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| DELAVAN LAKE HOSTS 212 Youth Sailors in 70th Competition |
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| Written by Press Release | |||||||
| Monday, 30 July 2012 12:02 | |||||||
Photography By Terry Mayer Two hundred twelve sailors under 16 yrs. came from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin to Delavan Lake Yacht Club (DLYC) to sail in the 70th Inland Lakes Yachting Association X Class Regatta. The regatta is one of the oldest, longest and largest running youth regatta in the Midwest and US. Some sailors are third and fourth generation family sailors and many are brand new. Opening Ceremonies included a US Navy Color Guard, Drill Team and Singer. In addition speakers were Chief Judge Tom Hodgson from White Bear MN, 1963 X Inland Champion, Doug Cameron, from Delavan, and world famous sailor Buddy Melges who started his racing career in the X boat on Delavan in 1939. Two fleets, Junior (51 boats) and Senior (55) competed on two different courses on Delavan Lake. Seniors Fleet sailed 7 races and Junior Fleet sailed the full 8 races. The Overall Winner and Senior Fleet Champion was M-101, Jack Bitney and Molly Voltz from Minnetonka MN. Winning the Junior Fleet was V-411 JP Friend and Christian Spencer from Pewaukee WI. This is the largest Regatta DLYC hosts about every 7-8 years. The club is in it's 120th year. Founded July 4, 1892, it has held racing competitions continuously each summer. In close association with the Delavan Lake Sailing School, it holds fleet racing for youths and adults emphasizing sportsmanship, respect for nature and community.
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... The Overall Winner and Senior Fleet Champion was M-101, Jack Bitney and Molly Voltz from Minnetonka MN. Winning the Junior Fleet was V-411 JP Friend and Christian Spencer from Pewaukee WI. replica burberry handbags |
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