At about this time last year, Nicole Small was searching for a new partner to sail in the C420 class. Clara Manchester was just learning to sail and needed somebody with some experience to help her along. Fortunately, they knew each other.
GLIDING BY: The C420 boat of Nicole Small and Clara Manchester sails past the finish line during the first race of the Junior Commodore’s Regatta at Surf City Yacht Club. (Photos by David Biggy)
“I sailed last summer at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, but I was more like a floater. I didn’t have a partner yet,” said Manchester, who teamed with Small to win all five races during the 48th annual Junior Commodore’s Regatta at Surf City Yacht Club on July…
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