SCOWLINES
A Publication of the Inland Lake Yachting Association
Regatta Edition |
| Volume 3, Issue 26 |
July 21, 2008 |
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| Calendar of Events |
July
24-26 MC Nationals - Pewaukee
August
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STROTHMAN WINS A OPEN - WHITE BEAR |
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ILYA Class A Open Invitational - White Bear Yacht Club by Lee Alnes
Photo by Pat Dunsworth
Day 3 Report
Sunday
morning dawned with a slight north - northwest breeze but by the time
the sun was fully up, the lake went flat and the wind dropped to
nothing. A postponement ensued while waiting for wind, but none was to
be had. With four races already completed, Race 5 needed to be underway
no later than noon, but the weather refused to cooperate. PRO Hodgson
made the decision to abandon Race 5 when it became clear there was no
way to get a race started before the deadline.
PRO and Past ILYA
Commodore Hodgson presented a commemorative ILYA Regatta Burgee to WBYC
Commodore John Ordway and WBYC Sailing Captain Hod Irvine. Hodgson
noted that Ordway and Irvine are both great-grandsons of the winner of
the first ILYA Class A Scow Championship ever held.
Trophies
were awarded to the top three boats, with Jack Strothman of the
Minnetonka Yacht Club taking the top prize. While Strothman is no
stranger to the world of Scows, having sailed in various classes for
many years, this is his first year campaigning an A Scow. He and his
team put together an impressive first and three seconds on their way to
victory. The experimental V38 boat skippered by Tom Burton crossed the
finish line first in all four races, but was not scored in the event.
Minnetonka's
Dave Willette took second place followed by Lee Alnes from White Bear
in third place. Jason Brown and Ken Broen, both from White Bear,
rounded out the top five finishers.
The Minnetonka - White Bear
Challenge trophy was won by Minnetonka. The trophy was re-dedicated a
few years ago, to be sailed for when White Bear and Minnetonka A scows
compete.
Thanks to everyone who attended and special thanks to
our regatta co-chairs, Janet Callahan and Patty Zak Newell, and their
regatta organizing committee for a fine job, as well as to Tom Hodgson
and his team for providing their always excellent on-water expertise.
Complete results are online.
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| HANS MEYER AND SUSI STERNKOPF WIN MELGES 17 CHAMPS - PEWAUKEE |
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Pewaukee Yacht Club Kicks Off The 2008 Melges 17 ILYA Championship Story and photos by Andy Burdick
"It
only took 90 years collectively for each of us to return to the podium
as ILYA Champions," joked Hans Meyer, ILYA Sr X Champ in the 18, oh,
1900s. Susi Sternkopf is also a past champ sailing with brother Rick
who won a title 43 years ago. You do the math, but these two were
thrilled to proudly hold the Pewaukee Lake Melges 17 Trophy and the
Lexus Pursuit of Perfection Trophy. The 77 had an impressive 4-2-2 to
win by one point over Vincent and Davis Porter.
Vincent
and cousin Davis (shown here with PYC Commodore Carl Spencer) won the
last two races. Vincent credited Davis with fine crew work. Both are
past ILYA X Champs. Floridian Mary Ann Ward with northern crew Peter Keck commented on
the improved skill level of the Melges 17 sailors. Mary Ann is one of
the earliest and strongest supporters of the fleet. If there is a
regatta north or south, Mary Ann is there. She will serve as the new
ILYA rep from this exciting fleet. |
DAVE SMITH WINS C INVITATIONAL - Okauchee |
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Final report from Mark Prange
Race 4:
Race was started after a short postponement. Wind was SE at about 6-7
mph and was a 3+. After two laps the course was moved to accommodate a
wind shift to the ESE. The race was won be Jamie Kimball, Dave Smith
then Frank Davenport, Eric Oppen and Brian Sprinkman.
Race
5: Race was started at about 11:30, the course was set at 3+. The
wind remained ESE about 7 mph. Steve Schmidt won, followed by Dave
Smith (who else?) then Ed Eckert, Jim Tews and Mark Prange.
Race
6: After a lunch break, the wind went flat and competitors were
advised to remain on shore. The wind came in steady from the east and
the race was started at about 3:40. The wind remained reasonably
steady until the last lap when someone tuned off the wind altogether.
Steve Schmidt stayed furthest left during the last leg Paul Riley
worked the middle to get second and Tom Eckert was middle left to get
third. Chris Pinahs was fourth followed by Bob Prange. The secondary
time limit expired after the 21st finisher.
Race 7: at
10:00 the wind was flat, but filled in from the West and the race was
started after a recall. The course was 3+. The wind went very light
the last time up and came primarily from the left. Jim Tews won
followed by Steve Schmidt. Anne Porter was third followed by Matt Zea
and Ed Eckert.
Awards ceremony was done promptly at 1:30.
1 Dave Smith/Alana/Briana Smith 32
2 Steve Schmidt/Danny Tighe/Jean Andreski 53
3 Ed Eckert/Matt Schmidt/Becca Steffensen 54
4 Jim Tews/Jenny Jaessing 57
5 Jamie/Rob Kimball/ Bridget Murphy 62
6 Mark Prange/Bob Stelter/Jen Zea 64
7 Chris Pinahs/Bruce Cameron/Barb Pinahs 75
8 Anne Porter Muller/Joe Skotarzak/Mike Greeson 77
9 Frank Davenport/Ron Jarecki 78
10 Paul Reilly/Aaron Mann 86 |
| DEADLINES FOR REGATTAS - SIGN UP TODAY FOR CHAMPS |
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JULY 10TH Late fee in place X Champs at Oshkosh 7/23-26
JULY 15TH No Tears at Beulah 7/21
No Tears at Clear 7/30
Optimist Champs at Cedar 8/3-5
JULY 25TH E,MC,M,A Open,C,I-20 Champs at Okoboji 8/9-16
A One Design Champs at Mendota 8/21-24 |
| FLEET PROMOTION IS EVIDENT |
| | Editor's Note from Candace Porter
This
weekend I had the privilege of doing registration for the Melges 17
and the C Invitational events. It gave me time to ponder the health of
our fleets. This weekend was an example of what three of our most
active fleets can do and what leadership can accomplish.
Congratulations
to White Bear and primarily Fletcher Driscoll who has created a milieu
where an entire club supports its A fleet. The gentle Fletcher
generated the largest A Open fleet since the fleet's separate Invite
from its sister fleet. His renovation of boats and offering them to
many, many sailors on White Bear has guaranteed a large fleet.
The Minnetonka-White Bear Challenge provides excitement for the
Minnesota fleets.
Chris
Andert and his ILYA and NCASA committees can revel in success. Twelve
of 40 sailors were youth and took advantage of the youth pricing. What
a healthy future for this fleet. It's as though one term of his
leadership has solidified the health of a fleet. The committees are
comprised of experienced sailors and youth sailors with fresh ideas.
The
Melges 17 crowd wins the prize for the highest percentage of youth
sailors. Nine of 19 were youth. Nearly 50% (Dex refused to allow me to
round up to 50% at the welcome ceremony). Twelve of 38 sailors were
female with four skipping these sleek boats. Nine teams were families:
husband/wife; brother/sister or a touching nephew/aunt. We had the
privilege of seeing Katie Pilley Lovell before going to Qingdao to see
husband John Lovell. This fleet has the advantage of a higher
proprietary interest than our other fleets which has served its growth
well. Add to that those like Mary Ann Ward who has turned over boat
after boat to grow the fleet and you can feel an excitement that is
contagious.
Congratulations to all three fleets who all took a different tack but sailed to a fine finish. |
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To submit articles, send to Candace Porter
Inland Lake Yachting Association website, click here.
To contact Executive Secretary Jim Smith, click here.
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Recent and archived ScowLines publications are listed below.
Early Registrations deadlines:
- Opti Champs - July 15
- Annual Championship at Okoboji - July 25
- A One Design Champs at Mendota - July 25
E Invitational Photos by Pat Dunsworth-- Click here
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