2023 DF65 National Championship Regatta (NCR)
by Ron Stephanz
The 2023 DF65 NCR was held in Punta Gorda, Fl hosting 22 skippers from FL, TX, MD, and NC. Winds cooperated on Saturday ranging from 3-16mph. With a mostly northerly direction Don Ouimette brought out his "robo buoys" that served as the starting line, windward mark and the downwind gate. Between races if there was a wind shift, one button-click on his laptop rotated the entire course to keep everything square to the wind. No delays in moving buoys by hand. The racing was tight and at the end of Saturday after 11 races Bruce Farr had 17 pts and held a one point lead over Barr Batzer. John Mowry was in third at 28 pts. Sunday was not as cooperative, with fickle light winds that eventually disappeared to glass after lunch. All told we sailed 16 races using the HMS format. Barr managed to slip past Bruce while John held onto third.

Summary of 2023 DF65 NCR, Gold Chevrons
Date: Nov 18-19
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
Host Club: Sun Coast Model Sailing Club
# of Entries: 22
Winds: 3-16mph
Races completed: 16
Scoring System: Low Point, three throw-outs
Regatta Committee & Valuable Assistants: Ron Stephanz - Race Chairman; Don Ouimette - RD; Art Hawes and Chad Kasten - ARDs; Paul (Slip) Newfield - Scorer; Dave Peterson - finish judge; Don McIsaac and Pauline Lacroix - scorekeeper and food logistics. Numerous SCMSC volunteers for mark judges and general support.
2023 DF65 NCR Results
Place Skipper Sail# Points
1. Barr Batzer 175 27
2. Bruce Farr 77 32
3. John Mowry 25 45
4. Calvin Obara 23 58
5. Martin Gray 03 67
6. Ron Stephanz 27 86
7. Ron Stryker 50 86
8. Marshall Pardey 930 89
9. James Egan 91 101.1
10. Chris Dingle 30 109
Remaining finishers, in order of finish: 11. Scott Rice; 12. Steve Holderman; 13. Mauricio Dantas; 14. Ed Balun; 15. Robert Piper; 16. Charles Sumner; 17. Phil Tonks; 18. Tony Corkell; 19. Kyle Russell; 20. Darrell Krasoski; 21. Jeff Hawley; 22. Vicki Balun