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2928 West 13th St. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 phone: 440-964-3396 Search This Site: THANKS TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF REGATTA 2005!: Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2005 The weather was perfect for the 18th annual “Regatta for the Arts,” the annual fundraiser held by the Ashtabula Yacht Club to benefit the Ashtabula Arts Center. The Regatta is the only fundraiser conducted by the AYC. Area businesses and individuals made monetary pledges to sponsor the 23 boats in the race with the proceeds wholly benefiting the Arts Center. Held on Sunday, June 19th, this year’s race raised approximately $5000. The overall winner of the event was the "Whistle," skippered by Jim Laird and sponsored by Harbor Realty and Jack Lundi. Other winners and their division include:Performance Handicapped Racing Fleet A1st place - "Whistle," skippered by Jim Laird and sponsored by Harbor Realty and Jack Lundi. 2nd place - "Pinafore," skippered by Carl Anderson and sponsored by Grand River Rubber and Plastics3rd place - "Ten Spot," skippered by Terry Persily and sponsored by Ten Spot Syndicate.Jam (Jib & Main) Fleet1st place - "Talisman," skippered by Dwight Beebe & Candy Allds and sponsored by Sky Bank Insurance2nd place - "Sailcat," skippered by Ed Millspaw and sponsored by Hughes-Roller Construction3rd place - "Hanalei," skippered by Bill Shinsky and sponsored by Wm. J. Shinskey Construction and North Shore Psychological Services. Other boats participating in the regatta and their sponsors included:"Eleanor Rigby," skippered by Bob Lee , and sponsored by Bob Lee and Phyllis Duffy-Zala; "Fat Lady," skippered by Gary Englehart and sponsored by Nevin Hoeffert; “Epiphysis,” skippered by Jeff Brodsky and sponsored by Ashtabula Orthopaedics; "Rociante," skippered by Bill Bobulsky, and sponsored by Kathy and Bill Bobulsky; “Islena,” skippered by Siegfried Horne and sponsored by Buckeye Title; “Entropy III,” skippered by Bob Gilmore and sponsored by Curry & Pasqualone; “Balisage," skippered by Jim LaPierre, and sponsored by Raymond Builders Supply; “Maccallan,” skippered by Bruce Robson and sponsored by Sutherland Marine; “Renegade,” skippered by Pat Steadman and sponsored by Brett and Gloria Kaull; "Serendipity," skippered by Rebecca Huddle, and sponsored by Tim Picken; "Kahuna," skippered by Bob Anderson, and sponsored by O & P Oil & Gas; “Green Flash,” skippered by Bob Brandenstein and sponsored by Bob and Jane Brandenstein; "Airfare," skippered by Tom Curkendall, and sponsored by Andover Bank; "Cardhu," skippered by Mike Blama, and sponsored by Koski Construction Co.; and "Moriah," skippered by Jim Ogren, and sponsored by Deli in the Rye; “Ma Cheri,” skippered by Charlie Fryman and sponsored by Charlie and Jane Fryman; and “Antidote,” skippered by Tom Steinmetz and sponsored by Dave Hamilton. 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 extends 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, Gilda McQuoid, Trang Nelson, Debbie Venable, Play All Trophies, Markko Vineyards and all of the volunteers.