Eduardo Cordero Wins 2009 Midwinter Title
The final day of racing in Clearwater was a battle between Eduardo Cordero and David Mendelblatt for the title.
It has been said that champions rise to the top when faced with adversity. Both Eduardo and David did this. Despite finding themselves deep in the fleet at times, both competitors kept their cool. They both used heads up sailing in puffy conditions to come back in the races. However, Eduardo was not to be denied and bested his talented rival in each of the first three races to secure the title. Donnie Martinborough continued his ways of the weekend prior at the International Masters and was awarded the Top Master. Kathleen Remmer of Sayville, NY was the top “Opposite Gender” and finished 9th overall. Finally, Puerto Rico’s Fernando Monllor was the top junior and served notice that he will be a force to be reckon with in the future!
Our hosts the Clearwater YC and Clearwater Community Sailing Center did a fantastic job running this event. They are supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who provided top notch onshore support, race management and sailing conditions. I truly hope they have us back in the future!
