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Dominance in the Sports Boat Fleet:
Andrew York’s ASBA National Title
The ASBA (Sports Boat) National Championships just wrapped, and the results were a testament to technical optimization and tactical execution. Andrew York and his crew delivered a staggering performance, counting seven 1st-place finishes to secure the title.
The Speed Differential
The numbers tell the story of a boat dialed in to a different gear. York’s team owed the second-fastest boat, Crank, roughly 43 seconds per race on rating—yet they consistently doubled that margin, winning most races by two to three minutes. Even in the final long-distance race, they held a massive half-mile lead before a navigational "glitch" (heading to the wrong buoy) led to a relaxed retirement.
The Technical Evolution
Andrew’s success is a direct result of ongoing inventory development with Ullman Sails:
- The VMG Kite: Before last year's Nationals, the team moved to a smaller, more efficient Ullman spinnaker. The result? An improved rating and a kite that delivers better VMG (Velocity Made Good) than their previous larger setup.
- The Power Up: This season, the focus shifted to light-air performance. Andrew increased his mainsail area from 23m2 to 27m2. In the 8–16 knot conditions of the Nationals, this extra horsepower allowed them to easily outsail their rating.
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A Legacy of Winning
With this victory, Andrew York has now secured two National titles with his current boat and two with his first design, the REO 7.2.
The Innovation Edge: Beyond the Helm
Andrew York’s ASBA National title wasn't just won on the water; it was engineered at the drafting table. As the designer behind REO Sports Boats and the founder of TedTec, Andrew bridges the gap between high-level physics and practical rigging solutions.
Engineering the Win While Ullman Sails provided the horsepower, Andrew’s custom TedTec hardware ensured every ounce of energy was converted into speed:
- 3D-Printed Precision: Lightweight mast bases, steps, and spinnaker pole ends reduce windage and critical top-hamper weight.
- Frictionless Systems: The Ropescrew Exit Ring and M12 Tail Ropescrews for hiking straps provide the ergonomic efficiency needed for elite-level boat handling.
- Carbon Integration: Utilizing the advanced construction of the REO 7.2, Andrew integrates carbon clevis pins and custom fittings to create a platform that consistently out-points and out-sails the fleet.
Andrew’s "Total System" approach to optimizing the hull, hardware, and sail plan in unison is the blueprint for modern racing success.
