By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns
Each year, the US Sailing Multihull Championship is sailed in a different multihull class, with competitors vying for the prestigious Hobie Alter Trophy, named in honor of Hobie Alter Sr. and his promotion of one-design multihull sailing.
This year’s championship was contested in the Formula Wave class and hosted by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club in Texas from November 3–7. With an impressive 86 boats registered, the fleet was split into groups for a qualifying series.
In qualifying, Wally Myers, Tyler Myers, and Mike Montague led the charge, finishing tied with just eight points each. After qualifying, the fleet was divided into Gold and Silver divisions for the final series.
In the Gold Fleet, Jim Sajdak sailed a standout series to claim the overall title. Mike Montague, who finished second, showed remarkable consistency and was leading the Gold Fleet early on before Sajdak’s first-place finishes carried him to the top of the podium. Wally Myers rounded out the top three with a strong performance, staying in contention despite a tough 27th in Race 4. Interestingly, all three top finishers posted their lowest scores in that same race—a reminder of how a drop-race can reshape results in tight fleets.
In the Silver Fleet, Joshua Lockton delivered a dominant performance, finishing with just 13 points—well ahead of Julio Caceres in second with 30 points, and John Williams in third with 36.
You can find the results HERE.
Congratulations to all the sailors, as well as to the Corpus Christi Yacht Club and the Formula Wave Class Association for hosting such a successful event. It is inspiring to see sailors of all ages and experience levels competing together.
Event co-chair and Formula Wave Class President Ben Wells remarked in an INTERVIEW with US Sailing that the Formula Wave class continues to stand out for its accessibility and ability to bring sailors together. The regatta also introduced an innovative geographic team program, pairing sailors based on their home regions to foster new connections and strengthen local fleets.
While much of sailing’s growth conversation focuses on getting kids into the sport, the Formula Wave class and Multihull Championship serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of keeping people engaged. In the end, it’s the camaraderie and community that keep sailors coming back whether it’s for national championships or local racing.
Photos taken by Lexi Pline from US Sailing.
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