“Jaws” snaps up the 2019 Canadian Nationals title in style!
September 22, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. The final day of the 2019 Canadian Nationals was all about the team USA-775 “Jaws” from Lake Lanier Yacht Club with Roger Counihan on helm. With the wind in 12 – 20 knots range “Jaws” won the two first races of the day and were even with Jim Pearson’s CAN-737 “Slippery” going into the final race. They nailed it as well with another 1st place…
2019 Canadians, Day Two
September 21, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. Day two of the 2019 Canadian Nationals was raced in the wind ranged from 6 to 14 knots under the sunny skies of Lake St.Clair. The Class newcomer, local sailor Jim Pearson skippering CAN-737 “Slippery” had a great day posting 4, 3, 3 and 1st finishes and extended his overall lead. Following closely with just 3 points behind after the worst race discard is Roger…
2019 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship off to a shifty start!
September 20, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. 2019 Melges 24 Canadian Nationals started off on the Lake Saint Clair waters. Nine races are scheduled over the three days regatta, being the concluding event of the 2019 North American circuit. The forecast called for light winds clocking from North East to South which did not make the Race Committee’s job easy. Nevertheless two good races were conducted amongst 16 boats. The first race…