Hey J22 Sailors,<br><br>There are currently two J22s going to Leech Lake Regatta from WYC this year. If we get two J22s more we will have our own fleet, trophies, etc. <br><br>We have taken Parrrley the past 2 years, and it is a great time, family friendly, an easy drive, with easy camping. A one-design J22 fleet would make it all the better. <br>
<br>Beth Frampton<br>
<br>A few details from Rudy Ruedenberg:<br><br>______________________________<br><br><div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span> <a href="http://www.shoresofleechlake.com/regatta.htm" target="_blank">http://www.shoresofleechlake.com/regatta.htm</a></span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>The regatta is also
happening on the same weekend as Walker Bay Days Festival <a href="http://walkerbaydays.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://walkerbaydays.com/index.htm</a></span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>There will lots of
activities for the whole family.</span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>One of the trophies
is for the regatta is Yacht Club with the Best finishes. The
Wayzata Yacht club has one this trophy several times in the past but
we would like to do it again this year! The more WYC boats coming to
race the better chance we have of this.</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>The lake level is
high and the lake has a sandy bottom, so no need to worry about the
keel. They will also have a crane out available. Also WYC is
offering free use of our crane for any boat entering the
regatta.</span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>WYC boats that are
entering so far are Parrley, Persistence and Cyclone. <span>I also know of an S2 7.9 from up there that will race
this year.</span></span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span> Lodging
options vary from camping at the Marina, or staying on your boat, to
renting cabins at the Leech Lake resorts, to motel rooms in Walker, MN.
The regatta typically draws a variety of around 50 boats ranging from 16ft
scows to multi hauls to 35 ft keel boats. Boats are usually
grouped into 7 or 8 divisions by PHRF. </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span> If you can get a group
of three or more of a one design boat they will create your own start and
trophies etc.</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span>Registration
includes banquet tickets and other prizes. Early registration ends Aug.
6th !</span></font></div>
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______________________________<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Beth Frampton<br><a href="mailto:beth.frampton@gmail.com" target="_blank">beth.frampton@gmail.com</a><br>