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In the Lens at the Chicago NOOD

The 2006 Lands' End NOOD Regatta delivered many memorable moments.

By Dave Reed

June 19, 2006

Updated: June 19, 2006

Chicago NOOD Gallery

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In the Lens at the Chicago NOOD

Chicago NOOD Gallery

Best For Last, But Not the Last

Merlin’s Marblehead Mastery

Heaton’s Emperia Wins Overall in Chicago

Detroit Comes a Knockin’ and Rockin’

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Best For Last, But Not the Last

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SailGP’s Los Gallos Keep The Streak