With sailors competing from throughout the country, Bridget Green made her mark in the USODA New Jersey Optimist Championship on Aug. 22-23.

Sailing the waters of the bay near Brant Beach Yacht Club, Green finished the six-race regatta first among girls in the red division of the Gold fleet and was the first Jersey sailor among the 108 boats in the fleet.

The 13-year-old finished 11th overall with 40 points. After placing 11th in the first race, Green followed up with eighth- and 17th-place…