Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2004
The 17th annual Regatta for the Arts, an annual fundraiser held by Ashtabula Yacht Club to benefit the Ashtabula Arts Center, was held on Sunday, June 20th. More than $5000 was raised as a result of the event.
Sailing under sunny skies and perfect summer temperatures, this year's Regatta
featured 23 boats on a course from Ashtabula to Geneva-on-the-Lake and back.
The Regatta is the only fundraiser conducted by the AYC. Area businesses and individuals made monetary contributions to sponsor boats in the race, with the proceeds wholly benefiting the Arts Center.
Overall the winner of the event was the "Revolution III," skippered by Jim Lengyl and sponsored by Sutherland Marine.
Other winners and their division include:
Performance Handicapped Racing Fleet A
1st place "Revolution III," skippered by Jim Lengyl and sponsored by Sutherland Marine
2nd place "Ten Spot," skippered by Terry Persily and sponsored by Ten Spot Syndicate
3rd place "Whistle," skippered by Jim Laird and sponsored by Harbor Realty
Performance Handicapped Racing Fleet B
1st place "Pinafore," skippered by Carl Anderson and sponsored by Grand River Rubber Company
2nd place "Renegade," skippered by Pat Steadman and
sponsored by Smith and Miller
3rd place "Fat Lady," skippered by Gary Englehart and sponsored by Massucci's Geneva Ford
JAM (Jib and Main) Fleet A
1st place "Epiphysis," skippered by Jeff Brodsky and sponsored by Ashtabula Orthopaedics
2nd place "Islena," skippered by Siegfried Horne sponsored by Buckeye Title
3rd place "Ma Cheri," skippered by Charlie Fryman and sponsored by Tim Taylor and Dave Hamilton
JAM (Jib and Main) Fleet B
1st place "Maccallan," skippered by Bruce Robson and sponsored by Bruce and Judy Robson
2nd place "Hanalei," skippered by Bill Shinskey and sponsored by Wm. J Shinskey Consulting, Inc. & North Shore Psychological Services
3rd place "Entropy III," skippered by Bob Gilmore and sponsored by Curry and Pasqualone
Other boats participating in the regatta and their sponsors included:
"Eleanor Rigby," skippered by Bob Lee and sponsored by Bob Lee
"Talisman," skippered by Dwight Beebe and Candy Allds sponsored by Stouffer-Herzog
"Rociante," skippered by Bill Bobulsky and sponsored by Kathy and Bill Bobulsky
"Sailcat," skippered by Ed Millspaw and sponsored by Hughes-Roller Construction
"Balisage," skippered by Jim LaPierre and sponsored by Raymond Builders Supply
"Serendipity," skippered by Rebecca Huddle and sponsored by Miller Realty & Deli in the Rye
"Kahuna," skippered by Bob Anderson and sponsored by O & P Oil & Gas
"Hatha," skippered by Bob Brandenstein and sponsored by Bob and Jane Brandenstein
"Airfare," skippered by Tom Curkendall and sponsored by Second National Bank
"Cardhu," skippered by Mike Blama and sponsored by Koski Construction Co.
"Moriah," skippered by Jim Ogren and sponsored by Nevin Hoeffert
A party for sponsors, skippers and crew members was held at the AYC following the Regatta, and was sponsored by Parker Hunter and Scot Sinkler.
On behalf of the Arts Center, Executive Director Beth Koski extended special thanks to donors and volunteers, including the AYC Sail Club, The Committee Boat, Phyllis Zala, Debbie LaPierre, Judy Robson, Zelda Altman, Baerbel Baginski, Len and Karen Jury, Scot Sinkler and the volunteers.
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