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The 2024 North Americans were a great success, seeing many new boats, and some long-time crews take to the battlefield for a great weekend of racing in Northern Michigan. This regatta was a first for the class; normally, regattas have a host club to organize the ins and outs required to hold a race. This year the organising authority was the class itself, and the event was entirely planned and held by the executive board members. The 2024 North Americans were hosted at the Duncan Bay Boat Club in Cheboygan Michigan, this location after the Chicago and Port Huron - Mac races provided a short delivery for boats who would not otherwise have had the oportunity to participate.
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The 2023 Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac was one for the books. As Mac races go, the weather was tame and winds were generally light. Aside from a few rain drops and puffs of strong wind after the start, there were no major storms, and once again all 16 36.7's crossed the finish line in one piece. Results:
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The 2023 North American Championship Regatta was held in Chicago. Weather conditions ranged from dead calm, to strong winds, and from sunshine to full downpours. A true racing experience, testing both crews and their equipment. While all teams sailed hard, Ryan Foley's Tried and True took home the win. Results:
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The 2023 Bayview Mackinac Race was nothing short of spectacular, especially for the Beneteau 36.7 class. With a fleet of skilled sailors and resilient boats, this year's race showcased both competitive spirit and camaraderie on the open waters of Lake Huron. While the fleet was unable to compete in an official One Design class, there was still a highly competitive Beneteau 36.7 contingent. Greg Chamberlain and his crew aboard Huzzah emerged victorious, capturing first-place in the group (16th overall). Their flawless navigation, strategic expertise, and unwavering determination propelled them ahead, making the 36.7
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As the 2022 season comes to an end, let’s recap some notable races, finishes, and fleet events. The season largely kicked off with the San Diego NOOD’s. The fleet battled light and shifty conditions, with Chick Pyle’s Kea easily taking first place, Sailhook taking second, and Larry Smith’s PI taking third. The San Diego fleet is one of the largest and most competitive 36.7 fleets around. SDYC also hosted the Yachting Cup, which brought 36.7's from around the state, once again with Kea taking the win, Peter Cohran’s Rhode Rage taking second, and Thomas Shepherd’s Kraken taking third. With boats launching in the midwest, the Great Lakes fleet kicked off their season with the Chicago NOOD regatta. The conditions were mixed, and the fleet was large. 11 36.7’s in all. Jarrett Altmin’s Soulshine took first place, Antoni Czupryna’s Erizo De Mar took second, and James Clouser’s Joie De Vie
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