ILYA Invitational

Hosted by Cedar Lake, WI from 6/20/2009 to 6/21/2009

I-20's on Big Cedar

Posted by: Justin Bolles

With a great weekend of racing in the books, it is not hard to understand why I-20 sailors might be a little tired. The ILYA Invite at Big Cedar Lake, WI was a test of crew work.

Saturday greeted I-20 sailors with sunny skies, 10-12 MPH breeze, and 85 degree temperatures, so one could definitely leave the foul weather gear at home. Even the most fair weather sailor would have to admit, this is picture perfect weather. And with picture perfect weather comes picture perfect sailing.

The wind direction would only allow for 1/2 mile courses, so a lot of laps were necessary this weekend. The first two races were sailed back to back in shifty and gusty winds, each requiring five laps before you could be done. After 10 spinnaker sets and takedowns, the I-20 fleet was ready for lunch. Aaron Lynn and Steven Catlin traded 1st and 2nds the first two races, with John Spargo not far behind.

The afternoon brought more breeze and more great racing. The first race was an endurance race, as the I-20 counted 6 laps before the winning gun went off. The big breeze and short courses made for quick rides downwind. The fourth and final race of the day was 4 laps, with Aaron Lynn winning both afternoon races.

With 20 sets and takedowns in their pockets, the I-20s sailors are dialed in and a little worn out.

Sunday had the same sunny skies and high temps, but the wind was a little softer. A light, shifty breeze of 4 to 6 MPH made the course challenging. Catching the right puff heading downwind could mean the difference between winning the race and fading to the back of the pack. Steven Catlin once again made all the right calls on Sunday's lone race, but it was Aaron Lynn who would prevail for the weekend.

A special thanks to Rick Trester and the Cedar Lake Yacht Club. The event was first class and even with the wind direction being a little big difficult, the race committee did a great job. Congratulations to Aaron Lynn, the 2009 ILYA Invite Champion.

Check out the photos from the weekend here.

Regatta Results

Sail #	Boat Name	Skipper	Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	Race 4	Race 5	Total
J-11	Grog	Aaron Lynn	1	2	1	1	4	9
H-5	Tern	Stefan Schmidt	7	4	3	2	3	19
H-111	Phantom	John Spargo	2	3	12	3	2	22
FD-4	Attitude	Jack Boatman	6	7	2	5	5	25
FD-314	Key Lime Pi	George Winter	3	6	5	4	7	25
U-1		Steven Catlin	2	1	12	12	1	28
FD-499	Over Easy	Eric Hall	5	5	6	7	6	29
FD-1	Beer Run	Tim Baccus	9	9	7	6	8	39
WA-5	No Problem	Justin Bolles	8	8	4	12	9	41
NC-66	Shadowfax	Peter Stambaugh	11	12	8	12	10	53
FD-42	la dolce vita	Greg Leifer	10	10	12	12	12	56