The Mid-American Viper 640 Championship drew teams from across the region to Oklahoma City’s Lake Hefner for a weekend of outstanding racing, hospitality, and kickass downhill rides.

Friday’s arrival featured a mid west welcome and cold drinks from the host club.

Saturday delivered classic Viper conditions with a shifty southwest breeze ranging from 18 to 25+ knots. Three races were completed, with Alister Charlton taking the opening race in stunning fashion. The Jensens answered with hard-fought victories in Races 2 and 3. David Archibald aboard Vertigo earned bragging rights for the weekend’s top recorded speed at 16.7 knots.

The fleet gathered Saturday evening for the fleet’s traditional champagne pop celebration and dinner. The winner of the most memorable stories award went to Alistair for his detailed rendition of how he sails an Opti. IYKYK.

Sunday began with breakfast burritos and a brief postponement before racing resumed. Alister Charlton’s USA 266 won the first race of the day, while the Jensens’ USA 234 captured the second. K

atie Baker and Austin Sterling on Tiller Tickler won the youngest crewmember award and were constantly ready to capitalize on anyone’s mistakes made on the course. The results left the standings tied at the top, with USA 234 claiming the championship on the tiebreaker. The regatta concluded with trophy ceremony and fleet champagne pop.

Congratulations to Doug and Joseph Jensen, winners of the Mid-American Viper 640 Championship!