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2011 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week

In a light-air finale, Mike and Beth Eckstein's Detroit-based Demon Rum team took the six-boat Tartan 10 division. See results for all 16 divisions.

By Sailing World Staff

April 15, 2011

Updated: April 15, 2011

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2011 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week

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