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Sailor · 2010–2026

James Walsh

sbyc HandicapIRC handicapPHRF handicap

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Events
53

218 races · 51 race wins

Win rate
11%

11% win rate · 6 of 53

Podium rate
38%

20 top-three finishes

Typically beats
40%

of boats faced (90%: 38%–43%, 1,379 boats)

Best class ranking
#10

Helm in Sanderling · rating 71

Longest win streak
6

race wins in a row

Most successful partnership
Tim James

6 wins · 8 podiums in 8 events together · 75% win rate

Best trio
Simon James & Tim James

6 wins · 8 podiums in 8 events, all three aboard

Biggest lift
Tim James

+51 points of fleet beaten when sailing together

Longest-running crew
Ian Fisher

Jun 2014 – Sep 2023 · 9 events

Nemesis
Dave Dennison

0–12 head to head in 12 races

Best day
29 Apr 2011

3-1-1-2-3-2-1-1-2-2 · 2011 Friday Night Series · about 1 in 628 by chance

Signature result
1st of 8

2011 Friday Night Series - Second Half · Handicap · 15 Jul 2011

Partnerships · 60+ sailors

Most successful partnership: Tim James — 6 wins · 8 podiums in 8 events together · 75% win rate
  • Kent Webster · Dire Wolf, Hiwassee, Ridgeline · Handicap, ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 10events 0 wins together · 3 podiums · 0% win rate · 1 of 12 races won Beat 41% of the fleet together(−14 vs. without) · best 3rd · Aug 2019 – Aug 2026
  • Ian Fisher · Hiwassee · ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 9events 0 wins together · 5 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 9 races won Beat 56% of the fleet together(+4 vs. without) · best 3rd · Jun 2014 – Sep 2023
  • Thomas Buettner · Hiwassee · ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 9events 0 wins together · 5 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 9 races won Beat 56% of the fleet together(+4 vs. without) · best 3rd · Jun 2014 – Sep 2023
  • Nick Edmonds · STICKLEBACK · IRC handicap 8events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 8 races won Beat 40% of the fleet together(−15 vs. without) · best 17th · Sep 2023 – May 2026
  • Tim James · Star Ranger · Handicap 8events 6 wins together · 8 podiums · 75% win rate · 18 of 35 races won Beat 96% of the fleet together(+51 vs. without) · best 1st · Apr 2010 – Jul 2011
  • Simon James · Star Ranger · Handicap 8events 6 wins together · 8 podiums · 75% win rate · 18 of 35 races won Beat 96% of the fleet together(+51 vs. without) · best 1st · Apr 2010 – Jul 2011
  • Rupert Hudspith · STICKLEBACK · IRC handicap 8events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 8 races won Beat 40% of the fleet together(−15 vs. without) · best 17th · Sep 2023 – May 2026
  • Milo Gordon · STICKLEBACK · IRC handicap 8events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 8 races won Beat 40% of the fleet together(−15 vs. without) · best 17th · Sep 2023 – May 2026
  • Will Seibold · Hiwassee, Ridgeline · ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 7events 0 wins together · 3 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 8 races won Beat 45% of the fleet together(−9 vs. without) · best 3rd · Jun 2018 – Aug 2026
  • Fritz Wolf · Hiwassee · ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 7events 0 wins together · 4 podiums · 0% win rate · 0 of 7 races won Beat 59% of the fleet together(+6 vs. without) · best 3rd · Jun 2018 – Sep 2023

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

Rating history

-952614720122014201620182020202220242026Helm rating, all classesCrew rating, all classes

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

Event history · 53

DateEventBoatClassRoleFinish
8 Aug 20262026 CYC Verve Cup OffshoreRidgelineORC handicapCrew5th / 7
30 May 2026De Guingand Bowl RaceSTICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew27th / 33
23 May 2026Myth of Malham RaceSTICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew17th / 45
5 Sep 2025Cherbourg Race (with JOG) (R7 Cowes Offshore Racing Series)STICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew26th / 51
22 Aug 20252025 Verve Cup Inshore and J109 North American ChampionshipGrowth Spurt x NorthstarJ/109Crew2nd / 9
26 Jul 2025Rolex Fastnet RaceSTICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew201st / 379
27 Jun 2025Morgan Cup Race (R4 Cowes Offshore Racing Series)STICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew63rd / 100
6 Jun 20252025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - ChicagoRidgelinePHRF handicapSkipper8th / 9
28 May 20252025 CYC Monroe Skyline SeriesRidgelineHandicapSkipper5th / 6
24 May 2025Myth of Malham Race (R3 Cowes Offshore Racing Series)STICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew100th / 127
21 May 20252025 Chicago Beer Can SeriesRidgelineHandicapSkipper7th / 13
3 May 2025Cervantes Trophy Race (R1 Cowes Offshore Racing Series)STICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew60th / 91
7 Jun 20242024 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - ChicagoDire WolfORC handicapOther5th / 6
5 Jun 20242024 Thursday Evening One Design SeriesAblivia IISanderlingSkipper4th / 7
9 Sep 20232023 Chicago Regatta - Buoy, Distance and DF65 RacesHiwasseeORC handicapTactician3rd / 5
1 Sep 2023Salcombe Gin Castle Rock RaceSTICKLEBACKIRC handicapCrew17th / 32
11 Aug 20232023 Verve Cup Offshore RegattaHiwasseePHRF handicapTactician3rd / 5
31 May 20232023 Thursday Evening One Design SeriesJim & Lara WalshSanderlingSkipper2nd / 9
21 Sep 20222022 J88 North American ChampionshipsHiwasseeJ/88Crew21st / 24
22 Jul 2022Flying Scot Midwest DistrictsBetty JeanneChallengerSkipper7th / 10
10 Jun 20222022 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - ChicagoHiwasseeORC handicapTactician4th / 12
1 Jun 20222022 Thursday Evening One Design SeriesJames WalshSanderlingSkipper2nd / 9
26 Dec 2021Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2021MinervaHandicapNavigator29th / 50
14 Aug 20212021 Verve Cup Offshore Distance RegattaHiwasseePHRF handicapTactician3rd / 8
29 Jul 20212021 J 109 North American ChampionshipGrowth Spurt x Slapshot IIJ/109Strategist3rd / 10

Helm rating across all classes: 122 (±120), #29,166.Crew rating across all classes: 47 (±160), #35,625. Compiled from public results; not an official ranking.