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In this Issue:
1998 Chicago NOODs - Locals Do Well!!
Newport/Bermuda - Starting to Finish
Round Britain- Leg 3 Complete
LMSS - Doublehanded Championship
1998 Chicago NOODS
After opening Friday's racing in ideal sailing conditions
with the appropriate combination of sun & breeze.
The NOODS finished on Sunday with light, shifty breeze,
course changes and the patience test of 'light air' racing.
West Michigan area sailors made a respectable showing
in many divisions. 'VIM' of Grand Rapids toped the IMS division
in a fleet of 19 competitors and won by a healthy 9 points.
Ken Gray and 'Stirred, not Shaken' took the J/24 group of 18
with placings of 2-2-1-9-5. The 1D35 made their debut at
the Chicago NOODs in the PHRF Big Boat division. They were
beaten out for the overall by Guy Hiestand's Kaufman 45,
'Gauntlet', but did make a mark by placing 2, 3, 4 & 5. In order
of finish - 'Heartbreaker' Hughes, 'China Cloud' Bernbaum,
'Pronto' Krissoff and 'Hippy Chick' Bowen.
The S-2 9.1 fleet was led by Chris Sundberg and 'Stimulator' with
Greg Young's 'Spectra' taking third.
For complete results visit:
http://www.sailingworld.com/nood/noodin98.htm
1998 NEWPORT TO BERMUDA
RACE
'Alexia' (ex Windquest) the Riechel Pugh ILC Maxi was
the first yacht to finish the 41st Newport Bermuda Race.
The finish was 1016:16 BDT on June 23. Her elapse time
was 90-hr 56-min. Owner Alberto Roemmers attributed the
victory to excellent crew work and good tactics. Alexia
stayed to the East of the rhumb line but West of the
other Maxis. They were able to pick up a better breeze
before crossing the Gulf Stream and with that boost they were
able to open up a substantial lead on the others.
Being called the "United Nations" entry, 'Alexia' is
registered in Great Britain, owner Alberto Roemmers
is from Argentina, the Captain is from Canada, and the
crew is a mix of people from Argentina, America,
New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain
and South Africa.
'Trader', Fred Detwiler's 72' sloop from Gross Pointe, MI ,
was the first Cruiser/Racer Division yacht to finish the
Bermuda Race. She finished at 1751:47 as light winds
continued to plague the fleet. The third Maxi,
George Coumantaros' Boomerang' finished four minutes
later at 1755:38. Hasso Plattner's German maxi 'Morning Glory'
finished next. She crossed the line at 1846:48.
Victor Chigas' new Farr 60 'Deep Powder' followed across the
line at 1916:07 BDT.
For the complete story and full results:
Round Britain- Leg 4
Lerwick - to Lowestoft
Leg 4 of this 2,000 mile test is now complete.
The first finishers - Spirit, finished at 0617, Musto
Performance
Partners at 0727, FPC Greenaway at 0805 and the Victoria
group at 0856 all on the 22nd June.
The race times are so close now that any one of the four
could win line honors, however, despite the brisk
pace that has been set and that will doubtless be
increased, damage limitation will be the key to the
eventual winner. The multitude of factors at play in this
two-handed Round Britain Race shows that neither waterline
length or multiple hulls are sure indicators of honors.
Damage has been a plague throughout the entire fleet and the
precious 48 hour stop over is being spent by tired competitors
trying to persuade and cajole suppliers to help them with
replacement equipment at short notice.
Competitors are racing various prizes and trophies, most of
which will be decided during leg 5.
For more information please visit: http://pilgrims.com/rwyc/
LMSS Doublehanded Championship
The twelfth annual Double—will start tomorrow, June 25,
1998.
This race is intended to encourage adventure and competition
in the tradition of shorthanded sailing and cruising.
The Doublehanded Championship consists of a race to
Port Washington, Wisconsin. Optional return races will be
separate from the Doublehanded Championship and will
start on Saturday, June 28, 1997. These will also be Doublehanded.
June 26, layover day, is in Port Washington where the
Port Washington Yacht Club and Sailing Magazine will
be our hosts. A party and an awards ceremony are planned
for that afternoon.
Awards: There will be classes for Monohulls, with awards
for first, second, and third place in each class. There will be
a class for Multihulls if at least three enter. There is a
minimum of five and maximum of ten boats per class, at the
discretion of the race committee.
The Course—East-Shore Division: 66.5 nautical miles from
a starting line at Muskegon, Michigan, by any course, to a
finish line at Port Washington, Wisconsin. The first start is
at 0800 (local time). The Return Race starts at 0800 (local time)
Saturday, June 27, 1997, from a starting line at Port
Washington with a finish at Muskegon.
The Course—West-Shore Division: 54.5 nautical miles from
a starting line at North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor,
Illinois, by any course, to a finish line at Port Washington.
Starting commences at 0800 (local time). The Return Race will
start at 0800 (local time) Saturday, June 27, 1997, with a
finish at Wind Point.
The Course—The Manitou: An alternate "return"
race,
from a starting line at Port Washington, Wisconsin, by any
course, to a finish line at Frankfort, Michigan.
The Doublehanded is a well attended event - and although
it is a little to late to enter for 1998, mark your 1999 calenders
and keep your eyes open for that race. The LMSS would
love for you to attend.
For additional information visit: