Congratulations to Peter Van Rossem and crew on Jonathan Livingston Seagull #276 for winning the 2023 Sid Dakin Trophy Shark of the Year!
- 2nd place – Levi Harper, Rampant #1012
- 3rd place – John Brunt, Devil with a Blue Dress #176
- 4th Place – Greg Cockburn, Eager For More #1481
- 5th Place – Cameron Smith, Toga Party! #718
This year CSCA also would like to recognize the winners of the new categories of Silver Shark and Bronze Shark. The winner of the Silver Shark for 2023 is David Castle of Rocket Appliance #165. The winner of the Bronze Shark for 2023 is Daniel Steinitz of Airrush #36.
The Shark Class had 98 different teams compete at the counter regattas this year. The most active clubs this year at away regattas were NOLSC with 19, RHYC with 13 and NYC with 13 boats each.
On behalf of CSCA a thank you to all the regatta organizers this year who volunteered their time in putting on a great 2023 season. We look forward to seeing everyone in the Shark family out on the water in 2024!