Daily Archives: June 3, 2013

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BEWARE: Operation Dry Water

June 3rd, 2013

(June 3, 2013) – With boating under the influence continuing to be a major factor in accidents and deaths on U.S. waterways, thousands of officers with local, state and federal agencies will again team up for Operation Dry Water (ODW) in a coordinated effort to be on the water providing heightened enforcement and awareness about


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10 Great Boating Towns: To Retire + Play + Thrive!

June 3rd, 2013

Do you daydream about life after working? Would you like to move to a boating paradise once you’re free of the daily grind? The June/July issue of BoatU.S. Magazine has identified 10 boat-friendly American communities – from sleepy to hopping – to get your imagination fired up. Here is the list… Traverse City, MI –


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Everhart-Skeels, Walker win Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta

June 3rd, 2013

Sarah Everhart-Skeels and Cindy Walker edge out Duane Farrar and Maureen McKinnon in the 5th Annual Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta. Tied for first-place after 12 races, Sarah Everhart-Skeels, Cindy Walker and Brian Skeels overcame Duane Farrar, the Gold Medal Paralympian Maureen McKinnon and Sol Marini based on their five bullets compared to Farrar and McKinnon’s


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FORMAT: Rewarding consistency and universality

June 3rd, 2013

The North American Kiteboard Racing Championships will be held this week on San Francisco Bay, with 72 entrants representing 21 countries. Hosting is St. Francis Yacht Club, considered to be the birthplace of kiteboard course racing, with America’s Cup Principal Race Officer John Craig reigning as PRO for the event. John, as former Race Director


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North American Kiteboard Racing Championship begin this week

June 3rd, 2013

St. Francis Yacht Club will host the 2013 Kiteboard Course Racing North American Championships on June 3-7, 2013. Kiteboarding has been integrating into the culture of competitive sailboat racing for some time now. Much of the world will be exposed to this dynamic sport as the St. Francis Yacht Club hosts this prestigious championship. The


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Bayview One Design Regatta

June 3rd, 2013

The 2013 Bayview One Design Regatta attracted 187 entrants in 19 classes, with host Bayview Yacht Club (MI) providing three days of racing (May 31-Jun 2) on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. Dominant winners included Jim Allen (Lighting), James Dixon (Thistle), David Holme (Cal 25), Donald Massey (Star), Peter Fortune (Express 27), James



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