World’s Best Master Sailors Compete at 2023 International Masters Regatta

SAN DIEGO — The 41st running of the International Masters Regatta returns to San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) Oct. 20-22. This year’s slate of 12 competitors brings together an international cast of Master skippers from Canada, Germany, Mexico and the U.S. Over three days of racing, teams will compete using chartered J/105s in a round-robin format in South San Diego Bay. Historically, this invitation-only regatta has attracted some of the world’s best master sailors, including iconic names like Elvstrom, Buchan, Burnham, Tillman, Trask, Irish, Harken, North and Holland (to name a few). This year is no exception. 2023 International Masters Regatta Roster: William Abbott Yon Belausteguigoitia Nigel Cochrane Alan Field Rick Goebel Scott Harris Don Jesberg Gary Jobson Tad Lacey Wolfgang Schaefer Cory Sertl Tracy Usher   This year’s line-up includes many returning skippers and fresh faces, too. William Abbott, Nigel Cochrane, Alan Field, Scott Harris, Don Jesberg, Gary Jobson, and Tad Lacey are returning to the regatta. One of the most decorated skippers, Jobson, has participated in the regatta three times over the past decade, earning two fourth places and a fifth place finish. His last run was the 2019 edition of the regatta. Jobson returns for another opportunity to secure a podium finish. “The Masters Regatta is a good test of how my skill level is these days,” said Jobson in...