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A large, light triangular sail used in light airs.

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Block Island Race Week a winner

Published July 4, 2009, 10:24 pm, The Standard-Times

Block Island Race Week came up a winner (again!) for Tom Peelen of South Dartmouth and his crew aboard Quokka, a Beneteau First 36.7. Quokka took four firsts in the first four of seven races for a total of 12 points to beat five other boats in its...

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Regatta survives economic downturn

Published July 4, 2009, 4:48 am, Daily Pilot

The Hoag Cup Regatta is weathering the nasty economic downturn, organizers say, although the recession has sunk several of its past sponsors.

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Heinle continues annual fireworks tradition

Published July 3, 2009, 9:12 am, West Shore News

For 13 years, Lakeside business owner Rudy Heinle has endeavored to make Lakeside a destination spot for boaters on Flathead Lake who want to celebrate the Fourth of July by watching fireworks over the water.

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World Class

Published July 2, 2009, 10:23 am, The Capital

Owner Jim Richardson and tactician Terry Hutchinson have enjoyed tremendous success racing Barking Mad on the Farr 40 circuit. A world championship in 2004 was followed by victories at Acura Key West, Acura Miami Grand Prix, New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta and 2006 East Coast Championship.

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Integrity builds for Herrington Harbour regatta

Published July 2, 2009, 10:23 am, The Capital

The Integrity Summer Invitational, organized by the Herrington Harbour Sailing Association, continues to gain momentum - evidenced by the fact 35 boats in six classes participated in the fourth annual edition.

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Whisenhunt: Klatt's Jaded wins popular Frenchy's Rum Run Race

Published July 2, 2009, 1:04 am, Ventura County Star

Download this story as a podcast! Deke Klatt sailed his J-24, Jaded, to top honors Saturday in Ventura Sailing Club’s Frenchy’s Rum Run Race. The 29-mile race to Frenchy’s Cove at Anacapa Island and back to Ventura Harbor attracted 22 boats, the largest in the race’s five-year history.

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Transpac racers start journey

Published June 30, 2009, 4:52 pm, Long Beach Press-Telegram

The 45th running of the Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii got underway for Division 6 and 7 boats Monday off Point Fermin. Photo Gallery: Transpac 2009

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Piranha run is on cue

Published June 27, 2009, 11:08 pm, Long Beach Press-Telegram

LONG BEACH - The nice thing about Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week is that there's always next year.

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