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Sailor · 2014–2026

Robert Bova

boston yc palmer s cove yc HandicapPHRF handicapJ/105

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Events
41

75 races · 8 race wins

Win rate
7%

7% win rate · 3 of 41

Podium rate
37%

15 top-three finishes

Typically beats
51%

of boats faced (range 47%–55%, 464 boats)

Longest win streak
2

race wins in a row

Most successful partnership
Fred de Napoli

1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together

Best trio
Debra Kekar & Lindsay Kick

1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events, all three aboard

Biggest lift
Fred de Napoli

+30 points of fleet beaten when sailing together

Longest-running crew
Stephen Gleason

Jul 2014 – May 2024 · 6 events

Nemesis
Charlie Garrard

6–7 head to head in 13 races

Best day
24 Jul 2014

1-10-2 · 2014 Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta

Signature result
1st of 15

EYC Summer Pursuit Race #2 · Handicap · 12 Jul 2024

Partnerships · 55 sailors

Most successful partnership: Fred de Napoli — 1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together
  • Stephen Gleason · allegro semplicita, Rendezvous II · J/105, PHRF handicap 6events 1 wins together · 3 podiums · 17% win rate · 2 of 11 races won Beat 59% of the fleet together(+14 vs. without) · best 1st · Jul 2014 – May 2024
  • Michael Mason · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Kenny Hughes · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Jon McClain · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Mike Shovak · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Heather Mason · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Michele Deeney · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 5events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 20% win rate · 1 of 5 races won Beat 52% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Lindsay Kick · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 4events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 4 events · 1 of 4 races won Beat 56% of the fleet together(+10 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Dana Jolly · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 4events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 4 events · 1 of 4 races won Beat 56% of the fleet together(+10 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2024
  • Debra Kekar · Rendezvous II · PHRF handicap 4events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 4 events · 1 of 4 races won Beat 63% of the fleet together(+17 vs. without) · best 1st · May 2015 – May 2019

Lift shows how much better this sailor finishes with that partner aboard.

Rating history

-4837122201520172019202120232025Helm rating, all classesCrew rating, all classes

— Helm rating, all classes · - - Crew rating, all classes

Event history · 41

DateEventBoatClassRoleFinish
30 Aug 2026James R. Hodder Ocean Race 2026PhoenixHandicapSkipper2nd / 2
21 Aug 2026EYC FRI Pursuit Race #5PhoenixHandicapSkipper5th / 8
14 Aug 2026EYC FRI Pursuit Race #4PhoenixHandicapSkipper4th / 8
2 Aug 2026Mass Bay Shorthanded RegattaPhoenixHandicapSkipper2nd / 3
3 Jun 2026BYC Wednesday Night Racing 2026PhoenixHandicapSkipper5th / 7
25 May 2026EYC Tour the BAY Pursuit RacePhoenixHandicapSkipper2nd / 5
28 Sep 2025Marblehead Chowder CupPhoenixHandicapSkipper3rd / 5
9 Aug 2025Flip Flop RegattaPhoenixHandicapSkipper11th / 11
3 Aug 2025Mass Bay Shorthanded RegattaPhoenixHandicapSkipper5th / 6
28 May 2025BYC Wednesday Night Racing 2025PhoenixHandicapSkipper6th / 7
26 May 2025EYC Tour the BAY Pursuit RacePhoenixHandicapSkipper6th / 7
2 Sep 2024Sail Salem Pursuit Regatta 2024PhoenixHandicapSkipper16th / 31
25 Aug 2024Clemson Chase RacePhoenixHandicapSkipper8th / 17
19 Jul 20242024 Beringer Bowl Overnight Ocean RacePhoenixPHRF handicapCaptain3rd / 6
12 Jul 2024EYC Summer Pursuit Race #2PhoenixHandicapSkipper1st / 15
4 Jul 2024EYC Annual Regatta - 154th AnniversaryPhoenixHandicapSkipper3rd / 4
21 Jun 2024EYC Summer Pursuit Race #1PhoenixHandicapSkipper2nd / 10
5 Jun 2024BYC Wednesday Night Racing 2024PhoenixHandicapSkipper4th / 6
25 May 20242024 Figawi Race WeekendRendezvous IIPHRF handicapNavigator9th / 10
4 Sep 2023Sail Salem Pursuit Regatta 2023PhoenixHandicapSkipper4th / 36
11 Aug 2023EYC Summer Pursuit Race #3PhoenixHandicapSkipper12th / 16
23 Jul 2023Fast Mermaid Pursuit Race 2023PhoenixHandicapSkipper26th / 54
21 Jul 2023EYC Summer Pursuit Race #2PhoenixHandicapSkipper15th / 18
9 Jul 20232023 Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean RaceUrsaPHRF handicapWatch Captain1st / 9
2 Jul 2023Mass Bay Shorthanded RegattaPhoenixHandicapSkipper5th / 9

Crew rating across all classes: 28, #39,387.Helm rating across all classes: 122, #29,868. Compiled from public results; not an official ranking.