Alexander and Christian Wirth recently started sailing together in a relatively new class of boat, the RS Feva. Of course, the older brother was the one in command during the annual Junior Commodore’s Regatta at Surf City Yacht Club.
“We have these little arguments about some things at times,” said 13-year-old Alexander, who skippered the Spray Beach Yacht Club duo’s boat to an easy first-place finish after winning all five races on June 30. “But it’s all good.
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