Carrson Pearce has had one memorable experience after another this summer, and on Aug. 9 he received an early Christmas present.
Leading by 12 points heading into the final day of competition, Pearce finished first and sixth during the final two races of the U.S. Youth Sailing Championships, as he captured the Radial-class title and earned a spot in the Youth Sailing World Championships in December.
The U.S. Championships were hosted by Coronado Yacht Club in San Diego and sailed on San Diego Bay.
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