Zach Runci wins the Brooke Gonzales Award

The 8th Annual Sail Newport Advanced Racing Clinic in memory of Brooke Gonzalez was attended by 32 420 teams and 19 Laser Radials from as far away as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most sailors use this clinic to jump start their seasons on the water.

At the conclusion of racing on Sunday awards were given to the top three 420 and Radial teams. Laser Radial sailor Zach Runci, who has sailed at DBMS since 2000 and been a leader on the DHS team, was given the Brooke Gonzalez award. The coaches all agreed that Zach best exemplified Brooke’s sailing spirit and exceptional attitude. Coach and current 470 World Champion Erin Maxwell, who grew up as a friend and competitor of Brooke on Long Island Sound, gave a great speech about Brooke and presented the award. Kaitlyn Baab (Saratoga, FL) was also recognized as a finalist for the award.

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