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.

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.

DH3 Racing finished 2023 finishing third at Oakcliff and winning in Long Beach-California. David has been in the top 50 in the Open World Rankings.

7th Ficker Cup /23

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

10th Congressional Cup ’23

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