Monthly Archives: April 2017

Blakely Rock Benefit Regatta

The Sloop Tavern Yacht Club Blakely Rock Benefit Regatta took place on April 1 in Seattle, WA. 116 boats signed up to support The STYC Sailing Foundation fundraiser (promoting the advancement of youth sailing and boating safety), and after all the starting horns were done, 109 boats in 16 different classes crossed the start line…
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CowTown Stampede

The Fort Worth Boat Club hosted their Annual Regatta & Cowtown Stampede on Eagle Mountain Lake. The J/105 fleet was won by Rick Shaffer’s DOUBLE DARE with nearly all bullets. Taking second was Dwight Horton’s BEAUTY with a 4-4-2-3-3-1 tally for 13 points net. Only one point back was HOSS sailed by Williamson Phillip to…
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Puget Sound Spring Series

Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle recently hosted their Puget Sound Spring Series. It is a popular event that is comprised of two divisions (big boats and small boats) which sail over two weekends. The eight-boat J/105 fleet was incredibly competitive. First was Erik Kristen’s MORE JUBILEE with 9 points net, winning six of eight races…
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Charleston Race Week

Charleston is known for its reliable spring seabreeze, but the Holy City’s coast outdid itself this year during the 22nd edition of Sperry Charleston Race Week. It wasn’t just the three race days either; from the first team’s arrival for practice more than a week earlier until the lengthy awards ceremony on Sunday night, reliable…
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