Cleveland Race Week started June 15-17 on the waters of Lake Erie, hosted by Edgewater Yacht Club for its one-design weekend. The seven-boat J/105 fleet had a three-way tie on 4 points after just two races sailed. Rob Mock’s UNBRIDLED scored a 3-1. Ron Carson’s DARK’N’STORMY posted a 1-3. And the Uhlir brothers’ TRIO took…
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Sailors Raise Money For Annapolis Leukemia Cup
A successful 26th Annual Leukemia Cup was held on June 2 to support the Leukemia Foundation, hosted jointly by Annapolis Yacht Club and Eastport Yacht Club. As a leukemia survivor, Annapolis’ own legendary sailor Gary Jobson was a proud host for the event that raised thousands of dollars to support research and support for the…
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Gryphon Perfect at Chicago NOOD
From left to right: Muieen Cader (mast), Bruce Stone (helm), Bill Higgins (bow), Nicole Breault (main/tactics), Halsey Richartz (spin/jib trim) and owner Sam Powers (pit) At the Chicago NOOD on June 8-10, San Francisco native Bruce Stone, a NOOD veteran and former overall winner, is sailing in Chicago for the first time in nearly 40…
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Casual Elegance Enjoys Fast Susan Hood Trophy Race
This year’s Susan Hood Trophy Race, an offshore race on Lake Ontario on June 1, had continuous wind throughout the night and into the morning, making it one of the fastest overall in regatta history. The course was the reverse of recent years. The 75nm course started at Port Credit Yacht Club, going straight SSE…
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