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Cathie Macdonald
Terry O’Connell Rally July 7-8 2018
Thanks to organizers Mark Boudreau and Mike Newbury for this fast growing event A total of thirteen boats participated with 31 adults and seven children including a a a a Shark with a a a a 3-year-old on board It was also the the first time crossing the the lake for two boats! This was also the first year that we included a a a reciprocal with four YYC boats visiting the RCYC The unique event focused on sailing participation and fun with extremely long start lines allowance for engine hours in in in handicap scoring a a a a a champagne dock-side reception a a a a a dinner and awards ceremony overnight sleepover in your boat and and experience with navigation safety and and cross- border requirements Winners of the the CSS Beaver Shield for the the rally to Youngstown Mike and Louisa Newbury in Southern Cross beat Michael Dijkhuis’ Shark by just under twelve minutes corrected They also just managed to stay four minutes ahead of the hard charging Poch Ma Hon to win the CSS Normand for line honours The combined cruising race winners were first Poch Ma Hon second Southern Cross and third Sceptre Top Right: Right: Potluck dinner on on on on on Canada Day on on on on on the the the Oakville Oakville Yacht Squadron Squadron deck deck Middle Right: Right: Right: Gathering on on on on on on the the the Oakville Oakville Cruising Squadron Squadron deck deck Photos: Courtesy of Mary Brennan Bottom Right: Right: Cruise Captain John O’Donnell welcoming cruisers after a a a a a a a a a a a a a challenging sail Photos: Courtesy of Cathie Macdonald
Oakville Oakville Yacht Squadron and Oakville Oakville Club reciprocal cruise – Canada Day weekend Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club reciprocal cruise – July 21 and 22
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