The 2017 winners of the J/105 Section in the CYC's Race to
Mackinac were recognized on November 4th. As the largest section in the
race, 20 boats were entered with Mark Symonds' Pterodactyl securing the
win. Vanessa Gates skipper Striking to second place and Clark Pellett's
Sealark took third. Mark Gurney aboard Buzz was
fourth.
The race is the longest-running fresh water race in
the world and consists of 333 miles of varied conditions on Lake Michigan
sailed over a two-three day period in mid July.
Those participating in next year's J105 North American Championships in
Harbor Springs who are interested in racing to the Island the weekend prior
should make plans now to apply for an invitation to race. For more
information email Clark Pellett at cpellett@aol.com
or visit theCYCwebsite: http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/