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Toronto, ON (September 2, 2021) – On opening day of the Canada Cup, defenseman Royal Canadian Yacht Club is halfway to victory after winning all three races against challenger Youngstown Yacht Club (Youngstown, NY) . Being played in the Melges IC37, the first team with 6 points wins the Canada Cup.
The match racing challenge was first contested in 1896 when the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and Lincoln Park Yacht Club (Chicago, IL) met for the inaugural race in Toledo, Ohio.
After 125 years of racing, which saw 13 wins for the United States and 11 wins for Canada, the 25th edition is a rematch of the previous edition in 2016 when Canada beat the United States in 8 meters.
Details: https://rcyc.ca/canadascup
Youngstown Yacht Club crew:
Owner: Robert Hesse, Skipper: Adam Burns, Crew: Chris Doyle, Scott Walker, John Goller, Shannon Walter, Bridget Dedatio, Ben Doyle and Charlie Kegler.
Royal Canadian Yacht Club crew:
Owner: Paul L’Heureux, Skipper: Terry McLaughlin, Crew Members: Scott Collinson, Mariah Millen, Ingrid Merry, Sandy Andrews, John Millen, Lance Fraser, Andrew McTavish.
Scheduled event:
Monday August 30 – Measurement of boats and sails
Tuesday August 31 – Registration
Wednesday September 1 – Opening Ceremonies
Thursday September 2 – Courses 1,2,3
Friday September 3 – Races 4,5,6
Saturday September 4 (if required) – Races 7,8,9
Sunday September 5 (if required) – Races 10.11
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