Moving the Regional Regatta from Paragon Point, Redwood Shores to Lake Merced, San Francisco (and rescheduling it to May 21) did not faze Lightwave, who paddled to a first place victory in Mixed Competitive Division C.  Fighting windy conditions and relatively empty stomachs, the team pulled it together in the Division C finals with the strongest finish of the day.  The first place finish awarded members with tastefully designed, commemorate CDBA mugs that will be perfect for team member Duc’s special coffee blends at future races.

Lightwave also teamed up with Stanford to participate in the gender semi-final races, where the men’s boat edged out DieselFish to advance to the finals.  Though they did not wind up first, they did not wind up last, either :-)

Overall, a great start to the race season.  Go Waves!  Next up, Vancouver in June!