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April 1, 2013Chicago NOOD Real-time Weather InformatonThe folks at SailFlow have graciously agreed to provide all competitors in the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD Regatta with complete access to all weather data.
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December 10, 2012Up to Speed on the New Rules in ChicagoIf you're in Chicago next month, you can get up to speed on the 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing with David Dellenbaugh's seminar at Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago.
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September 19, 2012Farr 40 World Championship 2012The hunt is on for the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship title. Racing off of Chicago on Lake Michigan runs through Sept. 20. Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo
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August 15, 2012Highlander NationalsHeld July 21-26, the Highlander Nationals were held at EYC/Whiskey Island Marina. This quirky class brought with it tents, kilts, and party treats, on top of competitive racing.
Photo Credit: Chris Howell and Gayle Kaufolz
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June 26, 2012Great Lakes International Challenge CupRochester Yacht Club's Match Racing Regatta, also known as the Great Lakes International Challenge Cup, took place on June 15-17. The Challenge Cup was hosted in conjunction with Dave Perry coaching an advanced Match Racing Clinic. 10 teams representing 4 countries were present for 5 days of sailing near the Port of Rochester on Lake Ontario. Although Dave Perry led in the standings at the end of Day 1, Terry McLaughlin finally pulled ahead with 9 points over Perry's 8, with Peter Wickwire losing the tiebreaker to come in 3rd, also with 8 points.
Photo Credit: Betsy Lawless
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June 26, 2012Leukemia Cup Regatta at the Great Lakes Yacht ClubThe Great Lakes Yacht Club has raised over $500,000 since they began hosting their Leukemia Cup Regatta, and this year proved to be just as fruitful as years past. Nearly 30 boats sailed on May 19th in the three-race regatta on Lake St. Clair in order to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services. The top fundraiser for the year was Trey Rose, a member of the Crescent Sail Yacht Club who raised $6,090 in memory of his co-worker John Balconi.
Photo Credit: LTN_Michigan
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June 12, 20122012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Regatta Day 3Three beautiful days in a row on Lake Michigan.
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June 12, 2012Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Draws to a CloseBeneteau 40.7 La Tempete takes top honors at the 2012 Chicago NOOD
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June 9, 20122012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Regatta Day TwoGreat day on Lake Michigan, but the winds did get shifty as the day went on.
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June 8, 20122012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOODDecent breeze made for a fun first day of racing!
Photos by Karen Hirsch http://karenihirsch.com/Homepage.html
