Al Schoenborn and Roy Coleman sailed SNOOPY (W116) to a decisive win May 27 & 28 at Chicago's Burnham Park Yacht Club for their second straight win in the North American Opening Regatta.
Al took three trophies from this award-studded event - winning the first & third races, as well as the total points trophy. The other trophy went to Bill Worrall of Detroit (W1115) in SASI-TU who won the second race in which Al Schoenborn placed third.
Worrall's 5.75 points from finishes of 2-1-3 gave him the runner-up position to Al Schoenborn who finished 1-3-1 for 4.50 points.
Third place went to Mike Schoenborn sailing a boat borrowed from Reg Gaetz (W914). His placings were 3-2-2 for 7 points.
A prominent figure in last year's regatta, George Blanchard, was unable to attend this year due to trouble with his ulcer.

Sailing his new fiberglass W 1257 with tremendous alertness, Peter Jefferson and his wife, Avis, threaded their way through fitful winds on Lake Deschenes to win the Centennial National Capital Regatta held July 15-16. The planned three-race series was cut to two races when the Saturday afternoon race was cancelled due to lack of wind.

The Saturday morning race went to Grant Richardson (W145), Jefferson's Britannia Y.C. club-mate.  Jefferson, after being in fourth place for two and a half legs of the four-leg race, found some wind to take second place ahead of W789, Larry Wilkins.

Sunday morning saw some delay before a light breeze allowed the race committee to start. The lead changed hands many times before Peter Jefferson once more found the wind to win going away.

Jefferson was assured of the win on overall total when Al Schoenborn in SNOOPY took second ahead of Grant Richardson who placed third, and second overall. Third place in the overall standing went to Al Schoenborn who placed fourth and second.

Our thanks to the Ottawa fleet for their friendly hospitality to us from Toronto. Next year we expect to have more Toronto participants in the National Capital Regatta. Word from Ottawa is that if Peter Jefferson can get someone to make the trip to Windsor with him, perhaps Grant Richardson, we can expect strong Ottawa representation at the North American Championships once more.  See you there, guys!
 

TORONTO DOINGS.....

June 3 - R.C.Y.C.  Centennial Regatta
Light winds prevailed as Mike Schoenborn (W276) stomped the field. George Blanchard (W283) came from behind to move into second place on the spinnaker leg ahead of third-place Al Schoenborn (W116) and Chris Ireland (W1185).

June 17 - National Y.C. Open Regatta
The light fluky conditions were spiced up here by two rain squalls and two freighters which rumbled through the fleet at opportune times. Yours truly avoided many of these pitfalls to edge George Blanchard for the yellow flag. Al Chovil from RCYC was third ahead of Mike Schoenborn from Queen City Y.C.

July 1, 2 - Lake Sailing Skiff Association Regatta
No one touched Mike Schoenborn who continues to own the light weather.  Ivar Zalitis (our secretary in W867) was the runner-up ahead of George B.

July 15 - Boulevard Club Open Regatta
After taking time out to win the Canadians at Bronte Harbour Y.C., Mike S. was back in full form for this one, (light weather again, you lucky devil!) winning a runaway from George Gordan (W300 from TS&CC).  Peter Friedenberg was third while George Blanchard, after getting fouled up by the Lightnings, limped home in fourth place.

July 22 - Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club Open Regatta
It was George Blanchard all the way in this one. Mike Schoenborn followed in second place, while Peter Bassin came up from Kitchener to take the blue flag.
 

The C.W.O.A. Annual General Meeting will be held at a convenient time during the North American Championships.

Agenda
- minutes of the previous meeting
- business arising from the minutes
- financial report
- executive committee report
- Fleet reports
- election of 1967-1968 officers
- new business

RE: BUILDING OF THE GLASS WAYFARER IN CANADA

The Canadian Wayfarer Owners' Association has received from Mr. Ian Proctor (Designer) and Mr. J.G. Pollard (Copyright holder) letters requesting the Association to advise them of any boat builder who might be interested in producing the fibreglass Wayfarer in Canada. The builder must be a financially sound organization and be able to produce a top quality product at a substantially lower price than the imported craft from the U.K.

All enquiries should be made direct to:

Mr. J.G. Pollard, Design & Development Consultant, The Mill House, Bursledon, Hampshire, England

GLASS WAYFARERS AVAILABLE NOW!!!  $ 1665   $1665   $1665

Croce and Lofthouse are making a summer clearance sale of the Wayfarers which they presently have in stock.  These are glass Wayfarers and are going for $1665 while they last. Enquire at:

Croce & Lofthouse Sailcraft Ltd., 4226 Kingston Rd., West Hill, (Toronto), Ont.  Phone: 282-6921

FOR SALE:
W 928 - varnished mast; blue hull; fully equipped with sails, lines, anchor, paddle, life belts, etc.
Boat located in Toronto.  Contact: John Woolsey - Phone 687-2234 between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (reverse the charges)
 
 

VISIT TO EXPO BY GEORGE BLANCHARD

During my recent business trips to Montreal, I was able to visit EXPO in the evenings. It is almost impossible to describe this fantastic show of Man and His World, and it is so difficult to know where to start, but here goes:

Arriving via bus and the Metro Underground Transit, I entered EXPO. The impact of seeing such a sensational display of fabulous buildings, waterways built around and through the islands located in the St. Lawrence River, the marvellous gardens, and neat and tidy grounds with Mono Rail trains in continuous service touring around the Islands, almost left me speechless.

After getting my second breath, I joined in with the enthusiastic crowd heading first to the Blue Mono rail train for a tour of the islands. This, I recommend, is the first thing to do, as it gives one an excellent view of the wonderful layout of the buildings on the two islands of Notre Dame and St. Helena.  It was so enjoyable to see so many unique buildings which each country designed to represent their Culture and Traditions, as well as their Future Progress.  I was able, after the trip, to visit the Iran, Korea, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, the United States, the State of Vermont, Air Canada and Bell Telephone Pavilions.

Each building had so much for one to see and enjoy. The most breathtaking show was the 22 minute visit to the Bell Telephone Theatre which I feel anyone going to EXPO must see.  It means a long wait to get in but the show by Walt Disney will give you a real inspiration and enjoyment which you will never regret. The Russian Pavilion with the Space Ships and Agricultural displays is terrific.  I found the Japanese Pavilion with its computers, medical machines and other displays, very exciting.

I then took off via the Special Expo Transit to La Ronde Island (no charge) and visited the beautiful Yacht Club built for the show.  Excellent dinners are served at the Club. Then off on a tour of the Island where all the games, amusements and entertainment are in full swing in the evening. As dusk sets in, Expo becomes a super world of its own, with  brilliant lighting displays throughout the whole of the area. Everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.

I tried to visit Fort Edmonton to see the Western Show but the line-up was too long. The ballroom is similar to Mickey Finn's in San Diego with a large stage, dancing girls and lots of draft ale to keep the crowd happy. Two dollars to get in plus how many ales you down during the show.  So, off to the Star Theatre which the advertisement on the outside indicated a girlie show.  I was curious (oh yeah? - Ed), so paid $2.50 and in I go.

For your information, this turned out to be a sensational, clean, nice and ballet type of show, put on by lovely dancing girls and handsome men in gorgeous costumes and lighting effects.  In addition, between the dancing performances, was excellent singing, and special acts which made the 1-1/2 hours of entertainment well worth the price. Drinks could be ordered and delivered during the show from waiters in your area.  So you just relaxed and enjoyed yourself.

Shortly after midnight, I watched the fireworks display to complete an exciting evening visit to Expo.

Accommodation rates are reasonable and have been reduced to: 2 persons in 1 room - $10.00,  1 person in 1 room $8.00.  Breakfast - adults 75¢, children 50¢.

There is still lots to see but the small part of Expo I had the chance to visit, makes one feel how lucky we are that the city of Montreal has done such a tremendous job with all the countries participating to make this show so sensational.  It certainly matches, if not outshines, the 7 Wonders of the World.