JD Crow, Steve Landeau, Ron Stryker

SUNDAY MONEY STRIKES AGAIN! STEVE LANDEAU CAPTURES THE 2026 DF65 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP A Sunday comeback, a second national title, and a championship decided over 29 races. BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS — NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Maybe they should call him Sunday Money! When championship Sunday arrived at Lake Bentonville, Steve Landeau, sailing USA 12 out of Pooler, Georgia, had a title to chase and a fleet of determined competitors standing in his way. By the end of the day, he had delivered a championship performance worthy of the nickname. Landau captured the 2026 DF65 National Championship, completing an impressive Sunday comeback to claim his second national title and become a TWO-TIME DF65 NATIONAL CHAMPION! Three days of competition brought together a talented national fleet for 29 races of challenging conditions, changing fortunes, and close competition. The championship leaderboard continued to evolve as skippers battled for every position, setting the stage for a dramatic final day. But Landau saved his best for last. As the final day unfolded, he turned up the pressure, found his rhythm, and made his move toward the top of the standings. His determination and consistency through the closing races secured the championship. When the pressure was on, Sunday Money delivered! Congratulations to Steve Landau on an outstanding performance and another national championship title. ⸻ FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Top 11 finishers | Net points after 29 races 🥇 1ST — STEVE LANDEAU USA 12 · Pooler, Georgia 41 Net Points — NATIONAL CHAMPION 🥈 2ND — FRANCIS (Tony)GONSALVES USA 151 47 Net Points 🥉 3RD — JAMES STINSON USA 907 83 Net Points 4TH — RON STRYKER USA 250 · 119 Net Points 5TH — MAURICIO DANTAS USA 71 · 129 Net Points 6TH — DAN SHIER USA 21 · 130 Net Points 7TH — ROBERT PIPER USA 65 · 146 Net Points 8TH — DAN CROWLEY USA 20 · 169 Net Points 9TH — MICHAEL GREESON USA 112 · 197 Net Points 10TH — GARY WILSON USA 729 · 222 Net Points 11TH — HAILEY GREESON USA 33 · 246 Net Points Congratulations to all 14 competitors who took part in this year’s national championship. The complete official scoring sheet accompanies the championship results. ⸻ A CHAMPIONSHIP MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS A national championship is about much more than what happens on the water. It takes an entire community of businesses, organizations, volunteers, and supporters willing to invest their time, resources, and commitment into making an event of this caliber possible. SailRC Inc. extends its sincere gratitude to the sponsors and partners who helped bring the 2026 DF65 National Championship to Bentonville. Your support helped create an exceptional experience for competitors, visitors, and spectators while advancing the visibility and growth of radio sailing. EVENT SPONSORS ADVANTAGE TITLE AND ESCROW WEICHERT REALTORS Our event sponsors provided essential partnership and support in bringing this national championship to life. We are proud to recognize their commitment and grateful for their investment in SailRC and the sport of radio sailing. SUPPORTING PARTNERS PLANT CABANA DUDE WIPES 7 BREW COFFEE CAPRIOTTI’S DELI FLY OZ LEGENDS AIR CENTER Each supporting sponsor played a meaningful role in making this championship possible. Their generosity and willingness to support our event demonstrate the strength of the community behind this growing sport. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT OUR SPORT! To every sponsor and partner: your contribution goes beyond a single weekend of racing. You are helping create opportunities for competitors, introduce new generations to radio sailing, and build a foundation for the future of the sport. We sincerely appreciate your confidence in our organization and your commitment to this championship. ──────── MORE THAN A REGATTA The 2026 DF65 National Championship represents another important milestone for SailRC Inc. and the continued growth of radio sailing in Northwest Arkansas. Hosting a national championship brings together competitors from across the country, introduces new audiences to the sport, and demonstrates what can be accomplished when a community comes together around a shared passion. From the competitors and race committee to the volunteers, sponsors, and supporters working behind the scenes, every contribution helped make this event a success. Special recognition goes to the DF65 Class Owners Association for its partnership and to everyone who traveled to Bentonville to compete. Thank you for making Lake Bentonville a destination for national-level radio sailing. CHAMPIONSHIP HOST SAILRC INC. In partnership with the DF65 Class Owners Association 2026 DF65 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Lake Bentonville | Osage Park Bentonville, Arkansas October 30 – November 1, 2026 ──────── SUNDAY MONEY. TWO-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION. Congratulations, Steve Landeau! SAIL SMALL. DREAM BIG! Presented by SailRC Academy | SailRC Inc.