The 2006 Challenge Participants
Fully Crewed Spinnaker Fleet



C. Ricciuti
Andiamo
Port Credit Yacht Club
Crew:



Dave Courtney
Better Still
Elite 326
Lakeshore Yacht Club
Crew: Phil Wong, Rick Verbeek and Bob Hayes



Dave Moores
California Girl
Catalina 32
Oakville Yacht Squadron
Crew:

  • California Girl from OYS will be racing again after sitting out last year.
  • She raced with an all-female crew in 2004 (bar the skipper), so 2006 is the guys' turn. For several of us this will be our 4th lake Ontario 300 after doing the race twice on Hot X Buns, an X-342, and once before on California Girl. We keep getting 3rd places, so this year we hope to raise the bar!



    • Wally Krawec
    Cossack
    Hunter 33
    Oakville Yacht Squadron
    Crew: Tom Zumpe, Andy Bess, Bill Crompton

  • This year will be Wally's 12th year sailing the Solmar Lake Ontario 300 in different types of yachts: Mirage 33, Hunter 37, C&C 40, CS30, and new with his new Hunter 33, Cossack.
  • Wally has sailed both double handed and fully crewed, finishing 1st with his Hunter 37 and 3rd with his CS 30.


    • Carson Woods
    Coug
    Peterson 41
    Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club
    Crew:



    David Cyr
    Cyrendipity
    CS 30
    Oakville Yacht Squadron
    Crew: Al Parkhill - Co-Skipper, John DeSousa - "morale officer", Geoff Freeman, Andre Beese, and Terry Youngs

  • This will be my 5th start on my boat or Al's in the LO300. As well several of the crew have sailed the race before with other boats. Al and I have completed many GHYRA overnight races on Rhapsody my previous boat, as well we completed the LO300 aboard Soggy Dollars in 2004, finishing 2nd in our fleet that year.
  • This is a great race; despite the flies, the freighters and the lightening. The island is a special place and one to be rounded in the daylight, not only from a safety factor, but the beach on the other side looks beautiful from the boat. The sunsets and warm night sailing are spectacular.
  • See you on the start line.


    • Gary Stewart
    Deliverance
    J 35
    National Yacht Club
    Crew:



    James Seager
    Dodger
    Grampian 26
    Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
    Crew: Bob Watkins and Grenville Bowles

  • James Seager has skippered 3 previous 300s, singlehands with GHYRA, and club races at the Royal Hamilton. The best experience during the 300s was last year changing sails from the big 163 to the storm sail ... sitting cross-legged at daybreak on the bow with waves sweeping the deck.
  • Bob Watkins has raced with James for three years at the Royal Hamilton and co-skippered with James on the last two Solmar Lake Ontario 300s. My best memory was last year off Prince Edward County, when we hurriedly changed sail from the genoa to our storm sail and reefed the main in anticipation of an approaching storm front. What followed was the most exhilarating run in huge winds, driving rain, and thunder as darkness fell. I was at the tiller, and for 45 minutes ran with the wind in the darkness, barely able to see the compass for the rain in my eyes. I have never sailed so fast in a keel boat in my life.
  • Greville Bowles is a former dingy owner currently sailing on 'Dodger' with James Seager & Bob Watkins out of RHYC. My most memorable experience was sailing 'Bolt', a Nelson/Marek 55, from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Newport Beach, California.
  • The crew of Dodger is interested in meeting and swapping stories with crews that don't use autohelms.


    • George Minarik
    Entre Amis
    Dufour 45 Classic
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Ian McAllister
    Folichon
    C&C 34
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew: Mike Pietz, Brian Townsend, Connie Stone, JF Brien and Britt Wiethe

  • My name is Ian McAllister, I have been a member of The Port Credit Yacht Club since 1969, I was married in 1970, sailing and Marilea, I love them both……………
  • This will be my 7th consecutive year racing in the LO300, 3 memorable years aboard Jonathan Vinden's "Windriven" a Benateau 35S5 and my 4rd season on my own boat.
  • The LO300 is the Greatest Race on the Lakes! No other yachting event can compare with the excitement, challenges and self-satisfaction gained from participating in the LO300, except maybe the lake ontario short-handed racing series? Without any exceptions this long distance race is absolutely a lot of Fun, actually “it’s the Best Fun” and should not be missed if you really just love sailing; where else can you sail and sail and sail, without your significant other saying; “we’re only going 2 and half knots, turn on the engine, I wana get there before dark!”
  • FOLICHON'S dedicated, loyal and amazing crew will always make this race totally enjoyable for me, I could not do it without them! The awesome bunch in no particular order are: Connie Stone Mike Pietz Brian Townsend JF Brien Britt Wiethe
  • I can remember when “open regatta’s” raced only on Saturday’s, there were about 250 Keel Boats racing on one course, you needed the next day, Sunday just to recover from the Sat racing and the amazing party. (This is not a commercial or a request to go back to yesteryear, but an invitation to all those boats who participated in MYRC & CYRA who are now not getting enough sailing time to join us in 2005 for this super race.) I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of wonderful people from one end of the lake to the other. All of our boats have enjoyed the many rivalries & terrific friendships gained and valued from visiting more than 50 yacht clubs over the past 36 years. LYRA, the Youngstown Levels and of course cruising in The Thousand Islands for years have always been the highlights, but now I look forward to the LO300 and double-handed racing.
  • A special invite: To any sailor contemplating entering the greatest sailing event on Lake Ontario…… just call and I’ll tell ya all about why you should take up the challenge in The Solmar Lake Ontario 300 nautical mile race (and NOW the 300 KM/160 NM course for white sail) You’re welcome to call me anytime……. 1 800 479-6603 Ext 656


    • Wayne Young
    Gallivanting
    Niagara 35
    Lakeshore Yacht Club
    Crew:



  • Tony Baker
    Georgian Pearl
    C&C 30 Mk I
    Bluffers Park Yacht Club
    Crew: Michael Bendixen, Craig Buckingham, Caroline Baker

  • Georgian Pearl has been racing on Lake Ontario for 15 years.
  • My wife Caroline and two of our dear friends (our sons' sailing instructors) will be aboard. They are Chuck "Pablo" Buckingham and "Mikey" Mike Bendixen.


    • Tom Kara
    Glory Days
    Mirage 30
    Whitby Yacht Club
    Crew: Tony Cahill, Kerry Cahill, Jim Holton, Dave Mitchell

  • The skipper and veteran crew are back on the long course this year on board Glory Days, ready to do battle once more.
  • Last year on Head Office we had a great time and managed a first place in our fleet despite electrical problems and questionable hamburgers.
  • Most of the team has been racing together for many years. Thanks to a great crew, last year Glory Days took first place overall.
  • Look out for the fleet of entries from Whitby Yacht Club, we are here in force.
  • Good luck to all.


    • Bob Porter
    Hiawatha
    Catalina 380
    Oswego Yacht Club
    Crew: Kris Krak, George Tinsley, Mike Ward, Stewart Mark, & Len McNally

  • I’m Bob Porter from the Oswego Yacht Club. I have been sailing for 20 years, 16 on Lake Ontario. My previous boat was HARRIER a tartan 30c. She was privileged to win LYRA Regatta Overall and Lake Ontario Boat of the Year honors in 2000.
  • In 2002 I bought Hiawatha, a 1983 Catalina 38 and began racing her on Lakes Ontario and Erie, and in the Port Huron to Mackinac Races. In 2005 we ventured to all the Great Lakes and sailed in the longest yacht races on Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. Hiawatha won her division of the Chicago Mackinac (12th out of 276 boats), and the Trans-Erie Yacht Race and managed a second in the Trans-Superior.
  • Hiawatha looks forward to her first Solmar Lake Ontario 300. Bob and crew love the long distance races and are excited about doing the big one on our own lake.


    • Rossi Milev
    imXtreme
    IMX 38
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Larry Harrison
    Inherent
    C&C 33 Mk I
    Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Terence Singh
    Liberate
    Westsail 32
    Frenchmans Bay Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Erick Magi
    Lion's Den
    C&C 29
    Frenchmans Bay Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Scott Dinse
    Margaritaville
    Express 30
    Youngstown Yacht Club
    Crew: Robert Dinse, Charlie Franklin and Brian Crager



    Brian Schmidt
    Maverick
    C&C35
    Dalhousie Yacht Club
    Crew: Dan Scheoch, Jeff Ball, Robin Eaglesham,. George MacKimmie, Al Pickston, Richard Andrews and Greg Willis



    Jean-Noel Fortin
    Nautius
    C&C 29
    Whitby Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Patrick Muise
    Nick’s Café
    CS30
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew: Thomas O'Brien, Guy Perrin, John Danahy, Andrew Newman.

  • LOSHRS 2004 Double-Handed Spinnaker Fleet winner.
  • LORC 2003 Extended Offshore winner.
  • LORC 2000 Regatta series winner.
  • Previous Solmar Lake Ontario 300 entries: 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.


    • Paul Bellefontaine
    Odyssey
    CS 36
    Whitby Yacht Club
    Crew: Cam Berry, Neil Bandley, Bob Prentice, John Cooke



    Val Matison
    Quelle Surprise
    Dufour 40
    Royal Canadian Yacht Club
    Crew:

  • Good luck to all Solmar Lake Ontario 300 participants!


    • John Dilallo
    Quickbeam
    C&C 38
    Queen City Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Mark Janeway
    Rebel
    C&C 1/2 Ton
    Auatic Park Sailing Club
    Crew: Stewart Durward, Brad Janeway, Armando Hernandez



    Ric Doedens
    Requin
    Hughes Columbia 8.7
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew: Art Barber, Corry Barber and Marc Doedens

  • This is Requin's first LO300. Requin and her crew are relatively new to racing having spent most of the last 20 years cruising in Georgian Bay. Last year we participated in our first overnight race in the Mackinac-Manitoulin race and had a great time and a respectable showing. This year Requin is at PCYC participating in the Monday night series and LOSHRS races and looking forward to the LO300.


    • Richard Bodt
    Rhapsody
    Goman Express 30
    Oakville Yacht Squadron
    Crew: Stephen Darroch, David Rourke, Doug Laidlaw and Dylan Stephanian.

  • An exceptional crew persuaded this Ancient Mariner (68) to again sign up for the LO300:
    Stephen Darroch; Chicago to Mackinaw veteran and this will be his 4th LO 300.
    David Rourke; LORC circuit veteran on a J105 (“Sentient”) and this is his 2nd LO 300
    Doug Laidlaw; Veteran of about every racing circuit on Lake Ontario.
    Dylan Stephanian: BHYC Sailing instructor, Long distance cruiser in B.C. & BHYC Overniters
    The Ancient Mariner; OYS, LOSHRS, 2 Trans-Atlantics X-s and 30,000 + seamiles. This is my 5th LO 300. (incl. finishing the notorious 1994 LO 300 double-handed with Sandy Kennedy).
  • Our biggest wish: “Show only our stern to our fleet."
  • To all participants: “Fair weather and a safe race and finish”


    • Colin Brown
    Sassafrass
    Swan 47
    Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
    Crew:



    James Johnstone
    Seajay
    Hunter 30
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew: Peter Munro, Jeremy Metcalfe, Ryan Alward and Norm Trudel

  • Seajay had a hiatus from this race between 1994 and 2000, but is renowned for being the guiding light around Yorkshire Island in 1992, prior to investing in a radar unit. This will be her 9th try. She is entering again with Defiant ll and Nick’s Café as Team Override.
  • Peter Munro ran a sailing school in earlier times, skippered an Express 30, ran a CS 30, Seajay and a Kirby 25 for many years and maintains a non-masted CS 22 as a long standing, very valued member of Whitby Yacht Club (LOCAL KNOWLEWDGE!!). Loves helming the bad heavy seas, has rhythm and sensitivity. He is a great teacher!
  • (Lt Col) Jeremy Metcalfe (OBE) is serving with the British Army in UK. He is an RYA Offshore Yacht Master sailing in the Baltic , off the South coast of England, port hopping along the French coast and Channel Islands. He has spent time on the Prairie near Medicine Hat on army manoeuvres and has skied in the Rockies. He is greatly looking forward to non tidal water, plenty of wind and the warmth of Canadian hospitality, typically on the 300, a thunderstorm or two!
  • Norm Trudel is a maintenance technician with Bruce Power. He has been sailing for about 20 years and with his own boat for 7 years. Most of his experience has been long distance cruising on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Night sailing under a clear sky is one of the great experiences life has to offer. He is looking forward to his first long distance race on Lake Ontario with good friends.
  • Ryan Alward gained his sailing experience racing at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club. He has cruised all of Lake Erie, the Trent and Welland Canals and has started exploring the North Channel and Sourthern Georgian Bay. He is returning to recollect exciting ragbagging times. Ryan has verty kindly arranged for snacks and cookies for all competitors courtesy of Dare.
  • Jim Johnstone learned to sail dinghies as a youngster in the UK and ferried Dragons for their posh owners to Burnham on Crouch and Cowes regatta in his early teens. Competed on and against Bluebottle in Aldeburgh in the 50's, although rowing was his favoured sport. Peter Munro resurrected Jim's sailing instincts upon Jim's landing in Toronto in the 80's and he has fulfilled most of Lake Ontario and the North Channel vagaries since, with a strong sense of camaraderie and a lot of amicable, competitive fun.


    • Ed McCormack
    Solvenn
    Jeanneau 37
    National Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Roger Shaw
    Southerly Buster
    Viking 34
    Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club
    Crew: Christopher Hill, Timothy Hill and Michael Rutherford

  • Southerly Buster has finished 10 Solmar Lake Ontario 300s, from 1992, 9 in the double handed fleet and 2005 in the fully crewed. Our best results were 3rd in division in 1992, 1995, 1996 and 2001, 2nd in division in 1997, and 2005, and 1st in division in 1998 and 2003. I sailed with a variety of partners, all of them great.
  • We will race fully crewed this year.
  • It is the highlight of my sailing year. I have done my best not to miss one since 1991.


    • Anthony Gifford
    Swan of Tuonela
    Roberts 43
    Lakeshore Yacht Club
    Crew: Pat Dunn, Judy Bierma and Dave Powell



    Ken Martin
    Thunder
    X372
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Marianne Macfarlane
    Tigger
    Express 30
    Oakville Yacht Squadron
    Crew: Sandy Kennedy, Wanita Gray, Lynn Kaak



    Bernie Richard
    Time Bandit
    C&C 25
    Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Peter Miller
    Top Hat
    CS30
    Royal Canadian Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Jim Schoenhardt
    Toscana
    Frers 51
    Port Credit Yacht Club

  • Started sailing at age 12 in PCYC junior club, at 15 started racing OK dinghys at TS&CC
  • Competed successfully in Canadian Junior regattas, graduated to Olympic Finns, Tornado catamarans, racing in International regattas and world championships
  • competed in Intercollegiate regattas in Canada and USA
  • also raced numerous other classes- Snipes, Albacores, 505, Laser, Soling, 1/4 ton, etc
  • left International circuit after university then raced keel boats on Lake Ontario
  • commissioned a Laurie Davidson 3/4 ton daggerboard boat when no one knew who Laurie was (PS. he designed New Zealand's Americas Cup winner)
  • cruising on Georgian Bay with CS 36, cruised south with family on McCurdy and Rhodes 41
  • now the proud owner of a true performance cruiser, that comes with a true racing background (called Blizzard, it was on the Admirals Cup Team for Great Britain in 1997), the PJ Frers 51 - TOSCANA


    • Ken Graham
    Tracker
    Express 35
    Oakville Club
    Crew:



    Dennis Dice
    Umi Taka
    C&C 35 Mk3
    Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club
    Crew:



    Dennis Kalis
    Windessence
    C&C 33 MII
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew:



  • Jonathan Vinden
    Windriven
    Beneteau First 35s5
    Port Credit Yacht Club
    Crew: Andrea Mooney, Dave Richards, and his dad Ted, Blake Mooney, Paul Sipos

    As of 2005, WinDriven had competed in the LO300 6 times. Although the crew has seen a few new names and faces throughout the years, the core group has worked well together adding experience along with the slightly older and more tired sails. Key to the race is the development of a group of friends that enjoy the challenge of racing, and in some cases, winning. The following is a quick review of the years.
  • 2005 was a challenging race, and one that had us spending a lot of time tucked into the North shore. Mid fleet, but a first in class.
  • 2004 was an enjoyable race aboard WinDriven. A sleigh ride to Cobourg, followed with various spinnaker wraps as we rounded Presquil Point in the pitch black. Upwind work on the way home and then hunting for thermals on the south short. All-in-all a tactical race, in which we achieved a good 7th or so standing in the fleet, along with a first in class.
  • 2003 was a great year for WinDriven and crew… the hard work, along with some great tactical calls by George Tinsley rewarded the team with a 1st in division and 1st overall.
  • 2002 was a real challenge, and we, along with the majority of the fleet decided that discretion was the better part of valor. We bailed out about East of Cobourg.
  • 2001, we achieved a 3rd in fleet, and 1st in division. Thanks to Ian McAllister and George Tinsley for being a big part of this win.
  • 2000 was the first year WinDriven competed in the 300, and it was a great learning experience. The race included one of the most fantastic tacking duels even experienced as we worked our way to 3rd in division, with an overlap of our direct competitor at the finish line!

    • Thanks must be extended to the excellent racers that have sailed on WinDriven during the years. Thanks for the experience and memories.


    John Gibson
    Winston Churchill
    C&C 99
    Whitby Yacht Club
    Crew: John Schultz, Brad Paul, Charlie Arsenault, Susi Nichols and Mike Gibson.

  • This is the third Solmar Lake Ontario 300 for myself, John and Brad, the second for Susi and the first for Charlie and Mike. We finished the race last year in a record slow pace and we hope this year to improve our competitiveness.
  • This year we will be racing with two fellow boats from our club and with money on the line we hope to have a payday for the Junior sail at our club.
  • We wish you all a great and safe trip.






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