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The Summary & Results of the 2005 Inaugural Sunfish Regatta
Sunday, August 21 saw the Inaugural Sunfish Regatta sailed on Lake Charlevoix. It was memorable not just for the good clean racing but also for the extra excitement added by winds up to 20 knots and a waterspout thrown in for good measure. As temperatures dropped from 73 into the upper 60s, the rain and spray and wind made everyone cold. The schedule was shortened from 4 races to 3 to prevent hypothermia and no throw-outs were allowed.
Visiting dignitary Derrick Fries lead us around the course and ended with three first place finishes to take overall honors. Tom Barnes was equally consistent with three second place finishes for runner-up position. Tom Kelly finished 3rd with no race worse than fifth place. Trevor Davis and Bill Babel rounded out the top five. Don Bowerman claimed the “old fart” award by being the best finisher at 60 years and over, in 6th place and Andrew Balter took 8th place and the “Top Punk” award for best finish for a Junior (under 18).
Submitted by Tom Barnes
Click Here to download results (pdf file).
Photos from Josh Barnes
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