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The MillsTrophy Race

Harrison Township30060 S. River Rd.

(586) 465-5401

St. Clair Shores25050 Jefferson Ave.

(586) 771-4700

Taylor10610 Telegraph Rd.

(313) 295-7220

Troy789 E. Big Beaver Rd.

(248) 528-2112

Port Clinton4036 E. Harbor Rd.

(419) 734-9122

Sandusky207 E. Water St.(419) 621-4700

Vermillion4721 Liberty Ave.(440) 963-2005

Toledo6176 N. Summit St.

(419) 727-8989

MICHIGAN OHIO

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Remember When?

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We are proud to Salute the Skippers

and Crews of the Invitational Race for

the Mills TrophySybil TurinHonorary ChairmanCommodore Ronald P. SokaGeneral ChairmanCommodore Edwin C. TheisenPrincipal Race Officer

About the CoverPictured is the overall winner of the largest racing division on the Mills Trophy Course, Flat Stanley. Congratulations to Terry McSweeney and Trey Sheehan from the Mills Race Committee. Photo credit: Sara Proctor from Annapolis. See page 33 for more details.

About the BookToledo Yacht Club and the Mills Race Committee are proud to present the 91st running of the Invitational Mills Trophy Race. We want to thank all the volunteers who contributed to the program book, and again thank our program support team, H.O.T Printing and Graphic Services. Special thanks to Myron Shapiro, John Petrek and Brooke Genson for their support and contributions to this unique racing program. About the Logo In 2008, we initiated an annual Mills Trophy Race logo, and we again thank Erin Gartz for the new 2014 design. Erin is a graduate of the Bowling Green State University Graphic Design Department. She is a local resident and is a freelance designer for the surrounding area. The Mills Trophy Race Committee once again thanks you for your contributions.

Table of Contents

Remember When? 4 Salute 5Officers and Committees 6 and 7Message from the Chairman Ron Soka 8Greetings from Mayor Mike Bell 9Greetings from Commodore 10General Sailing Information 11-13General Conditions Governing... 14Destination Put-in-Bay 15Put-in-Bay Primary Dock Rules 15Honorary Chairman 16Thank You to Our Major Sponsors 18Advertisers’ Index 242013 Schedule of Activities 25TYC Mills Masters 29

Toledo Yacht ClubP/C Tom Kaintz Commodore

John SokolVice Commodore

P/C Paul JanowieckiRear Commodore

Storm Trysail ClubNicholas LangoneCommodore

Lee ReichartVice Commodore

Peter RuggRear Commodore

Peter GriffinGreat Lakes Fleet Captain

Tribute Over the past thirty plus years, we have been fortunate to have a loyal base of sailing enthusiasts who support the Mills Race year after year. Sadly in 2013, we lost Mills Masters, Laszlo Goda, a long time Mills Race supporter with the “Splash Dance” team. Ron Soka2014 Mills Race Committee

Chart of the Courses 30Preliminary Starting Times 31Finish Line Diagram 312012 Mills Trophy Winner 33 2012 Mills Race Winners 342012 Mills Race Class Winners 352012 Mills Race Trophy Winners 362013 Mills Race Trophy Listing 37Photos, Photos and more Photos 42-45Mills Trophy Winners from 1907 46Mills Trophy Race History 47, 48 and 49Richardson Memorial Trophy 50 and 51 1939 TYC Long Distance Race 521907 Mills Trophy Race Challengers 531981 Mills Trophy Race 54

Salute

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Toledo Yacht Club Bridge OfficersP/C Tom Kaintz ........................................CommodoreJohn Sokol....................................... Vice CommodoreR/C Paul Janowiecki ....................... Rear CommodoreP/C David Kiel ................................Financial SecretaryTom Kroma..................................Recording SecretaryP/C Ronald P. Soka ......................................Treasurer

Toledo Yacht Club Board of TrusteesP/C Jim Balogh Tom Tadsen P/C Barry Vincent Jerry Chauvin Regan Smith Ed Mueller

Storm Trysail Flag OfficersNicholas Langone ...................................CommodoreLee Reichart .................................... Vice CommodorePeter Rugg ...................................... Rear CommodoreJohn D. Browning .........................................SecretaryRick Lyall .....................................................TreasurerPeter Griffin ......................... Great Lakes Fleet Captain

Mills Committee Officers and ChairmenSybil Turin ...................................Honorary ChairmanP/C Ronald P. Soka .........................General ChairmanP/C Edwin C. Thiesen ................Principal Race OfficerRichard Anderson P/C Jim BaloghJack BernardTom BuckleyBarb Chauvin Jerry Chauvin P/C Ronald M. GabelMichele GlanvilleDoug HaagR/C Paul Janowiecki Com. Tom Kaintz Geri NagyDavid Ryan Kaye SokaV/C John SokolDavid Spiers P/C Barry VincentP/C Rebecca A. VincentP/C Donald Wood

Race OperationsP/C Rebecca A. Vincent ................................... ChairmanMichelle Glanville ......................... Computer OperationsP/C Ron Soka....................................... Flag PresentationEd Theisen................................... Principal Race OfficerEd Theisen......................................... Protest CommitteeDavid Spiers ....................................... Rating CommitteeJack Bernard .............................................Scratch SheetP/C Barry Vincent .......................................Starting Boat Computer OperationsMichelle Glanville ........................................... Chairman Luiz Kahl John Glanville Flags Presentation CommitteeP/C Ronald P. Soka ......................................... ChairmanCom. Tom Kaintz P/C Ed Theisen P/C Don Wood P/C Jim Balogh R/C Paul Janowiecki V/C John Sokol Race Committee Judges and Timers P/C Edwin C. Thiesen ................... Principal Race Officer Mickey Bennett Nan St. Peter Barb Samra Jack Van Ryn Mike McGuire Kathy McGuire Alan Minsterman Linda MinstermanTom St. Peter Sheila FlemingNorm Samra Protest CommitteeP/C Ed Theisen ............................................... Chairman Rating CommitteeDavid Spiers ................................................... ChairmanJohn Glanville P/C Ed Theisen Michelle Glanville P/C Don Wood Scratch Sheet CommitteeJack Bernard .................................................. ChairmanP/C Ed Theisen David SpiersJohn Glanville P/C Ron Soka Starting BoatsP/C Rebecca A. Vincent ................................... ChairmanStart Boat SEA DOZER VII Julian GerkenCommittee Boat White Caps Kris Kelley Transit Regan SmithMark Boat PIB P/C Jim Balogh

2014 Chairmen

Jim BaloghPut-in-Bay Operations Chairman

Ron SokaGeneral Chairman

Race Program Chairman

Don WoodChairman Emeritus

Ed ThiesenPrincipal Race Officer

Jack BernardScratch Sheet Chairman

Michelle GlanvilleComputer Operations Chairman

Sybil TurinHonorary Chairman

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Toledo Yacht Club3900 N. Summit StreetToledo, OH [email protected]

Officers and Committees

Barb and Jerry Chauvin Public Relations Co-Chairmen

Geri Nagy and Tom BuckleyRegistration Co-Chairmen

Paul JanowieckiToledo Yacht Club Dockage Chairman

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Event OperationsP/C Ronald P. Soka ......................................ChairmanRichard Anderson......................................AdvertisingKaye Soka ..........................................Awards BanquetKaye Soka ................................... Entries and MailingsP/C Ronald M. Gabel.................................... HistorianRichard Anderson.............................. Major SponsorsP/C Doug Haag .............................. Mills Event PhotosV/C John Sokol .......................................PIB DockageP/C Jim Balogh ................................... PIB OperationsV/C John Sokol ........................................PIB SecurityV/C John Sokol ..............................Power Boat/CruiseBarb and Jerry Chauvin......................Public RelationsP/C Ronald P. Soka ...............................Race ProgramGeri Nagy, Tom Buckley ........................... RegistrationP/C Ronald M. Gabel..................................... TrophiesR/C Paul Janowiecki .............................. TYC DockageSue Hurst............................................TYC Operations

AdvertisingRichard Anderson........................................ChairmanP/C Ronald P. Soka P/C Donald O. Wood David Ryan P/C Becky Vincent V/C John Sokol Bob Hardesty Mary Jo Price

Awards Banquet CommitteeKaye Soka ....................................................ChairmanCom. Barry Vincent P/C Ronald P. SokaP/C Donald O. Wood V/C Tom Kaintz R/C John Sokol

Entries and Mailing CommitteeKaye Soka ....................................................Chairman

HistorianP/C Ronald M. Gabel....................................ChairmanMary Lou Gabel ........................................... Secretary

Major Sponsorship CommitteeRichard Anderson........................................ChairmanP/C Ronald M. Gabel Robert Hardesty P/C Ronald P. Soka P/C Donald O. Wood Mills Event Photos Doug Haag...................................................Chairman Mary Anne Buckley Donna Pribe Tom Grime

Put-in-Bay Dock CommitteeV/C John Sokol ............................................Chairman Tom Kroma........................................ Cruise DockageR/C Paul JanowieckiCom. Tom Kaintz

Put-in-Bay Operations CommitteeP/C Jim Balogh .................................................ChairmanV/C John Sokol ................................... Security ChairmanP/C Becky Vincent P/C Barry Vincent Jerry Chauvin Barb Chauvin John Glanville

Put-in-Bay Security CommitteeJohn Sokol........................................................ChairmanJack Bernard P/C Jim BaloghR/C Paul Janowiecki P/C Barry Vincent Com. Tom Kaintz

Power / Cruise CommitteeV/C John Sokol ................................................ChairmanR/C Paul Janowiecki Tom Kroma Com. Tom Kaintz Public Relations CommitteeBarb Chauvin .............................................. Co-ChairmanJerry Chauvin .............................................. Co-ChairmanMike Nagy

Race Program CommitteeP/C Ronald P. Soka ...........................................ChairmanErin Gartz Brooke GensonJohn Petrek

Registration CommitteeGeri Nagy ................................................... Co-ChairmanTom Buckley .............................................. Co-ChairmanGerri Bernard Jerry Chauvin Cheri Kaintz Com. Tom KaintzR/C Paul Janowiecki Barb Chauvin Jacki Janowiecki

Trophy CommitteeP/C Ronald M. Gabel.........................................ChairmanJack Bernard Mary Lou Gabel

Toledo Yacht Club Dock Committee R/C Paul Janowiecki .........................................ChairmanChuck Stahl Regan Smith Thomas J. Tadsen P/C Ron Soka Toledo Yacht Club OperationsSue Hurst..............................................TYC Bar Manager Kelly’s Catering .....................................TYC Food Service

2014 ChairmenDick Anderson Advertising Chairmen

Kaye SokaAwards Banquet Chairman

Entries and Mailing Chairman

Ron GabelHistorian Chairman

Trophy Chairman

John SokolPut-in-Bay Security

Power/Cruise Chairman

Put-in-Bay Dockage Chairman

Officers and Committees

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Message from the Chairman

Thanks to all who have sailed with us in the past, and to those of you who are joining us for the first time. This year we celebrate the 91st running of the Invitational Mills Trophy Race, and we continue the Commemorative Race Courses which take us over the historic battleground of Commodore Perry’s victory. Note that the Mills Trophy Course has been slightly modified to include the CIC buoy along the west shore of Catawba.

Reaching these history creating milestones is a credit to all of the participants, sponsors, and committee volunteers that have supported the Mills Trophy Race over the years. Sadly last year, we lost Mills Master, Laszlo Goda, our long time supporter with the “Splash Dance” gang. His continuing support for the Mills Trophy Race will be greatly missed.

Please take the time to read the various articles included in this issue that document both the historic significance and the evolution of this event. Of particular interest this year is the naming of Sybil Turin as the Honorary Chairman as well as a three decade retrospective highlighting photos from 1984, 1994, and 2004 (See the “Do You Remember…” feature).

Back with us again is Principle Race Officer Commodore Ed Theisen and Race Committee personnel from the DRYA race management team. Ed continues to be involved in supporting junior sailing and US Sailing national activities, retiring after many successful years as the PRO for the weekly races for the DRYA Series on Lake St. Clair.

Make sure you check out the 2014 Mills Trophy Race Sailing Instructions (SI’s) at www.yachtscoring.com for the details of the race courses, complete with a Battle of Lake Erie buoy “gate” marked by two strobe lit tetrahedrons, and the Class Flags to be used on the start boat to identify the order of starts. The SI’s are the official rules governing the race, and take precedence over the “general information” section of this program.

Smooth Sailing,

Ronald P. Soka2014 General Chairman

2014 Honorary ChairmanSybil Turin

Laszlo and Connie

Team SplashDance

Greetings

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AFFILIATED WITH: Inter-Lake Yachting Association, Associated Yacht Clubs, Detroit Regional Yacht-Racing Association, United States Sailing Association & Western Lake Erie Cruiser Association

TOLEDO, OHIO 43611

On behalf of the Toledo Yacht Club Bridge Offers and Trustees, it is my privilege to welcome the participants to the 2014 Mills Trophy Race. This year we celebrate the 91st running of this historic race, one of the premier sailing events on the Great Lakes. Once again, it is a pleasure for Toledo Yacht Club to host this outstanding event. As the 105th Commodore of Toledo Yacht Club, I recognize the special partnership which we share in the Mills Trophy Race. This rich history dates back to 1907 and we are extremely proud to still share this prestigious race with our sailors and sponsors. I want to extend a special thanks to the Mills Race Committee, TYC members and volunteers for their tireless effort and loyal support which makes this event so enjoyable for all who participate. The meetings and countless hours of work do not go unnoticed and assure that a wonderful weekend will take place for all who participate. This annual race is an event which is “designed for sailors to bring out the best in sailors” and would not be possible without the participation of so many. To the sailors, we thank you for coming back year after year to make this the terrific event which it has always been. From the year 1907 to 2014, we appreciate your continued support. I look forward to seeing all of you at the Mills Race activities at TYC and at “The Bay”. As always, it promises to be a special celebration which is enjoyed by all. Wishing the best of luck and safe travels to all of the participants. May you have an evening of clear skies, smooth sailing, with the wind at your back.

Com. Tom Kaintz 2014 Commodore Toledo Yacht Club

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TELEPHONE: (419)726-3485FAX: (419)726-1522

www.toledoyachtclub.com

Greetings

Conditions: See www.yachtscoring.com for the official Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.

ManagementThe 2014 Mills Trophy Race

and related activities will be conducted under the management of the Mills Trophy Race Committee (Race Committee). The race will commence on June 6, 2014. The Race Committee shall have the authority to interpret the rules and conditions at any time prior to the start of the race. The fleet will be divided into classes according to rating/handicap and other factors at the discretion of the Race Committee. Any protest regarding ratings will be disallowed.

Eligibilitya) Open to yachts owned by or

under charter to members of yacht clubs or yachting associations affiliated directly or through regional associations with US Sailing. The provision for US Sailing affiliation will be waived for yachts of foreign registry.

b) One design and PHRF rated yachts shall be 22-feet minimum LOA. All yachts shall be single hulled (except Multi-Hull), self-righting, enclosed cabin sailing vessels with water tight self-bailing cockpit or positive flotation conforming with US Sailing Safety and Equipment Regulations modified with Mills Coastal Requirements as set forth herein. They must be properly rigged and ballasted, be fully seaworthy and must conform to the equipment and accommodations standards set forth in the Conditions under Equipment and Inspection.

c) All yachts shall have fully executed and submitted the prescribed entry form and fees by specified deadlines.

Entry RequirementsEntries must be made on-line using the Official Entry Forms and be

accompanied by a valid PHRF Rating Certificate and credit card paid entry fee. Entries must be received by June 1, 2014. Note: Reflective Boat ID#’s will be required to be firmly attached aft of the beam on the portside/shoreside lifelines at the finish line (day or night). Please leave mainsail and boat ID# showing well past the finish line. Keep reflective boat ID# for next year.

The entry fee is $185.00 ($170.00 for US Sailing members).Deadline for receiving all entries and rating certificates is Sunday, June 1, 2014. Later entries will be accepted only under special circumstances approved by the Race Committee with a $35.00 surcharge.

Yachts desiring to race in the PHRF or JAM class must obtain a copy of their certificate signed by their local measurer.

ClassesScratch sheets will be posted

on the Official Bulletin Board at Toledo Yacht Club prior to 1800 Thursday, June 5, 2014. The fleets will be divided to race three separate courses with classes below as required.Mills Trophy CoursePHRF APHRF BPHRF C PHRF DMULTI-HULL

Governor’s Cup Course PHRF E PHRF GPHRF F PHRF H

President’s Trophy CoursePHRF I JAM APHRF J JAM BPHRF K JAM CDOUBLE-HANDED JAM DCRUISING CLASS JAM E Required Charts

Numbers: 14830, 14844.

ResultsResults will be posted on the

Official Bulletin Board at Put-in-Bay as soon as practical after the race, at yachtscoring.com and www.toledoyachtclub.com after the race weekend. Sailing Instructions:Rules

The Mills Trophy Race shall be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) for 2013-2016, the prescriptions of US Sailing and as modified by the Sailing Instructions.

The Race Committee will enforce class rules where published and made available to all entrants in the class prior to the race. Any class wishing to have class rules enforced will notify the Race Committee no later than the entry deadline and will make said rules available to the Race Committee at that time.

All participants shall adhere to Rule 9 of the Inland Navigation Rules which reads in part: “...a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway”.

Temporary Security Zones

As part of US Coast Guard defense responsibility, Temporary

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General Sailing Information

Security Zones may be established and published in Local Notice to Mariners. All participants should be aware of these zones and stay clear.

RegistrationSkipper’s packets (including

reflective #) will be available at Toledo Yacht Club Thursday, June 5 from 1600 - 2100, and Friday, June 6 from 1000 - 1300.

Notices to Competitors and Changes in Sailing Instructions

Notices to competitors will be posted on-line and on the official notice board at Toledo Yacht Club.

Any change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted no later than 1200 on Friday, June 6, 2014.

Race ScheduleSee Preliminary Starting Times

on page 31 or as modified by on-line or posted notice.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Harbor gun 1430 Warning gun 1650 Preparatory gun 1655 Starting gun 1700Etc.

Starting SequenceA signal flag designating the start

of each class shall be displayed from the Race Committee yacht during the period preceding the start of that class.

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The Courses:See page 30 for diagram.

Battle of Lake Erie Commemorative Courses

Mills Trophy CourseFrom the Starting Line proceed in

a northeasterly direction to the outer Toledo Channel Buoy RW MO(A) rounding it to starboard. Proceed in a southeasterly direction and pass through a mid-course North-South Gate at approximately N41º 44’ 50.00” W083º 02’ 00.00” formed by two inflatable orange tetrahedrons (with strobe lights) adjacent to the Blue over Red Battle of Lake Erie Commemorative Buoy. NOTE Revised Mills Course: Keeping Niagara Reef Buoy G“5” Fl G4s to starboard, round Catawba Island buoy G“1” Fl G4s to port and leave Mouse Island to starboard. Proceed to Huron, Ohio and round the Huron Outer Buoy G“1” Fl G6s to port. Proceed north-northwesterly to Kelleys Island Shoal Buoy G“1” FL G4s, leaving it to port. From there to Gull Island Shoal Buoy R“4” Fl R4s leaving it to starboard, to Ballast Island rounding it to port, then to the Finish Line. Total Course Length: 71.7 nm.

President’s Trophy CourseFrom the Starting Line proceed in

a northeasterly direction to the outer Toledo Channel Buoy RW MO(A) rounding it to starboard. Proceed in a southeasterly direction and pass through a mid-course North-South Gate at approximately N41º 44’ 50.00” W083º 02’ 00.00” formed by two inflatable orange tetrahedrons (with strobe lights) adjacent to the Blue over Red Battle of Lake Erie Commemorative Buoy. Keeping Niagara Reef Buoy G“5” Fl G4s to starboard, round Catawba Island Buoy G“1” Fl G4s to port, proceed northeasterly and leave Starve Island Reef Light R“2” Fl R6s to port, to Ballast Island rounding it to port, to the Finish Line.Total Course Length: 38.0 nm.

Governor’s Cup CourseFrom the Starting Line proceed

in a northeasterly direction to the outer Toledo Channel Buoy RW MO(A) rounding it to starboard. Proceed in a southeasterly direction and pass through a mid-course North-South Gate at approximately N41º 44’ 50.00” W083º 02’ 00.00” formed by two inflatable orange tetrahedrons (with strobe lights) adjacent to the Blue over Red Battle of Lake Erie Commemorative Buoy. Keeping Niagara Reef Buoy G“5” Fl G4s to starboard, round Catawba Island Buoy G“1” F1 G4s to port, leave Mouse Island to starboard and round the Sandusky Harbor (Moseley) Channel buoy R“2” Fl R4s to port. Proceed in a north-northwesterly direction to Kelley’s Island keeping it to starboard, to Ballast Island rounding it to port, to the Finish Line.Total Course Length: 53.4 nm

Alternate Course to Put-in-Bay

In the event of a postponement that results in the race starts being rescheduled to Saturday morning, the Alternate Course will be used to get the race entrants to Put-in-Bay. From the Starting Line proceed directly to the Finish Line, crossing from west to east, with your reflective numbers positioned aft of the mast on the starboard (shoreside) lifelines. Total Course Length: 23.2 nm

The StartRaces will be started as follows:

Signals shall be made at Race Committee discretion. The starting signal for each class shall be the warning signal for the next. Each signal shall be removed one (1) minute before the next is made.

See Preliminary Starting Times on page 31 or as modified and posted online on the Official Bulletin Board.

Starting LineOn page 30 is a diagram of the

starting line. The starting line is approximately 1.5 statute miles, ESE (130°) of the Toledo Harbor Light. The line itself shall be between an Orange Flag on the race committee yacht (identified by a Yellow Flag with the black letters “RC”) and the Orange tetrahedron located near the observers committee yacht at the opposite end of the line.

Committee Boat Protection Limit Marks

One or more Limit Marks (flag buoy with half red and half green horizontal bands) may be set near a starting line. If a yacht touches any limit mark, the starting line boat, or passes between a limit mark and a starting line boat, she shall have touched a starting mark.

Committee Boat Restricted Area

All yachts shall keep clear of the starting area and the first leg of the course prior to the starting of the class ahead. All yachts sailing in this regatta may be subject to protest by the Race Committee for failing to stay clear of the starting areas. (See Chart of the Courses page 30.)

PostponementsA postponement will be

signalled by the sounding of two signals, either gun or horn, and accompanied by the display of the “AP” shape with vertical red and white panel stripes or the code answering pennant. This will mean that all classes not yet started are postponed. This signal will be lowered (accompanied by a sound signal) one minute before the warning signal for the next class to start. The starting order and intervals between divisions will be resumed after the period of postponement.

In the event of prolonged severe weather, the Race Committee may postpone the race start until the following morning. If such should occur, the Race Committee reserves the right to change the course for all entrants. The new course and new start sequence schedule will be posted at Toledo Yacht Club within one hour of the Race Committee’s return to the dock at Toledo Yacht Club.

In the event of complete cancellation of the race, festivities will continue as planned at Put-in-Bay. There will be no refunds of entry or wrist band fees.

RecallsIndividual recalls will be signaled

by displaying the code flag X and making a sound signal. The Committee will endeavor to call the racing number of the yacht or yachts starting prematurely on VHF Channel 71. Failure to make or receive such a call will not relieve a yacht of the responsibility to make a proper start and will not be grounds for a protest against the Race Committee. The individual recall signal will be struck when all premature starters have started correctly or at the preparatory signal for the next class whichever occurs first. Yachts starting prematurely and not restarting may be subject to either protest by the race committee or assessment of an appropriate scoring penalty as calculated in RRS Rule 44.3(c) There will be no general recalls.


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RecordingMarks of CourseEach yacht shall record the yacht ahead and behind when rounding or crossing:

1. Mills Trophy Course - Huron Buoy G1 and at the Finish Line

2. President’s Trophy Course: Battle of Lake Erie Gate Buoy and the Finish Line.

3. Governor’s Cup Course: Battle of Lake Erie Gate Buoy and the Finish Line.

4. Alternate Course - Niagara Reef Buoy and at the finish line.

The FinishSee the Finish Line Diagram

on page 31. The finishing line is between the outer white strobe light and the lighted flag pole flying the R. C. pennant located onSouth Bass Island.

RadioAfter finishing, each yacht shall

contact the race committee on VHF channel 71 and give:

1. The yacht name2. The yacht ID#3. The yacht ahead (if known)4. The yacht astern (if known)Yachts are requested to monitor

VHF channel 71 until instructed to change to VHF Channel 78 for docking or inspection instructions.Do not break in on transmissions at the finish line.

All boats must wait for the Mills Harbormaster’s docking instructions before entering the harbor.

Day FinishLeave mainsail up well beyond the finishing line so that sail numbers and yacht’s class may be verified after each finish.

Night FinishNote: Reflective Boat ID#’s will be

required to be firmly attached aft of the beam on the portside/shoreside lifelines at the finish line (day or night). Please leave mainsail and boat ID# showing well past the finish line. Keep reflective number for next year.

General Finishing Requirements

Each yacht shall take its own time at the finishing line and record yacht time and day on the card provided. Also, each yacht shall indicate the sail number or name of other yachts ahead, astern and abeam on the same card. It is required that the finish card be turned in at end of dock by 0900 Saturday or within 1-1/2 hours after finishing, whichever is later. Failure to turn in finish card may subject yacht to disqualification.

Due to the location of the finish line, yachts will not receive a gun or sound signal. If the Finish Line is to be unattended, the Race Committee will broadcast advance notification on Channel 71. It is the responsibility of the skipper to record and inform the Race Committee of its finishing time.

ProtestsRRS Rules, Part 5 shall govern

all protests. If possible, oral notice of intent to protest shall be given to the Race Committee, if on station, when the protesting yacht finishes. Written protests shall be submitted at the Duty Office within two (2) hours after finishing. The Race Committee suggests that the protesting yacht request a receipt signed by the party accepting the protest form. The penalty for an infraction of the racing rules or these conditions and sailing instructions may be in accordance with the graduated scoring penalties set forth in RRS Rule 44.3(c), at the discretion of the protest committee, in lieu of disqualification.

Penalty SystemThe protesting yacht shall define

the dockage location of all yachts named in the protest. All protest hearings will be held on the island, and the time of the hearing will be posted on the official Mills Race Bulletin Board at Put-in-Bay.

ScoringThe scoring system is as follows:

PHRF and JAM yachts will be calculated in accordance with the yacht’s rating certificate and as approved by the race committee. Multi-Hull yachts will sail using the PHRF rule.For the purposes of this race, the rated Mills Trophy Course will be scored time on distance. The rated distance for the Mills Trophy Course is 71.7 nm, President’s Trophy Course is 38.0 nm, Governor’s Cup Course is 53.4 nm. Time allowances for yachts will be calculated in accordance with a yacht’s rating and the rated distance.

Yachts Abandoning the Race

A yacht which has abandoned the race for any reason must break out her ensign and keep clear of yachts still racing. She must also notify the Race Committee in Put-in-Bay as soon as possible by contacting them on VHF 71 or telephoning them at Put-in-Bay at (419) 343-1230.

Equipment and Inspection

Racing yachts shall carry corresponding numbers on mainsails, spinnakers, storm trysails and all overlapping headsails whose LOP measurement exceed 130%.

Each PHRF yacht must conform to the current ISAF Special Regulations Governing Minimum Equipment and Accommodations Standards category 4 (see www.sailing.org catagory 4 Monohulls 2012-2013). For multi-hull (see www.sailing.org catagory 4 Multihulls 2012-2013). Inspection of a yacht in no way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of a yacht’s skipper for the safety of a yacht or her crew. The Race Committee

reserves the right to inspect entries for eligibility and equipment requirements at any time prior to the awards.

Yachts which fail to comply with these equipment and accommodation standards may be protested by the Committee. If such a protest is sustained, the yacht may be disqualified or assessed an appropriate time penalty.

Electronic GearGPS and similar electronic

equipment may be used for purposes of tactics as well as for safety and other navigational purposes.

Disclaimer of LiabilityThe Toledo Yacht Club, the

Mills Trophy Race Committee, and cosponsoring clubs do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this race, cruise or related activities.

The safety of a yacht and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner or skipper who must insure that the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit. The skipper of the yacht must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging and sails and all gear. He must insure that all equipment is properly maintained and stowed. Further, through a safety meeting with the crew, the skipper must assure himself that the crew knows where the safety equipment is kept and how to use it. The skipper and/or owner of each yacht is responsible for the conduct of each member of the crew and is further responsible for making sure that only those of his crew who are of the legal drinking age receive the specified wrist bands.

General Conditions Governing

All Racing and Cruising Entrants Cruising Sailboat / Power Boat Entrants Only

ManagementThe races, cruise and related

activities will be managed by the Mills Trophy Race Committee. This Race Committee or its representatives shall have the authority to interpret the rules and conditions of the race, cruise and related activities and to reject the entry of any yacht at any time prior to the start of race or activities. Cruise activities will be directed by the Race Committee’s Cruise Chairman.

Shore Activity Wrist BandWrist bands are required for

every person wishing to enter the Hospitality Tent at the PIBYC.Participating in race-related social events and admission to complimentary parties, with the exception of the Sunday Flag Presentation, is by wrist band only. They may be obtained for other shore guests of the yacht at the Put-in-Bay Duty Office.

The skipper has responsibility for passing out the yacht’s wrist bands and their being properly distributed to only those crew who are of legal drinking age. Separate wrist bands can be purchased for persons not of legal drinking age. The skipper may request that wrist band(s) be issued at the Put-in-Bay Duty Office.The fee per wrist band is $15.00 US and $10.00 US for under age 21 bands. The total fee must accompany the form. All lost wrist bands will be replaced for $15.00 US. In order to have a wrist band replaced, the name of the person must be in the master list, identified by the skipper of the boat, or by said person showing his skipper’s entry. Anyone under 21 will be issued a contrasting color wrist band. No wrist band fee refunds.

AwardsAwards ceremony to be held at

Put-in-Bay Yacht Club on Sunday. Breakfast buffet 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. (tickets purchased at the door) Awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

Social at Toledo Yacht Club

The Toledo Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club will begin festivities with The 2013 Mills Trophy Presentation Dinner beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

There is a nominal charge for those wishing to attend the Mills Trophy Presentation Dinner.

The Toledo Yacht Club will sponsor The Famous Mills Race Party at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2014, featuring food, entertainment and dancing.

Social at Put-in-Bay(See Schedule on page 25.)

A full program of shore activities is planned for the weekend.

TrophiesRace flags will be awarded for

overall, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every class start except as noted below. Finishes may also be recorded for one design fleets with six or more boats sailing within their PHRF classes.

Exceptions: First to Finish flag for Mills, President’s, or Governor’s entries, excluding Multi-Hull and Cruising. Participation patches will be awarded to all participating racing and cruising yachts.

Race trophies for each class winner and all other overall, area, and special perpetual trophies (as shown on page 37), will be awarded at a special trophy presentation to be held at the Toledo Yacht Club. The date will be the Wednesday preceding next year’s race.

Eligibilitya) Open to yachts by special

invitation only and owned by, or under charter to, members of Toledo Yacht Club.

b) Yachts shall be 22-foot minimum length enclosed cabin motor or sailing vessels.

c) All yachts shall have fully executed and submitted the prescribed entry form and fees by specified deadlines.

d) The Race Committee, at its discretion, may limit the number of cruising entrants.

Skipper PacketSkipper bags including wrist

bands ordered and participation patches will be available at Toledo Yacht Club Thursday, June 5 from 1600 - 2100, and Friday, June 6 from 1000 - 1300.

ResponsibilityThe Toledo Yacht Club, the

Mills Trophy Race Committee, and cosponsoring clubs do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this race, cruise or related activities.

The safety of a yacht and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner or skipper who must insure that the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit. The skipper of the yacht must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. The skipper must insure that all equipment is properly maintained and stowed. Further, through a safety meeting with the crew, the skipper must assure himself that the crew knows where the safety

equipment is kept and how to use it. The skipper and/or owner of each yacht is responsible for the conduct of each member of the crew and is further responsible for making sure that only those of his crew who are of the legal drinking age, 21 in the State of Ohio, receive the specified wrist bands. Rights of Racing Yachts

Any yacht not eligible for racing in the race must keep clear of any yacht which is racing. If there is any doubt that a yacht is racing, the yacht not eligible to race must presume that the other yacht is racing and keep clear.

If a cruising yacht wishes to cruise in the vicinity of the finishing line at Put-in-Bay, she must keep well clear of that line so as to not interfere with any possible maneuver of all yachts still racing or having just finished.

DockingComplimentary directed dockage

will be provided all cruising yachts. Boats must have paid all fees and must display the streamer provided. The facilities will be available to the racing and cruising entrants from 1800 Friday, June 6 to 1200 Sunday, June 8, 2013.

Round House AwardFirst power and sail cruising entry

which docks at Put-in-Bay and buys the first drink at the Round House.

Required ChartsNumbers: 14830, 14844

EntriesEntries must be completed on

the Official Entry Form and be accompanied with the proper entry fees. The entry fee is $135.00 US. Deadline for receiving entry forms is Sunday, June 1, 2014.

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Destination Put-in Bay

200 years ago, the Lake Erie islands first made the headlines, or maybe the town crier’s calls, in 1813. That was the year that Commodore Perry routed the British fleet a few miles to the west of the archipelago. It is told that the survivors of both fleets put in at what is now Put-in-Bay to bury their dead and tend their wounded. It is further stated that there was much fraternizing and exchanging of alibis much like the custom of the contestants in present day boat races and rugby matches.

Perry was the first commodore to visit the island, but not the last. Since time immemorial Put-in-Bay has been host to the annual Senior, Junior, and Power regattas of the of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association said to be the most populous, from an entry standpoint, of any operation of this type. There are always commodores galore in attendance, in all kinds of raiment and in various states of dignity.

In the Gay ‘90s and the early years of the 20th century, the islands were known as the Playground of Presidents. The heads of state more frequently mentioned as visitors were Cleveland and Taft. These two were the most rotund leaders in the history of the republic. So it must be assumed that they were attracted by good living as well as by the superb bass fishing.

In those days the mammoth Hotel Victory was in full swing and there were daily steamer calls from Cleveland, Detroit and Toledo unloading thousands of excursionists. Many of these visiting pilgrims would be overcome by the fervency of their devotions. The fallen celebrants would be loaded on flat bed wagons and delivered to the departing steamers. It was inevitable that many would be misaddressed which led to droll complications.

The noble Doric column celebrating Perry’s victory is recognized by many patrons of architecture as the world’s foremost peace symbol. A trip to the top will be rewarding.

Hospitality TentThe PIBYC Hospitality Tent is

guarded and closed to the public. Only your wrist band gets you in. Additional wrist bands may be purchased at the Put-in-Bay Duty Office, with the skipper or his representative showing his skipper’s card.

This is the hub of Race Weekend activities ... a huge open air venue beside the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club, where everyone meets, drinks, eats and swaps tall tales. The Mills Race Committee makes available complimentary beverages all day

• NO swimming, float toys, sling shots, or water fights allowed in marina area. • NO firearms or fireworks allowed on grounds at any time. • NO fires, including charcoal grills, are permitted on boats or docks. • NO picnic benches or roller blades permitted on docks. • NO refuse, excrement or fish offal shall be thrown, pumped or discharged overboard. Proper containers are available at foot of dock.

• NO motorized vehicles or bicycles allowed on docks except to walk them to and from rack at foot of dock upon arriving and departing. • NO excessive noise. Acceptable noise level is 80 decibels or less. Total quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am. • NO one allowed on top of boat except during docking maneuvers. • NO WAKE in Village Harbor. Bow out docking only. • NO reserve dockage, including rafting spots.

Saturday, and there are food and soft drink bars.

The Mills Mt. Gay Party and the Beer Blast take place here, along with music, dancing, and all of the camaraderie of a sailor’s weekend. Sunday morning the flag presentation will follow a breakfast buffet (7:30-9:30 a.m.)

• Rafting is required by authorization of dock master when prescribed dockside locations are filled. • NO boats left unattended. • NO unleashed dogs on docks or grounds. • Hoses may be used only for filling freshwater tanks. They must then be disconnected and removed from the dock. • The Marina is not responsible for loss or damage to boats or articles left on boat or premises.

• Jet skis and rubber rafts, charge of $5.00 each. Per day dockage charge for actual space used. • Violation of any rules may result in dismissal without notice, refund and/or a police citation. • NO open containers of alcohol permitted on public docks. • Alcohol must be confined to the vessels. CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED TO VIOLATORS

at Put-in-Bay Yacht Club. No reservations. Purchase tickets at the door. No wrist band is required to enter or help congratulate the winners. Toledo Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club will be offering champagne after the flag presentations to all those in attendance.

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Put-in-Bay Primary Dock Rules

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Honorary Chairman: Sybil Turin

Sybil Turin, along with her sister and two brothers, was raised on a farm in northern Maine by parents who encouraged education and fostered a love of the outdoors. Her early schooling was in a one-room schoolhouse, Sybil being the only one in her class. Summertime would find Sybil and her sister at their uncle’s cottage on the shore. The old lobster boat he converted into a sailboat became her first sailing experience; not a racing machine, but it was a start.

After graduating from Colby College, Sybil lived in Boston. Her love of outdoor activities continued, and, while on a skiing trip in Stowe, VT in 1963, she turned the head of University of Toledo Physics and Astronomy Department Chair, Dr. John Turin. In May of that year, she came to Toledo to visit John who introduced her to Dragon sailing. As an avid Dragon

sailor, John was involved in the transition of the Toledo Yacht Club sailing fleet to the formation of North Cape Yacht Club. Sybil and John were married later in 1963 and Sybil moved to Toledo.

In 1964, not many women were actively involved in racing sailing, but there were Flying Juniors at NCYC, which is where Sybil really learned to sail on her own. About that time, Sybil and the other NCYC “racing widows” whose husbands were active racers, banded together to form the Wet Hens. The Wet Hens met once a month and took over a designated boat (with the

owner on board), brought food and drinks for an evening sail, and took complete charge of the boat. Sybil was the 2nd President of the Wet Hens.

When John died in 1973, Sybil started crewing for others, including Gary Bernard in his Thistle, where Sybil learned she could droop hike. Later she crewed with Mike Comber and Gary on Gold Rush, Port Clinton’s John Nicodemos on Seershah and many others.

In 1972, Sybil, Joan Pomeroy, Evelyn Younk, Nancy Younk Ward, Hilma Seik and Kay Latham Drake formed the first all-women team to race in the Mills Trophy Race on the Latham’s Columbia 29, Ugly Duckling. During preparations for the race at Toledo Yacht Club, Orris Tabner was on hand for an interview. Apparently not very comfortable with the task, Orris asked, “So what are you girls going to wear during the race?” To which Kay responded, “Bikinis of course, what do you think?” The Blade also interviewed the crew (see picture). Pleased that she was

Sybil Turin

1972 Ugly Duckling Crew: Sybil Turin, Joan Pomeroy, Evelyn Younk, Hilma Siek, Kay Latham Drake and Nancy Younk Ward (not pictured) Courtesy of The Blade. Red Cloud

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finally going to be on the sports page, imagine Sybil’s disappointment when the article appeared on the society page! But Sybil’s long-distance racing days were just beginning. In 1981, after completing her first triathlon, she jumped aboard Gary Hall’s Morgan 41 Great White for a Tran Erie Race delivery to Buffalo. Once there and recuperated, she continued with the crew for the race back to Toledo. Sybil also sailed in a number of Port Huron-Mackinac Races over the years. She crewed with Gary Hall and with Charlie Antal on a new Catalina 38, where they learned to sail the spinnaker along the Shore Course. Most recently, she sailed on John and Judy Greiner’s Red Cloud in 2001. After a particularly exhausting and long Mac drifter, Sybil hitched a car ride to Toledo with Shirley Levy and Brenda Haag; Brenda driving, Shirley working on her article to meet The Blade deadline and Sybil fast asleep in the back seat.

After 1972, Sybil continued to race the Mills Trophy Race and became one of the first sailors designated as a Mills Master (25 years). Since the mid-1990s, Sybil has crewed on John and Judy Greiner’s Santana 35, Red Cloud. The highlight of her Mills experiences being the 2010 win of the Mills Trophy.

When you see Sybil Turin, congratulate her for being the 2014 Mills Trophy Race Honorary Chairman and thank her for her part in opening the door to sailboat racing for so many.

2010 Red Cloud Crew: Sybil Turin, Judy Greiner, John Pershing, Russ Hurford, Justin Roebuck and John Greiner.

Congratulations, Sybil Turin, from the 2014 Mills Race Committee

Budweiser Trophy

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Thank You to Our Major Sponsors

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Champagne Cellars has been a part of America’s greatest celebrations for more than 120 years. It has been the exclusive champagne of the past five presidential inaugurations, and was the champagne of choice for the Camelot years of the Kennedy administration.

Korbel has been a supporter and licensee of the 1996 Olympic Games, an Official Supporter of the 2000, 2002, and 2004 U.S. Olympic Teams and the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, a supporter of Team Dennis Conner for the 1995 America’s Cup and the first global sponsor of Times Square 2000. Korbel is the number one selling premium methode champenoise-produced champagne in America.

Korbel Champagne Cellars has continued its pursuit of excellent for more than 120 years as America’s number one selling premiere champagne. Make Korbel a momentous part of every occasion.

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private club dedicated to blue water sailing. Membership of about 800 individuals is by invitation only to expert offshore sailors who have experienced storm conditions and are capable of commanding a sailing vessel in such conditions. Established in 1938, the club has a long history of sponsoring inshore, distance

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and offshore sailboat races, and supporting the interests and needs of sailors. 2010 is the 30th year of STC Mills Race support.

America’s First Family of Beers

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. the world’s largest brewer, has been the brewing industry leader since 1957, and through Toledo’s Treu House of Munch, a Mills Race Sponsor for over 25 years.

While the “King of Beers” accounts for one of every four beers sold today, Anheuser-Busch continues to be the industry’s leader in innovation and market segmentation, with “America’s First Family of Beers” - The Budweiser family.Budweiser Select is “a new kind of beer” brewed for a crisp taste that finishes clean. Budweiser Select was developed using two-row and roasted speciality malts for a rich color. A blend of aromatic domestic and imported hops provides the perfect balance and flavor.

Mount Gay Rum, Remy USAThe Rum of Regattas

Since its origin, Mount Gay Rum has been intimately linked to the sailing world. From 17th century navigation to present-day regattas, Mount Gay is the brand of rum for all those who love the sea. For them, the red cap has come to symbolize the passion, spirit and identity that unites this seafaring family. As evidence of its profound and privileged relationship with the sea, with sailors and with ships, every year Mount Gay Rum proudly sponsors over 120 regattas around the globe. Today the brand has become a major reference in the sailing world.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome back to the Mills Race, the Mount Gay Red Cap, symbol for racing sailors recognized around the world and thank Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. for their on-going support.

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largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has 370 West Marine stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Company’s catalog and internet channels offer customers approximately 80,000 products - far more than any competitor - and the convenience of exchanging catalog and internet purchases at its retail stores. The manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies. We are proud to continue to support the Mills Race, and wish all participants good luck!

The Mills Race committee thanks Treu House of Munch

for over 25 years of Mills Trophy Race Sponsorship.

Please support our sponsors and advertisers as you participate in the 2014 Mills Race.

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Good luck to all the 2014 Mills Racers,and THANK YOU for your support!

Toledo Yacht Club

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Friday, June 6thSimple Mills Breakfast Buffet

8:00 to 10:00 a.m. – $6.50 per person Lite Lunch Menu 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Dinner Hours – 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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Friday (Race Day) Pick-up until 3:00 p.m.Box Lunches $6.50 per box

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Sunday, June 1 thru Wednesday, June 4

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All entrants are invited to arrive early. Toledo Yacht Club is moving many of its yachts out during the week so that arriving entrants will be able to dock at the club.

Make arrangements to provision your boat with delicious box lunches from Chef Dan at TYC 419-726-3485, ext. 203.

Wednesday, June 4, Toledo Yacht Club

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm2013 Mills Race Winners’ Party:

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for all winning skippers, crews and guests will be served.

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm2013 Mills Trophy Presentation Dinner:

Make reservations early “on-line at Yacht Scoring” or by calling TYC 419-726-3485 or email: [email protected].

8:30 pm to 10:00 pm2013 Mills Trophy Presentation

Thursday, June 5, Toledo Yacht Club

12:00 noon to 8:00 pm

All yachts entering the harbor on Thursday will be announced, and receive a gun salute. Please dress your yacht for the evening festivities.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pmMt. Gay Press Party:

A time to reflect on last year’s event. (For press, skippers of last year’s winners and invited guests). Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.

6:00 pm to 12 midnight

Toledo Yacht Club opens the Race Weekend with its famous Mills Party and Mt. Gay Prime the Pump Party celebration. Entertainment will be provided.

Friday, June 6, Toledo Yacht Club

Recuperation Day:

A time to reflect on the age-old question: “Why did I do that?”

All Day

Toledo Yacht Club opens its doors to all race entrants at 8:00 am with breakfast.

Pick up your pre-ordered Mills Race box lunches from Chef Dan at TYC 419-726-3485, ext. 203.

All entrants may pick up their complimentary bag of ice (time and place will be posted on the official Bulletin Board).

Pre-race preparations of all entrants throughout the day.

Saturday, June 7, Put-in-Bay Yacht Club

12:00 noon to 5:00 pmHospitality Tent:

Various libations from our fine beverage sponsors will be served in the finest of yacht racing traditions. Food and entertainment will be provided for your enjoyment.

Mt. Gay Sundowner Punch.

Sunday, June 8, Put-in-Bay Yacht Club

7:30 am to 9:30 am - Full Breakfast PIBYC Style9:30 am to 11:30 am - Award Flag Presentation courtesy of the Mills Race Committee.

Korbel Champagne Awards Party will follow the Flag Presentationfeaturing Korbel.

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Mark your Calendar for the 2015 Mills Race Week!Remember it is ALWAYS the 2nd weekend after Memorial Day

2014 Mills Race Awards BanquetWednesday June 3

2015 Mills Race Party at TYCThursday June 4

2015 Invitational Mills Trophy RaceFriday June 5

2015 Mills Weekend at Put-in-BaySaturday June 6 Sunday June 7

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Welcome

Mills Race

Participants!

TYC Mills Masters

Toledo Yacht Club thanks you for loyal and consistent participation.

Tom AndrewsMike BellgGary BernardJack BernardSteve BoiceRuss BoismierBill BollinBob BollinJohn BollinDuane BurgoyneJim CampeyPaul CarrRobert ColemanBrad D’Arcangelo Mike D’ArcangeloCharlie DarrChristine DavisJim DavisTom DavisDennis DeGolierMatt DuboisDick DuvallRollie Fisher Bob FoxDick FrazierChris FrederickDonald FritzKent GardamSandy GardamNorm Gladieux Jim GladieuxLaszlo GodaAlbert “Chip” GossmanJohn GreinerJudy Greiner

The Older I Get the Better I WasEric Gunderson Gary HallRichard HamiltonTom HamiltonCris HastinWayne HastingsBill HenryJoe HenryFred HibbertHarold Hoffman Joe HorvathDouglas HuraJim “JJ” JohnsDouglas JordanKen Kania, Jr.Mark KeeseyTim KemperJody Kjoller Ron KonczalskiLes LashawaySteve Lawson Derek Leck Brian Little Jeff Mackay Tom MarriottJamie Matuszak Ray Matuszak T. Park McRitchie Thomas P. McRitchieBeth MeekisonTom MeierChris MerkleLee MerkleBill MillerJames Monaghan

Allan NewellGeorge O’Connell Jeff O’ConnellGeorge OsborneJim Pierson John Perry Don Phillips Jeff PhillipsJay PomeroyJerry PorterBill PribeRichard RideoutAnn RussellMel RussellDave RyanJohn Schaffner Mike ScottKim SherburneFred “Bus” SeyfangKaye Soka Ron SokaCraig SpearRoger StarkJohn StongJames StribrnyDave SullivanDick Synowiec Fred TempleSybil TurinHelene WeberMark WeihsChuck WeissEric WinkelNorm WinkelRichard “Joe” Young

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Note: (a) Any additional class starts will be noted on the bulletin board. The Race Committee may grant a separate start if solicited by a class having sufficient entrants.

(b) A flag designating the start of each class will be displayed from the Race Committee boat during the period prior to the start of that class. Scratch Sheets for class assignments will be posted on the bulletin board at TYC and online at www.yachtscoring.com.

Mills Trophy Course 71.7 nm

Warning gun 1650 Class Flag Up PHRF C & DPreparatory gun 1655 Preparatory FlagStarting gun 1700 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1700 Class Flag Up PHRF B Preparatory gun 1705 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1710 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1710 Class Flag Up PHRF APreparatory gun 1715 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1720 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1720 Class Flag Up MULTI-HULL Preparatory gun 1725 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1730 Class Flag Down

Governor’s Cup Course 53.4 nm

Warning gun 1730 Class Flag Up PHRF G & H Preparatory gun 1735 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1740 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1740 Class Flag Up PHRF E & F Preparatory gun 1745 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1750 Class Flag Down

President’s Trophy Course 38.0 nm

Warning gun 1750 Class Flag Up DOUBLE-HANDED Preparatory gun 1755 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1800 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1800 Class Flag Up PHRF I & J Preparatory gun 1805 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1810 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1810 Class Flag Up CLASSICS Preparatory gun 1815 Preparatory Flag CRUISING CLASSStarting gun 1820 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1820 Class Flag Up JIB & MAIN E Preparatory gun 1825 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1830 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1830 Class Flag Up JIB & MAIN D Preparatory gun 1835 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1840 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1840 Class Flag Up JIB & MAIN C Preparatory gun 1845 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1850 Class Flag Down Dockage

(will be assigned)

Note:The finishing line is between the outer white strobe light and the lighted flag pole flying the R. C. pennant located on South Bass Island.Note:

Protection mark only!

Finish Line Diagram

President’s Trophy Course continued

Warning gun 1850 Class Flag Up JIB & MAIN B Preparatory gun 1855 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1900 Class Flag Down

Warning gun 1900 Class Flag Up JIB & MAIN A Preparatory gun 1905 Preparatory Flag Starting gun 1910 Class Flag Down

Optional Start

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(See Official Bulletin Board at TYC and online at www.yachtscoring.com)

One must remain true to character,even when updating your look.

© 2014 Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd., Mount Gay® Barbados Rum, 40% Alc./Vol., Imported by Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc., New York, NY. Please Drink Responsibly.

Team Flat Stanley is made up of long time friends that have sailed together or against each other in IOR, PHRF, T-Ten, Snipe, Melges 20 and the Melges 32 Class over the past

34 + years. With a focus on constant improvement while having a great time. The Flat Stanley team competes in various regattas in the south during the winter and during the summer months includes many I-LYA junior sailors.

It was another beautiful day for the Mills Trophy Race, calling for lighter conditions. On the fast-tow to the start from Put-in-Bay Friday afternoon, we encountered a few brief showers and sprinkles but once at the starting area it was a pleasant sailing day. Fortunate to have some decent reaching conditions and awesome crew, we were able to stay in touch with the big boats in our class right up to the new Bi-Centennial Buoy, which

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compressed everyone together again. After dark, we had occasional sightings of their running lights, successfully keeping them close, but still concerned about the other light-reaching machines close behind us.

Shortly after dark, the crew started to get hungry, and having limited space below on a Melges 32 means the ‘galley’ is limited (or non-existent) as well, so the menu selections for dinner were… somewhat limited. As “dinner” was passed out of the companionway and crew started to dine, we suffered a major dinner malfunction and the entire dinner was spilled, in the dark, onto the cockpit sole… yes, the entire 10 lb bag of M&Ms were rolling everywhere like a bucket of multi colored, candy coated ball bearings! This served as extra incentive to reach the island as quickly as possible with as few crew maneuvers as necessary to minimize crew break dancing on the M&Ms. Those of you that remember the infamous bug race of the ‘80s and what it did to clothing and raingear can imagine what the M&Ms were doing to the crew.

Finishing just before 4:00 am was a pleasant surprise for what was forecast to be a very long, slow race. A few beverages on the boat before opening Frosty’s at 6:00 am… always a good idea! After a few bloodies, with the sun was getting higher in the sky we thought we should check in on the boat… Colorful but not pretty. It took lots of Curtis’ custom mixed soap and some good scrubbing before there was no evidence of our dinner malfunction.

In summary, the crew sailed flawlessly and as owners, we couldn’t possibly find a better group of phenomenal sailors that are so much fun to sail with. Thanks again to Audrey, Phil, Curtis, Wilson and Tim, as well as Chris who makes sure the boat is always prepared.

Good luck to all 2014 Mills Trophy Race competitors!Trey & Terry and Team Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley – USA 126 – Melges 32Owners/Skippers: Trey Sheehan / Terry McSweeney

Navigator: Trey Sheehan

Crew: Audrey Sheehan (Chagrin Falls, OH)Curtis Florence (Lakewood, OH)Phil Trinter (Lorain, OH)Wilson Stout (Annapolis, MD)Tim Johnson (Toledo, OH)

Flat Stanley

Norris MBC

Firebrand FYC

Sundance BYC/MIYCFlat Stanley EYC

BadFish NCYC

Firebrand FYC

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2013 Mills Race Winners

BadFish NCYC

Flat Stanley EYC

Pendragon BYC

Wizard NCYC

Prerodactyl GPYC

Hillbilly Deluxe TIYC

Splash Dance NCYC

Kaotic ACSA

Mills Trophy Winner Flat Stanley McSweeney/Sheehan EYC

Governors Cup Winner BadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Presidents Trophy Winner Firebrand Keith Walker FYC

Comm. Richardson Trophy Sundance Jack Gillis BYC/MIYC

Firebrand FYC

Overkill CYC

Norris MBC

Sea Questered MAYC

Cheeky PCYC

PIBYC Welcome

2013 Commodores

Mills Trophy Course

Yacht Name Elapsed CorrectedPHRF A1. Flat Stanley 0:10:34:35 0:10:09:52 2. Vortices 0:10:18:32 0:10:39:42 3. Shazzam 0:10:37:29 0:10:48:04

PHRF B1. Pendragon 0:13:12:34 0:11:44:192. Oh Baby 0:13:43:17 0:11:57:223. Schock & All 0:13:22:25 0:11:57:41

PHRF C1. Wizard 0:13:16:55 0:11:20:252. Wind Toy IV 0:13:52:53 0:11:42:16 3. Viva Las Vegas 0:14:56:43 0:13:07:17

Multi-Hull (GLMRA)1. Cheeky 0:10:20:47 0:11:34:542. Big Storm 0:13:34:55 0:12:52:33 3. The Mighty Quinn 0:12:35:25 0:12:56:35

President’s Trophy - JAM Racing

Yacht Name Elapsed CorrectedJAM A1. Sundance 0:08:53:09 0:07:53:27 2. Orange Crate 0:09:28:51 0:08:07:343. Hellion 0:09:12:12 0:08:18:13

JAM B1. Maverick 0:10:10:11 0:08:41:172. Wing Jammin 0:10:52:00 0:09:09:073. Dragon Lady 0:11:12:18 0:09:28:47

JAM C1. Ms T 0:11:44:42 0:09:53:342. La Chiva 0:12:00:43 0:10:07:03 3. Autumn Wind 0:12:48:51 0:10:48:11

JAM D1. Festina Tarde 0:11:29:39 0:08:58:312. Discover 0:11:16:24 0:09:00:303. Sea Turtle 0:11:28:52 0:09:01:32

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Yacht Name Elapsed CorrectedPHRF E1. Bad Fish 0:07:57:04 0:07:38:202. Mojito 0:08:54:44 0:08:17:163. Northern Spy 0:09:03:03 0:08:17:34

PHRF F1. Pterodactyl 0:10:21:08 0:09:00:522. Hot Pursuit 0:10:39:42 0:09:14:053. Send in the Clowns 0:10:38:48 0:09:18:32

PHRF G1. Hillbilly Deluxe 0:10:54:27 0:09:02:062. Consigliere 0:11:06:18 0:09:11:163. Ariel 0:11:39:02 0:09:49:21

PHRF H1. Splash Dance 0:10:43:54 0:08:46:112. Camelot 0:11:29:10 0:09:15:253. Flak-Bait 0:11:32:20 0:09:18:34

Governor’s Cup Racing President’s Trophy - PHRF Racing

Yacht Name Elapsed CorrectedPHRF I 1. Kaotic 0:10:12:41 0:08:24:052. Hat Trick 0:10:13:27 0:08:24:513. Cracker Jack 0:10:16:12 0:08:31:25

PHRF J1. Firebrand 0:09:17:49 0:07:27:192. Kicks 0:10:27:26 0:08:17:533. Finnair 0:10:46:43 0:08:50:30

Cruising Class1. Sea Questered 0:11:05:22 0:09:41:32 2. Business 0:12:39:14 0:10:21:26 3. Ecstasea 0:12:18:48 0:10:31:29

Double-Handed1. Norris 0:07:15:07 0:06:16:032. Saving Grace 0:09:25:30 0:07:40:433. Moxie 0:11:48:21 0:09:38:48

2013 Mills Race Class Winners

Sundance BYC/MIYC

Maverick NCYC

Ms T NCYC

Festina Tarde SSC

MILLS TROPHY COURSE

Mills Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRFFlat Stanley McSweeney/Sheehan EYC

Dwight Kelsey Trophy - Best Elapsed Time - PHRFVortices Chris Saxton BYC

Commodore Holton Trophy - Mills Winner - NavigatorFlat Stanley Trey Sheehan EYC

Commodore Binkleman Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF AFlat Stanley McSweeney/Sheehan EYC

Fiberglas Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF BPendragon J. Trost/G Thomas BYC

Toledo Yacht Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF CWizard Jeff Mackay NCYC

Lotus Time Prize Bowl - Best Corrected Time - PHRF DNo Entries

Highlander Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Multi HullCheeky Rick Warner PHYC

PRESIDENT’S TROPHY COURSEPresident Taft Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Presidents Course - PHRFFirebrand Keith Walker FYC

Edgemere Trophy - Best Elapsed Time - Presidents Course - PHRFFirebrand Keith Walker FYC

Commodore Shook Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF IKaotic Brent/Sharla O’Keefe ACSA

Commodore Walter Heck Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF JFirebrand Keith Walker FYC

Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF KNo Entries

Commodore Richardson Trophy - Best Corrected Time - JAMSundance John Gillis Jr. BYC/MIYC

Toledo Blade Trophy - Best Elapsed Time - JAMSundance John Gillis Jr. BYC/MIYC

Toledo Yacht Club Bowl - Best Corrected Time - JAM ASundance John Gillis Jr. BYC/MIYC

Toledo Yacht Club Thistle Bowl - Best Corrected Time - JAM BMaverick Mark Keesey NCYC

Detroit News Trophy - Best Corrected Time - JAM CMs T Neal Thurber NCYC

Toledo Times and News Bee Trophy - Best Corrected Time - JAM DFestina Tarde Steve France SSC

Commodore Richardson Champsonship Trophy - Best Corrected Time -JAM ENo Entries

Nellie B Moore Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Double Handed Walt Norris MBC

Cruising Class TrophySea Questered Brian Renn MAYC

GOVERNOR’S CUP COURSEGovernor Harmon Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRFBadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Detroit Boat Club Trophy - Best Elapsed Time - PHRFBadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Underwood Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF EBadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Commodore Russell Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF FPterodactyl Mark Symonds GPYC

Sandusky Yacht Club Bowl - Best Corrected Time - PHRF GHillbilly Deluxe Jim Herold TIYC

Edward Ford Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF HSplashDance Laszlo Goda NCYC

ONE DESIGN TROPHIESKorbel J - 105 One Design Trophy No Entries

AREA YACHT TROPHIESAssociated Yacht Club Trophy - Best Corrected Time AYC Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division FinishBadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Cleveland Press Cup - Best Corrected Time Cleveland Area Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division FinishFlat Stanley McSweeney/Sheehan EYC

Commodore Clement O. Miniger Trophy - Best Corrected Time Detroit Area Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish Sundance John Gillis Jr. BYC/MIYC

Monroe Yacht Club Cup - Best Corrected Time Monroe Area Yacht - PHRF Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division FinishBadFish Bill Bollin NCYC

Commodore Frank Heck Trophy - Best Corrected Time Toledo Area Yacht - PHRF/IRC Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division FinishJagen Tim Branson TIYC

Toledo Yacht Club Time Prize Trophy - Best Corrected Time Sandusky/Port Clinton Area Yacht PHRF- Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division FinishSmile Thomas Zacher VBC

SPECIALTY TROPHIESBudweiser Eagle Trophy - Largest Corrected Margin of Victory, by Division Mills, Governors, or Presidents CourseFirebrand Keith Walker FYC

Commodore Affleck Bowl - Best Corrected Time - Yawls & Ketches N/A

Commodore Ron Johnston & Commodore Donald Wood Trophy - First Yacht to Cross the Finish LineWalt Norris MBC

Commodore Harry L. Wood Trophy - Best Finish for a First Time Entry - By DivisionOverkill Tom McNeill CYC

C & C Perpetual Trophy - Best Finish by A C & C Yacht - By DivisionOverkill Tom McNeill CYC

W.C. Noack and Sons Trophy - Yacht Club with the Greatest Number of Registered YachtsNorth Cape Yacht Club

Old Sam Trophy - Best Finish by a STC Member on the Mills, Governors, or Presidents CourseCorsair III Jack Bernard TYC

2013 Mills Race Trophy Winners

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Mills Trophy Course Overall Trophies Class Trophies - Best Corrected Time

Governor’s Cup Course Overall Trophies Class Trophies - Best Corrected Time

Overall Trophies Class Trophies - Best Corrected Time

PHRF Fleet Best Corrected Time President Taft Trophy PHRF Fleet Best Elapsed Time Edgemere Trophy JAM Fleet Best Corrected Time Commodore Richardson Memorial Trophy JAM Fleet Best Elapsed Time Toledo Blade Trophy

Area Yacht Trophies* - Best Corrected Time - Mills, Governor’s or President’s Trophy Course unless specified

PHRF A Commodore Binkelman TrophyPHRF B Fiberglas TrophyPHRF C Toledo Yacht Club CupPHRF D Lotus Time Prize Bowl

Multi-Hull Highlander TrophyOne Design Class WinnersClass Trophy One Design

JAM C Detroit News CupJAM DToledo Times and News Bee TrophyJAM ECommodore Richardson Championship TrophyCruising Class Cruising Class Trophy One Design Class WinnersClass Trophy One Design

PHRF I Commodore Shook TrophyPHRF J Com. Walter Heck TrophyPHRF K Buckeye Lake Yacht Club TrophyDouble-Handed Nellie B. Moore Mem. TrophyJAM A Toledo Yacht Club BowlJAM B Toledo Yacht Club Thistle Bowl

PHRF E Underwood CupPHRF F Commodore Russell CupPHRF G Sandusky Yacht Club Bowl

Toledo Area Yacht Commodore Frank Heck Trophy

Monroe Area Yacht Monroe Yacht Club Cup

AYC Area Yacht Associated Yacht Club Trophy

Detroit Area Yacht Commodore Clement O. Miniger Trophy

PHRF H Edward Ford TrophyOne Design J-105 Korbel J-105One Desgin TrophyOne Design Class WinnersClass Trophy One Design

The Mills Trophy

The GovernorHarmon Cup

President’s Trophy Course

The President Taft Trophy

PHRF FleetBest Corrected Time Governor Harmon CupPHRF FleetBest Elapsed TimeDetroit Boat Club Trophy

Cleveland Area Yacht Cleveland Press Cup

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Specialty Trophies* - Mills, Governor’s or President’s Trophy Course unless specified

Sandusky / Port Clinton Area Yacht Toledo Yacht Club Time Prize Trophy

One Design Class WinnersClass Trophy One Design

Best finish for a Yawl or Ketch Commodore Affleck Bowl

Best finish for a first time entryCommodore Harry L. Wood Trophy

For the first yacht to finish Commodore Johnston/ Wood Trophy

Best finish by a Storm Trysail Club yacht Old Sam Trophy

Yacht club with the greatest number of yachts registered at the regattaW.C. Noack and Sons Trophy

Best finish by a C&C yacht C&C Perpetual Trophy

Largest corrected margin of victory PHRF FleetsBudweiser EagleTrophy

One Design - Tartan Ten Cutty Sark Trophy

Classics Class Classics Trophy

PHRF Best Corrected TimeMills TrophyPHRF Best Elapsed Time Dwight Kelsey TrophyNavigator Trophy Mills Winners - PHRF Commodore Holton Trophy

One Design and Class Trophies

Sportboat Class

* Tie breaker for different divisions Cox-Sprague calculation.

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The Mills Race Pipes & DrumsSalutes TYC & STC

on the 107th Anniversaryof the Mills Trophy Race

Proud to be part of the Mills Race tradition

since 1989

North Cape Yacht ClubOn Lake Erie at Toledo Beach

11850 Toledo Beach RoadLaSalle, MI 48145

(734) 242-5081www.ncyc.net

L41o49.670’N Lo083o24.508’W

2013 Winner of the W.C. Noack & Sons Trophy

Congrats to NCYC 2013 winners: • Bill Bolin – Badfish• Chip Gossman – Mojito• Terry/David Timm/Laidlaw – Send in the Clowns• Brad/ Mike D’Archangelo – Consigliere• Laszlo Goda Crew – Splashdance• Dar & Duane Burgoyne – Flak-Bait• Jeff Mackay – Wizard• Steven Attard – Viva Las Vegas• Norm Gladieux – Saving Grace• Jim/Chris Davis – Orange Crate• Mark & Rachel Keesey – Maverick• William Pribe – Wing Jammin• Neal Thurber – Ms. T• Richard Hamilton – La Chiva• Joe Sweeney – Autumn Wind• Matt Kern – Discover• Mark Weiss – Sea Turtle• David Caracci – Cracker Jack

Commodore Rich and Lady Cindy along with all North Cape Yacht Club members wish

GOOD LUCK to all the 2014 Mills Trophy Race Participants!

Come race with us at NCYC:Champagne Series May 24-25

Commodore Perry Race June 1

Race For Hope June 21

(Benefitting the American Cancer Society)

Junior Traveler Series June 28

Carson Cup June 29

Great Lakes Championship July 11-13

Toledo Deep Water Race July 31

Double-Handed Race August 9

District 3 Snipes Championship August 9-10

Dedication Day Race to PCYC August 30

Mid-Channel Race September 6

George O’Connell Fall Bay September 20-21

Thistle Fall Blow Out October 11

Club Races Wednesdays 7pm

Advanced Race Clinic June 25-28

See www.ncyc.net for the complete race schedule Host club for the Hobie 17 North Americans and CRAM Regatta

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"Best Wishes to Our Sailors &

Members Working on the Race"

The Detroit Yacht ClubOne Riverbank Road

Belle IsleDetroit, MI 48207 • (313) 824-1200

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Great Lakes Legacy Trophy ProjectMills Trophy Winners

Series I - 1907 through 19171907 Shark G. Graig TYC1908 Agawa C. Jennings DCC1909 Agawa C. Jennings DCC1910 Elsie C. Mathias / R. Himes TYC1911 Elsie C. Mathias / R. Himes TYC1912 Psamiad A. Prentice LYC1913 Psamiad II A. Winton / A. Prentice CYC1914 Lakewood H. Wood CYC1915 Sella III R. Luedtke TYC1916 Chaperon F. Prochnow BYC1917 Spider E. Schmidt TYCBetween 1918-1931 no information discovered to dateSeries II - 1932 through 19771932 Madcap P. J. Kuebler TYC1933 Tomboy P. Tappan VYC1934 Margeurette IV W. Fisher DYC1935 Lasalle C. E. / R. Moore DYC1936 Madcap P. J. Kuebler TYC1937 Mary K R. Pouliot BYC1938 Squall F. Meno DYC1939 Royona III J. Ford, Jr. GPYC1940 Minx E. Wunsch BYC1941 Apache T. Fisher GPYC1942 Apache W. Gmiener DYC1943 Estrellita G. Naumann DYC1944 Vitesse C. Welling DYC1945 Blitzen C. Grates DYC1946 Last Straw C. Buysse DYC1947 Royona III J. Ford, Jr. GPYC1948 Last Straw C. Buysse DYC1949 Apache W. Gmiener DYC1950 Vitesse C. Welling DYC1951 Escapade W. Anderson BYC1952 Joanne G. Leydorf BYC1953 Orient P. Smiley GPYC1954 Joanne G. Leydorf BYC1955 Revelry H. Sarnes BYC1956 Querida C. Sales / J. Grow, Jr. BYC1957-1958 Meteor III H. Burkhard BYC1959 Last Straw C. Baker DYC1960 Meteor III H. Burkhard BYC1961-1962 X-Touche Baker / Clements / Bond DYC1963 Apache N. Gmiener DYC1964 Meteor III H. Burkhard BYC1965 Espirito II R. Wood BYC1966 Yare D. Smith BYC1967 Griffin of LaSalle O. Keller NCYC1968 Flying Buffalo Ness / DeClery BYC1969 Apache N. Gmiener DYC1970 Wallon J. Grow BYC1971 Caprice III J. Fergus GPYC1972 Vitesse M. Knight BYC1973 Orange Crate J. Davis NCYC1974 Tuesday’s Child T. Wright TYC1975 Kahili II F. Zurn EPYC1976 Dandelion R. Wadsworth NCYC1977 Ricochet H. Burkhard BYCBetween 1978 - 1980 No Mills Races - Stand Down P/C Ronald M. Gabel, Historian, TYC

Mills Trophy Winners from 1907

Series III - 1981 through 19991981 Rapier C. Smith GLYC PHRF Aggressive II F. Piku BYC IOR1982 Honey Russell / Buckholtz NCYC PHRF Respite B. Ohmart BYC IOR1983 H. Bomb Neasly BYC PHRF Stars and Stripes B. Martin BYC IOR1984 Tomkat T. Kipp MHYC PHRF Vampire T. O’Brien WPYC IOR O. B. Canu Canu Syndicate EYC IOR1985 Tomkat T. Kipp MHYC PHRF Avalanche R. Bennett EYC IOR1986 Tomahawk T. K. Lowry BYC PHRF Fairlady P. Siegel BYC IOR1987 Tomahawk T. K. Lowry BYC PHRF Sprint U.S.A. J. Stevens BYC IOR1988 Tomahawk T. K. Lowry BYC PHRF Hawkeye W. Ragg CYC IOR1989 Tomahawk T. K. Lowry BYC PHRF Hawkeye W. Ragg CYC IOR1990 Easterly H. Mainwaring CSYC PHRF Margaret Rintoul E. Smyth BYC IOR Colonia D. O’Loughlin BYC IMS1991 Killer J. Henn SSC PHRF Regardless P. Siegel BYC IOR Nitissima G. Uznis BYC / STC IMS1992 Nitissima G. Uznis BYC / STC PHRF Quintessence D. Allgood, Jr. MHYC IOR Aries McBrier / Wressell EYC IMS1993 Killer J. Henn SSC PHRF Margaret Rintoul E. Smyth BYC IOR Flyer M. Rupp CSYC IMS1994 Leading Edge E. Mondry BYC PHRF Stripes B. Martin BYC / STC IOR1995 Moisture Missile C. Merkle NCYC PHRF1996 Stripes B. Martin BYC / STC PHRF1997 Pendragon G. Thomas / J. Trost BYC PHRF1998 Wizard J. and M. Mackay NCYC PHRF1999 White Lightning H. Handler TYC PHRFSeries IV - 2000 Millennium Series2000 Ricochet D. Turner EBC PHRF2001 Bloomerang H. Bloom BYC PHRF2002 Burden IV K. Colpaert BYC PHRF2003 Jazzy J. Frabutt GIYC PHRF2004 Pendragon G. Thomas / J. Trost BYC PHRF2005 Crazy Horse B. Siudara / A. Siudara BYC PHRF2006 Carinthia F. Kern BYC PHRF2007 Vanpire Dan Van Heeckeren MHYC PHRF2007 Margaret Rintoul E. Smyth / N. Silverman BYC IRC2008 Viva Las Vegas S. Attard NCYC PHRF2008 Margaret Rintoul Ward / Kinney PHYC IRC2009 Gus Jim Bourgault GIYC PHRF2009 George Bill Thomas BYC IRC2010 Red Cloud John Greiner NCYC PHRF2011 Flat Stanley T. McSweeney/T. Sheehan EYC PHRF2012 Irish Mist David Spiers EBC PHRF2013 Flat Stanley T. McSweeney/T. Sheehan EYC PHRF

Merrill B. Mills Trophy

When It All BeganDate Line August 1907

“Shark” Wins Mills Race

Toledo Yacht Club sloop Shark skippered by George Craig wins the first Mills Race. Shark completed the 191 statute mile course in 28 hours, 25 minutes, averaging 6.7 MPH.

Pre-race scuttlebutt centered around a long distance race between Shark, a 76 foot sloop, and Hussar II, a 70 foot yawl, skippered by Commodore Ed Affleck of TYC. Shark had been ocean racing and this would have been the first fresh water competition between the two cruising yachts. The race never materialized as Commodore Affleck had planned a two week cruise to Lake Ontario to watch the Canada Cup Races during the August Race weekend. Shark was however challenged by Czarina, a 54 foot yawl, Ethel, a 53 foot sloop, and Enright, a 44 foot sloop, all from Toledo Yacht Club.

The Shark was designed and built by N. Herreshoff. She was a 76 foot sloop with a 46 foot waterline, a 14 foot beam, with a draft of 11 foot 6 inches. The Shark carried 3,667 square feet of canvas sail and a racing crew of approximately 18 men. The Shark was made of wood with a flush deck and a net weight of 23 tons and a gross weight of 31 tons. She had no auxiliary power.

Mills Trophy Race History

IntroductionThis year marks the 104th

Anniversary of the Race for the Mills Trophy. Since 1907, the legacy of yacht racing under sail on the Great Lakes has been enhanced by competition in the renowned Lake Erie long distance race for the Mills Trophy.

The race for the Mills Trophy has distinguished itself over the past one hundred years as the premier sailing yacht racing event on Lake Erie in both the 20th and 21st century.

The Toledo Yacht Club was a significant sailboat racing club in the United States when the Mills Trophy Race was initiated in 1907.

Commodore Merrill B. Mills of Detroit, an ardent yachtsman and a Life Member of TYC since 1898, and owner of the 142 foot steam yacht, Cynthia, expressed his desire to support TYC after the disastrous fire in 1907 which destroyed the two story, three year old colonial club house.

To stimulate sailboat racing on the Great Lakes, Commodore Mills deeded to TYC a beautiful sterling silver punch bowl with ladle and cups. The trophy was valued at $1000 in 1907. On one side of the Mills Trophy Bowl is the inscription “Toledo Yacht Club, For the Annual Long Distance Race”.

Quoting from the Deed of Gift - “For the purpose of encouraging proficiency in the art of navigation upon the Great Lakes by means of popular contests in yachting.” This lofty goal has been embraced today by the TYC Mills Trophy Race Committee and the Storm Trysail Club, to make this an event for the sailors.

Designed for sailorsto bring out the best in sailors.

Sailing Yacht “Shark”

The first Mills Race course was 191 statute miles long. It started at the Red Gas buoy No. 34 at the mouth of the Maumee River and ran out to the Toledo Light eight and one half miles, then turned Northeast to the Detroit River Light, 19 miles, then Southeast toward the Cleveland Crib Light, 78 and one half miles, passing North of Pelee Island. From Cleveland, Westward back to the Toledo Light, 85 miles passing South of Kelleys Island and South Bass Island.

With the sound of the starting cannon, the first Mills Race started at 6:50 pm on Friday night, August 9th. As the four big yachts crossed the starting line together, Enright crossed first. However, Ethel had the windward position and quickly blanketed and overtook Enright. Shark, crossed the line third with Czarina only a few seconds behind. The wind was reported as mild with just enough to fill the canvas of the large sailing yachts. Shark started with a “balloon jib” and main and the other three yachts with top sails and main. The general weather conditions

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on Lake Erie were ideal. The wind strengthened, and the yacht Shark was reported to be keeping pace with a big freighter for 50 miles of the course. Shark completed the course in 28 hours 25 minutes at 11:15 pm Saturday night. Enright finished second at 6:58 am Sunday morning, 7 hours and 43 minutes later. Ethel finished third at 7:31 am Sunday only 33 minutes behind Enright.

By late Sunday morning, there was considerable concern as to the sailing yacht Czarina’s whereabouts. Fear for the crew and yacht were relieved when Skipper A. Gallagher called from Port Clinton and said he had difficulty finding the Cleveland Crib Light in the dark and had put in at 12 o’clock Saturday night. The winner, Shark and owner/skipper George Craig’s names were engraved on a silver plaque for mounting on the ebony trophy base and a set of heavy sterling silver knives, forks and spoons were gifted to George Craig. Second place Enright received a “Talk-U-Phone” and Ethel’s, third place prize was a fishing outfit.

Mills Trophy Race History

1907 Courseat TYC. With the revival in 1932 several additional sterling silver cup trophies were added.

A triangular course of 74 miles from “Toledo Light to and around Detroit River Light, thence to and around a flag at the entrance of Put-in-Bay Harbor and returning to the finish line directly to Toledo Harbor Light”.

With the announcement, sailors responded from Detroit to Cleveland with 20 entries from Toledo. Responding craft ranged from the six meter class to the magnificent two masted schooner Bimesa.

Thirty-eight years later, in 1970, marked the Golden Jubilee of the Mills Race. A 78 mile triangular course ran Northeast from Toledo Light to Colchester Reef, then South to Green Island and then Northwest returning to the Toledo Light. Approximately 100 sailing yachts competed in three classes for nine trophies. In the first 45 years, 1932 to 1977, the Mills Long Distance Race competition expanded in racing classes and trophies. By 1976, there were 8 sailing classes and 14 trophies.

The second series of races for the Mills Trophy was dominated by:

BYC with 17 winsDYC with 16 wins

No contests were held between 1978 and 1980.

The Race That Was Not To Be

In 1978, a great controversy ensued over the cancellation of the race program just before the starting gun. Months of effort by the TYC Race Committee and countless hours and cost by the contestants in preparing their boats seemed for naught. Extremely bad weather had set in, but some sailors wanted to accept the challenge.

Although the TYC Race Committee had to announce the cancellation, the real authority for racing rested with the US Coast Guard Commander. Safety was paramount, but “Monday morning quarterbacking” started a heated controversy.

The largest boat entered in the 1978 race was a 49 footer, but more than half of the fleet was 30 feet and under, with some at 24 feet. Although the Class A

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Although the main event was the four big sailing yachts racing in the Mills Trophy Long Distance Race, a second “free for all” sailing race was held with eleven entries, and a catboat race with four entries.

The Racing Series I Begins 1907 - 1917

The following ten years through 1917 saw the Detroit Boat Club win the Mills Trophy in 1908 with Agawa and again in 1909. TYC recaptured the coveted cup in 1910 with Elsie and again in 1911. Of the original four yachts in 1907, only Shark was to win the coveted Mills Trophy. In the first Long Distance Race Series of eleven contests:Toledo Yacht Club had won 5Detroit Country Club had won 2Cleveland Yachting Club won 2Lakeland Yacht Club had won 1Buffalo Yacht Club had won 1

Major trophies were the Mills Trophy, President Taft Trophy and the Governor Harmon Cup.

Although there have been many rough passages for the boats to contend with, there has been only one tragedy to mar this series of contests. In 1913, during a gale, Kid Wildes, a prominent yachtsman sailing on the Spray of TYC, was washed overboard in the night and drowned.

The first Mills Race Series ended in 1917 as the country was in the midst of World War I. Times improved in the Roaring Twenty’s and racing fever grew, but the depression of 1929 ended the enthusiasm. The race was notrevived again until 1932.

The Second Race Series 1932 - 1977

Resurgence of young sailors in yacht racing at TYC was witnessed in 1932. The decision was made to bring back the famous Mills Long Distance Race with a six meter class. Madcap, with the famous Geroge King and crew, kept the punch bowl

boats were capable of running in extremely heavy seas, the safety of the smaller craft had to be considered. An excellent account of circumstances surrounding the cancellation were recorded by the TYC Rear Commodore and published a few days later.

The local Coast Guard informed the TYC Commodore at 10:00 am that they were not going to allow the race to be held. It was at the TYC Commodore’s request that a grace period be granted and that the race not be postponed so early. TYC was granted a two hour grace period. The local Commander of the Coast Guard at that time had seven distress calls to handle and had under his command all of the Toledo Coast Guard boats, two from Marblehead Coast Guard Station, a helicopter from the Michigan Station and four auxiliary boats available to help. The Coast Guard Commander also had advance weather information which advised him that a more severe weather front was approaching the area. One of the Coast Guard boats at the Toledo Harbor Light radioed that waves were in the eighteen foot range and rising.

Two Courses were charted - a long course of 60.5 nm for I0R and PHRF with a rating 190 or less, and a shorter course of 48.25 nm for the other classes. A major factor in the unanimous decision by the TYC Board of Trustees to race was the

The President Taft Trophy, Commodore Richardson Trophy, Mills Trophy and Governor Harmon Cup

P/C Ronald M. GabelHistorian, TYC

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The Commander was also advised by one of the Coast Guard boats that waves at Colchester Reef were in the twelve foot range. The Commander also received a teletype from the 9th District Coast Guard Headquarters that, as the Commander on the scene, he had full authority over the Race. At 12:38 pm the local Commander of the Coast Guard cancelled TYC’s permit to hold the 58th running of the Mills Race. Should TYC have proceeded with the Race the Coast Guard could have fined or imprisoned the Race Committee members. The US Coast Guard also could, in future years, refuse race permits to TYC. Under the circumstances, the Board of Trustees stood behind the decision made by the US Coast Guard. Risks to the safety of sailors and yachts were just too high.

Race Series III begins in 1981 - 1999

The Mills Trophy Race was revived in 1981, under the joint sponsorship of TYC and the Storm Trysail Club, the famous East Coast organization of ocean racing sailors with many members in the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie area. Seven competitive classes were established.

PHRF Performance Handicap Racing

FleetIOR International Offshore RuleMORC Midget Ocean Racing ClubJAM Jib and MainNA 40 Yacht Builders

SeriesTartan Ten Yacht Builders

SeriesC&C 35 Yacht Builders

Series

strong internal leadership of the group of TYC members and the expertise of the Storm Trysail Club who’s experience and technical knowhow could create a truly competitive event.

In addition, social activities were included, before and after the race, as an important part of a successful sailing weekend. Parties and dinners at TYC before the race and a celebration at “The Bay” afterwards rounded out the weekend activities.

Cruising power yachts were reintroduced in 1981 to fill out the overall fleet that makes up the traditional Mills Race event.

Trophies, including the Commodore Mills, President Taft, Commodore Richardson, Governor Harmon Cup and nineteen others were rededicated for sixteen starting events covering two divisions and twelve classes.

In 1996, Secretary of State of Ohio, Robert Taft, now past Governor of Ohio, great-grandson of President Taft, presented the President Taft Trophy at the Mills Race awards banquet at TYC.

The third series of races for the Mills Trophy was dominated by:

BYC with 17 wins

In 1998, which celebrated the Diamond Jubilee Mills Race, winners were presented with

appropriately designed diamond rings.

Race Series IV 2000 Millennium Series

The year 2000 was the 77th challenge for the Mills Trophy and began the fourth series in this distinguished racing event. Competitive classes planned for 2009 include, PHRF, IRC, JAM, Multi-Hull and Double-Handed, One-Design, Crusing and Classics. Four courses have been established to provide a challenge for a wide range of performance handicaps and yacht classifications.Mills Course: 75.15 nm President’s Course: 38.06 nm Governor’s Course: 54.10 nm One Design Course: 30.50 nm

(For 2010, the Mills Course was reconfigured to approx. 70 miles)

These courses have been established with 15 starting guns and approximately 150 yachts entered.

For 2013, all the race courses have been reconfigured to incorporate the Bi-Centennial Battle of Lake Erie Memorial buoy.

Fifty magnificent trophies have been dedicated. The most recent trophy additions are Toledo Yacht Club Championship, Toledo Yacht Club Challenge,

Cruising and Classics Class. The Mills Trophy itself has been won by 86 different yachts representing the PHRF, IOR, IMS, and IRC classes.

During the past century the Mills Trophy Race has survived two world wars, a depression, several recessions, numerous world police actions and loss of life at sea. But the Race for the Mills Trophy has weathered the storm of time and today celebrates being one of the best premier sailing yacht races on the Great Lakes.

Yacht racing on Lake Erie has seen many magnificent sailing yachts and their crews race in heavy seas and calm waters, moonlight nights, fair winds and morning sunrises to challenge for the title of Mills Trophy Race winner.

Over the past one hundred years, from wooden hull and canvas sails of the 1900’s to gleaming fiberglass hulls and synthetic sails of the 21st century, sailing craft and crews have raced for the Mills Trophy and it remains one of the most historic and exciting events in yacht racing under sail on the Great Lakes today.

Designed for sailors to bring out the best in sailors.

Fiberglas Trophy

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The history of the Fiberglas Trophy began over 220 years ago in London England. Key to the story is silversmith William Gould whose 1751 design resulted in the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Trophy awarded at the Invitational Mills Trophy Race beginning in 1971 at the Toledo Yacht Club.

English SilversmithWilliam Gould was a silversmith in

London England who designed and created candlesticks and chalices, many of which carried a Royal Coat of Arms inscription.

William Gould’s design found its way, over 100 years later, to Tiffany & Co. of New York, founded in1853, a renowned world creator of diamond jewelry and silver art.

The Fiberglas TrophyThe trophy stands 12 inches high

and is made of sterling silver with the face engraved:

MERRILL B. MILLS

TROPHY RACECLASS D

1ST PLACE

DONATED BYOWENS-CORNING FIGERGLAS CO.

First Fiberglass BoatRay Greene was born in

Brooklyn N.Y. in 1913. In 1919, the Greene family moved to Toledo Ohio.

Ray Greene receives credit for producing the first fiberglass boat, in 1948 in Toledo, Ohio.

Ray built his first boat at the age at 12, and at 16 was building wooden dinghies in the family garage which helped pay for college at Ohio State University where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in 1937.

WW II found Ray as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. His assignment was as an assistant supervisor of small boat construction. During this period, Ray was involved with both the U. S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard doing experimental work with fiberglass resins for boat construction.

When Ray returned home, he knew that wooden boats were very expensive when made by hand. Ray determined that there was a market for a small less expensive mass produced daysailer.

Ray founded Ray Greene and Co. and began producing the fiberglass 16 foot Rebel in 1948. Over time, some 5000 of these one-design boats were built and many are still sailing today.

Ray Greene and Co. also introduced other daysailers that began a long line of successful fiberglass boats, including the 16’ Rebel II, 14’ Rascal, 19’ Vixen, 12’ Nipper, and 12’ Slipper.

Ray envisioned that there was a need for a weekend cabin sailboat and in 1957 commissioned Sparkman & Stephens to design the 26’ New Horizon. This was reportedly S&S’s first design for a production fiberglass boat. Introduced in

1959, the New Horizon became historically significant in the industry as the first production built auxiliary.

Glass Industry During the 1800’s, the glass

industry was developing and three major corporations were leading the field, Corning Glass Co., Owens Bottle Co., and Illinois Glass Co.

The history of these three companies that lead to the eventual development of fiberglass took place over seven decades beginning with the Owens Bottle Co. (1903) where Michael Owens developed, patented and manufactured the first Owens Automatic Bottling Machine. Prior to that, the glass bottles were made by hand and mouth blown

Illinois Glass Co. (1873) bought the first three Owens Automatic Bottle Machines from Owens Bottle Co. and built the largest glass bottle plant in the world in 1928. The merger between Illinois Glass Co. and Owens Bottle Co. resulted in the formation of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.

The formation of the Corning Glass Co. occurred during this same 1860 period. In 1908, Corning Glass Co., established the first industrial glass research

laboratories in the United States. Their basic philosophy was to focus on technology-based products. In 1935, in conjunction with the California Institute of Technology, they produced a 200-inch telescope mirror for the Mt. Palomar Observatory while also leading the development technology for glass fiber strands.

Corning Glass Co. ultimately joined in a partnership with Owens-Illinois Glass Co, to form the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Co. in 1938, and Herold Boeschenstein became the President.

In 1971, the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Co. commissioned the Fiberglas Trophy by Tiffany & Co. from the original William Gould design.

Ray Greene

Fiberglas Trophy

Presentation of Trophy to TYC

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Fiberglas Trophy Winners

Date Yacht Owner/Skipper Club1971 Scorpio Dennis Murray GPSC 1972 Vitesse Milton F. Knight BYC1973 Carousel Doug Southworth NCYC 1974 Easterly Herb Mainwaring CSYC 1975 Red Wing R. Adrian NCYC 1976 Longshot B. Martin BYC 1977 Camelot R. Konczalski GIYC 1978-1980 Mills Trophy Race Stand Down==== 1981 Maia Charlie Bowers DYC1982 Black Night Bob Burke CIYC 1983 Downbeat Paine WYC 1984 Cheetah II R. Newpher MHYC 1985 Ven IV Litedar HYC 1986 Ricochet Dennis Turner EBC 1987 JEB P. McRitchie PCYC 1988 Jalapeno D. Dobras VBC 1989 Holy Toledo Clif Vaughan/Tom Andrews NCYC 1990 Easterly Herb Mainwaring CSYC 1991 Easterly Herb Mainwaring CSYC 1992 Runaway David Koski ASHYC 1993 Ricochet D. Turner EBC 1994 Jazzy Jerry Frabutt GIYC1995 Smoke Robert Taylor BYC 1996 Eclipse Rick Grow BYC 1997 Burden IV Todd Jones BYC 1998 Bullet Jim Sampson SSC 1999 Love Letter Tom Hager/Max Denipoti BYC 2000 Falcon Ed & John Bayer DYC 2001 Bloomerang Henry Bloom BYC 2002 Jazzy Jerry Frabutt GIYC2003 Hellion Robert Coleman GIYC 2004 Jazzy Jerry Frabutt GIYC 2005 Hellion Robert Coleman GIYC 2006 Pendragon John Trost BYC 2007 Shenanigan Dan & Dick Synowiec FYC 2008 Viva Las Vegas Steven Attard NCYC 2009 Pendragon J. Trost & G. Thomas BYC 2010 Pendragon J. Trost & G. Thomas BYC 2011 Pendragon J. Trost & G. Thomas BYC 2012 Wizard Jeff Mackay NCYC 2013 Pendragon J. Trost & G. Thomas BYC


Fiberglas Trophy Presentation

James Hearon, a VP at Owens-Corning Fiberglas, presented the Fiberglas Trophy to TYC Commodore Ed McCormick in 1971 at the Toledo Yacht Club.

In a related connection to the story, both Ray Greene, who retired in 1972, and Harold Boeschenstein, who died in 1972, were members of the Toledo Yacht Club during their careers.

The CourseIn 1971, the race for the Fiberglas

Trophy was sailed on a triangular course of approximately 68 statute miles, starting 1½ miles east of the Toledo Harbor Light, then to Green Island, Colchester Reef Light and the finish line at the Toledo Harbor Light. The Committee boat would wait at the finish line for 4 hours after the first boat in the Class “D” fleet finished. 109 boats entered the 1971 Mills Race and 27 sailed in Class “D”. Today the Fiberglas Trophy is awarded for the Best Corrected Time in PHRF B on the Mills Trophy Course.

PostscriptFrom an old silversmith

named William Gould; to Tiffany & Co., the world class jewelry and silverware fabricator; to the technology developed by three glass companies; to the evolution of the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Co.; to Ray Greene building the first fiberglass boat. Since 1971, the FIBERGLAS TROPHY, awarded by Toledo Yacht Club for the Mills Trophy Race tells a rich history.

DESIGN FOR SAILORS

TO BRING OUTTHE BEST IN SAILORS

P/C Ronald M. GabelHistorian TYC

New Horizon

Rebel

1939 Toledo Yacht Club Long Distance Race

1939 Racing RegulationsThe race is open to any sailing

yacht over 25 feet L.O.A. owned by a member of a recognized yacht club.

The Committee shall have the right to reject any yacht they consider unseaworthy, either by conditions of gear and equipment or lack of experi-ence by its crew.

In 1939, the skippers with their yachts and crew competed in two divisions with three racing classes for the five trophies that were to be awarded.

Divisions and ClassesThe two divisions and classes were:

Cruising Division

Class AFor cruising yachts 38 feet L.O.A. and above.

Class BFor cruising yachts 38 feet L.O.A. or less..

Universal DivisionFor all yachts built strictly for racing.

The TrophiesMerrill B. Mills TrophyBest corrected time in cruising division. Won by: Royona III J. Ford, Jr. GPYC

Dwight Kelsey Memorial TrophyFirst across the finish line. Won by:Josephine II H. Petzold BYC

Governor Harmon CupBest corrected time in cruising division, Class A. Won by: Royona III J. Ford, Jr. GPYC

Edward Ford CupBest corrected time in

cruising division, Class B. Won by: Capytan C. Boutell GPYC

Toledo Blade TrophyBest corrected time in Universal division. Won by: LaSalle C. Moore DYC

1939 Long Distance Course

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Priscilla

The CourseThe race began with a starting

gun and red flag at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 24, 1939.

The course was a 73.3 mile triangular course with the starting line between the Judges boat, the Priscilla, and Black Gas buoy No. 1-B near the Toledo Harbor Light. Then Northeasterly 19 miles to the Detroit River Light to be rounded

to starboard, then Southeasterly to Gas buoy No. 2. Yachts must pass between a green flag on the Judges boat, to starboard and a red flag to port. The course then turned Westerly 26.5 miles to the finish line between the Toledo Harbor Light and the Judges boat Priscilla located at Black Gas buoy No 1-B.

Note: Care should be exercised at night to avoid unlighted can buoy marking the channel edge located 300 feet up river from Black Gas buoy No. 1-B.

In 1939, and today, the Mills Race was, and is, an overnight racing event in challenging skipper and crews racing and navigational skills.

Priscilla, the Judges boat, was owned by Commodore DeVilbiss and she was 65 feet L.O.A.


Detroit River Light

Toledo Harbor Light

Put-in-Bay

TYC

Race for the Mills Trophy Over one hundred years ago these

four sailing yachts raced for the newly commissioned sterling silver

Shark First Place Mills Trophy Winner Owner/Skipper George Craig L.O.A. 76’ 0”Builder Herreshoff L. W. L. 46’ 0”Rigging Sloop Beam 14’ 0”Sail Area 3667 sq. ft. Draft 11’ 6”

Enright Second Place Owner/Skipper Ed Peck L.O.A. 44’ 0”Builder Hepburn L. W. L. 34’ 0”Rigging Sloop Beam 12’ 0”Sail Area 1956 sq. ft. Draft 4’ 6”


Ethel Third PlaceOwner/Skipper H. DeckerBuilder ConradRigging SloopSail Area 2400 sq. ft.L.O.A. 53’ 0”L. W. L. 42’ 0”Beam 14’ 6”Draft 4’ 0”

191 statute miles course race results. Start 6:50 pm Friday

Yacht Finish Elapsed Corrected Time Time Time

Shark 11:15:00 pm Sat. 28:25:00 28:25:00Enright 6:58:00 am Sun. 36:08:00 33:31:12Ethel 7:31:00 am Sun. 36:41:00 35:12:53Czarina Did not finish

Czarina DNFOwner/Skipper Gallagher/CulverBuilder CraigRigging YawlSail Area 1875 sq. ft.L.O.A. 54’ 0”L. W. L. 36’ 0”Beam 14’ 6”Draft 6’ 6”

1907 Mills Trophy Race Challengers

Mills Trophy in what was to become one of the oldest sailing yacht races on the Great Lakes.

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Then and NowThe past 28 years has witnessed a

real growth in the Invitational Mills Trophy Race program. In 1981 there were two competitive sailing courses:

Division I - Long Distance course of 60.50 nm

Division II - Short Distance course of 40.25 nm

Today, to facilitate the growth in the sailing fleet, four competitive sailing courses were established:

Mills Trophy Course 75.15 nmPresident’s Trophy Course 38.06 nmGovernor’s Trophy Course 54.10 nmOne Design Trophy Course 30.50 nm

Note: In 2010, the Mills Trophy Course was reconfigured to all US waters at a distance of 70.1 nm. In 2013, all the race courses have been reconfigured to incorporate the Bi-Centennial Battle of Lake Erie Memorial buoy located over the site of the Commodore Perry’s dramatic victory. The number of trophies competed for has grown from 24 in 1981 to 50 today.

To recognize these hearty sailors who have met the challenge of competing in 25 or more Invitational Mills Trophy Races, the Mills Masters program has been initiated, and the Mills Masters Reception will be held at Toledo Yacht Club on Friday, May 31, 2013.

As ever the Mills Race is:

Designed for sailors to bring out thebest in sailors.

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Rebirth2007, marked the 25th anniversary

of the rebirth of the Invitational Mills Trophy Race after the 1978 - 1980 stand down.

The three year stand down was the result of the cancellation of the 1978 racing permit by the Commander of the U. S. Coast Guard as extremely severe weather conditions had set in on western Lake Erie on that Friday, June 12th, 1978.

Waves in the 18 foot range were reported at the Toledo Harbor Light and 12 foot waves at Colchester Reef where the fleet was headed. Advanced weather forecast had advised the Coast Guard Commander that in addition a severe weather front was headed toward western Lake Erie.

The largest yacht entered in the 1978 race was a 49 footer, and over half the fleet was under 34 feet. Several boats were in the 24 foot size.

Safety of the smaller craft was of paramount importance, resulting in the controversial cancellation of the racing permit.

By 1981 under the joint sponsorship of the Toledo Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club, the reorganization for the Mills Race competition had been accomplished.

Spear-heading the reorganization was the General Chairman Milton F. Knight and Vice Chairman Jack Bernard and a suppoting cast too numerable to mention, but greatly appreciated.

Rating ClassesCompetitive class ratings in 1981

were established for IOR, PHRF, MORC, One Designs, Tartan 10, NA 40’s and C&C-35 yachts in two divisions.

The CourseThe starting line was approximately

1.5 statue miles East South East of the Toledo Harbor Light between the Race Committee boat, Felia F, and the Observers Committee boat, Lazy Dazy.

1981 Mills Race Course

1981 Mills Trophy Race

Division I course was from the starting line northeasterly to Pelee Passage Light leaving flashing green buoy No. 3 to starboard, thence southerly to Kelleys Island leaving it to starboard, thence northerly to Ballast Island leaving it to port, thence to the finish line.

Division II course was from the starting line northeasterly to Middle Sister Island leaving it to starboard, thence southeasterly to Green Island leaving it to port, thence to Starve Island buoy (R ”2”) leaving it to port, thence northerly to Ballast Island leaving it to port, thence to the finish line.

WinnersTrophy winner recognition

engraved silver plates were awarded for the Overall Fleet Division I and II, Rating Classes IOR, PHRF, MORC, One Design and Geographic Area and Club affiliation. In all, 34 silver plate awards were presented to 18 different yachts on 24 trophies.

The Yachts Rapier (GLYC) and Aggressive (BYC) of Detroit each received 4 awards including the Mills Trophy. They were followed by Dandelion (NCYC), Orange Crate (STC), Wacho (ORYC) and Cedar Rapid (MBC) with three awards each. The remaining 14 awards were given to 12 other yachts.

The Yacht Club with the most entries was Bayview Yacht Club of Detroit.

The fastest Elapsed Time for the Division I Long Distance Course was 11 hours, 38 minutes, 50 seconds by yacht Dynasty of GPYC and for Division II Short Course was 9 hours, 20 minutes, 02 seconds for yacht Horse from ORYC.


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