Regatta Recap: Offshore Edition

The Chicago to Mackinac 333-mile offshore race is the largest freshwater race the world has seen. Sailing on the Great Lakes is full of surprises, the Great Lakes show no mercy. This year, what was thought to be a light-air race resulted in boat carnage: broken rigs, booms, collisions on the line. Boats saw all conditions you could imagine and saw every sail in the inventory – all the toys were used!

Winner Winner Winner!

Over 20+ youth sailors signed up for the “first blockhead to the island contest.” It’s become a tradition here at Harken, and gets the competitive juices flowing in our community. It’s just what it sounds like: first to the island…WINS! On behalf of the owners of Harken, Congratulations to Megan, who raced on Dakota — finishing first to the island!

 

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Honorable mention: Elizabeth Younkle

Sociable took the fleet win on corrected time, coming in second in our first to the island contest!

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Thanks to all Blockheads who participated in our contest! 

Elizabeth Younkle (Sociable) • Grace Renz (Endeavour) • Alex Aubrecht (Damn Yankee) • Jack Reiske (Phoenix) • Wyatt Thorleifson (Freyja) • Jack Charlton (Cerberus) • Brady Wallace (Lady K) • Caroline Sandoval (Karma) • Daniel Sandoval (Karma) • Hailey Bos (Lady K) • Jacob Kraus (Eagles Wings) • Erin McDonagh (Catapult) • Luke DuBois (MC2) • John Sullivan (Illuminati) • Emery Price (In The Blood) • Charlie Burris (Illuminati) • Noah Alberte (Phoenix) • Lucas Nykamp (Valor) • Grayson Sikkema (Usual Suspects) • Megan Geith (Dakota) • Torsten Thiel (Vogue) • Theodore Graham (MC2)