Seifer's crew stayed ahead of runner-up Joycelyn Nash on El Gavilan in three of four races to take the title. There were winners on land as well today. GMC Yukon and Sailing World are the title sponsors with Mount Gay Rum as the presenting sponsor. Support sponsors include Sun Yacht Charters, Interlux, Hall Spars and Hall Rigging, North Sails, High Sierra Sport Company and Samuel Adams. San Francisco's typically strong winds, combined with a strong east-west current, make racing on the bay a challenging task.
Successful crews are masters of more than speed and strategy.
They're superior in handling their high-performance vessels in trying conditions. Few classes reflect the caliber of competition better than the 31-boat Melges 24 class that boasts a score of world and Olympic champions. With two races scheduled for tomorrow, the stakes will be high, making for exciting action for spectators on Marina Green. Vendetta 's lead is comfortable, but the win is by no means secured. The 10 classes, sailing two races today, will wrap up the regatta tomorrow, Sunday, with the last two scheduled races.