DF65 Region 2 Championships! on 9/6/2025
Submitted By: Barton Drummond
Region: 2
Class: DragonForce 65
Chevrons: Red Regional
Date: 9/6/2025 - 9/6/2025
Location: LAKE WHITTIER Frederick, MD
Host Club: NORTHERN MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB Club No: 415
# of Entries: 13
Races completed: 9
2025 DF65 Region 2 Championship Regatta
By Walter House
Region 2’s DF65 Championship Regatta had thirteen of the best sailors in the country competing for the
championship. The weather was absolutely perfect and the competitors would have to master the
variable winds (1-8 mph). The event took place at Lake Whittier, in Frederick, Maryland and it proved to
be an excellent venue, as the setting was perfect. Sail Wars and Brother’s Pizza co-sponsored this event
in which entrants received great food and beverages. This was another spectacular event hosted by the
Northern Maryland Model Yacht Club. Sail Wars volunteer Walter House served as Race Director and
Paul Busman kept the scores accurately. They also organized an efficient tech line to check everyone’s
boats which included checking the keel length and weighing the batteries. Once the sign-in was
completed, the Skipper’s meeting was held and the racing commenced.
The race day would consist of nine, two-lap races with one throw-out. The competition was fierce, as
there were many races where the fleet battled from start to finish. The biggest question coming into the
regatta was if Bart and Mahi could win for the fourth time in a row.
Kyle Russell wasn’t having a Mahi four-peat. He was focused and laser sharp on this day, as he won four
of the races. Five other sailors all won one race each. Bart and Kyle battled back in forth the whole day
with it all coming down to the very last race.
Three quarters of race nine were completed and Bart easily had a 50-foot lead on Kyle heading down to
the last gate. Mahi was moving faster than he had all day. With only one quarter of the race left, disaster
struck! Mahi snagged his ballast on the start/finish mark and stopped dead in the water. By the time
Bart could work his way off the mark, eight boats had passed him. Kyle ended up finishing first place in
the race and became the Regional Champion by one point. Congratulations Kyle!
There were so many great moves and terrific strategies incorporated. But also, bad luck and pitfalls
during the races which really impacted the final standings! Mike Campbell was doing well until he fouled
Bob Adams and ended up getting hung up. This collision ended up costing him two races! There were
also just some great sailing, as stealing wind from others was great fun for the competitors fighting for
position. The nine races seemed to fly by, as everyone enjoyed themselves and the comradery was
second to none. Walter House showed that you could compete with in A-Rig, as he took third place. Sail
Wars provided three beautiful crystal trophies for the winners.
This was one of those well organized and planned out regattas, where there was a lot of smiles and
good sportsmanship amongst everyone. Scott Dockum won the prestigious “Sail Wars Sportsmanship”
award which is given to the sailor who typifies what being a great person and competitor is all about.
A special “thank you” to all of volunteers that made this event so successful! A perfect venue, fantastic
pizza galore, 15 kinds of beverages, exciting sailing action, and a well-run event. From the great
comments, I heard afterwards…this is a must attend event for next year! Well done, Skippers and
organizers!
Race Results for DF65 Region 2 Championships!
| Type | Place | Skipper | Sail# | Points | City | St | Home Club |
| Single | 0 | Barton Drummond (Bart) | 777 | 0 | Merritt Island | FL | NORTHERN MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Mari Spina | 46 | 0 | Reston | VA | MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Alan Krusinger | 478 | 0 | Gaithersburg | MD | HERITAGE HARBOUR MYC |
| Single | 0 | Jonathan Barrett (Dj) | 23 | 0 | Burke | VA | NORTHERN MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | John Houfek | 83 | 0 | Annapolis | MD | MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | James Crawley (Winston) | 967 | 0 | Chambersburg | PA | MENNO HAVEN MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Michael Campbell | 165 | 0 | Clementon | NJ | MARBLEHEADERS OF SPRING LAKE |
| Single | 0 | Michael Cavanaugh | 16 | 0 | Chambersburg | PA | MENNO HAVEN MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Kyle Russell | 93 | 0 | Leonardtown | MD | SOLOMONS ISLAND MODEL BOAT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Scott Dockum (Scott) | 7 | 0 | Lovettsville | VA | NORTHERN MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Scott Dockum (Scott) | 1971 | 0 | Lovettsville | VA | NORTHERN MARYLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB |
| Single | 0 | Walter House | 2 | 0 | Martinsburg | WV | |
| Single | 0 | Rob Dutton | 53 | 0 | Alexandria | VA | SOLOMONS ISLAND MODEL BOAT CLUB |
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