Hans Fogh J/80 Regatta Announcement

(Sodus Bay, Ontario, Canada)- Sodus Bay Yacht Club, on behalf of J/80 Lake Ontario Fleet 20 and the J/80 USA Class Association, invites all J/80 sailors to beautiful Sodus Bay to compete in the “2015 Hans Fogh J/80 Open” regatta during their LYRA 2015 race week, July 31 through August 2, 2015!

Bob Carey, Commodore of SBYC, commented, “the second annual Hans Fogh Open is quickly becoming infamous for setting the J/80 bragging rights on the Great Lakes. I'm hearing rumbles of a north versus south shore rivalry that could go on for years between two close neighbor’s!”

“I’m looking forward to competing with all my friends from across Toronto, Eastern Ontario and the Rochester area!” says Lawrence Alexander, J/80 Lake Ontario Fleet 20 captain. “We’re tuning up in style to be ready for the 2016 North Americans.  The 2016 Championship will be held for the first time outside the USA, making it truly international.”

From the opening to the closing ceremony, share in the camaraderie among racers from around the lake. Enjoy live entertainment, Happy Hours, renew friendships, make new ones, and create memorable moments all right on Great Sodus Bay.

During the week, the Club has plenty of space for mooring and rafting of boats.  In addition, during race week, crews can pitch a tent and go camping on their beautiful property! Parking for cars will be available in the parking lot and an offsite location, within a 5-minute walk.  There are local places for RV parking too!  There is a hoist to put boats in the water. Boat trailers will be stored off site for the duration of the races, for free.

Said Commodore Carey, “We hope that racers from all around the lake participate in this exciting event here at Sodus Bay Yacht Club on the Great Sodus Bay.  So, join us for the 131st Annual LYRA Regatta and stay awhile! We look forward to seeing you in July!”

For more information, please contact “chef de mission” Lisa Smith- lisa@eagleswingsconsulting.com or Lawrence Alexander- lawrence_alexander@hotmail.com    For more Hans Fogh J/80 Open regatta sailing information.