Lakeshore Raft Party brings back the regatta vibe

Lakeshore Raft Party

July 12, 2019

All Photos: Parker Media Management Inc.

The inaugural LSYC started with a simple concept – why not bring back the fun and good time racing of events of the past. A team of organizers put together a full slate of sponsors, a food truck and raft-up plan designed to bring a lot of people together for a summer party.

Racing was simple – a distance race to a new summer-permanent mark set in Clarkson for a distance course with the help of Fogh Marine.

It all worked out well, the weather was perfect and all had a great time.

The organizers report that the post event feedback has been awesome! “Thank you!! Glad everyone had a great time.”

Raft Party Signan old school touch

The race was a good one with 46 boats registered in a series of PHRF starts. Complete results here. A number of participants claim to have won the party.

Raft Party Racehttps://yachtscoring.com/event_results_detail.cfm?Race_Number=1&eID=6150 Props from the participants went to an amazing Race Committee headed by PRO Pat Lymburner, DRO Roxanne Mckenzie & LSYC RC Team. 

The Raft Party team asks participants to let them know if you would come back? If the people want it, they will bring it back in 2020! 

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