Last year, Caroline Hoedemaker barely cracked the top 10 in the Lightning-class race of the Down Bay Regatta. In fact, she and her crew of her husband, Bob, and daughters, Madeline and Grace, finished 10th, well behind leader Tim Robinson. With a few changes in this year’s annual event, the Hoedemakers were history makers on Aug. 13, snagging first place in the Lightning race with nine points – their first championship in Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club’s signature regatta.
“It’s great to finally win,” said Caroline, who skippered the family boat, Options.
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