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Fast times in Chicago - Mackinac race

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At least 300 boat-strong fleet join the Chicago Yacht Club's 333-mile race to Mackinac. Larry Ellison's Sayonara and Steve Fossett's Stars & Stripes are the crowd favorites. However, Fossit's victory raises questions as to whether his victory is a title or just a course record.

Author: Springer, Bill
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Social aspects, Chicago, Illinois, Yacht clubs

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SORC: an event on the rise

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Jim Brady skippered the winning boat in the Mumm 36 class at the 1996 SORC, with an all-woman crew led by J.J. Isler placing 5th. Dawn Riley placed second in the 12-boat PHRF class. Multihulls raced in the SORC for the first time in 1996.

Author: Wilson, Sandy
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Southern Ocean Racing Conference

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Acura SORC: big fleet, light breeze

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A report is presented on the annual Acura Southern Ocean Racing Conference in Miami, Fl, which was held from February 29th to March 5th 2000. Over 75% of competitors raced in one-design classes.

Author: Springer, Bill, Davis, Dobbs
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: Competitions, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing
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