During the last few years Edgewater YC in Cleveland has had a memorial race called the Clair on Memorial Day, but had to be postponed till July 3 this year due to weather conditions. Normally none of the Dragons are in the water at that time so we are unable to participate.
The Clair invites all monohull sailboats including both PHRF and One Design with a pursuit start and this year we were able to enter. With 34 boats entered, USA256, Scamp had the second start of the day. The wind was out of the NorthEast at 10-15 knots with a rolling sea. Pretty good conditions for Dragons.
Scamp was leading with a half mile to the finish and boats close behind. At 200 yards from the finish they were passed by a Melges32 to finish 2nd. Tommy and his son Ryan were thrilled to finish so well against so many great boats and sailors.
The Dragons are getting more recognition in Cleveland!