Back when they raced Optimist boats, Spray Beach Yacht Club’s Lauren Ehnot’s younger brother, Ryan, beat her a couple of times. On the Laser course of Surf City Yacht Club’s Junior Commodore Regatta on June 28, Lauren used her experience in the larger vessel to her advantage.

“It came down to the last race and I knew we were tied,” said Lauren, who edged Ryan not only in the final race but atop the Laser class standings as well, taking the top position with five points.