Warm weather and chamber of commerce breeze welcomed seven J/22s, thirteen J/70s and six J/105s October 15-16 for the second annual Cleveland (216) Regatta at Edgewater Yacht Club. Four races were completed on a bright and sunny Saturday in varying breeze, flat water and 8-15 knots out of the south. All fleets were extremely competitive with aggressive starts and close finishes. In the J/105 fleet, Chip Schaffner’s Fall Line from Cleveland Yachting Club was leading with four bullets, and Robert Mock’s Limousine Liberals (Edgewater Yacht Club) was following with all second place finishes. Day two started off cloudy, but with more breeze out of the southwest at 15-22 knots, gusting over 25 and nearing 80 degree temperatures. All fleets were again aggressive getting off the starting line and competitive at each mark rounding battling for podium finishes. Chip Schaffner’s Fall Line won the J/105 fleet with straight bullets followed by Robert Mock’s Limousine Liberals in second and Stephen Mitcham’s Breezin’ Bayou in third. Many thanks to the sponsors: Quantum Sails Cleveland, Sailing Inc., Tito’s Vodka, Boston Beer Co., Mapleside Farms and APS, as well as the families who were so generous hosting visiting teams. Bobbi and Bruce Sundman pulled off a traditional Southern boil on Saturday evening, and Quantum Sails sponsored the tailgate party on Sunday during the awards ceremony. PRO Mike Vining put together a flawless Race Committee, and great fun was had by all! The third annual Cleveland (216) Regatta will be held in early October 2017. For complete event information, click here.