Midwinters West 2004 - Presidents Division

First-hand account of the Presidents Division competition at Midwinters West from a skipper managing crew including school-aged family members. The fleet faced challenging ocean conditions with large swells and variable winds, followed by calm bay conditions. Mike Poltorak won with consistent top finishes while Luke Miller and other younger skippers showed strong performances.

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• Midwinters West
• Presidents Division
• San Diego
• racing
• sailing conditions