Ron Scherwinski shared this article from the 1988 Nautical News Double Handed Race.  

 

A piece of history of the double-handed race from 1988 https://www.facebook.com/OceanRacingClub/posts/2535490803187606

 

At only 16 Ron took 2nd place in his division in what could be considered to be similar conditions to this week's ORCV double-handed race.  An accomplished sailor of many ocean races at such a young age.