob Harkrider and Richard Walkirk. Sunday's second race was won by John Sawyer who sailed through the fleet downwind for a decisive win followed by Marcus Moehlman, Paul Whitesides and Terry Tyner. Sunday's third race was won by Marcus Moehlman followed by Terry Tyner, Richard Walkirk and newcomer Henry McCray. The last race of the event was won by Pierce Barden followed by Terry Tyner and John Sawyer. After trying conditions PRO Jan Jernigan got in all five races in doing an outstanding job. Several things about the event are of interest, no skipper won more than one race leaving one to believe things are getting more competitive. Each of the top three skippers won a race. There were three tie breakers in the event with the first one contesting positions three and four in favor of Marcus Moehlman over Paul Whitesides (who sailed a great regatta). The same held true for Pierce Barden who forced a tie breaker over last year's champion Richard Walkirk for fourth place honors. The third tie breaker in the event was won by Lauren Beauchamp over Will Tyner to decide places eleven and twelve respectively. At the end of the event it was Terry Tyner who will join the long list of respected names on the District Trophy. "It is truly an honor to win this award after 17 years on the hunt" said Terry at the awards presentation. Terry was well supported by his team of Robby Wilkins and Amber Parshalls both of Columbia. In second was John and Becky Sawyer of Wrightsville and Elizabeth Derks of Columbia who sailed a great event and a close threat to winning. In third was Marcus Moehlman with Eli and Jen Putnam of Augusta also sailing fast and smart over the weekend.