Brad Read wins 2025 DF95 National Championship Regatta

(Henry Dipietro (NMSC Event Chair), Tony Gonsalves, Peter Feldman, Brad Read, Ken Read, Brian Shores & Tom Kirk (PRO)

Brad Read was named the 2025 National Champion after the DF95 National Championship Regatta held at Sail Newport October 17-19th. After 14 heats (56 races across A-D fleets) and two throw-outs, Brad bested brother Ken Read for the win.

1. Brad Read, Newport Model Sailing Club - 26 points
2. Ken Read, Newport Model Sailing Club - 29 points
3. Brian Shores, American Model Yacht Association - 62 points
4. Peter Feldman, Sarasota Model Yacht Club - 64 points
5. Tony Gonsalves, Barbados Sailing Association - 76 Points
   
   (Full Results)

The fleet included 58 competitors from around the country - San Diego, Chicago, Texas, Florida, local Rhode Islanders & New Englanders, and more. Fantastic weather with a windy first day, lighter air on day two and a breezy A to B rig southerly on the final day kept the racers busy sailing off the Admiral's Pier in Brenton Cove.