Racing

Sarnia’s Huzzah wins class in Bayview Mac

August 3, 2022

Greg Chamberlain and the crew of Huzzah from Sarnia YC

Greg Chamberlain and crew of Sarnia Yacht Club sailed his boat Huzzah in the Bayview Mac on the July 16 weekend in the Beneteau First 36-7 class. Won the class and second overall in division. This is Greg’s first time racing the boat in the Mac.

From his win, he then participated in the Chicago Mac Race, which started on July 26! (Finished 10^th of 20 in the tough B36.7 fleet– very impressive.)

The start of the 20-boat Beneteau First 36.7 at the Chicago-Mac

Racing

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Featured | Speed & Smarts

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Speed & Smarts

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News & Events

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Racing

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