‘Worrell 1000’ 2022 for Team Australia

2022 ‘Worrell 1000’ is over. Team Australia won the overall with 87:40:44 hs. Excellent coverage in the event FB page with starts and arrivals, also look for the prize giving ceremony facebook.com/Worrell1000.

More than good nr of crews for such a tough regatta, and if there is someone who can endure the Worrell 1000 challenge are the F18sailors and their sturdy super fast and reliable cats. Hopefully the event will continue to regain the past glory, the organizers are doing the right thing, congrats to John Williams and shore crew, Beverly Simmons on the media releases, the racing teams and all involved.

Worrell 1000 Final Overall Results:

PlaceTeamCrewBoatTime
1Team AustraliaRod Waterhouse – Chris WayF18 Nacra Evo87:40:44
2Team Fast Forward CompositesTommy Gonzalez – Sam InghamF18 Nacra Evo90:35:38
3Team Rudee’sRandy Smyth – Dalton TeboF18 Nacra Evo91:45:38
4Rocket 88 RacingBrendan Busch – Jeremy BoyetteF18 Nacra Evo94:30:13
5Team AllenWilliam Sunnucks – Mark SelfF18 Akurra96:47:15
6The Clean SailorsChristopher Green – Matthieu ManfaingCirrus 90198:40:40
7Team SonnenklarJared Sonnenklar -David CerdasF18 Nacra Evo102:05:56
8Team Outer BanksHardy Peters – James EatonF18 Nacra Evo104:23:31
9Cat in the HatLarry Ferber – Zack Panetti (retired)
Brett White (substitute)
F18 Nacra Infusion111:30:55
10Way of LifeStefan Rumpf – André HauschkeF18 Nacra Evo112:04:22
11Team RestreamPhilippe Bettler – Mike BeuerleinF18 Goodalll C2117:35:09
12Team Recreational8Craig Van Eaton – Adam Van Eaton (Changed)
Mark Herendeen(Replacement)
F18 Nacra Evo122:01:55
13Team NetherlandsGerard Loos – Fred SarafinF18 Nacra Infusion125:07:57

Report below sent by Beverly Simmons / Worrell 1000 media. For more information about the Worrell 1000, visit www.worrell1000race.com , Live Video on FB: facebook.com/Worrell1000/

Results worrell1000race.com/results/



Final Leg to the Finish

The final leg from Kill Devil Hills to Virginia Beach is intentionally short to give the Race Committee the best opportunity to arrive first: to the traditional fanfare, pomp and TV Cameras that await the Worrell at the home of the event. Being just 55 nautical miles, its extraordinarily difficult for a come-from-behind victory or any substantial shake-up in the overall standings for the racers, barring any major catastrophes. This day, the wind Gods were kind: the start saw an 8 knot, off-shore, Southerly breeze which coaxed multiple teams into setting their spinnakers for the starboard-tack start. With almost no surf at all, the 13 teams were off the beach quickly.

The off-shore breeze created some narrow wind passages along the near shore due to the varied heights of buildings and one of these caught team Recreational8 by surprise: the beach crowd that had gathered watched as they flipped less than a quarter mile from the start. They righted themselves, and set off to catch up to the pack which were well on their way.


The breeze seemed to soften (unexpectedly), midway up the course. The fleet again would face the challenge of changing gears while they waited for the forecasted winds of 12-15. By the time the lead boats were 20 miles out, the breezes finally built to that prediction and spins were up again and full – boats were moving along at a much better pace. It wouldn’t be long now. At least – not for 12 of the 13. Team Recreational8 suffered a mast failure under spinnaker near Kitty Hawk, and needed to call for assistance to be towed back to shore. Disappointed, they called into the race committee that they would have to trailer the rest of the way to VA Beach.


Seasoned sailors understand that in a long series, the ultimate victory does not always go to the swift – a well-prepared team and consistent performance lead to the best results, and the 2022 Worrell 1000 proved this yet again. Teams that completed every leg of the race, incurred no penalties, and at the same time exhibited navigational skill and boat preparation rose to the top of the standings.
Even while basking in the relief and camaraderie of accomplishment, it was evident at the evening party that many teams are already making plans for their next attempt – and we can’t wait to again greet them on the start line with a shimmering ocean, a fresh breeze and the promise of another challenge.


Final, Overall Results as well as elapsed times for individual legs can be found here:https://worrell1000race.com/results/