Alice Robinson Mem. Regatta

On July 25th we held the Alice Robinson Memorial at WYC.

We had 13 boats competing in 4 classes. In the Sabot class Jacob Stephens came in 1st and summer sailing academy student Sara Chick came in 2nd. In the FJ class, Christian Winitzky and Charlie Heatherly came in 1st, Jackie Hollander and Jason Vandenberg came in 2nd and Derek Thomas and Megan Stephens came in 3rd. In the C-18 class, R/C Brian Rackohn and Michaela Johnson came in 1st, Lovita and Scott Vandenberg along with Ana Winitzky came in 2nd and Alan Jeffery and Ken Bianchi came in 3rd. In the C-14.2 class and winner of the Alice Robinson memorial trophy was Ross Elena and Susan Kelsey, Jon Rode and Franklin Cofod came in 2nd, Mark Niles and Ray Chick came in 3rd and Ole and Megan Eichhorn came in 4th.

Thank you to Carol Amenta for running the regatta and helping in the tower was Bob Amenta and Bill Locklear. Of course thanks to our port captain Stuart Kovalivker for setting up the boats and marks. Ann Nelson for handling the registration and Jacob Rackohn and Madam rear Judy Rackohn for manning the kitchen. Duty Officer’s were Gordon & Katie Stoffer and Jim & Betsy Sumner.

Did you know?

The Alice Robinson memorial regatta was started in 1985. Alice moved to Westlake from New York and joined WYC in 1971. Alice served the club as a board member, treasurer, secretary and editor of the telltales. She helped form today’s opening day ceremonies and started our Friday night happy hours. She is one of a very few members that was named Honorary Staff Commodore. Our own Ann Nelson is Alice Robinson’s daughter. The apple did not fall from the tree as they say!
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Anyone with any suggestions please let me know. My E mail is brackohn@sbcglobal.net.

See you sailing!
R/C Brian Rackohn