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Sailor · 2011–2026

Alex Cross

lbyc abyc Cal 20College fleet racingJ/24

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Events
50

342 races · 35 race wins

Win rate
10%

10% win rate · 5 of 50

Podium rate
32%

16 top-three finishes

Typically beats
51%

of boats faced (range 48%–54%, 774 boats)

Best class ranking
#131

Crew in J/24 · rating 305

Longest win streak
9

race wins in a row

Most successful partnership
Cash Bilton

1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together

Best trio
Ron Medlin & Jeff Woodard

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

Biggest lift
Jeff Woodard

+32 points of fleet beaten when sailing together

Longest-running crew
Ron Medlin

Apr 2011 – Mar 2018 · 7 events

Nemesis
Payden Pittman

1–47 head to head in 48 races

Rival
Ryan Dodge

26–38 in 64 races

Best day
12 Apr 2025

3-3-5-3-1-3-2-4-2-3-5-3-2-4-6-3-8-4-10-4-3-3-8-5 · Laker Showdown

Signature result
3rd of 26

2013 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week · J/24 · 19 Apr 2013

Partnerships · 60+ sailors

Most successful partnership: Cash Bilton — 1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together
  • Ron Medlin · Bash, BASH · J/24 7events 1 wins together · 3 podiums · 14% win rate · 12 of 54 races won Beat 78% of the fleet together(+25 vs. without) · best 1st · Apr 2011 – Mar 2018
  • Isabel Cross · Alex Cross, Isabel Cross, Legacy, Michigan Technological University (Husky One 2) · College fleet racing, MC Scow, PHRF handicap, Rebel 7events 0 wins together · 4 podiums · 0% win rate · 2 of 70 races won Beat 54% of the fleet together(−2 vs. without) · best 2nd · Sep 2021 – Jun 2026
  • Alec Murray · Swoosh 4, Swoosh4 · Cal 20, Handicap 6events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 0% win rate · 1 of 16 races won Beat 26% of the fleet together(−34 vs. without) · best 6th · Aug 2022 – Nov 2024
  • Rick Scott · Bash, BASH · J/24 4events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 4 events · 1 of 30 races won Beat 74% of the fleet together(+20 vs. without) · best 3rd · Apr 2011 – Apr 2015
  • Cash Bilton · Legacy, Michigan Technological University (Husky One), Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two) · College fleet racing, PHRF handicap 3events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 3 events · 7 of 16 races won Beat 71% of the fleet together(+16 vs. without) · best 1st · Sep 2024 – Apr 2026
  • Jeff Woodard · Bash, BASH · J/24 3events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 3 events · 11 of 19 races won Beat 86% of the fleet together(+32 vs. without) · best 1st · Apr 2011 – May 2015
  • Astrid Myhre · Michigan Technological University (Husky One 2), Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two) · College fleet racing 3events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 3 events · 2 of 76 races won Beat 57% of the fleet together(+1 vs. without) · best 2nd · Mar 2025 – Sep 2026
  • Ryland Brechting · Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky One), Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two) · College fleet racing 3events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 3 events · 2 of 42 races won Beat 66% of the fleet together(+10 vs. without) · best 4th · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
  • Gavin Parsons · Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky One), Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two) · College fleet racing 3events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 3 events · 2 of 38 races won Beat 60% of the fleet together(+5 vs. without) · best 4th · Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
  • Chris Calhoun · Bash · J/24 3events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 3 events · 4 of 25 races won Beat 66% of the fleet together(+10 vs. without) · best 2nd · Sep 2014 – May 2015

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

Rating history

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

Event history · 50

DateEventBoatClassRoleFinish
5 Sep 2026Gavin D. Memorial RegattaMichigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two)College fleet racingB Skipper4th / 10
26 Jun 2026MCSA Women's ChampionshipIsabel CrossMC ScowCrew19th / 22
23 May 2026GRYC: Memorial Day RegattaAlex CrossRebelSkipper2nd / 8
11 Apr 2026Laker ShowdownMichigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two)College fleet racingB Skipper6th / 15
18 Oct 2025Emma B. Regatta 2025Michigan Technological University (MTU Husky One)College fleet racingB Skipper5th / 13
27 Sep 2025Pere MarquetteMichigan Technological University (MTU Husky One)College fleet racingB Skipper4th / 7
6 Sep 2025Gavin D. Memorial RegattaMichigan Technological University (MTU Husky Two)College fleet racingA Skipper5th / 10
26 Jun 2025Kieler Woche 2025Alex CROSSJ/70Skipper47th / 56
30 May 20252025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - DetroitLegacyPHRF handicapMedic/Doctor3rd / 5
12 Apr 2025Laker ShowdownMichigan Technological University (Husky One 2)College fleet racingB Skipper2nd / 12
22 Mar 20251st Year IcebreakerMichigan Technological University (Husky One 2)College fleet racingA Skipper7th / 8
23 Nov 20242024 Turkey Day RegattaSwoosh 4Cal 20Skipper6th / 6
25 Oct 20242024 Halloween - Charity RegattaSwoosh4Cal 20Skipper9th / 12
21 Sep 2024MCSA Sloop ChampionshipMichigan Technological University (Husky One)College fleet racingA Crew1st / 8
7 Sep 2024SCR-Herbstregatta 2024Hot ChickYardstickSkipper7th / 28
14 Aug 20242024 Helly Hansen Chester Race WeekVagrantPHRF handicapHeadsail Trimmer2nd / 12
31 Jul 20242024 Wet Wednesday Series 3Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper4th / 13
26 Jul 20242024 Cal 20 Class ChampionshipsSwoosh 4Gold FleetSkipper13th / 20
12 Jun 20242024 Wet Wednesday Series 2Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper4th / 17
8 May 20242024 Wet Wednesday Series 1Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper9th / 18
29 Dec 20232023 Boxing Day RaceSwoosh 4HandicapSkipper19th / 53
8 Sep 20232023 Cal 20 Class ChampionshipSwoosh 4Cal 20Skipper21st / 24
1 Sep 20232023 Labor Day Regatta (ABYC Holiday Series)Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper8th / 8
26 Jul 20232023 Wet Wednesday Series 3Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper7th / 15
14 Jun 20232023 Wet Wednesday Series 2Swoosh 4Cal 20Skipper5th / 13

Helm rating across all classes: 188, #20,057.Crew rating across all classes: 322, #6,549. Compiled from public results; not an official ranking.