Includes articles on 2017 NAC, 2017 Collegiate Regattas on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, Regatta Results, Explanation of the the 'Tale of Two Downbursts' experience at the NAC, What to do when faced with 'Cross or Duck'', Reports from Fleet 2 Chicago and Fleet 19 Cleveland, Deals from Supporting Suppliers and Sailmakers Plus lots of pictures.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR)
GLIOR is an annual fall regatta hosted by the Chicago T10 fleet and is an opportunity for collegiate sailors to experience the excitement of offshore keelboat racing. Participating teams come from college sailing programs in the Midwest and beyond. Chicago T10 fleet members provide the sailboats and are onboard during racing as a safety precaution; the collegiate sailors drive, crew the boat and manage strategy and tactics; Chicago-area yacht clubs provide facilities and the Chicago T10 fleet provides financial support, participant gifts and awards.
Skidmarks Wins 2017 T-10 Verve Cup Offshore
2017 T-10 NAC Final Results
CONGRATULATIONS TO HANSON BRATTON AND THE CREW OF TAZ FOR THEIR VICTORY!!
(7 races 30 boats)
TAZ Hanson Bratton 1st 26 points
Proper Villain Nick Ward / Greg Kinney 2nd 28 points
Convergence Donald Wilson 3rd 40 points
Diamond Girl Amy / Rick Cermak 4th 40 points
Perfect - Ted Pinkerton 5th 43 points