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District 1 Regatta Report | Sat Aug 14th, 2004 through Sun Aug 15th, 2004 |
Winners Mark Strube (l) and Larry Whipple (r) with Peter Costa; photo © Jan Walker |
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Reported by Gary MacDonald (BH) The 2004 edition of this multi-District event, was attended by 18 boats from eight states and two countries and was hosted by the Boston Harbor Star Fleet in conjunction with the Cottage Park Yacht Club, Winthrop MA. Saturday’s double header was raced on Broad Sound, race venue for the 2004 Marks Star North American Championship, in 6 to 8 knots of Southerly breeze. After 2 races, Larry Whipple (Seattle) and Mark Strube (W. Palm Beach), held a one point lead over Brian Kramer (London, Ontario) and Ian Greensmith (London, Ont.), with 2 points separating 4 boats, tightly contesting for 3rd. Saturday’s BBQ meal of “pulled pork and chicken” with a keg spearheaded by Ted Lavery, proved to hit the spot for the 36 contestants and 10 race officials. The discussion at dinner focused on “Hurricane Charley” steaming up the east coast, following the Friday and Saturday devastation in Florida. “Charley” was scheduled to arrive in New England, Sunday morning, with forecasts of 15 to 40 knots and heavy rains. Sunday morning found the weather foggy with 14 knots from the East and the decision was made to conduct the final race inside Boston Harbor. Conditions proved very Seattle-like, as Larry Whipple and Mark sailed off with the win to nail the Burtis Masters “Crystal” Trophy by 4 points over Brian and Ian. Bill Fields with Austin Sperry (Newport Beach CA) won the Grand Master Division, while Jack Button with Chris Batchelor (Milford CT) commandeered the Exalted Grand Master Division. But the loudest cheers at the trophy presentation were for the winners of the Venerable and Exalted Grand Master Division winners, Dr. Emil Karlovsky (Milford Ct) and crew Chris Rogers (Miami). Emil celebrated his latest birthday with all present, his 89th. Congratulations Dr. Emil, you are a true “Master” of the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association. |
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