August-September 2008

Charlie Krafft sailed his family heirloom boat Jo-Jo (635) to victory at the 2008 Central Atlantic District Championship held at Swift Creek Reservoir in Richmond. Despite extreme heat and light patchy winds that reduced turnout to only eight boats, the race committee successfully ran five races. Richmond sailor Bill Kitchens took third place, and the venue received praise for its excellent facilities.

Evert Slipfer dominated the 2008 Pacific Northwest District Championship at Fern Ridge Reservoir in Oregon with four firsts and a second place finish. Despite unseasonable southerly winds and an overnight storm, the race committee successfully ran five races. The fleet experienced dramatic wind shifts throughout the weekend, with Slipfer's local knowledge and excellent boat handling proving decisive.