The Big Picture: Winning Smiles in Chester

SinC Roue 20 Class Chester Race Week

February 15, 2023

Roue 20 Class Winners / Photo Credit: Darlene Awalt

Chester Race Week has announced registration for 2023. They sent along this fantastic shot of last year’s winner, Auster, in the Roue 20 class. The crew led by skipper Robert Merchant is clearly pretty happy with their performance as they receive their trophy and keeper ‘wrestling’ belt from Chester Yacht Club Commodore, David Creighton. Hard to top for a very happy winner shot.

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