WINDSOR CENTENNIAL INVITATIONAL TO BASSIN

In a sparsely populated but exciting series preceding the North Americans at Windsor's South Port Sailing Club, Peter Bassin (W421) Pippa, staged an exciting come-back to squeak by Al Schoenborn (W116) Snoops for the win.  Results printed below:

 
 

Highlights:
George Blanchard followed Don Rumble into the Wayfarer Hall-of-Fame as an Honorary Life Member and was presented with a masterfully made replica of his boat -Bonnie - W283 - made by George Smith of Detroit.  (see sample below)
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Another General Meeting of the CWOA is to be held annually at the Canadian Championships.

The Canadian Wayfarer Championships will be open to U.S., U.K., and any other Wayfarers wishing to participate.

A 'new' slate of officers was elected with the main change being the election of Dr. Alan Chovil to the (ed. note: electric? ) chair to replace George Blanchard who retired after guiding the Wayfarer Class in Canada through many of its most crucial moments.  Thanks again - George!

AND IN RESPONSE
to the bushels of enquiring letters, we say, 
"Yes, SNOOPY did win the Annual Around-the-(Toronto)-Island Race in October.

WELL...
It's now 3 a.m. and bed-time - SEE YOU sooner than last time.