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As we promised, a steady stream of photos continues to flow in, with photographers sharing their work. Here’s another photo gallery from Thursday’s action.

Photo: Joe Berger

JOE BERGER PHOTO GALLERY
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Joe Berger captured the action on Day 1 of the Nationals. Madison is fortunate to have many talented photographers. Keep checking this website for more photos!

Photo: Hannah Noll

Explore the 2023 E Scow Nationals through the lens of Hannah Noll. She was also the well-deserved recipient of the Women’s Corinthian Trophy for 2023.
See her photo gallery here. 

Listen as Lake Minnetonka’s Tom Burton M9, the “light air assassin,” shares his journey to clinching the regatta title and talks about his family’s sailing legacy. He’s joined by crew Andy Ferguson and Bruce Martinson. Video from T2PTV Sailing On Demand.
RESULTS

DAY 4 PHOTO GALLERY
Sunday’s wind forecast offered a glimmer of hope compared to Saturday’s conditions. The race committee diligently set the course, and the fleet sailed out, fully prepared for the race. The starting signal sounded at 10 AM, but the wind waned, prompting the PRO to declare a general recall and wait for more breeze.

After some more drifting, most of the fleet opted to be towed to shore. About 15 E Scows, including points leader Tom Burton M9 of Minnetonka, MN, and the other contenders, persevered with the Race Committee on the lake. The RC team again worked tirelessly to measure wind across Lake Mendota until the deadline.

Upon hearing RC radio chatter about potential wind on the course, one team quickly relaunched their boat from shore. Witnesses reported that they executed the fastest mast-stepping maneuver ever seen. However, it was a false alarm, and a few minutes later, the PRO called the regatta completed.

Congratulations to all competitors who participated and celebrated!

Big thanks to Ashley Love & T2PTV Sailing on Demand crew for capturing this spectacular drone shot of our 100-year celebration! Who knows, maybe they’ll be using it for the 200-year celebration!

Day 4 on Lake Mendota from Jeff Russell

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL COMPETITORS!

Jeff Russell Photo Gallery
The 2023 E Scow Nationals have come to a close. Thanks to everyone who participated, we successfully achieved our goal of celebrating together!
We still have many additional photos, videos, and stories to share, including the prize-giving ceremony.

Jeff Russell Photo – Day 4 E Scow Nationals Lake Mendota

RESULTS
E Scow (One Design – 126 Boats)
1. Cygnet, E Scow, Thomas Burton / Andy Ferguson / Bruce Martinson , Excelsior, MN, USA, 1 – 3 ; 4
2. Burn’em, E Scow, Jack Brown / Eddie Harrison / Rob Gruskos / Henry O’Brien , Newtown Square, PA, USA, 4 – 7 ; 11
3. Vamoose, E Scow, Robby Wilkins / Reese Wilkins / Shawn Burke , Lexington, SC, USA, 13 – 1 ; 14
4. Lifted, E Scow, Kevin Jewett / Ben Lynch / Lucy Zinn / Carolina Jewett , Mt Pleasant, SC, USA, 16 – 2 ; 18
5. IceBurg, E Scow, Tim Krech / Ben Burgum / Matt Resch , Chanhassen, MN, USA, 8 – 10 ; 18
6. SilkE, E Scow, Jonathan Bailey / Jack Behrend / Cole Schweda , Hartland, WI, USA, 2 – 20 ; 22
7. Coldsmoke, E Scow , Edward Cox / Finn Burdick / Adam Biwer / Molly Ziegler , Zenda, WI, USA, 3 – 23 ; 26
8. MADAME, E Scow, Sam Rogers / Martha Hughes / Chrisy Hughes / Jess Haverstock , Deephaven, MN, USA, 5 – 21 ; 26
9. Showtime, E Scow, Clay Johnson / Michael Munger / Robby Gearon / Elizabeth Tell , Holmdel, NJ, USA, 18 – 8 ; 26
10. Thunderstruck, E Scow, Thomas Castle / Jason Hirschberg / Loren Harisson , Oshkosh, WI, USA, 19 – 12 ; 31
11. Aderyn, E Scow, Red Tornehl / Jack Schweda / Kamron Kaiser , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 12 – 19 ; 31
12. TIPS-E, E Scow, Braerton Hatton / Olivia Windemuller / Andy Molesta , Spring Lake, MI, USA, 6 – 26 ; 32
13. Willy T, E Scow, Finn Rowe / Ripley Shelley / Annie Rowe , Fontana, WI, USA, 30 – 5 ; 35
14. Red Rocket, E Scow, Augie Dale / Trevor Bornarth / Dan Groskopf / Greta Banholzer , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 33 – 4 ; 37
15. Rooster, E Scow, Vincent Porter / Clifford Porter / Grady Strothman / Bo Strothman , Chicago, IL, USA, 31 – 6 ; 37
16. Full House, E Scow, Bob Biwer / Mike Kaiser / Quinn Kaiser , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 26 – 11 ; 37
17. Full Throttle, E Scow, Brian Porter / RJ Porter / Colin Rowe , Fontana, WI, USA, 7 – 31 ; 38
18. 5 Star, E Scow, Kyle Navin / Dave Navin / Ryan Fitzgerald , Fontana, WI, USA, 23 – 15 ; 38
19. Fireball, E Scow, Tom Freytag / Bo Freytag / Henry Rolander , Fontana, WI, USA, 25 – 16 ; 41
20. Damaged Good’s, E Scow, Eric Good / Ben Biwer / Fritz Good , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 34 – 9 ; 43
21. HONK, E Scow, Kyle Rogachenko / Brendan Hogan / AJ Bailey , Yardley, PA, USA, 11 – 34 ; 45
22. Gongshow, E Scow, Derek Packard / Matty Hanson / Gavin Potts / Paige Packard , Minnetonka, MN, USA, 36 – 13 ; 49
23. Route 66, E Scow, Christian Spencer / Sam Spencer / Hayden Frentzel / Jack Barnes , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 20 – 30 ; 50
24. Eleven, E Scow, Erik Bowers / Tim Siemers / Mike Woldum , Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 24 – 27 ; 51
25. Black Pearl, E Scow, Rob Terry / Jack Rillema / Reed Breeland / Carrie Bergren , Muskegon, MI, USA, 17 – 36 ; 53
26. Hunter, E Scow, Chad Hillyer / Ryan Bailey / Matt Goetting / Dana Haig , Summit, NJ, USA, 14 – 41 ; 55
27. In The Mun-E, E Scow, Tom Munroe / Tom Munroe VII / Spencer McCormick , Muskegon, MI, USA, 9 – 48 ; 57
28. Might as Well, E Scow, Carl Horrocks / Kirby Slack / John Haig / Emily Haig , Toms River, NJ, USA, 39 – 18 ; 57
29. Max Q, E Scow, Dave Keck / Ron Jarecki / Augie Jarecki / Chandler Jarecki , Oconomowoc, WI, USA, 10 – 49 ; 59
30. Full Send, E Scow, Mark Hetzler / Chris Impens / Peter Keck , Delavan, WI, USA, 28 – 33 ; 61
31. Blind Squirrel, E Scow, John Brown / George Demand / Will Demand , Philadelphia, PA, USA, 27 – 37 ; 64
32. Cosmic Voyager, E Scow, Robbie Evans / Paul Johnson / Mason Hardy / Jacqueline Verette , Excelsior, MN, USA, 32 – 39 ; 71
33. Turbinado, E Scow, Tim/Hugh Sugar / Hugh/Tim Sugar / Darby Sugar / Annie Sugar , Madison, WI, USA, 15 – 58 ; 73
34. Whiteaway, E Scow, Jon Schloesser / Rick Evans / Bob Turner , Winneconne, WI, USA, 52 – 24 ; 76
35. Flying Toaster, E Scow, Mike Dow / Stephanie Dow / Kent Sisk / Heather Sisk , Traverse City, MI, USA, 37 – 40 ; 77
36. Wild Turkey, E Scow, Patrick Heaney / Justin Segersten / Max Watrous , Madison, WI, USA, 35 – 44 ; 79
37. Landshark, E scow, Joey Biwer / Andy Biwer / Matthew Biwer / Bri Bohman , Delafield, WI, USA, 55 – 25 ; 80
38. E= MC^2, E Scow, Jeff Solum / Ian Solum / Nick Swaggert / Mimi Solum , Excelsior, MN, USA, 70 – 14 ; 84
39. Maiden America, E Scow, Michael Considine / Cailin Considine / Ryan Grosch , Chicago, IL, USA, 57 – 29 ; 86
40. Big Bopper, E Scow, Rick Turner / Philipp Meyer / Matt Lefler / Siri Dubois , Lakewood, NY, USA, 46 – 43 ; 89
41. Tigre, E- Scow, Bradley Turner / Will Turner / Ian Bosse / Reid Gustafson , Lakewood, NY, USA, 43 – 46 ; 89
42. Black Dog, E Scow, Reed Weston / Ian Beckley / Abe Weston / Kate Thickens , Oshkosh, WI, USA, 38 – 53 ; 91
43. Blind Ambition, E Scow, Dave Magno / Johnny Kirk / Alicia Thompson / Tim Faranetta , Island Heights, NJ, USA, 29 – 65 ; 94
44. Limelight, E Scow, Jeff Bonanni / Chris Bigos / Eric Doyle / Colleen Obrien , Little Silver, NJ, USA, 56 – 38 ; 94
45. Ship Captain Crew, E Scow, William Burns / Joe Barker / John Gutenkunst , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 44 – 50 ; 94
46. Shimmer, E Scow, Peet Must / Jim Campbell / Matt Pistay / Beth Pokorny , Stoughton, WI, USA, 49 – 45 ; 94
47. Panic Room, E Scow, Malcolm Lamphere / Charlie Hibben / Henrick Reidel , Madison, WI, USA, 76 – 22 ; 98
48. Wahoo V, E Scow, Scott Ripkey / Hannah Ripkey / Matt Ripkey , Fontana, WI, USA, 21 – 78 ; 99
49. Slapshot, E Scow, Matthew Petersen / Andrew Petersen / Timothy Petersen / Dan Guidinger , Minneapolis, MN, USA, 41 – 59 ; 100
50. Goose, E Scow, Brad Price / Will Price / George Kennedy / Kelly Purviance , West Des Moines, IA, USA, 22 – 81 ; 103
51. Sugaree, E Scow, Anders Hudson / Aaron Tsuchitori / Ian Hunter , Somerville, MA, USA, 75 – 28 ; 103
52. Grey Duck, E Scow, Jason Ostbye / Hans Dickel / Chandra Wobschall / Owen Ostbye , Chanhasssen, MN, USA, 51 – 54 ; 105
53. Vida Del Mar, E Scow, Nicholas Clemence / Taylor Just / Samuel Andreski , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 40 – 66 ; 106
54. Flyer, E Scow, Ben Garber / Ben O’Laughlin / Evy Engebretson / Elin Reigstad / Ben Garber , Excelsior, MN, USA, 77 – 32 ; 109
55. Pin Up, E Scow, Louis Hill / Jack Zweber / Ryan Drake / Kim Drake , Dellwood, MN, USA, 58 – 51 ; 109
56. Jackrabbit, E Scow, Stephen Johanson / Michael Sigel / Chris Hummel , Bellaire, MI, USA, 69 – 47 ; 116
57. Ridiculous Racing, E Scow, Matt Schmidt / Eric Price / Jeff Niedziela / Lizzy Friend , Hartland, WI, USA, 59 – 61 ; 120
58. Pintail, E Scow, Brian McMurray / Dillon McCormick / Eric Rivard / Lila Torresen , Whitehall, MI, USA, 65 – 56 ; 121
59. Apogee, E Scow, James Byrne / Ashley Byrne / Matt Cartier / Autumn Hoover , Brick, NJ, USA, 47 – 75 ; 122
60. Mirage, E Scow, Lon Schoor / Kelsea Kierstead / Elisabeth Johanson / Lindsey Puccio , Madison, WI, USA, 54 – 69 ; 123
61. WhyNot, E Scow, Bob Herdrich / Bill Pipp / Chelsea Pipp Herdrich / John Herdrich , Syracuse, IN, USA, 60 – 64 ; 124
62. Loon, E Scow, Emily Haugerud / Stuart Oltrogge / Dave Haugerud / Deb Tesar , Clear Lake, IA, USA, 63 – 62 ; 125
63. Mule, E Scow, Rick Wilfert / Kate Manhart / Miles Clark , Waukesha, WI, USA, 45 – 83 ; 128
64. CrazE Train, E Scow, Phil Zalog / Erik Elliott / Emma Zalog / Bill Bock , Menomonee Falls, WI, USA, 96 – 35 ; 131
65. Fulltilt, E Scow, Lance Puccio / Benjamin Witman / Paul Haviland / Caroline Skotarzak , Elgin, IL, USA, 92 – 42 ; 134
66. Mermaid Squad, E Scow, Talia Pierce / Danielle Resch / Gretchen Wilbrandt / Annika Ekholm , Excelsior, MN, USA, 61 – 73 ; 134
67. Maash Pit, E Scow, Peter Maas / Lisa Maas / Mike Maas , Hartland, WI, USA, 48 – 91 ; 139
68. The Goose, E Scow, James Walker / Jen Walker / Al DeBaker , Wauwatosa, WI, USA, 66 – 76 ; 142
69. Janet, E Scow, Trevor Trepton / Tom Groskopf / Zac Aasen , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 127/OCS – 17 ; 144
70. Phoenix, E Scow, John Rather / Trey Sprinkman / DJ Klauser / John Rather , Madison, WI, USA, 67 – 79 ; 146
71. Betty, E Scow, Matthew Newman / Brooke Gordon / Mitch Davis , East Amherst, NY, USA, 62 – 85 ; 147
72. Sweet E Motion, E Scow, Patrick Schmidt / Zach Childs / Jonathan Staruck / Olivia Staruck , Madison, WI, USA, 98 – 52 ; 150
73. BUZZINN, E Scow, Hans Zinn / Max Zinn / Gwen Nechas , Excelsior, MN, USA, 81 – 70 ; 151
74. Dark n Stormy, E Scow, Bradford Sprouse / Tom Ropp / Jandy Sprouse / Matt McCormick , Frankfort, MI, USA, 97 – 55 ; 152
75. Pura Vida, E Scow, Tony Pugh / Jak Hutchinson / Keaton Smith , Royal Oak, MI, USA, 72 – 80 ; 152
76. Double Black Diamond, E Scow, Josh LaCroix / Steve Burton / Derek Klein , Lake Geneva, WI, USA, 50 – 104 ; 154
77. Dear Boy, E Scow, Sean Crabb / Kyle Magno / Sam Gavula / Ben Kunz , Toms River, NJ, USA, 88 – 67 ; 155
78. LimaEcho, E Scow, Bob Donat / Derek Stoldt / Sydney (Teddy) Stoldt / Kate Lenhard , Tinton Falls, NJ, USA, 73 – 82 ; 155
79. Sirius, E Scow, Frank Levinson / Alex Levinson / Henry Levinson / Marley Crews-Hill , Syracuse, IN, USA, 83 – 74 ; 157
80. Blizzard, E Scow, Isaac Leestma / Frank Reeg / Isaac Kremers , Muskegon, MI, USA, 42 – 116 ; 158
81. 7, E Scow, Toby Sutherland / Jeff Munn / Scott Munn , Denver, CO, USA, 68 – 90 ; 158
82. HaulE, E Scow, David Lubchenco / Ren Lubchenco / Hollie Lubchenco , Denver, CO, USA, 53 – 110 ; 163
83. Avanti, E Scow, Andrew Jackson / Dale Gordon / Michael Forgaty / Brooke Blalock , Madison, WI, USA, 100 – 63 ; 163
84. Restore the Roar, E Scow, Steven Lyon / Paul Lyon / John Lyon , Janesville, WI, USA, 64 – 100 ; 164
85. It’s only rock n roll, E Scow, David Irmscher / Dave Newcomer / Bryan Sarber , Fort Wayne, In, USA, 87 – 77 ; 164
86. CHUCK E, E Scow , Charlie Allen / Johnny Dempsey / Riley Jensen / Charlie Bruss , Sussex, WI, USA, 80 – 84 ; 164
87. Dutch Draw, E Scow, Hans Vroege / Hendrick Vroege / Greg Bittle / Rakesh Dhiman , Deephaven, MN, USA, 107 – 60 ; 167
88. Redimus, E Scow, Rich Gallun / Mark von Hagke / Tom Beda , Evanston, il, USA, 79 – 89 ; 168
89. Dark ‘N Storm E, E Scow, Ted Rolfs / John Schmidt / Max Miliatis , Hartland, WI, USA, 113 – 57 ; 170
90. Desperado, E Scow, Will Wyman / Tommy Rorer / Jack Bermingham , Oshkosh, WI, USA, 78 – 93 ; 171
91. H2O, E Scow, Andrew Stiles / Mary Kate Vorisek / Patrick Stiles / Richard Beers , Lake Mills, WI, USA, 103 – 71 ; 174
92. Bad Habit, E Scow, Oliver Gray / Jordan Gray / David Burrough / Quinn Burrough , Lake Geneva, WI, USA, 106 – 72 ; 178
93. Redkikin’ It, E Scow, Petey Crawford / Seamus Hendrickson / Kytalin Hendrickson / Shiloh Jackson , Wayzata, MN, usa, 74 – 106 ; 180
94. Gimme Shelter , E Scow, Leighton Wells / Chad Herdrich / Leighton Wells / Ryan Brandenberger , Valapriaso, IN, USA, 82 – 99 ; 181
95. Smooth Operator, E Scow, Brooks Turcotte / Allen Jackson Smith / Matt Conder / Mark Modzelewski , Ashville, NY, USA, 85 – 97 ; 182
96. CHEERS, E Scow, Mark Isabell / Peter Ogden / Henry Ogden / Steven Boemer , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 95 – 88 ; 183
97. Negative Feedback, E Scow, Oscar Anderson / Brian Anderson / Kunal Sanwalka / Adrian George , Madison, WI, USA, 84 – 103 ; 187
98. Ted E Too, E Scow, Bill Knape / Paul Knape / Peter Knape , Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 89 – 98 ; 187
99. DAYS LIKE THIS, E Scow, Canton ODonnell / Bruce ODonnell / Bill ODonnell / Nate Poulter / Canton ODonnell , Denver, CO, USA, 105 – 86 ; 191
100. Bad Dog, E Scow, Reed Lorimer / Wade Lorimer / Jake Honer / Darby Crimmins , Franklin, MI, USA, 127/OCS – 68 ; 195
101. Mutiny, E Scow, Ben Weidmann / Quinn Link / Joe Jackson / Mollie Boswell , St. Louis Park, MN, USA, 104 – 92 ; 196
102. SpicE, E Scow, Dan Quiram / Rani Quiram / Josh Smith , Oconomowoc, WI, USA, 71 – 126/DNF ; 197
103. Joll-E Roger, E Scow, Matt Peterson / Charlotte Peterson / Brian Chesny / Heather Robertson , Pewaukee, WI, USA, 86 – 112 ; 198
104. , E Scow, Mitchell Moore / Eli Shaum / Will Davies , Chicago, IL, USA, 94 – 107 ; 201
105. Call of the Wild, E Scow, John Call / CJ Szeplaki / Bradey Wright / Carter Miller , Chicago, IL, USA, 101 – 101 ; 202
106. Wind’s Up, E Scow, Jacob Hackleman / Scott Hackleman / Chris Hackleman / Jamison Herdrich , Indianapolis, IN, USA, 116 – 87 ; 203
107. Blue, E Scow, William Hudson / Maria Hudson / Dave Wurman / Jacklyn Hallett , Pulteney, NY, USA, 109 – 94 ; 203
108. Lir, E Scow, Ruairi Herraghty / Treebo Pultz / Christon Horstman / Augie Dickinson , Budd Lake, NJ, USA, 90 – 114 ; 204
109. Eleven, E Scow, Casey Call / Louis Desenberg / Michael Herdrich , Indianapolis, IN, USA, 110 – 95 ; 205
110. HoneyBadger, E Scow, Nyle Eggert / Max Eggert / Charlie Vink / Andrew Twa , Spring Lake, MI, usa, 111 – 96 ; 207
111. MoFoE, E Scow, Kevin Cox / Sam Laird / Ayden Sarber / Dylan Sarber , Leesburg, In, USA, 99 – 108 ; 207
112. Dauntless, E Scow, Addy Ferguson / Will Holz / Matt Clark / John Ferguson , Chicago, IL, USA, 102 – 105 ; 207
113. Greatest of Es, E Scow, R Michael Rian / Scott Hirschmann / Dale Thompson , Indianapolis, IN, USA, 91 – 118 ; 209
114. Ketchup, Mustard & Relish, E Scow, Charlie Meier / Danny Tighe / Noah Janssen , Milwaukee, WI, USA, 93 – 117 ; 210
115. ¡Vámonos!, E Scow, Dean Lennox / Sarah Wiss / Jack Lennox / Matt Esposito , Ocean, NJ, USA, 114 – 102 ; 216
116. Savage, E Scow, Cliff Russell / Steven Antworth / Palmer Russell / Charles Hallett , Evans, GA, USA, 108 – 119 ; 227
117. Bower, E Scow, Zach Miller / Haley Fauntleroy / Mei Ling Cabrall / Rebekah Jansen , El Segundo, CA, USA, 118 – 109 ; 227
118. Knot A Clew, E Scow, Jim Dixon / Randi Terry / Mike Terry / Yun Lim , Vanderbilt, MI, USA, 117 – 111 ; 228
119. Liberty, E Scow, Jeff Eldridge / Ryan Howsam / Duke Lynch / Eric Meyer , Erie, CO, USA, 112 – 121 ; 233
120. RACECAR, E Scow, Mike Blackwell / Vera Kirch / Conor Daniels / Andy Allen , Carmel, IN, USA, 121 – 113 ; 234
121. High Five, E Scow, Adam Prettyman / Dave Hagen / Bill Ackerman , Frankfort, MI, USA, 120 – 115 ; 235
122. Habanero, E Scow, Carter Harms / Pete Mooney / JD Rogers / Hayden Elza , Madison, WI, USA, 115 – 124 ; 239
123. Full Tilt, E Scow, Mike Beesley / Greg Moore / Erin Beesley / Meredith Moore , Indianapolis, IN, USA, 119 – 122 ; 241
124. Patches, Johnson E Scow, Mathis Murphy / Will Johnston / Janet Murphy / Ross Wagner / Malloy Murphy , Waukesha, WI, USA, 123 – 120 ; 243
125. Ted E, E Scow, Jack Hubbard / Chris Hubbard / Andy Hubbard / Alex Hubbard , Spring Lake, MI, USA, 122 – 123 ; 245
126. EZ, E Scow, Charlie Shackett / Gretchen Ladd / Erika Rattunde / Marcela Perez , Madison, WI, USA, 124 – 125 ; 249

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT!
Today, our beautiful city isn’t just hosting the E Scow community; we’ve also got the Ironman competition taking place today.  The Bike Route closures begin at 7:30 AM. The Run Route closures begin at 11 AM.
ROAD CLOSURE MAP

Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 10. The race consists of swimming in Lake Monona, bicycling in Dane County, and running in the downtown/campus area. The race starts at 6:45 a.m. and lasts until approximately midnight. Police will maintain local access across the route only when possible during gaps in the runners/bicyclists. Thru-traffic driving across the route will not be permitted.

Swim Route Closures:
There are no street closures for the swim route.

Bicycle Route Closures:
Closures for the bicycling portion last from ~7:30 a.m. until ~5:30 p.m. The following closures will be in place within the city limits:

Right lane of northbound John Nolen Drive from E Lakeside St to Monona Terrace
East Lakeside Street east of John Nolen Drive
Olin-Turville Court
East Rusk Avenue from Alliant Energy Center driveway to Rimrock Road.
Rimrock Road ramps to/from Beltline Highway
Badger Road west of Rimrock Road
Run Route Closures:
Road closures for the run portion last from approximately 11:00 a.m. until midnight. See attached map for details.
Course maps on the Ironman Wisconsin website:
https://www.ironman.com/im-wisconsin-course

The Mermaid Squad

DAY 3 PHOTO GALLERY

More celebration today. The 2023 E Scow Nationals faced its second consecutive day of calm waters as the wind played hard to get. PRO Mark DeGuire and the dedicated race committee spent hours on Lake Mendota taking wind readings, but the middle of the lake remained flat. Meanwhile, competitors ashore at Marshall Park didn’t let the lack of action on the water dampen their spirits. They had a great time on the summer-like day, creating memories with camaraderie and fun. As the sun sets, we’ll come together at the Edgewater to celebrate the enduring legacy of the E Scow.

There are two updates on the Official Notice Board. The NOR and SIs have been amended so that 2 (two) races will constitute a series. Sunday’s schedule has been amended so the first scheduled warning is 10 AM.

Get ready to bid, make memories, and support the next 100 years of E Scow excellence. The bidding begins tonight at the Edgewater at 6:30!

DAY 2 PHOTO GALLERY
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Last night’s first banquet at the Edgewater was terrific, with a beautiful sunset as the backdrop. The E Scow sailing community knows how to have a great time on and off the water!

Despite today’s rather light wind forecast, we’re keeping our hopes high and fingers crossed for some wind. This is one of those days where optimism comes in handy, and you just show up to the lake hoping the forecast is off the mark.

Event co-organizer Patrick Heaney said that even though the wind forecast could be light for Saturday, competitors should expect to sail out to the course because the Race Committee will make every effort to ensure that racing takes place.

2023 E Scow National Championship / photo by Anna Suslova

Day two of the 2023 Nationals was challenging due to the whims of the weather. After an hour-and-a-half delay waiting for the wind to increase, competitors started Race 3, but then a General Recall was signaled. The hope for another starting sequence turned into uncertainty as the winds grew light again. After a significant wind shift, PRO Mark Deguire’s voice echoed over the radio, calling an AP over H. He reminded everyone that the focus of this regatta is participation and celebration. The celebration continues tonight at the Edgewater Hotel.

Event co-organizer Patrick Heaney said that even though the wind forecast could be light for Saturday, competitors should expect to sail out to the course because the Race Committee will make every effort to ensure that racing takes place.

PHOTO: Anna Suslova
DAY 1 PHOTO GALLERY LINK

Day 1 
2023 E Scow National Championship
Hosted by the Mendota Yacht Club
Lake Mendota, Madison, Wisconsin

“Today turned out better than we could have ever possibly imagined,” said PRO Mark DeGuire about Race 1 and 2 of the 2023 E Scow Nationals 100-Year Celebration. He was impressed with how the 126 competitors navigated a mile-long starting line and maneuvered through the heavy traffic during the mark roundings.

Overcast skies made it easy on the eyes. The air was perfect at 8 – 12 mph, with a puff coming through now and then.

The story of the day is Minnetonka Yacht Club’s Tom Burton, who found his way through 126 boats twice today. His M9 is a number you often see around the top mark early in every race. Burton, who sails in the Masters Division, is a two-time National champion and led the entire first race and placed third in the second.

Proving that Masters know how to stay in the front of the pack, Robby Wilkins SC55 of the Carolina Yacht Club in Lexington, South Carolina, led the entire second race.

Two Youth Division skippers are in the top ten tonight. Jack Brown SS11 of Seaside Park Yacht Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is in second place with a 4th and 7th. Pewaukee Yacht Club’s Jonathan Baily V39 (2, 20) is in 6th place.

There were numerous spectator and support boats present to witness the exciting event. Volunteers had a BBQ and beverages ready when competitors returned to Marshall Park.

Friday’s breeze is forecasted to be lighter. The starting signal sounds at 11 AM CT.