Season opener decided on the final beat

It came down to the very last windward leg. After a shifty, building breeze all weekend, less than two points separated the top three boats when the results were confirmed. The race committee ran a clean series in testing conditions off Newport, and the jury heard two protests before the podium was settled — both dismissed. Full standings, including the class splits, are published on the Standings page. Congratulations to every crew who made the fight this close.