(Chicago, IL)- From August 24th to 26th, the Chicago YC will be hosting
the Verve Cup Inshore Regatta on the challenging waters of Lake
Michigan, right off the majestic waterfront of Chicago. Participating
are seven one-design fleets, with the largest participation coming from
the J/70 and J/24 classes.Ten J/70s are racing, including top local teams like Sarah & Mark Renz’s BERTEAU GROUP, Steve Knoop’s AMERICAN FLYER, Tod Sackett’s FM, Amy Neill’s NITEMARE, Bob Willis’ RIP RULLAH and Ray Groble’s TAIPAN (a leading Midwest youth team).
The J/24s are also showing up in force, with nine boats heading for the starting line on Friday. Many teams are traveling from all over the Midwest- from Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. Locals include Mark Soya’s BREAK AWAY, Dan Walsh’s GOLD RUSH and Ed Leslie’s JAMMIN. Visitors include three teams from Minnesota- Cory Huseby’s BORK BORK BORK, Eric Christenson’s BUBBLES, and Josh Bone’s MOTORHOME. Two are from Wisconsin- Ben Stauber’s INSATIABLE and Ed Leslie’s JAMMIN. Joining the fun from Indiana is Rick Graef’s DON’T PANIC. For more Verve Cup Inshore Regatta sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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