Marina del Rey: 11 Cruiser Class entries in July 24 Barbecue Series
Eleven Cruiser class boats participated in the second race of the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club (SMWYC)-hosted Barbecue Series Sunday, July 24th. Five “Under 30” boats and six “30 and Over” boats enjoyed good breezes and smooth seas over a 8.2-nautical-mile course. The race began at SS mark, sailed north to the Santa Monica Bell buoy and returned to finish in front of SMWYC. Trophy winners included: Under 30 Class: first place, Joe Cowan of South Bay Yacht Racing Club, sailing his Columbia 24, Wind Song; and second place, Gerald Sobel of Women’s Sailing Association, sailing his Cal 24, Shpritz. Over 30 Class: first place, Shari Landon, SMWYC, at the helm of Stu Coleman’s Beneteau 331, Reliance; and second place, Linda Richards SMWYC, sailing her Catalina 321, Cuba Libre 2. Race committee duties were provided by Lee Rhoad’s Santana 30/30, Crimson Star. The next race in this series will be Sunday, August 14th, with entries taken at SMWYC before noon Sunday. The race fee is $5. Yacht club membership is not required to join this...
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