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Sailor · 2012–2026

Mike Armstrong

nolsc PHRF handicapOptimistMelges 20

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Events
28

126 races · 34 race wins

Win rate
36%

36% win rate · 10 of 28

Podium rate
68%

19 top-three finishes

Typically beats
67%

of boats faced (range 62%–72%, 238 boats)

Best class ranking
#1988

Helm in Optimist · rating 256

Longest win streak
4

race wins in a row

Most successful partnership
Max Hozack

1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together

Best trio
Pete Berridge & Max Hozack

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

Nemesis
Samantha Guttenplan

10–12 head to head in 22 races

Best day
2 Aug 2026

2-4-3-12-5-3-1-1-1-2-5 · Junior Sweeps 2026

Signature result
1st of 19

October Cup NOLSC / YYC · PHRF handicap · 4 Oct 2026

Partnerships · 29 sailors

Most successful partnership: Max Hozack — 1 wins · 2 podiums in 3 events together
  • Pete Berridge · Absolute, Apollo · ORC handicap, PHRF handicap 4events 1 wins together · 3 podiums · 4 events · 1 of 8 races won Beat 64% of the fleet together(−3 vs. without) · best 1st · Jul 2021 – May 2024
  • Max Hozack · Absolute · PHRF handicap 3events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 3 events · 1 of 3 races won Beat 59% of the fleet together(−8 vs. without) · best 1st · Jul 2021 – May 2024
  • Martin Rosenbaum · Absolute · PHRF handicap 3events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 3 events · 1 of 3 races won Beat 59% of the fleet together(−8 vs. without) · best 1st · Jul 2021 – May 2024
  • Greg Berti · Liberti · J/70, Melges 20 2events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 2 events · 0 of 10 races won Beat 29% of the fleet together · best 4th · Sep 2013 – Jul 2020
  • Ben Berti · Liberti · J/70, Melges 20 2events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 2 events · 0 of 10 races won Beat 29% of the fleet together · best 4th · Sep 2013 – Jul 2020
  • Larry Huibers · Absolute, Liberti · Melges 20, PHRF handicap 2events 0 wins together · 0 podiums · 2 events · 0 of 5 races won Beat 0% of the fleet together · best 8th · Sep 2013 – Jul 2021
  • Brandon Russell · Absolute · PHRF handicap 2events 1 wins together · 2 podiums · 2 events · 1 of 2 races won Beat 89% of the fleet together · best 1st · Jun 2023 – May 2024
  • Colby Jennings · Apollo · ORC handicap 1events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 1 events · 0 of 5 races won Beat 78% of the fleet together · best 3rd · Aug 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Donald Nicholson · Apollo · ORC handicap 1events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 1 events · 0 of 5 races won Beat 78% of the fleet together · best 3rd · Aug 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Jason Suitor · Apollo · ORC handicap 1events 0 wins together · 1 podiums · 1 events · 0 of 5 races won Beat 78% of the fleet together · best 3rd · Aug 2023 – Aug 2023

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

Rating history

-1341564462013201520172019202120232025Helm rating, full-size sailingCrew rating, full-size sailing

— Helm rating, full-size sailing · - - Crew rating, full-size sailing

Event history · 28

DateEventBoatClassRoleFinish
4 Oct 2026October Cup NOLSC / YYCAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper1st / 19
29 Aug 20262026 EYC Open - LYRA Race Week - Course RacingAbsolutePHRF handicapOwner1st / 6
28 Aug 20262026 EYC Open - LYRA Race Week - Freeman Cup RaceAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper1st / 6
12 Aug 2026Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week 2026.30-30Farr 30Main Trimmer6th / 6
8 Aug 20262026 NYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapOwner1st / 4
5 Aug 2026Junior Sweeps NORTH 20263344OptimistSkipper1st / 14
3 Aug 2026Junior Sweeps SOUTH 20263344OptimistSkipper5th / 17
2 Aug 2026Junior Sweeps 20263344OptimistSkipper2nd / 18
18 Jul 2026Niagara Cup 2026 @ NOLSC (Steak Dinner SOLD OUT)AbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper3rd / 5
13 Jun 2026RCYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper1st / 5
27 May 2026Wednesday Night PHRF Racing NOLSC / YYCAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper3rd / 10
17 May 2026Port Weller Race NOLSC / YYC 2026AbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper3rd / 3
3 May 2026Seven Year Trophy October Cup NOLSC / YYCAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper2nd / 11
26 Apr 2026Furlined Series 2026 NOLSC / YYCAbsoluteHandicapSkipper9th / 12
9 Aug 20252025 NYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper1st / 9
12 Jul 2025Niagara Cup 2025 @ NOLSCAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper2nd / 3
5 Jul 20252025 PCYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper2nd / 6
14 Jun 2025RCYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapSkipper8th / 11
24 Aug 20242024 EYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapOther1st / 5
6 Jul 20242024 PCYC OpenAbsolutePHRF handicapOther1st / 7
31 May 20242024 Susan Hood Trophy RaceAbsolutePHRF handicapOther1st / 11
11 Aug 20232023 Safe Harbor Race WeekendApolloORC handicapMid Bow3rd / 10
2 Jun 20232023 Susan Hood Trophy Race Presented by driveHGAbsolutePHRF handicapOther3rd / 10
10 Sep 20212021 Etchells Canadian National ChampionshipZuluTravel.caEtchellsOther9th / 13
30 Jul 20212021 Susan Hood Trophy RaceAbsolutePHRF handicapOther8th / 8

Helm rating, Full-size sailing: 446, #3,587.Crew rating, Full-size sailing: -134, #59,947. Compiled from public results; not an official ranking.