Robbie Douglas wins the North American Speed Sailing Invite title

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Robbie Douglas, the world's fastest kite-boarder, won the NASSCI for the second consecutive year. — Photo by Louisa Gould

Robbie Douglas of Vineyard Haven won the second annual North American Speed Sailing Championships Invitational on Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Black Dog and Lynch Associates and took place between October 15 and October 30 on Sengekontacket Pond, Katama Bay, and off of Cape Poge. Thirteeen of the world’s best speed sailors competed for a $30,000 purse.

Mr. Douglas, the world speed record holder, won the $10,000 first prize. The United States claimed the Lynch Cup and $2,500 dollars for winning the team standings over Europe.

Islanders Jamie and Morgan Douglas, Brock Callen, and Bill Lynch also raced in the event.

Damien Leroy came in second, Alex Caizergues was third, Brock Callen took fourth, and Jamie Douglas was fifth.

Robbie Douglas had the fastest average speed at 48.69. Jamie Douglas was second fastest (44.853), followed by Damien Leroy (44.583), Brock Callen (44.040), and Alex Caizergues (43.075).