THE Volume LVII, No. 1, January 2011

Bryan Hollingsworth and crew enjoying some action at the 2010 Bluegrass

Photo by Anne Hollingsworth The Highlander Page 2 January „11

The Highlander Official Publication of President’s Corner The Highlander Class International Association

President I am pleased to report that we are Prepa- Jon McClean making progress on a number of fronts, rations are 8364 Wycliffe Drive and that much is being done “behind now under- Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 the scenes” now to grow our class. way for the [email protected] At the November board meeting, 2011 Na- (513) 652-2465 Boyd Barnwell unveiled an exciting tionals at new branding and identity for the class. Rock Hall Commodore All of those present were very im- Yacht Club Dan Hopkins Euclid, Ohio 44123 pressed with Boyd‟s professional job, in Mary- [email protected] how fresh everything looked, and im- land, and Pres Norris Bourdow Vice President portantly how true to the class his work Ed Spenge- Pete Breidenbach Englewood, Ohio is. man has Jon McClean Secretary The new branding will be launched been ap- Erin Spengeman when the new website goes live, which pointed Chairman of the Nationals Race Louisville, KY will be before you read the next edition committee. Ed will waste little time get- Treasurer Sue Bauer of The Highlander. ting e-mail invitations out I am sure. We Westerville, OH In this edition, you will see insight have also agreed on tentative dates for Chief Measurer from Gary Vinicky, who has done a the annual regatta circuit. Redmond Annapolis, MD tremendous job building and sustaining If you have a boat that you would O: 703 933-6725 H: 410 991-1660 [email protected] Fleet 14, (p-7). All of the Fleets can loan to visiting Highlander sailors, please learn much from Gary‟s approach; for let me know. We now have a number of Secretary-Treasurer example not rotating fleet captains good sailors who would attend but per- Bryan Hollingsworth every year, but giving the role a two or haps can‟t bring their boat. As we go to 410 Holiday Road three year tenure makes sense and of- press we have had an approach to host Lexington, KY 40502 fers more effective local leadership. the 2012 Nationals. It‟s a world class Ph/fax 859 269-3130 Two aspects of what is happening venue and I am very excited for the class Mbl 859-806-5908 at Edgewater Yacht Club are worth to be able to return here. [email protected] reflection; enthusiasm, and being pre- Jason Hubbard‟s Grand Prix pro- sent. We all know that enthusiasm is posal was accepted unanimously by the 2010 National Champions Ernie Dieball, Skipper infectious, and this is seldom absent Board, and so we will add this exciting Jim Allen, Crew when in the company of Highlander concept for 2011, (p-5). Tyler Allen, Crew sailors. We are also invited to join the High- Directors Think now about being present; I lander sailors at Edgewater Yacht Club Dick Doyne („09-11) don‟t mean literally, but figuratively as and Whiskey Island Marina for their Mirek Posedel Cleveland, OH („10-12) well. How many fellow sailors do we Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cruise, (p-7). know who just go through the motions This unique daysailing opportunity adds Mike Shayeson („09-11) Cincinnati, OH of being fleet captain, or serving as a another dimension to Highland-

Ed Spengeman („10-12) director on a board? Being present ers. I hope both initiatives, the Grand Louisville, KY doesn‟t just mean turning up. It means Prix series and the ‟cruise‟ will be well (Associates) arriving prepared, and willing to actu- supported. Bill Price („10) Springfield, OH ally do something positive for the class. I will be moving to live in Wisconsin

Editor - Mike Feldhaus I am talking about „you‟, I hope you in 2011, and it‟s a great credit to Bridget realize. my wife that not one time has she ever 7109 Green Spring Drive We are forming a number of com- suggested selling #2001. She merely ac- Louisville, Ky 40241 mittees imminently with specific remits knowledged that I‟ll have (slightly) far- H 502 228-8725 O: 502 495-5113 and deliverables. I have approached ther to drive. Off (fax) 502 495-5114 Highlander sailors who have the par- We joined the other Highlander sail- [email protected] ticular ability to lead these committees ors from Fleet 4 for our annual dinner in Builder: Allen Boat Company Inc. and deliver what is asked of them. November, and it was exciting to see the 370 Babcock Street th [email protected] They will make recommendations enthusiasm for celebrating the 50 an- Buffalo, NY 14206 716 842-0800 to the Highlander board of directors, nual Mad Plaid Regatta at Lake Cowan

and we will implement their recom- this coming summer. We ate and drank Highlander Web Page: mendations as our budget permits. as you might expect, but it occurred to www.sailhighlander.org We‟ll use the Yahoo Groups system to me as I was enjoying the evening; it‟s Webmaster: Fanny Timmer advertise these committees, and to so- always good to be in the company of [email protected] licit for volunteers. If you feel that you Highlander sailors, isn‟t it? can contribute, please do so. The Highlander

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the faster ones, similar to the system that the keel boats use where no two boats are Something a Little Different alike. I‟ve never been much of a fan of this By Harold Bauer kick-off event for the annual RHYC type of racing but for this event it doesn‟t Sometimes, you just have to do Invitational Regatta. Camping here is much matter, as I look at it as an oppor- something different. Take the road less easy and they have good clean showers tunity to spend an afternoon cruising in a traveled. to begin and end the days. We spent very fast and comfortable boat. The scen- We love the regattas; all the racing, Thursday evening watching the sun set ery along the course is awesome as you seeing all of our friends, our regatta fam- on the Chesapeake from the bridge travel through farm country past some ily. In April of „10, we went to the Mid- of Redmond‟s winters at Lake Norman, and in May we home sipping sailed the first-ever Potluck Regatta at cool drinks. What Cave Run in Kentucky. We always have a way to cap off a a great time at all of these competitions day on the road. and even experienced some success. The journey was But this past June, when we would very good and as normally have gone to another regatta, it turns out, the Stefanie and I decided to take a different inn was pretty road and not follow the one that we had darned good too. taken for many years. Instead, we chose Friday morn- an event that didn‟t have a lot of High- ing was a typical landers. In fact, we were the only High- Eastern Shore lander on the race course. No matter, we day with bright were headed east to the Chesapeake Bay sunshine and for the Annual Down River Race. warm tempera- We left home in Ohio on Thursday tures. We got morning for the nine to ten hour drive ourselves organ- through the mountains of western Mary- ized and headed Photo by Harold Bauer land. The trip doesn‟t need to take that up the road to long but it has been said that sometimes Chestertown Stefanie Bauer at a rest stop on the road less traveled as she and the journey is better than the inn. We where we would husband, Harold, enjoyed Rock Hall‟s 2010 „down river race.‟ took a little extra time to do some sight- launch and where seeing and take in some of the awesome the race begins. stately mansions and plantations. vistas along the way. The Down River Race starts in I was concerned that the wind may be We drove to Rock Hall Yacht Club Chestertown and runs 12 nautical miles too heavy for just the two of us so I had on the Eastern Shore where we set up down the Chester River on Maryland‟s packed a set of old sails up under camp for the night and met up with Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay the foredeck. They make excellent storm friends Mark and Debbie Redmond who and finishes in front of Rock Hall sails for a Highlander. had traveled across the Bay from Anna- Yacht Club on Lankford Creek. But as it turned out, the wind started polis in “Aquilla,” their home which is a The race is a timed event where all in about 4-6 mph and built to no more beautiful 48 ft Kady Krogen trawler. boats start together and use a rating than 10-12. There were some times that RHYC is one of the sponsors of the system that allows more time for the the wind died altogether and we had only Annual Down River Race which is the slower classes to be competitive with (Continued on page 4) The Highlander Page 4 January „11 first shift off the start instead of following Steinbachs Shine the Thistle class. Having learned at Harvest Moon from painful experi- ence that on Atwood By Gary Steinbach no lead is safe we The traditional motto at Atwood‟s pressed hard both Harvest Moon Regatta, “Why let the times. The second race sailing ruin a perfectly good party?” has saw John Bauer, with been put to the test in recent years. With Lissa and Ally, win the class stalwarts Mark and Debbie Red- competition only to be mond running the one-design racing, and disqualified for a line the weather cooperating, this year was violation. Norris Bour- another great experience. dow, with crew regu- No other club on the circuit treats its lars Carl Berger and guests as well as Atwood. With Friday Bill Price, also proved night pizza and dogs, breakfasts Saturday that the tune-up that and Sunday, Saturday lunch and the fa- Norris got from Ernie mous Atwood hors d‟oeuvre party Satur- Dieball at Nationals day night (replacing dinner); all that in- was no fluke. Elaine cluded in the registration, you can‟t af- and I found a couple Elaine and Gary Steinbach; all smiles at Harvest Moon. ford not to be there. shifts late to take the As anyone who has sailed there can second race. Tom Shearer, Dan Hop- Buckeyes stomping Miami. attest, sailing the waters of Atwood is a kins, and Craig Rule rounded out the Sunday morning was atypical for unique experience. An irregular shaped Highlander fleet. Atwood. There was wind; not a lot but lake surrounded by hills creates chal- The third race was one of those, enough to sail. After a delicious hot buf- lenges to test the skills and patience of “Man I‟m beat; let‟s just get done,” fet breakfast, we made our way to the everyone who competes there. kind of races. Everyone had a shot at race course. Running multiple classes, we used first place as Atwood showed why it I couldn‟t buy a correct decision that separate start and finish lines off each has a reputation for being a crapshoot. morning. Atwood was taking its revenge. side of the committee boat. The lines We followed John and Norris across From picking the wrong side of the were also closed which affected the re- the line and headed in. course to sailing into holes, it was a sults. We decided to get a room at the rough Sunday morning. We needed every Saturday was sunny and warm with Atwood Lodge since, for economic point we‟d scored on Saturday as John winds out of the east, varying from 3-8 reasons, it was scheduled to close for finished with two bullets to score a sec- mph. Shifts and holes were abundant. good after this season. Both Elaine and ond place in the regatta, only one point Picking the correct side proved to be the I appreciated the shower prior to the behind us. key. party. We had a great weekend and would My wife, Elaine, and I teamed up to The festivities once again exceeded like to thank all of the local folks who take the first of three windward leeward expectations. Also adding to the enjoy- pitched in to make this regatta such a races. We were fortunate to catch the ment was the fact that that OSU foot- success. ball was on the big screen with the

(Continued from page 3) and canned beverage for the two of us. back to Ohio. the river‟s current to carry us along. But The race took about three hours for Whether you enjoy racing or just day for the most part, the day was perfect us to complete. It didn‟t seem that long sailing, this is an outstanding opportunity Highlander cruising weather and the but as it worked out, it was just about to sail along with the fleet and see some storm sails were not necessary. perfect. Right after we finished, the fantastic scenery. It is an excellent mix of There were a lot of people looking at wind died completely and many of the racing and cruising for anyone of any us and asking what kind of boat we were boats behind us were on the course for skill level. sailing as we were passing them in their a very long time. Rock Hall Yacht Club is very accom- smaller boats looking cramped and un- Since we were the only Highlander modating and has great camping on the comfortable. We would tell them that this at the regatta, we elected not to sail in grounds. RHYC will be the sight of our is a Highlander, a 20 ft racer/day sailor the two-day invitational regatta that 2011 Highlander Nationals this July. that has a lot of room and is very com- followed that weekend, an event which This June‟s Down River Race and An- fortable while it is very fast. had 98 boats in various classes regis- nual RHYC Invitational regatta would be I even had to rub it in a little when we tered. We took the opportunity to do a an excellent opportunity for tuning up for were passing a by stand- little cruising with the Redmonds that event. There‟s a pretty good chance ing up and walking to the back of the aboard “Aquilla” on Saturday and then you‟ll find us there. boat to the cooler to get out a sandwich get an early start on Sunday to head The Highlander January „11 Page 5

est. The feedback was tremendous, with unanimous support. Grand Prix Starts This August At the HCIA board meeting, Jason‟s By Mike Shayeson something. He had a sheet of paper in proposal and PowerPoint presentation Last year I had the fantastic opportu- front of him and his phone connected to was put forward. I am happy to report nity to write the recap of my experience the Internet. that it was unanimously accepted and the at the 2009 Pipers at Lake Norman. In He said he was downloading the Grand Prix series will begin this August that article, I mentioned how my crew past several years‟ regatta results from at the Hoover Fling and conclude with and I try and leave Ohio by Thursday the Highlander web page and was pre- the 2012 Nationals, with the winner re- evening to have the opportunity to sail paring „what-if‟ scenarios determining ceiving the Grand Prix award at Nation- Friday on that great body of water. what criteria would distinguish the pro- als. Complete details on scoring and Well this year my crew, Jason Hub- posed three competition classes for this qualification will soon be available on bard, and I piled into “Mo‟ Betta” (my series. He then started to take individ- the HCIA web site. RV) and were off for a great weekend in ual results of previous participants in As an ardent racer, I am very excited Mooresville. What made this trip differ- the various regattas and past Nationals about this event as it will add another ent than others was having the opportu- to test his “beta” version of the Grand element of competition to our class. nity to get to know Jason a little better. Prix. I was amazed to see the detail he Our Larry Klein Trophy competition Most often when I make this haul, over put into this program within a couple of will continue, as is, with its scoring based seven hours worth, I drive straight hours early that morning. on the best performance in the greatest through the night, and more often than Back to Lake Norman, as it turned number of HCIA events. This is a very not, my traveling companions sleep. out our third crew member, Jay Volk- worthy competition and a prestigious On this trip that was not the case as ert, had not arrived and would not be accomplishment for the winner. Jason was quite the conversationalist. He there until later that afternoon. So with The Grand Prix series will, however, talked about his current curriculum in the winds building to school, how he was applying some of his over 20 mph, we de- studies to help his father in a variety of cided the prudent start-up companies, how he and his fam- sailor would probably ily were taking in dogs that had been not go out with total abandoned, and how he met his current crew weight of about girlfriend, Wendy, and so on. 350 pounds, and we As the night wore on and I expected suggested to Jon him to fall asleep, Jason turned to me and McClean he might casually said, “Wouldn‟t it be cool if the enjoy his day sail if he Highlander Class had a Grand Prix had two more on event?” Being ignorant of exactly how board. Jon graciously that worked I asked him to explain. Well, accepted our offer and for the last three hours of our trip, Jason, we had a “glorious” explained in great detail what he had in sail with a stop at one mind, and the more I heard the more in- of our favorite water- trigued I became. Before we arrived at ing holes. He was also Lake Norman Yacht Club, Jason had a intrigued with the pretty good idea of how this event could concept of the Grand Photo by Anne Hollingsworth be set up, managed and implemented. Prix. So about 2 a.m., Friday morning we The weekend did Jason Hubbard at the tiller at the 2010 Bluegrass Regatta. pulled into the yacht club, unhooked the not disappoint with boat and “tried” to get some sleep. I use the exception of my performance on offer another level of competition. It will the word “tried” as our esteemed class Saturday and the lack of wind on Sun- provide a new competitive venue for a lot president, Jon McClean who had arrived day. All in all we had a great time as I more class members who have histori- several hours earlier with his daughter believe most everybody else did, racing cally been unable to attend the larger Ellie and Boyd Barnwell, decided to in this last regatta of 2010. number of regattas that, practically swing by Mo‟ Betta about 8:30 a.m., As it turned out, Jason was not done speaking, are required to successfully pounding on the side of the RV yelling: with his efforts to fine tune, promote, compete for the Larry Klein trophy. “Send out your dead! Send out your and gain approval for his Grand Prix My hat is off to Jason Hubbard for dead!” Our sack time was over. concept. Prior to the HCIA board meet- taking the lead on this program. From Well it was a beautiful morning and it ing held November 6, he had put to- conception of the idea to fine tuning the looked to be a gorgeous day with winds gether a detailed PowerPoint presenta- details, and from the visual presentation blowing in the low 20s, so I got up fixed tion outlining his concept. He also had to board acceptance, Jason did a very breakfast and began to rig the boat. conducted a poll on the Highlander professional and effective job in bringing While I took care of that, I noticed Jason Yahoo Group webpage to educate the to us this new platform for Highlander working feverishly at the kitchen table on membership in general and gauge inter- competition. Great job Jason! The Highlander Page 6 January „11 tight you couldn't judge a boat‟s position until it actually crossed the finish “Mojo” Motors At Hoover line. We were fortunate to take the bullet, and knew we had lots of work to do to By Jamey Carey operandi) is to arrive at the regatta continue finishing well in this competi- As important as racing Highlanders is venue early Friday for a possible early tive fleet. in the "big picture", sometimes other less evening sail. Instead we found our- Race two was conducted in a building significant items get in the way. I know selves on a moonless and windless breeze as Harold Bauer and the Scrim- it's hard to comprehend that trivial items Cowan Lake, paddling our boat to the shaw team took the wire-to-wire vic- such as family commitments or work ramp at 10:30 Friday night. tory. As the wind continued to build, the schedules would ever be permitted We missed the regular Friday night breeze was pushing the two-person teams to come before something as important Hoover arrival hoopla, but on Saturday to their limits by the end of the first as drinking beer and playing in a boat all morning we were pleased to see that lap. As we saw the entire fleet making weekend....but that's the position we many of the "cast of regulars" were big gains on us on the upwind leg we found ourselves in as the Hoover Fling present for the regatta. Not only were surprised, and very relieved, to see approached in mid August. It was with was there going to be quite a competi- the RC shorten the course to finish near heavy hearts that Tanya and I admitted tive fleet for the racing, but we heard the club. We were very happy to pull off that the 2010 Hoover Regatta just wasn't through the Highlander grapevine that a second place in a photo finish with fitting into our schedule. Uncle Bob (Bauer) was celebrating Team Volkert. However, things have a way of work- a "milestone" birthday this weekend as We were advised to head for the ing out. At about 7, that Friday night it well. Our last minute decision to attend docks as there was a storm approach- seemed that our schedule for the week- meant that the decision as to who ing. The sky was clear and it was perfect end would permit a quick “Fling,” after would sail with us was already sailing conditions when this decision was all, but this last-hour opportunity to at- made....Tanya and I would be "two- made, but this was an excellent call. Ap- tend would come at a price. manning." This is always great fun, but proximately a half hour after the fleet Normally our M-M-O (Mojo-Modus- also means that you need winds to be was safely ashore, the storm hit with im- 12 mph or less to remain on pressive waves (impressive for Hoover your best game for very Reservoir) and 35 mph winds. This could long. have been a real mess if our group was As we headed out on the on the water when the weather ar- lake Saturday afternoon the rived. Our group offered ample kudos to wind was shifty, but was the local Fleet for providing cooperating by blowing gen- excellent race management all weekend. erally from the south which Saturday's early end to racing led to is a good direction at Hoo- an early cocktail party, followed by an ver as this is basically awesome chicken dinner cooked by Hoo- straight down the lake. This ver's own gourmet-grill-chef Bob Bauer, wind direction enabled the assisted by the local Highlander RC to set up nice long wind- fleet. The food, drink, and camaraderie ward-leeward courses. were all first class. Race one started in ap- The only thing that really struck us proximately 10 mph winds, about the races on Sunday morning was which was close to the how close the entire fleet was in every maximum velocity our two- race. The minimal elapsed time between person team could handle first and last place enabled the RC to run without giving up some three nice races. competitive edge. Fortu- Team Mojo was fortunate to win race nately for us, after the first three and four, but there was no stopping leg the winds abated some- Uncle Bob in race five. It was great for what, and we had a nice, Bob to win a race on such a significant long, closely contested race birthday. We found out that Sunday was in around 7-8 mph his actual birthday, but were never able winds. During the second to confirm whether he was now a septua- lap, race positions changed genarian or an octogenarian as ru- dramatically with every mored. Either way, it was great to see a shift. sailor of his "experience level" win a race On the last leg the boats so convincingly. in second through sixth Once again the Hoover Fling was an Photo by Anne Hollingsworth place were playing a contin- event you definitely wouldn't want to L-r, Tanya Carey, Jamey doing tiller tricks, and Jay ual game of "musical miss. Thanks for all who worked to make Volkert working the wind at 2010 Bluegrass Regatta. chairs" as the racing was so it such a success. See you on the water. The Highlander January „11 Page 7

From „raceheads‟ to „homeys‟; for overall growth land Dry Sail area. We do not travel to regattas in gen- eral. We tend to stay at home and mind HCIA Needs To Strike the Balance our „own store' so that the new sailors are By Gary Vinicky stances. We have a core group that I‟d not left to fend for them selves. The Fleet 14 forms a Gathering every first call an informal 'Trustee Group' that Class needs to look at this closely. Tuesday of the month through the winter carries on and this allows for some to If every Class Stalwart is at a regatta months. We usually get about 12-14 peo- slowly fade away while adding new every weekend, what is happening back ple and we talk about how we can make people with a new energy to take up the home? I have heard this criticism from the next, upcoming season better. At the slack. new people joining these other end of the season in October, we have a We have the Cleveland Boat Show fleets. The local participation is not what large Clambake with 40-50 attending. in January. This is a tremendous event these new people expected. There are We strive to be a Teaching Fleet. We that we all embrace for the Class and fewer Highlanders than expected sailing hold a Rules and Tactics Seminar some- Fleet 14 stands to reap the most of the at their own club. time in March where we invite one of the benefits. We call this, Event # 1 on the (Editor: Take whatever you can and sail makers to give a seminar. Fleet 14 Fleet 14 calendar. leave the rest. Presented „only‟ to help had recorded several hours of a seminar Although there‟s only one Cleve- make “your” Class „and‟ fleet, stronger). put on by Nick Turney of North Sails. land Boat show, other fleets would be We, have made a (2) DVD set on Racing wise, when possible, to find a way to Rules and Tactics available for $20.00 carry this type of visibility effort at Rock „n Roll Reprise with proceeds going toward our Coach- their own local venue. Many years ago, ing/Safety boat, a 22 ft walk-around I/O. Fleet 14 had contacted a local Mall in By Chuck Vandevender We have a Highlander Tuning and crew the spring time and the Mall stores em- The rejuvenated Rock and Roll Hall training seminar in early May. braced the idea and a Highlander was of Fame Cruise is set for August 20, We maintain our own Fleet 14 Web- set up in March or April, just in time to 2011. Mark your calendars and join the site and try to keep it current. We try to tap into the ripe thoughts of those members of Fleet 14 for this fun, non- keep the website active with lively slide weary of a long winter. The stores set competitive social sailing event. shows and videos. We have plans to have up their own displays to complement The plan is to launch boats filled every one in Fleet 14, skipper and crew the Highlander. Other fleets have tried with family, friends and your own picnic to have a business card with links to the this, and it might be worth your consid- lunch on that Saturday at 11a.m. at Fleet 14 website and to the Class web- eration. Whiskey Island Marina and Edgewater site. We have a large gathering at the Yacht Club. Boats can sail inside the We do not turn over the reins to a Sunset Grille (Whiskey Island) after protected area of the Cleveland break- new fleet captain every year. We feel that “every” Wednesday night race. We can wall or, if they choose, on the open wa- this can be counterproductive. If you get get over ten boats on a good evening. ters of Lake Erie. The destination is a the wrong person in there, you can loose We have an informal cookout after comfortable, recessed inlet between the a lot of ground with the wrong circum- every Sunday race at the Whiskey Is- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center. After docking at the Hall of Fame basin, the freedom of choice takes over. A couple of hours will be set aside to visit the Hall of Fame, or the nearby Science Center, or to enjoy the simple serenity of picnicking and socializing on nearby grassy areas. After a casual return sail, we'll meet where we started. The Sunset Grille at Whiskey Island provides an indoor/ outdoor dinner setting and offers a vari- ety of menu options. Also, the restaurant at Edgewater Yacht Club, offers food in a more formal setting. Consider staying with friends in the area, or camp at Wendy Park adjacent to Whiskey Island. Then, for those who just can't get through a weekend without racing, you are invited to join Fleet 14's races on Sunday. Contacts for the Rock and Roll Cruise are Chuck and Jacci Vandevender 440-835-3023 and [email protected]. From Flt 14 file photo, eight Highlanders docked in Cleveland‟s Rock „n Roll basin. The Highlander

Page 8 January „11 Fisher rolled in with their „brand new‟ Highlander. Several sailors gathered 2010 Bluegrass around the new boat to give their tips Isn‟t It Nifty? on rigging, thoughts on the new boats, „Wet and Wild‟ and of course their “approval.” Team Look Who‟s Fifty! Fisher was actually the first boat to get By Boyd Barnwell By Erin Spengeman out on the water on Saturday. From all Your friends at Cowan Lake Sailing I can‟t recall how many Bluegrass the folks at Louisville, „congrats‟ to the Association are really excited about Regattas I have attended in my life, but Fishers on the new boat and thanks for hosting the 50th Annual Mad Plaid Re- growing up at the Louisville Sailing „christening‟ her at the Bluegrass. gatta, June 11-12, 2011. Club, and being the daughter of the for- The next bit of excitement came We began planning our huge celebra- mer Regatta Chair (Mike Feldhaus) I when John Emmerich announced to the tion event at our recent annual Fleet 4 would be willing to guess it‟s close to racers during the skippers meeting that dinner where we also designated as twenty. And I have seen some „very‟ the winds would continue to build “Official Celebration Honorees,” Bud interesting things at the Bluegrass in that throughout the day with gusts of over Annenberg, Jim Carey and Jamey Carey time span. 20 mph predicted by the time we would and their families, for their life long par- Let‟s see there were glow-in-the-dark be off the water. Let‟s go sailing! ticipation in the Mad Plaid and commit- th necklaces, a couple of “25 Annuals”, As the out of town boats started ment to Highlander sailing. cooking pigs in the ground, a huge tent launching, it became clear that the We‟ll be working very hard to bring hosting the MASH masses, people wash- winds were already starting to build back as many past Mad Plaid sailors as ing up from Gilligan‟s Island, Flobee and it was going to be an interesting we can find to help us celebrate this haircuts, Chinese auctions, and even day. Once all the boats were out on the great milestone. Look for more details in some folks strolling in from Mayberry. course, the Emmerichs and their RC the next issue. Weather wise there‟s been sun, some team got a race underway. rain, a frosty night or two, and now for With husband, Ed, driving and John Bauer sailing with us, we knew we had tinuing to increase, the temperatures the second year in a row, “some wind.” were dropping, and the rain was coming. a good team in place as we have sailed Friday night started with the usual We called the races for the day and once early arrivers gathering, which included together numerous times before and work very well together on the boat. we got back to shore, someone told us the Hollingsworth clan, the Steinbachs, a that they clocked a gust at 29 mph. It was With their knowledge and our whop- couple of “Eagle Creekers” and of course a pretty crazy ride. some locals, all enjoying some great food ping 490 pounds of “rail meat” we were ready to race. Now that everyone was worn out, and company. With the chilly tempera- cold, and sore, the rains finally came. We got a great start and maintained tures, the fire became a very popular After suffering through a drought all place to share stories and of course talk our lead up the weather leg, down to the leeward mark, and then the really summer, this should have been a wel- about the weather forecast. High winds comed event, but I don‟t think I heard hard work began. As the breeze picked and cold temperatures were on everyones anyone cheering that afternoon - just mind Friday night and everyone waited up, our legs (and everything else for that matter) started growing tired and chattering teeth. The cocktail party was with anticipation to see what Saturday moved inside for warmth and dry condi- cold. We were keeping the boat as flat morning would bring. tions, and soon thereafter, I think every- The first point of excitement Saturday as we could, but just could not hang on, and then the “big boys” caught us at the one forgot about their pains. morning came when Doug and Cindy Sunday came with very cold tempera- finish. tures and people starting to layer up with Highlander 1008 was being sailed more and more clothes before heading out. The breeze was great, a little lighter by Greg Deaves, than Saturday, and the Emmerich RC Brent Deaves, and Paul Terrien, and team was able to get off two great races. We ended up getting bullets in each after the races we race, with Bryan Hollingsworth finishing calculated that their combined right behind us. Congratulations to Bryan and his team for their second place fin- crew weight was ish, his best ever in a Highlander regatta. just a little above ours. Congratula- Team Deaves had to make a crew change due to an injury that Brent suffered while tions on the race racing on Saturday, and ended up third win guys. After the race for the weekend. LSC old timers say that in the last three decades at least, that‟s was over, it was the first time local boats have filled the clear that everyone wanted to head top three regatta spots. Even with the cold temperatures and Photo by Anne Hollingsworth back in as the (Continued on page 9) The Fishers prepare new Highlander for debut at Louisville . breeze was con- The Highlander January „11 Page 9

what we were going to do. At Eagle Creek Indy Highlander sailors Kevin Hughes and Dr. Bob McCoun showed up Saturday morning, effectively doubling Team Mojo Is Still Magic the size of our fleet. So we were going to have four competitive boats for the By Jamey Carey eral Highlander sailors at the Gover- weekend. On September 18-19 the Highlander nor's Cup, but many of them would be As we sailed out to the racing area we regatta circuit headed to Indianapolis for sailing J-24's. were excited that the wind was blowing the Governor's Cup. Eagle Creek Sailing It seems that until Tanya and I ar- 10-12 from the south, which is down the Club is the venue for two great High- rived, Team Spengeman was the lone length of Eagle Creek. We had a great lander parties every year, the Mayor's Highlander. I assured Erin that there run the entire length of Eagle Creek, Cup in the spring and the Governor's Cup would certainly be a couple more High- all the way down to the water intake on in the fall, both of which are large multi- landers (the boats not just the people) the north end of the lake, delighting in class events. arriving in the morning, and if not, we'd the knowledge that the RC was setting up The people of Eagle Creek always run first-rate regattas, and the 2010 edi- tion of the Governor's Cup was in keep- ing with this long standing tradi- tion. There was great food, an awesome party (or two), and all the Eagle Creek cast of regulars were there to make you feel at home. My wife, Tanya, and I al- ways enjoy an opportunity to catch up with our friends at Eagle Creek, and eve- ryone makes you feel so welcome that we've kind of come to look at ECSC as our "home away from home." We arrived late Friday night. In spite of the late hour, there was still a ram- bunctious party going on up at the club, as well as plenty of “activities” own in the camping area. Tanya and I were again reminded of why we normally like to arrive at regattas early, as when we do so, we typically have our tent set up and camp established within about 20 min- Photo by katysklicks.com utes of our arrival. However it wasn't working out that way for us on this occa- Team Mojo from earlier Indian Lake action at 2010 Pow Wow, here with Dr. Bob. sion as we had too many "helpers". a huge windward-leeward course. It was With all of our "help" we were mak- be sure to have a fun and competitive setting up to be a glorious day on Eagle ing great progress in beer drinking and time even with just two boats. Ocean. telling stories, but it somehow morphed Honestly, I have to hand it to the One hundred and eighty degrees was into more of a welcoming party, with local J-24 fleet for being so well- the number for race #1, but unfortu- very little tent erecting taking organized and proactive. Within an nately, during this race, that number place. Sensing our dilemma from across hour of getting to the club Tanya and I came to mean many different things. For the yard, Erin Spengeman came over to were actually offered our own J-24 to the first lap of the race the wind was assist, and unlike our other "helpers" she play with for the weekend, and it was from 180. During the second lap, 180 was actually productive, and our tent was already rigged and waiting for us. was our starboard tack heading. And then up in just a few minutes. As much as we appreciated this unbelievably, and this is the only reason As much as we appreciated her help very appealing offer, we declined the we won the race, on the last beat, 180 in setting up Camp Mojo, we were a little opportunity. We had just towed our degrees became the „port tack‟ head- taken aback by the news she shared with boat over two hundred miles to do ing. Fortunately for us, this major shift us. Evidently there were going to be sev- some Highlandering, and that's just (Continued on page 10)

(Continued from page 8) coming down to sail with us; we had a for Bluegrass 2011. It‟ll be October 1st crazy breeze, we had a great weekend blast. And, congratulations to John and and 2nd. I promise you‟ll have a great and enjoyed seeing our Highlander Fam- his new wife, Lissa, who were married time. ily one last time before winter hiberna- the weekend after Bluegrass. tion. Thanks to our crew, John Bauer, for Make sure you mark your calendars The Highlander Page 10 January „11

managed to make the best of his four Careys Capture 9th Klein Trophy regattas and finish fourth. Rob Spring finished in the top ten for the first time By Mark Redmond total of 109 translates to beating an ever, and did so by some really impres- For the ninth consecutive year Jamey average of ten boats in each of those sive sailing in only three regattas. Two Carey has won the Larry Klein Trophy. eleven regattas, which was the third As if that remarkable stretch wasn‟t best average of all boats. This was enough, the way he won it was equally as certainly some outstanding sailing dominating. To paraphrase one of the considering that there was an aver- greatest moments in sailing history, when age of eleven boats sailing in each asking who was finished second to Ja- of the thirteen regattas on the 2010 mey the answer was a simple “there is no circuit. Only Rob Spring with an second.” Jamey won by one of the largest average of 14.7 boats beaten and margins ever, a stunning 39 points, over Bruce Busbey with an average of former crew and fellow Cowan sailor 14.2 did better. Mike Shayeson. Conventional wisdom says that The Larry Klein Award is given an- to win the Klein you have to sail at nually to the boat beating the most over- least one of the final two regattas at all boats during the regatta season. Louisville and Lake Norman be- Named after the five-time national cham- cause they have the most partici- pion who lost his life in a sailing accident pants and hence the best opportu- on San Francisco Bay, this award re- nity to score lots of points. quires a combination of participation and This year, if Jamey had gone high finishes. Jamey did both to perfec- just to Louisville and beaten one tion in 2010. boat he would have won the Klein He attended a total of eleven regattas, without ever having to go to North Photo by Anne Hollingsworth three more than anyone else. His point Carolina. But Pipers is so much fun Jamey and Tanya Carey at 2010 Nationals. why would anyone not go there? So Place Skipper Boats Events firsts at Lake Norman and a second at Beaten sailed despite having things locked up Jamey went to Lake Norman and got another Indianapolis will move you up the leader 1 Jamey Carey 109 11 top five finish. board quickly. 2 Mike Shayeson 70 8 Second place finisher Mike Shay- Congratulations to all of the top ten son turned it up a notch this year and finishers for 2010. They are all road war- 3 Ed Spengeman 58 6 traveled to eight regattas and sailed riors who traveled countless miles with 4 Bruce Busbey 57 4 well including a couple of top five fin- their boats to compete against the best the Class has to offer. 5 Bryan Hollingsworth 50 6 ishes. He and Jamey really showed that all regatta roads lead from Cowan While the honor of the Larry Klein is 6 Jon McClean 47 6 Lake. Third place finisher Ed Spenge- important, the real reason they do it is for 7 Harold Bauer 45 5 man had a very nice season moving up the fun and camaraderie that is unique to a Highlander regatta. So next year try to 8 Rob Spring 44 3 from tenth last year. The geographi- cally challenged Bruce Busbey who has make an effort to attend more regattas. 9 Bob Bauer 40 5 a hard time sailing in the Ohio regattas You will certainly be rewarded in many 10 Gary Steinbach 34 5 since he lives in South Carolina still ways.

(Continued from page 9) ally be the stand alone reason we were In another tough break for Ed and occurred when we were in the middle of able to win the regatta. company, the RC pointed out that their the lake. All four boats were very closely start was "just a little too good", as they We had a very small lead on Team matched. In race #3 Dr Bob and Kenny were over early and had to go back to re- Spengeman, but when the shift hit them, Chapman had a break down which, start. They valiantly tried to get back in they were on the right side of the sadly, took them out of the event. This the race, but the dying breeze made that a course. This meant that they too were also represented a 25% reduction in our very difficult task. Race #4 finished as a sailing straight up the lake, only we were fleet size as now we were left with just drifter, which meant we were done sail- in the middle heading for the finish, and three. We were able to win races 1 and ing for the day. they were stuck sailing along the trees on 2. The Eagle Creek members continued the west side of the lake knowing that The breeze finished, shifting to the their long-standing tradition of serving when they eventually had to tack they east and became light. Team Spenge- up some of the best food on the regatta were not going to like their starboard man won the third race very handily, circuit, and followed that up with another tack heading one bit. Shifty Eagle Creek and they definitely had the best start in great party. As the night progressed we definitely handed us the win in race num- race #4, starting off with a nice lead on had numerous people from the big boat ber one, and that one break could actu- the "pack" of three Highlanders. (Continued on page 11) The Highlander January „11 Page 11

Pipers 45th Annual and headed downwind. Others were not as fortunate and not Springs Win; „New‟ Bauers Celebrate yet at the top mark. Drifting conditions prevailed resulting in the race committee By Joyce Spring Our opportunity presented itself as to abandon the race. After a short wait Pipers 2010, in addition to being a we rounded deep in the fleet at the lee- for conditions to change, the competitors special regatta being the event 45th an- ward mark. were towed back to the launch area. nual, was also special for another reason. Looking up the beat there was wind The top five boats were Rob Spring, It was the first for Mr. and Mrs. John in the middle of the course with all the Bruce Busbey, Jamey Carey, Bob Bauer, Bauer. John and Lissa were united on 10- competitors on the right or left. Not and Mike Shayeson. The Lake Norman 10-10, as it was the only open weekend wanting to miss this gift from the wind fleet presented embroidered beach towels without a regatta scheduled. gods, we proceeded to sail up the mid- as trophies. John sailing with Rob and The previous week they travelled to dle and gratefully crossed the line in Lissa crewing for Bruce received first the Bluegrass and the following weekend fifth. Bob Bauer mastered the course to and second place towels from their first they attended a Thistle Regatta. What a finish first followed by Jamey, Bruce, sailing event as husband and wife. What great way to begin a lifetime together, and Bryan. a special keepsake for many more Piper adjusting their schedule around sailing After a few general recalls, we regattas to follow. events. sailed the final race in the same light Our thanks to the Lake Norman folks The sailing conditions on Lake Nor- air. Aunt Ruby managed to cross be- for a great regatta. And Congratulations man, that Saturday, October 16 were hind and tack ahead of several boats to and „best wishes‟ to Lissa and John. brilliant blue skies, pleasant temperatures round the top mark in close proximity in the 70‟s and a light north breeze. For- to several tunately this allowed for easy viewing for other boats. spectators at the clubhouse. At the Once the race course was set up, the finish Rob upwind leg proved to be quite a chal- was first with lenge. Sometimes the right side had wind Mike Shaye- and then the left had better pressure. It son second, was a roll of the dice to guess which way then Bruce to go. and Doug Jamey Carey found some “mojo” Fisher. from the left side at the top of the beat S u n d a y and proceeded to lead everyone around held some the one lap W-L-W course followed by promise for Rob Spring in Aunt Ruby, Bryan c o n t i n u e d Hollingsworth, Bruce Busbey, and Dan racing in Hopkins. light air con- The second race was the same course ditions. After but this time the right side proved to be the start, a the better choice. Just about every boat few boats had a moment of glory with hope of a rounded the good finish only to have the wind change top mark in a L-r: Rob and Joyce Spring, Aly, and John and Lissa Bauer out in or fade away. dying breeze front of the Lake Norman clubhouse, showing off their winner‟s trophy for a victorious effort at the 45th annual Pipers Regatta.

(Continued from page 10) surprise most of us, and that is you news is that the boat that dominated in a fleets telling us how exciting and close really don't need a big fleet to have large and very competitive J-24 fleet was the Highlander racing appeared to be good competitive one-design racing. sailed by Highlander sailors. Congratula- even with only four boats in the fleet. All you need is a couple of Highland- tions to Tyler Andrews and team for win- We were anticipating more of that ers. Not only was our racing very close ning the 2010 Governor's Cup. close racing to finish the regatta but Sun- in each race, but when it was all Eagle Creek's sailing venue, shore- day dawned with only very light wrapped up the three boats who were facilities, competent race committees, wind. The Spengemans took race #5 fol- able to complete the regatta were large camping area, great food and par- lowed closely by Kevin Hughes and the within three points of each other ties all add up to a weekend in which #1006 Team in hot pursuit. The glass-flat (9,11,12); and that's after five races. more Highlander skippers should really lake was not going to allow for a race #6, It was too bad that we didn't have try to take part. I would like to suggest so the final guns were sounded as we all the largest fleet in attendance, so while that we make this a 20-plus boat event prepared to get towed back to the club. we, Team Mojo, won the Highlander for Highlanders in 2011. Then maybe we On this particular weekend we dem- fleet the actual Governor's Cup went to can put another Highlander sailor‟s name onstrated something that really shouldn't the winner of the J-24 fleet. The good on the Governor's Cup. The Highlander Page 12 January „11

Ohio. We now had ten boats, one more Team Mojo Best At Geist Event than the Thistles. Highlanders Rule! Having ten Highlanders to play with con- By Jamey Carey was not going to be able to stay for the firmed that our weekend was already a Sept 25-26 we headed to Indy for the entire regatta as he was obligated to be success regardless of what Mother Na- second week in a row; this time to the the Race Chairman for the local racing ture had in store for us on the water. northeast side of town for our annual program at our home club, Cowan, on My wife, Tanya, and I have really visit to the Indianapolis SC on Geist Res- Sunday afternoon. In spite of that, Jon enjoyed having many different and very ervoir. In recent years the "INDY knew we were calling for "all hands on talented sailors on our team this year. 5" Highlander Regatta has been held in deck" to support this event, so he Being on the water with such highly conjunction with the Thistle Regatta, pulled his boat out and drove all the skilled sailors has not only been huge becoming known in some circles as the way to Indy with daughters Daisy and fun, but also a real learning experience THISTLE/HIGHLANDER Regatta. Ellie just to sail with us on Satur- for me. I guess you really can teach an For various reasons Highlander activ- day. Now „that‟ is dedication to the old dog new tricks. ity has been slowly diminishing on Geist. class. This particular weekend we were Combine this with the fact that the per- People willing to make commit- excited to have long-term Mojo Mike ennial regatta chairman, Jim McDonald, ments such as this are just another rea- (Rock) Shayeson back on our team. Mike sold his boat this past spring, and the son that Highlandering is so awesome. has done tons of racing and literally thou- future of an annual Highlander Regatta It's not just the great „boat‟, it's our sands of hours of sailing with us in the on Geist was in question. great people as well. We had been con- past, but this was our first and only time A couple of weeks before the event sidering canceling the regatta due to in 2010 that our schedules meshed to there was talk of canceling the regatta non-participation, but here we were enable us to do a regatta together. We due to a perceived lack of interest. I as- with nine boats rigging in the parking were about to deja vu. sured Mac that if he'd have a regatta we'd lot. Race number one was an ultra-shifty have some Highlanders show Coincidentally nine was the num- proposition with wind speeds fluctuating up. However, as the time approached I as much as the directionality. We weren't wasn't so sure. It seemed that everyone I contacted about attending had a legitimate reason for why they were not going to ISC this year. There were wedding receptions, weddings, job conflicts, vacations, ill- nesses, family commitments; the list was long. They were all very valid reasons, but cumulatively they began to cast doubt on the future of the Highlander Regatta at Geist. As the regatta weekend approached, we put out a plea for partici- pation and crossed our fingers. As we arrived Friday night we were pleased to see that the Hollingsworth brothers (Bryan and Berkeley) had brought not one but two boats up from Kentucky. We were told that there would be one or maybe two local boats, and also advised that Mac was trying to bor- row a boat. It looked like we were going to have a regatta after all. Saturday morning looked even more Team Mojo in heavy action in file photo from 2008 competition at Geist Reservoir. promising as in addition to the boats noted on Friday, we saw local sailor ber of Thistles registered, so we could complaining as the coolers were full to Kevin Hughes rigging his boat as proudly hold our heads high as we now the brim and at least the wind was blow- well. Then, true to their word, the Eagle had as many teams to compete as they ing. Creek crew came through with two did. We had many opportunities to lead boats; Dr Bob McCoun and Parry Cam- As we were about to leave the rig- the race, but the thing about racing sail- eron. Thanks to the dedicated Highlander ging area to launch the boat, into the boats is they only write down your posi- troops we „were‟ going to have a regatta. parking lot came the unexpected coup tions when you cross the finish We thought the piece de resistance de grace. Rob Spring and the Aunt line. Kevin Hughes and the #1006 team was the arrival of our ubiquitous Class Ruby Team came all the way from the were in front when the gun sounded, and President, Jon McClean, and family. Jon Akron/Canton area of northeast (Continued on page 13) The Highlander January ‟11 Page 13 Headed Back to Unique Venue 2011 Nats At Rock Hall By Ed Spengeman long courses, tons The Highlander Class International of land for camp- Association is pleased to announce that ing, a full service we will be holding our 2011 Highlander bar, and even a Nationals, July 23-28 at Rock Hall Yacht swimming pool. Club in Maryland. Check out Be sure to mark your calendars as their web site at: this will be an event that you won‟t want rockhallyacht- to miss. club.org. For those of you who couldn‟t make Details to fol- it in 2005, Rock Hall is located on the low on HCIA eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. website at: sail- The club boasts plenty of water for highlander.org. Rock Hall YC with ample room to accommodate HCIA campers. less shifty. Thanks to our poor finish in a couple of extra tacks up the last beat to (Continued from page 12) race 5, we all knew the pressure was on cover a hard-charging Jim McDon- we were quite content to follow them in for a good finish in race 6. That was ald. When the wind came up, Jim demon- for second. too bad for us, as that we rounded the strated that you don't need a “tuned” rig Our team worked very hard, and weather mark in next to last place. to be competitive in the breeze as he caught a few breaks, which enabled us to The entire fleet set kites. I was feel- pushed a borrowed boat to finishes of 2 win races 2, 3, and 4. As we crossed the ing a progressive starboard lift just as and 4 on Sunday morning. These scores line to take the gun in race 4, the RC Tanya pointed out more wind off to our were good enough to move him up to Chairman inquired as to whether we'd left. We jibed out, and not only caught fourth place right behind Kevin Hughes had enough racing. Being Mojo's we of more breeze, but continued to progres- and Rob Spring. course pleaded for a fifth race. sively head. A few hundred yards later People will quickly forget who won Beware what you ask for. Instead of I was surprised to look under my boom the 2010 Indy 5 or, honestly, all of the heading to the club with a comfortable and see that the fleet had continued on finishing positions. Okay, I will remem- lead in the regatta, the RC granted our the lifted starboard tack. A couple of ber for a while, but that's because I am a wish. Their gracious gesture to our re- hundred yards later and we were all freak in that way. The point is that the quest, holding race 5, started right about smiling as we knew we had gone from real winners of this event were all of the the same time as my boat started having almost last to a nearly insurmountable participants who were out enjoying their trouble with the "nut on the end of the lead over the fleet in just one leg of the Highlanders in what turned out to be tiller". Whenever we have consistency course. "champagne” sailing conditions. issues on our team, it usually can be It turns out it was a good thing we Thanks so much to everyone in our traced to this one very unreliable compo- "popped a bullet" when we did, be- Highlander family who came together to nent. I sailed us to a finish deep in the cause Rob Spring's Aunt Ruby Team, make this regatta so much fun. Cancel fleet, while Rob and Aunt Ruby won, followed very closely by Kevin Hughes the Indy 5? I think not! which really tightened up the regatta and company, crushed the rest of the Hope to see you next year at the 2011 standings at the end of day one. fleet in this sixth and final race. Indianapolis HIGHLANDER/Thistle Sunday the breeze was on, and much Toward the end, we had to throw in Regatta. The Highlander Page 14 January „11

Pipers 2010; Local Perspective track for fame and fortune. The fastest, skillfully streak away from their peers, claws scooting side to Snickers Bars and Pumpkins side like oars of a Viking ship. However,

By Patrick Rykens The racing at Pipers Photo by Patrick Rykens Pipers this year (Oct 16-17) at Lake this year is being cov- Norman, NC was great fun. Twenty two ered by Joyce Spring‟s boats came to the regatta including High- report so let me touch landers from Rhode Island, Cowan, Ber- on the other big local lin, Hoover, Louisville and Atlanta. racing event, and no, I The local fleet turned out in good don‟t mean the NAS- numbers as well, with ten boats sailing CAR race at the speed- and two LNYC Fleet boats ready to go way that weekend. but without skippers. These two High- It was the after din- landers will again be available, upon ner N.C.R.A. “crab request, to both out-of-towners and locals racing” which drew a for 2011 Mid Winters, and 2011 Pipers. large and noisy crowd. Fall on Lake Norman is a great time Chief organizer and of year….cool, sunny and dry. This year brilliant commentator the wind came from the NW which is not was Jeff Freund who normal and it was incredibly shifty but as put on a great show. usual the „lucky” sailors always seemed There were 40 plus Lake Norman clubhouse fun with the Pipers crab races. to be in the right place at the right time Hermit crabs compet- for the big wind shifts. ing, each sponsored for $1 by atten- others get buried in multi-shell pile ups, The new boat hoist at LNYC was in dees. Now these are not your standard all hopes of winning dashed. Okay, I may full operation and was put to good use. lazy aquarium-bound cousins found in be getting carried away a bit but gosh, it You can now launch by either ramp or pet stores. Jeff‟s crabs are crabs of ac- was a hoot. hoist. tion: they scurry across the wood race- (Continued on page 15)

(TENTATIVE) 2011 Highlander Regatta Schedule______(TENTATIVE) April 16/17 tentative HCIA MidWinters *** Lake Norman YC Dick Doyne, [email protected] May 7/8 Pot Luck Regatta Cave Run Lake, Ky Bryan Hollingsworth, [email protected] May 14/15 Mayor’s Cup Eagle Creek Kenny Chapman, [email protected] June 11/12 Mad Plaid Cowan Lake SA Jamey Carey, [email protected] June 17, 18/19 Multi-class events Rock Hall YC Mark Redmond, [email protected] June 18/19 Berlin Invitational Berlin YC Harold Bauer, [email protected] June 18/19 Cleveland Race Week Edgewater YC Gary Vinicky, ([email protected] June 25/26 Pow Wow Indian Lake Norris Bourdow, [email protected] July 2/3 Pymatuning Regatta Jamestown, PA Rob Spring, [email protected] July 2/3 * Lake Norman racing LNYC John Gibbon, [email protected] July 23-28 HCIA Nationals Rock Hall YC Ed Spengeman Aug 13/14 Hoover Fling Hoover SC Sue Bauer, [email protected] Aug 20 * Rock ‘n Roll Cruise EYC/Whiskey Island Marina Chuck Vandevender, [email protected] Sep (3/4) * Labor Day Racing Lake Norman YC John Gibbon, [email protected] Sep 10/11 Harvest Moon Atwood YC Mark Redmond, [email protected] Sep 17/18 Governor’s Cup Eagle Creek Kenny Chapman, [email protected] Sep 24/25 Highlander/Thistle event Indianapolis SA Pete Ellefsen, [email protected] Oct 1/2 Bluegrass Regatta Louisville SC Erin Spengeman, [email protected] Oct 15/16 Pipers Regatta Lake Norman YC John Gibbon, [email protected] *** Always email in advance to confirm regatta information. * Not an option for Grand Prix scoring. The Highlander January „11 Page 15

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