Summary of the 2-day Regatta:

The Hueston Sailing Association’s two-day Labor Day Weekend Series delivered some of the best sailing conditions of the season, as September replaced August’s heat and light winds with mild temperatures and a mostly steady breeze. Sunday featured winds averaging 8–10 mph with gusts reaching 15–20 mph, creating fast and competitive racing across Acton Lake. The Sunfish/Capri fleet led the action with ten boats competing, as Bill Molleran opened the series with two first-place finishes, followed closely by Laura Peters, Brian Callahan, Ian Mahoney, and Dom Everaet. In the Cruiser fleet, Curt Donahue and his San Juan 21 established an early advantage with two victories, while the Hobie and Y-Flyer fleets rounded out the opening-day competition.

Monday brought a different set of challenges, including shifting and occasionally disappearing winds along with mechanical problems affecting both the committee and safety boats. Despite the adversity, the race committee kept the competition moving and completed the series. Curt Donahue capped an outstanding weekend with four straight victories to claim the Cruiser championship, while Don Fecher took the Hobie title and Pete Peters/Rose Schultz finished atop the Y-Flyer fleet. The closest battle came in Sunfish/Capris, where Brian Callahan and Laura Peters finished tied with 11 points; Callahan earned the championship on the tiebreaker after working his way through the fleet in the final race. Special thanks go to Ken Wright, Diane Pierok, Anthony Pearce, Dawn Gunter, and Dave Judy for keeping the racing safe and on track despite equipment difficulties—including assisting a grounded recreational sailboat. It was a fitting Labor Day weekend of good wind, spirited competition, teamwork, and the kind of sailing that makes everyone look forward to September on Acton Lake.