DAVE HOOD

Dave Hood, originally from West Point, New York and Long Beach Yacht Club Staff Commodore, has accumulated an impressive record of performance and consistency sailing on the Catalina 37s. Dave initially debuted in the Catalina 37s by sailing the Wet Wednesday series and has since held the title of club champion eight times.

Dave is 2018 LBYC Yachtsman of the Year and is also 5-time Class/National Champion in the Catalina 37s.

DH3 Racing has finished in the top 4 of 19 in their last 25 match racing events. With experienced and accomplished teammates, DH3 Racing has sustained good performance in both Fleet and Match Racing. Dave has also coached outreach sailing for disadvantaged children, veterans, fire/police, and corporate team building events.

Dave is happy to be representing the LBYC at this year’s Congressional Cup.

2023 Team

Garth Ellingham
Sam Gilmore
Chris Main
Ricky McGarvie
Steve Natvig
Harry West

6^th        Ficker Cup ’21
3^rd       Ficker Cup ‘19
5^th        Ficker Cup ‘18
7^th        Ficker Cup ‘17

8^th        Congressional Cup ‘22

9^TH      WMRT Final ‘22, Sydney, AUS
6^TH      OM International Ledro Match Race ’22, Ledro, ITA
4^th       Porto Montenegro Match Race ’22, Porto, MON
3^rd       Butler Cup ‘22, Long Beach, CA