The race is complete, results are posted.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:20The 2009 Trans Superior International Yacht Race is history. All boats are in and results have been posted to the Duluth Yacht Club's web site at this URL:
http://www.duluthyachtclub.com/results/results2009/transsuperior.htm
Congratulations to all, and thanks to all the volunteers for their work.
Race Tracking provided by IonEarth
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 17:38IonEarth is providing real time tracking for the 2009 Trans Superior at this URL:
http://race.ionearth.com/2009/glss/transsuperior/
Satellite beacons will be carried by all boats. Automatic position reports will be generated every 15 to 30 minutes and each boat's position will be tracked and displayed at the URL above.
Best of luck to all participants!
Skipper's meeting, 10:00 AM EDT, Friday August 7th
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 21:33The skipper's meeting will be held at the tent adjacent to the Roberta Bondar Marina (note the change of location!) in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario on Friday at 10:00 AM local time (EDT) Friday August 7th.
The skipper's meeting is the last possible time to submit any supporting documentation for entries. All entrants are still required to initiate the entry process by submitting a completed entry form by the final deadline of July 24th, 2009.
This year, in lieu of a formal dinner, there will be a lunch and social hour in the Bondar park tent at 12:00 noon Friday August 7th. Skippers and crew are invited. There will be a small charge for each participant.
The 2009 Trans Superior is sponsored by Barker's Island Marina
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/11/2009 - 07:37
The 2009 Trans Superior wishes to thank Barker's Island Marina and Sailboats Inc. for their sponsorship of our event.
Barker's Island Marina is a full service marina offering dockage and expert repair in the Duluth Superior area.
List of Competitors for 2009
| Skipper | Boat Name | Yacht Club | Design | Division | Hull |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leonidas | Dreamweaver | Barker's Island YC | Sabre 38 Mark II | PHRF Cruising | Monohull |
| Paul Steen | Iselin | Duluth Yacht Club | Beneteau F42 | PHRF Cruising | Monohull |
| Carl Richards | Sweet Water | Duluth Yacht Club | Wauquiez Pretorien | PHRF Cruising | Monohull |
| David Herring | Chiquita II | Duluth Yacht Club | C&C 26 | PHRF Double Handed | Monohull |
| Thomas Bickner | Galadriel | Apostle Islands Yacht Club | Ranger 33 | PHRF Double Handed | Monohull |
| Art Johnston | Copacetic | Duluth Yacht Club | Pearson 30 | PHRF Double Handed | Monohull |
| Robin Ketchen/Ian Bentley | Passage | Duluth Yacht Club | Beneteau 40 | PHRF Doublehanded | Monohull |
| Perry King | Angisina | Wayzata Yacht Club | Soveral 39 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Bill Peterson | Chewbacca | Wayzata Yacht Club | N/M 50 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Keith Stauber | Papa Gaucho | Duluth Yacht Club | J 35 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Troy Brown | Whim Sea | Duluth and Knife River Yacht Clubs | O'Day 40 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Terry Cano | Straight Jacket | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | X-Yacht 3/4 Ton | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Bryan Sims | Usual Supspect | Bronte Harbour Yacht Club | C&C 43 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Alastair Grant | Felucca | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | Mirage 30 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Mark C. Gross | Wylie Coyote | Wayzata Yacht Club | Wylie 40 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Chris Wells | Northern Harrier | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | J41 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Eric Hansen | Mongoose | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | X-Yachts IMX-38 | PHRF Racing | Monohull |
| Rob Cameron | True North | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | C&C Custom 37/Bruckmann | PHRF racing | Monohull |
| David Steele | Steele N Time | * | Beneteau Oceanus | Rally Division | Monohull |
| Eric Thomas | Polar Bear | Duluth Yacht Club | Olson 30 | Single Handed | Monohull |
| James Turner | Carina | * | O'Day 40 | singlehanded | Monohull |
| Jeff Roney | Chas | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | J35 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| John Ollila | Finnair | * | Tarten 28 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| Richard Lappin | Ginger Kay | * | C&C-27 | singlehanded | Monohull |
| Mike McDonald | Loki | Thunder Bay Yacht Club | Tartan 10 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| Adrian Van Den Hoven | Ophir II | Collingwood Yacht Club | Mirage 33 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| John Ayres | Riptide | Racine Yacht Club | Cal 33 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| Scott Schoeler | Scot-Free | Duluth Yacht Club | C&C 27 Mark III | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| Mike Spence | Voyager | Wayzata Yacht Club-AIS | C&C 44 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| Walt Norris | Yuk Fu II | * | Hobie 33 | Singlehanded | Monohull |
| David Tikal | Forty-Two | * | Farrier 9a | Singlehanded | Multihull |
Construction on I35 may delay travel between Twin Cities and Duluth
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 17:44Construction delays may add 1 or more hours to the driving time between the Twin Cities and Duluth during high traffic times.
Please plan accordingly.
Bus from Duluth to the Soo
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 08:01Perry King is arranging for a bus to the Soo from Duluth. If you are interested in riding on the bus or would like more information contact Perry by email at perryking@mac.com or by phone at 612-810-0360.
The bus leaves Lakehead Boat Basin in Duluth on Park Point Thursday evening August 6th and runs through the night to Sault Ste. Marie.
Marinas in Sault Ste. Marie
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 06:05The George Kemp Marina is on the US side, telephone: (906) 635-7670
The Roberta Bondar Marina is on the Canadian side, telephone: (705) 759-5430
The skippers meeting and social activities are on the Canadian side within walking distance from the Bondar marina.
Awards Banquet will be held at Duluth's Kitchi Gammi Club
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 21:52The Trans Superior Awards Banquet will be held at the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Minnesota on Thursday August 13th, 2009.
