2023 Mills Trophy Race

THE INVITATIONAL MILLS TROPHY RACE 23

About the Cover

First time winner of the largest racing division on the Mills Trophy Course, Roadkill. Congratulations to Nik Lintunen, Blaic Naysmith and crew from the Mills Race Committee.

About the Book

Toledo Yacht Club and the Mills Race Committee are proud to present the 99th running of the Invitational Mills Trophy Race. We want to thank all the volunteers who contributed to the program book, and again thank our program support team, H.O.T. Printing and Graphic Services. Special thanks to Myron Shapiro and Brooke Genson for their support and contributions to this unique racing program.

About the Logo

In 2008, we introduced an annual Mills Trophy Race logo. This year’s logo was prepared by the fine folks at CXG, Columbus, Ohio. Mills Trophy Race skipper, Brett Langolf, is CEO of Content Experience Group and we thank him for coordinating the logo development. See their ad elsewhere in this book.

Eight Bells

Over the last 40 years, we have been fortunate to have a loyal base of sailing enthusiasts who support the Mills Trophy Race year after year. Sadly, last year we lost two Mills Masters and more recently TYC Past Commodore Ron Gabel, club historian and keeper of all the Mills trophies. Please see the Chairman’s letter for details.

Ron Soka

2023 Mills Race

We are proud to Salute the Skippers and Crews of the Invitational Race for the Mills Trophy

David Ryan, Jr. Honorary Chairman

Ronald P. Soka General Chairman

Steve Harris Principal Race Officer

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Officers and Committees

2023 Chairmen

David Ryan, Jr. Honorary Chairman

Ron Soka General Chairman Race Program

Don Wood Chairman Emeritus

Toledo Yacht Club Flag Officers

Ralph Becker ...................................Commodore

Marilyn Kocevar ..................... Vice-Commodore

Brian Hildebrand ..................... Rear Commodore

Sue Kroma ............................................ Treasurer

Jan Kiel Recording Secretary

Toledo Yacht Club Board of Trustees

P/C Paul Janowiecki Marci Ecks

P/C Jim Balogh Kathy Jex

Paula Dionyssiou

Storm Trysail Flag Officers

Raymond Redniss Commodore

Andrew Weiss ......................... Vice Commodore

Ty Anderson ........................... Rear Commodore

John D. Browning ................................. Secretary

Frederick “Bud” Heerde Treasurer

Rick Royce Great Lakes Fleet Captain

Race Operations

P/C Becky Vincent .............................. Chairman

Steve Harris ..................... Principal Race Officer

Dave Ryan ............................. Protest Committee

Dave Ryan .............................. Rating Committee

Michelle Glanville Scoring & Results

John Glanville Scratch Sheet

P/C Barry Vincent Starting Boat

Flag Presentation Committee

P/C Ron Soka ....................................... Chairman

Com. Ralph Becker Michelle Glanville

V/C Marilyn Kocevar Kaye Soka

R/C Brian Hildebrand

Race Committee

Judges and Timers

P/C Steve Harris ............. Principal Race Officer

Becky Vincent Alan Minsterman

Judy Kania Linda Minsterman

Eric Osborne Marcia Ashley

Steve Harris Principal Race Officer

Mills Trophy Race Steering Committee

David Ryan, Jr. Honorary Chairman

P/C Ronald P. Soka General Chairman

Steve Harris Principal Race Officer

P/C Jim Balogh

Geri Buckley

Michelle Glanville Scoring and Results

Jim Balogh Put-in-Bay Operations

Power/Cruise John Glanville

Scratch Sheet

Put-in-Bay Security

Tom Buckley

Chuck Stahl

P/C Ron Gabel

Michelle Glanville

Doug Haag

Kaye Soka

P/C Barry Vincent

P/C Becky Vincent

Kathy Jex

Alan Minsterman

Linda Minsterman

Jeff Phillips

Mike Powers

Kathy Powers

Julie Osborne CC Wisnewski

Doug Seib Connie Miller

Protest Committee

Dave Ryan ............................................ Chairman

Ron Soka

Rating Committee

Dave Ryan Chairman

John Glanville Judy Kellner

Michelle Glanville David Spiers

Bill Kellner

Scoring and Results

Michelle Glanville Chairman

John Glanville Ron Soka

Scratch Sheet Committee

John Glanville ...................................... Chairman

Bill Kellner P/C Ron Soka

Judy Kellner Dave Ryan

Start/Finish

P/C Barry Vincent Chairman

Start Boat Seadozer

Mark Boat PIB Tom Thanasiu

Finish Line .......................................... Dave Petro

Observers’ Boat ................................. Voyageur II

Brian Hildebrand

Put-in-Bay Security

Officers and Committees

2023 Chairmen

Dave Ryan Advertising

Kaye Soka Awards Banquet

Entries and Communications

Ron Gabel Trophies/ Historian Marilyn Kocevar

Put-in-Bay Dockage

Jim

Event Operations

P/C Ron Soka .......................................Chairman

Dave Ryan ..................... Advertising & Sponsors

Kaye Soka Awards Banquet

Kaye Soka ............... Communications & Entries

Ron Gabel Historian

Doug Haag ............................ Mills Event Photos

V/C Marilyn Kocevar PIB Dockage

P/C Jim Balogh PIB Operations

R/C Brian Hildebrand .....................PIB Security

P/C Jim Balogh Power Boat/Cruise

P/C Ron Soka ................................ Race Program

Geri and Tom Buckley Race Headquarters

P/C Ron Gabel/Chuck Stahl .................. Trophies

Com. Ralph Becker ....................... TYC Dockage

Denise Fulop TYC Operations

Advertising & Sponsorship

Dave Ryan Chairman

Becky Beebe P/C Ron Soka

P/C Jim Balogh Kaye Soka

Awards Banquet Committee

Kaye Soka Chairman

V/C Marilyn Kocevar P/C Ron Soka

Com. Ralph Becker R/C Brian Hildebrand

Entries & Communications

Kaye Soka ............................................Chairman

Mills Event Photos

Doug Haag ...........................................Chairman

Donna Pribe

PIB Dock Committee

Marilyn Kocevar Chairman

Com. Ralph Becker P/C Ron Soka

Ted Mount Kent Beals

Put-in-Bay Operations

P/C Jim Balogh ...................................... Chairman

Com. Ralph Becker P/C Barry Vincent

V/C Marilyn Kocevar P/C Becky Vincent

R/C Brian Hildebrand

Put-in-Bay Security

P/C Jim Balogh ...................................... Chairman

P/C Barry Vincent Com. Ralph Becker

Tom Buckley R/C Brian Hildebrand

Power/Cruise Committee

P/C Jim Balogh ...................................... Chairman

Mike Powers V/C Marilyn Kocevar

Race Program Committee

P/C Ron Soka ......................................... Chairman

Brooke Genson Myron Shapiro

Race Headquarters

Geri Buckley Co-Chairman

Tom Buckley .................................... Co-Chairman

Gerry Bernard Chuck Stahl

P/C Becky Vincent Susan Stahl

Trophy Committee

P/C Ron Gabel Chairman

P/C Barry Vincent Dave Garey

P/C Becky Vincent Marg Garey

Chuck Stahl

Toledo Yacht Club Dock Committee

Com. Ralph Becker ............................... Chairman

P/C Ron Soka V/C Marilyn Kocevar

R/C Brian Hildebrand

Toledo Yacht Club Operations

Denise Fulop........................... TYC Club Manager

Ralph

Becky and Barry Vincent Race Operations

Geri and Tom Buckley Race Headquarters

Becker TYC Dockage

Balogh Put-in-Bay Operations Power/Cruise

Message from the Chairman

2023 Mills Chairman Message Ninety-Nine and Counting!

Heading toward historical milestones, such as the 100th Mills Trophy Race next year, is a credit to all the participants, sponsors, and committee volunteers that have supported the Mills Trophy Race over the years. This year we celebrate the 99th running of the Invitational Mills Trophy Race. Thanks to all who have sailed with us in the past, and to those of you who are joining us for the first time (don’t forget to check the First Time Entry box on your Yacht Scoring registration).

Make sure you check out the 2023 Mills Trophy Race Sailing Instructions (SI’s) at www. yachtscoring.com for the details of the race courses and the Class Flags to be used on the start boat to identify the order of starts.

The PHRF rating to qualify for the President’s Trophy Course has been lowered from 165 to 150 and above, and the Mills Trophy Course and the Governor’s Trophy Course correspondingly lowered PHRF rating to 147.

As always, the SI’s are the official rules governing the race, and take precedence over any “general information” sections of this program.

Principle Race Officer Steve Harris from Put-in-Bay Yacht Club and Buckeye Lake Yacht Club and his BLYC and PIBYC race management teams will again be starting us at the Toledo Harbor Light and recording finishes at Put-in-Bay. Thanks to Al and Linda Minsterman for continuing their DRYA finish line support.

This year we are happy to announce the 2023 Honorary Chairmen, David Ryan, Jr. A Mills Master, Mills Race Committee and Mills Trophy Race Class Winner, Dave sails the C&C33 Chasseur as a member (and Past Commodore) of Monroe Boat Club and Catawba Island Club (see his article later in this issue).

Also hope you enjoy the continuing three-decade retrospective highlighting photos from 1993, 2003, and 2013 (See the “Do You Remember…” features).

Sadly, in the last year, we lost two Mills Masters Jimmy Walczak, long time Sea Turtle sailing buddy of Mark Weiss and Jim Monaghan. Most recently we lost TYC P/C Ron Gabel. Commodore Gabel was not only the club Historian, but also the keeper of all Mills Trophy Race history as well as guardian of all the Mills trophies. Rest in Peace, Commodore.

Wishing you the best for a safe and successful 2023 Mills Trophy Race.

Smooth Sailing,

Ronald P. Soka

2023 General Chairman

April 10, 2023

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River and people who love sailing, our scenic bodies of water, Toledo area. again next year.

As the Mayor of Toledo, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city once again as you gather to celebrate and kick off the 99th running of the historic Mills Trophy Race. This event of both competition and camaraderie is a wonderful tradition for the Toledo community, and we appreciate all the participants and volunteers who year after year make this race a success

Lake Erie and our rivers provide an outlet for residents to enjoy life on the water to its fullest, and the shoreline gives our region a character unlike any other. We are thrilled to once again share our scenic bodies of water, coastlines, and islands with those who too have an appreciation and respect for the waterways. We hope that you make the most of your stay here in Toledo, and I invite you to enjoy all that our city has to offer.

Best wishes for a safe and pleasant race. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in 2024!

Sincerely,

Wade Kapszukiewicz Mayor, City of Toledo

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99th and Counting!

On behalf of the Toledo Yacht Club Bridge Officers, Board of Trustees, and General Membership; it is my privilege to welcome you, our sailing friends, to the 2023 Mills Trophy Race. This year we celebrate the 99th running of this historic race, recognized as one of the premier sailing events held on the Great Lakes. It is a pleasure for the Toledo Yacht Club to host this outstanding event.

As the 118th Commodore of the Toledo Yacht Club, I would like to extend a special thanks to the Mills Race Committee, the TYC membership, and the countless volunteers for their tireless efforts and loyal support which make this event so enjoyable for all who participate. The long hours of planning and preparation do not go unnoticed and assure that a wonderful weekend will take place for all who participate. This annual night race is an event which is “designed for sailors to bring out the best in sailors” and would not be possible without the participation of so many. To you sailors, we thank you for supporting the event year after year to make this such an incredible event. From the 1907 beginning to today, we sincerely appreciate your continued support

As Commodore of Toledo Yacht Club, I recognize the special partnership which we share with the Mills Trophy Race. This rich history dates back well over 100 years and we are extremely proud to still share this prestigious race with all our dedicated sailors and generous sponsors. From our growing list of Mills Masters (25 years racing plus) to the highly skilled racers who regularly attend the Mills Trophy banquet, where nearly 40 historic trophies are engraved for their new recipients, this is truly a special event. As we approach the 100 th running next year, please take time to reflect on the significant history-making racing event you are taking part in and enjoy the moments.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the many Mills Race activities throughout the weekend both at TYC and at “The Bay”. As always, it promises to be a special celebration which is sure to be enjoyed by all.

May everyone have a very safe voyage and great tales of camaraderie to follow. See you at the Frosty’s Finish Line!

AFFILIATED WITH: Inter-Lake Yachting Association, Associated Yacht Clubs, Detroit Regional Yacht-Racing Association, United States Sailing Association & Western Lake Erie Cruiser Association

Commodore Ralph Becker #Carefree in ’23!

2023 Commodore Toledo Yacht Club

General Conditions Governing

All Racing and Cruising Entrants

Management

The races, cruise and related activities will be managed by the Mills Trophy Race Committee. This Race Committee or its representatives shall have the authority to interpret the rules and conditions of the race, cruise and related activities and to reject the entry of any yacht at any time prior to the start of race or activities. Cruise activities will be directed by the Race Committee’s Cruise Chairman.

Shore Activity Wrist Band

Wrist bands are required for every person wishing to enter the party at the PIBYC. Participating in race-related social events and admission to complimentary parties, with the exception of the Sunday Flag Presentation, is by wrist band only. They may be obtained for other shore guests at the PIBYC Race Headquarters.

The skipper has responsibility for passing out the yacht’s wrist bands and their being properly distributed to only those crew who are of legal drinking age. Separate wrist bands can be purchased for persons not of legal drinking age. The skipper may request that wrist band(s) be issued at the PIBYC Race Headquarters.

The fee per wrist band is $20.00 US and $10.00 US for under age 21 bands. All lost wrist bands will be replaced for $20.00 US. No wrist band fee refunds.

Awards

Awards ceremony to be held at Put-in-Bay Yacht Club on Sunday. Awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

Social at Toledo Yacht Club

The 2023 Mills Trophy Race festivities will begin with the 2022 Awards Banquet, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The Toledo Yacht Club will sponsor the famous Mills Race Party at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 8, 2023, featuring food, entertainment and dancing.

Social at Put-in-Bay (See Schedule on page 21)

Breakfast buffet 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. (tickets purchased at the door)

The PIBYC party is open to all racing sailors, cruising entries, and guests. Wrist bands are required for entry. Join us for food, drinks, music and all of the camaraderie of a sailor’s weekend.

Cruising Sailboat / Power Boat Entrants Only

Eligibility

a) Open to yachts by special invitation only and owned by, or under charter to, members of Toledo Yacht Club.

b) Yachts shall be 22-foot minimum length enclosed cabin motor or sailing vessels.

c) All yachts shall have fully executed and submitted the prescribed entry form and fees by specified deadlines.

d) The Race Committee, at its discretion, may limit the number of cruising entrants.

Skipper Packet

Skipper bags including wrist bands ordered and participation patches will be available at Toledo Yacht Club Thursday, June 8 from 1600 - 2100, and Friday, June 9 from 1000 - 1300.

Cruising Entries

Non-racing entries must be completed on the Official Entry Form and be accompanied with the proper entry fees. The entry fee is $160.00 US. Deadline for receiving entry forms is Monday, June 5, 2023.

Responsibility

The Toledo Yacht Club, the Mills Trophy Race Committee, and cosponsoring clubs do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this race, cruise or related activities.

The safety of a yacht and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner or skipper who must insure that the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit. The skipper of the yacht must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. The skipper must insure that all equipment is properly maintained and stowed. Further, through a safety meeting with the crew, the skipper must assure himself that the crew knows where the safety equipment is kept and how to use it. The skipper and/or owner of each yacht is responsible for the conduct of each member of the crew and is further responsible for making sure that only those of his crew who are of the legal drinking age, 21 in the State of Ohio, receive the specified wrist bands.

Rights of Racing Yachts

Any yacht not racing must keep clear of any yacht which is racing. If there is any doubt that a yacht is racing, the yacht not eligible to race must presume that the other yacht is racing and keep clear.

If a cruising yacht wishes to cruise in the vicinity of the finishing line at Put-in-Bay, she must keep well clear of that line so as to not interfere with any possible maneuver of all yachts still racing or having just finished.

Docking

Complimentary directed dockage will be provided all cruising yachts. Boats must have paid all fees and check in with the Mills Harbor Master for dock assignments. The facilities will be available to the racing and cruising entrants from 1800 Friday, June 9 to 1200 Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Destination Put-in Bay

Put-in-Bay Primary Dock Rules

• NO swimming, float toys, sling shots, or water fights allowed in marina area.

• NO firearms or fireworks allowed on grounds at any time.

• NO fires, including charcoal grills, are permitted on boats or docks.

• NO picnic benches or roller blades permitted on docks.

• NO refuse, excrement or fish offal shall be thrown, pumped or discharged overboard. Proper containers are available at foot of dock.

• NO motorized vehicles or bicycles allowed on docks except to walk them to and from rack at foot of dock upon arriving and departing.

• NO excessive noise. Acceptable noise level is 80 decibels or less. Total quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am.

• NO one allowed on top of boat except during docking maneuvers.

• NO WAKE in Village Harbor. Bow out docking only.

• NO reserve dockage, including rafting spots.

• Rafting is required by authorization of dock master when prescribed dockside locations are filled.

• NO boats left unattended.

• NO unleashed dogs on docks or grounds.

• Hoses may be used only for filling freshwater tanks. They must then be disconnected and removed from the dock.

• The Marina is not responsible for loss or damage to boats or articles left on boat or premises.

• Jet skis and rubber rafts, per day dockage charge for actual space used.

• Violation of any rules may result in dismissal without notice, refund and/or a police citation.

• NO open containers of alcohol permitted on public docks.

• Alcohol must be confined to the vessels.

CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED TO VIOLATORS

2023 Honorary Chairman: David Ryan, Jr.

I am honored and humbled to have been nominated as the 99th Mills Trophy Race Honorary Chairman. My sailing began in high school when I bought a 14’ Hobie Cat and learned to sail on the inland lakes of the Irish Hills. The summer following college, my father took me on a drive along Lake Erie’s southern shoreline, stopping into various boatyards and I found my first keelboat, a Catalina 27.

Cruising in the Catalina 27 “Elan”, I was soon introduced to racing aboard Dick and Ann Hamilton’s Pearson 26 at Sandusky Sailing Club in Sandusky Bay. I remember phoning Dick from work one afternoon because it was raining, and I was asking him if we were going to race that evening! He thought that was a pretty funny question. My first Mills Race was aboard Dick’s “Annie Also” in 1987, and it was that very race when I discovered a love of nighttime navigation and competition. Navigating was by dead reckoning with a wristwatch, compass and speedo (without today’s full color GPS or even Loran), all of a sudden the red flashing light of Starve Island Reef was directly in front of us and I was hooked.

While docking in a cold breezy rain at Put-In-Bay one day, I met Paceship-26 sailor Bill Loeffler from Catawba Island Club and became long-time dock mates with Bill on the starboard side and his nephew Tim McKenna on the port. My great dock mates have turned into lifelong friendships, and we energized a fun and entertaining CIC racing program featuring pursuit starts and a Cox-Sprague scoring system as well as a summer racing series

named after Gordon Adams, the club’s first sailing Commodore.

At Monroe Boat Club, John and Michelle Glanville invited me to race Tuesday nights aboard their Cal 25 “Cherry Bomb” and we eventually co-founded the MBC Solo Challenge, which we think was Lake Erie’s first singlehanded race sponsored by a yacht club. I have served as MBC Sail Fleet Captain and was MBC Commodore in 2015.

Eventually buying a C&C 33 “Chasseur”, and currently racing with Jerry Porter on the J/105 “Relentless”, I actively race both short-course and longer distance races including BayviewMackinac, Trans-Erie Races, I-LYA Regatta’s and 34 Mills Races. I’ve been fortunate to have sailed the St. Lawrence Seaway as well as the Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Adriatic Seas.

I’ve tried to assist sailors through years of volunteering at the club level and with PHRF-LE holding the current position of chairman. I’ve been a USSA principal race officer that needs to renew my certification and I am very privileged to have served competitive sailors in the region as a member of the Mills Trophy Race Steering Committee.

Each Mills Race holds a special place in my heart. The great crews I’ve been a part of, the everchanging Lake Erie conditions, the unmatched hospitality of the Toledo Yacht Club, PIBYC, and the graciousness of Race Chairman Ron and Kaye Soka make the Mills Trophy Race truly an icon of the Great Lakes and a race by sailors, for sailors!

Mills Crew at PIB

Chasseur down wind David Ryan, Jr.

caption CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID, FROM THE 2023 MILLS TROPHY RACE COMMITTEE!

Thank You to Our Major Sponsors

Sailing Inc.

Mount Gay Rum, Remy USA The Rum of Regattas

Frosty Bar

For the 99th running of the Mills Trophy Race, the Mills Race Committee is proud to announce the Frosty’s Finish Line and our Mills Partnership with the Frosty Bar leading up to the 100th Mills Trophy Race. Many of our Mills racers have a scheduled stop at Frosty’s as part of their Mills Race tradition and we look forward to expanding on that tradition for many years.

Located in the heart of downtown Put-in-Bay, Frosty’s has been an island tradition for 70 years. Cold beer served in the signature frosty beer mug, peanut shells crunching underfoot, tasty pizza baked fresh to order, and classic rock tunes from the jukebox are all part of what makes Frosty’s a favorite. Native islanders, boaters, day trippers, and racing sailors alike flock to Frosty’s for the Bloody Marys and the beautiful view of DeRivera Park and the Put-in-Bay harbor.

Part of what makes Frosty’s so special is the Stoiber family and the extended family of college-age employees that serve breakfast, pizza, and beer all summer. Stop in and see us at Frosty’s. We’re glad you’re here!

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It is with great pleasure that we welcome back to the Mills Race, the Mount Gay Red Cap, symbol for racing sailors recognized around the world and thank Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. for their on-going support.

US Sailing

Our mission is to increase sailing participation and excellence through education, competition and equal opportunity, while upholding the principles of fair play, sportsmanship and safety.

Originally organized as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) on October 30, 1897 to encourage and promote yacht racing, and to unify the racing and rating rules in the United States and Canada and throughout the yachting world. For racing sailors, US Sailing provides an equal level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges, and umpires and by ensuring standardized rules and sailing instructions.

Safety on the water is an essential part of US Sailing’s training programs, including powerboat courses. Our Safety at Sea Courses are required by many offshore regatta organizers. US Sailing could not achieve its mission without the ongoing support of its members and volunteers. Our members have a shared passion for this lifelong sport.

Storm Trysail Club

The Storm Trysail Club is a private club dedicated to blue water sailing. Membership of about 1000 individuals is by invitation only to expert offshore sailors who have experienced storm conditions and are capable of commanding a sailing vessel in such conditions. Established in 1938, the club has a long history of sponsoring inshore, distance and offshore sailboat races, and supporting the interests and needs of sailors.

The purpose of the Club is to promote good fellowship among blue water sailors and ocean racing yachtsmen, and to encourage the sport of ocean racing and offshore cruising.

The club is headquartered in Larchmont, New York, and operates through local stations across the U.S. Each station serves as the organizing authority and host for a number of racing, social and junior events for its members and other sailors. The club has been in the vanguard of development of new events, handicap rating systems, yacht design, safety procedures, and new rum drinks, as well as ongoing support for the Invitational Mills Trophy Race since 1981.

C X G / Content Experience Group

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“A group designed to flex up to your needs.”

C X G supports MKOS (more kids on sailboats)

MKOS aims to develop leaders through sailing. Leadership skills, problem solving skills, the ability to think critically, are best taught through team sports like sailing. Add in perseverance, determination, and some “grit” creates a leadership learning environment for today’s kids. Coed, multigenerational crews navigating boats fosters that leadership, camaraderie, and communication skills. MKOS is a new 501(c)(3) launching skill building programs for new and experienced sailors.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS AS YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 MILLS RACE.

Incorporated October 10, 1919, the Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s Fund has been supporting sailors and boaters throughout the Lake Erie region for over a century.

Thanks to past support, many grant recipients have gone on to become, coaches, crew, and boat owners throughout the USA and beyond – contributing to the boating community and the sport of sailing for many years to come.

Read more about The Yachtsmen’s Fund and donate: yachtsmensfund.org

2023 Schedule of Activities

Sunday, June 4 thru Wednesday, June 7

All Day

All entrants are invited to stage their boat prior to the race at Toledo Yacht Club. Please e-mail your approximate arrival time to mills@email.toast.net for a dock assignment.

Wednesday, June 7, TOLEDO YACHT CLUB

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

2022 Mills Race Winners’ Party

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for all winning skippers, crews and guests will be served.

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

2022 Mills Trophy Presentation Dinner

Make reservations early “on-line at Yacht Scoring” or by calling TYC 419-726-3485 or email: mills@email.toast.net

8:30 pm to 10:00 pm

2022 Mills Trophy Presentation

Thursday, June 8, TOLEDO YACHT CLUB

12:00 noon to 8:00 pm

All yachts entering the harbor on Thursday will be announced, and receive a gun salute. Please dress your yacht for the evening festivities.

6:00 pm to 12 midnight

Toledo Yacht Club opens the race weekend with its famous Mills Party celebration. Entertainment will be provided.

Friday, June 9, TOLEDO YACHT CLUB

Recuperation Day

A time to reflect on the age-old question: “Why did I do that?”

Toledo Yacht Club opens its doors to all race entrants at 8:00 am. Pre-race preparations throughout the day.

Saturday, June 10, PUT-IN-BAY YACHT CLUB

12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Hospitality Party

The PIBYC party will be open serving beer and Mt. Gay Rum punch. Food and entertainment will be provided for your enjoyment. Race results will be posted as they become available.

Sunday, June 11, PUT-IN-BAY YACHT CLUB

7:30 am to 9:30 am - Full Breakfast PIBYC Style

9:30 am to 11:30 am - Award Flag Presentation

Mimosas courtesy of the Mills Trophy Race Committee.

2023 Mills Race Awards Banquet

Wednesday, June 5

2024 Mills Race Party at TYC

Thursday, June 6

2024 Invitational Mills Trophy Race

Friday, June 7

2024 Mills Weekend at Put-in-Bay

Saturday, June 8

Sunday, June 9

The Mills Trophy Race

Monroe Boat Club

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Best Wishes to our MBC Sailors

Congratulates Skippers and Crew Competing in the 93rd Mills Trophy Race

MBC 2023 Regattas:

MBC 2016 Sail Races:

Race for the Sisters…………………July 16

Race for the Sisters...................................... Saturday, July 15

Ladies Race…………………………Aug 14

Solo Challenge/Doublehanded Race ............ Saturday, Aug. 12

MBC Solo Challenge……………….Aug 20

Ladies Race Sunday, Aug. 20

Summer Parties: Arrive by Car or Boat!

Tuesday Night Racing May 23-Aug. 29

June 25…………………. Shotz on the Docks

Summer Regatta 2023: Arrive by Car or Boat!

July 22-23………………… Summer Regatta

Dining Events:

July 21-22

Visit MBC all year long for Burger Thursdays!

Every Thursday……………….. Burger Night

www.monroeboatclub.org

Every 4th Sunday……………….Boater’s Breakfast thru Sept

US Sailing Certified Safety at Sea Courses

Do you have an overboard prevention plan?

Are you prepared for heavy weather?

Does your crew have the most effective safety equipment?

Safety is paramount to us all. Attend a US Sailing Safety at Sea Course in your area to always be prepared.

Committee and the Toledo Yacht Club encourage all boaters to be Clean Boaters.

The courses represented on this chart are merely linear and directional representations from mark to mark and by no means are they to be relied upon for navigational purposes. An important test of this race is the skill of a navigator and skipper. All skippers and navigators are to take notice of all hazards to navigation.

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Preliminary Starting Times

Start times may be compressed based on class entries. (See Official Bulletin Board at TYC and online at www.yachtscoring.com)

President’s Trophy Course continued

13 14

Optional

Note: (a) Any additional class starts will be noted on the bulletin board. The Race Committee may grant a separate start if solicited by a class having sufficient entrants.

(b) A flag designating the start of each class will be displayed from the Race Committee boat during the period prior to the start of that class. Scratch Sheets for class assignments will be posted on the bulletin board at TYC and online at www.yachtscoring.com.

Frosty’s Finish Line Diagram

Frosty’sFinishLine

Note: Protection mark only!

Note: The finishing line is between the outer white strobe light and the lighted flag pole flying the R. C. pennant located on South Bass Island.

Dockage (will be assigned)

Frosty’s Finish

Commodore Steve Straub, along with all the North Cape Yacht Club members, wish Good Luck to all the 2023 Mills Trophy Race Participants.

Congrats to all NCYC 2022 Mills Trophy Race Winners:

• Bill Pribe – Wing Jammer

• Russ Atkinson – Wildcat

• Roger Stark – Abracadabra

• Jim & Chris Davis – Orange Crate

• Bob & Betsy Bradley – B4

• Autumn Wind – Joe Sweeney

• Jeff Mackay – Wizard

• Bill & John Bollin – Badfish

• Chip Gossman – Mojito

• Matt Kern – Discover

• Steve Straub – Spageeto Byte

• Patrick Leonard – Rocky

• Lee Elekonich – Yeah Buoy

• Joe Horvath – Erie Grog

Come race with us at NCYC:

Champagne Series

Mid Channel Race

CRAM Regatta

Race for Hope – American Cancer Society

Lightning/Snipe/Finn

Great Lakes Championship

Double Handed Race

Toledo Deepwater Race to I-LYA 129th Regatta

Irene Race for Ladies

Dedication Day Race to Port Clinton

Commodore Perry Race

George O’Connell Fall Bay

Fall Blow Out, Thistles, Lightnings & Interlakes

Club Races

Host Club for the Finn National Championship

May 20 & 21

May 28

June 3 & 4

June 24

July 8 &9

July 29

August 3

August 19

September 2

September 16

September 23 & 24

October 7

Wednesdays 7 PM

July 20 – 23

See www.ncyc.net for the complete race schedule

FEEL

Tom Andrews

Mike Bellg

Gary Bernard

Jack Bernard

Doug Blackburn

Steve Boice

Russ Boismier

Bill Bollin

Bob Bollin

John Bollin

Bob Bradley

Mary Branson

Tim Branson

Dar Burgoyne

Duane Burgoyne

Keith Cameron

Jim Campey

Paul Carr

Rick Cherry

Robert Coleman

Brad D’Arcangelo

Mike D’Arcangelo

Charlie Darr

Christine Davis

Jim Davis

John Davis

Tom Davis

Dennis DeGolier

Matt Dubois

Todd Duffett

TYC Mills Masters

Toledo Yacht Club thanks you for loyal participation.

Rodger Dutton

Dick Duvall

Mike Fahle

Rollie Fisher

Bob Fox

Dick Frazier

Chris Frederick

Jim Frederick

Donald Fritz

Kent Gardam

Sandy Gardam

Jack Gillis

Norm Gladieux

Jim Gladieux

John Glanville

Laszlo Goda

Albert “Chip”

Gossman

John Greiner

Judy Greiner

Eric Gunderson

Gary Hall

Richard Hamilton

Tom Hamilton

Cris Hastin

Wayne Hastings

Bill Henry

Joe Henry

Fred Hibbert

Paul Hickman

Harold Hoffman

Joe Horvath

Russell Hurford

Bryan Huntley

Douglas Hura

Jim “JJ” Johns

Douglas Jordan

Ken Kania, Jr.

Craig Keating

Mark Keesey

Bill Kellner

Judy Kellner

Tim Kemper

Jody Kjoller

Tony Knight

Ron Konczalski

Les Lashaway

Steve Lawson

Derek Leck

Kevin Lemonds

Brian Little

Jeff Mackay

Tom Marriott

Jamie Matuszak

Ray Matuszak

T. Park McRitchie

Thomas P. McRitchie

Beth Meekison

Tom Meier

Gary Melssen

Chris Merkle

Lee Merkle

Bill Miller

James Monaghan

Larry Moore

Jack Morman

Allan Newell

Ed Nykiel

George O’Connell

Jeff O’Connell

George Osborne

Jim Pierson

Bob Pietkowski

John Perry

Fritz Peterson

Don Phillips

Jeff Phillips

Roger Pollack

Jay Pomeroy

Jerry Porter

Bill Pribe

Dennis Psota

Richard Rideout

Berthold Rossnagel

Ann Russell

Mel Russell

Dave Ryan

Ken Sabin

Dan Sadoski

Deb Schaefer

John Schaffner

Mike Scott

Fred “Bus” Seyfang

Kim Sherburne

Kaye Soka

Ron Soka

Bill Sommers

Craig Spear

Dave Spiers

Roger Stark

Frank Stellingwerf

John Stong

James Stribrny

Dave Sullivan

Dick Synowiec

Fred Temple

Greg Thomas

John Trost

Sybil Turin

Jim Walczak

Helene Weber

Mark Weihs

Chuck Weiss

Mark Weiss

Mike Weiss

Jack White

Tim Willford

Eric Winkel

Norm Winkel

Richard “Joe” Young

2022 Mills Trophy Winner: Roadkill - N.

Lintunen & B. Naysmith

ROADKILL

Owners/skippers: Nick Lintunen / Blaic Naismith

Navigator: Blaic Naismith

Crew: Brian Dawse, Denny Meagher, Brandon Noland, Christina Noland

On-shore Support: Heather Naismith, Brandy Tower

After a two year hiatus due to border closures it was amazing to get back to North Cape Yacht Club, Toledo Yacht Club and Put In Bay. We missed our friends and the fantastic racing we have available in western basin of Lake Erie.

The team this year on Roadkill is a long-term group of friends. Although we don’t all race regularly together on the Olson 30, over the last 15 years we’ve all logged a lot of racing miles together on a variety of boats. Onboard we had co-owners Nikolas Lintunen and Blaic Naysmith, friend and fellow Olson 30 owner Brian Dawes, and our “American friends” Denny Meagher, Brandon Noland and Christina Noland. I believe the group has somewhere in the neighbourhood of 80 years of combined Mackinaw race experience. Our shore crew this year was our third co-owner and regular bow person Heather Naysmith, Brandy Tower and the next generation of crew in tow. As some of us have decided to become adults and start families, I’m quickly learning that shore crew and babysitting logistics are a critical part of racing success.

The first leg started off with a run and ended with a light and fluky beat. Our boat excelled in the light conditions and we rounded East Outer in the lead pack. The 2nd leg to West Sister produced more light and fluky conditions before turning into a moderate air pole on the forestay spinnaker reach. This was not our time to shine and we were promptly passed by the majority of the fleet, rounding with eventual runner up Wizard. Jeff Mackey and crew have been close competitors of ours since we purchased Roadkill in 2015 and it was good to see them out there. West Sister to Sandusky was upwind in a 10-15 knot shifty easterly. Our pre race plan was to try and stay leveraged to the south of the fleet in anticipation of a shift in that direction. After rounding Scott Point Shoal we got onto port tack towards the southern shoreline. After digging in we flopped onto starboard and over the next 7 miles were lifted about 30 degrees, bringing us within 3 boat lengths of laying R2. The remainder of the race was more running and beating, crossing the finish line at first light. Motoring into the harbor we didn’t see any familiar masts, which is always a good sign. Things were starting to look up, but for the moment thoughts turned to a post race rum followed by a nap.

Our appreciation goes out to the Mills Trophy Race committee and the army of volunteers that it takes to run the premiere race on Lake Erie. Good luck and good sailing to all 2023 competitors.

2022 Mills Race Winners

Badfish NCYC

Mills Trophy Winner Roadkill N. Lintunen/B. Naysmith LMYC

Governor’s Cup Winner Blonde Basket Jeff Sampson NSSC

Hissy Fit BYC

President’s Trophy Winner Lickety Split Matt & Chris Jablonski FYC

Hyperborea EWYC

Com. Richardson Trophy Comfortably Numb Mark Miller BYC

Jammer

2022 Mills Race Class Winners

Governor’s Cup Racing

Mills Trophy Racing

President’s Trophy Racing

Mills Course - Multihull Racing

2022 Mills Race Trophy Winners

MILLS TROPHY COURSE

Mills Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF

Roadkill N. Lintunen / B. Naysmith

Dwight Kelsey Memorial Bowl - Best Elapsed Time - PHRF

Solution Keith Cameron

Commodore Holton Navigator Trophy - Mills Winner - Navigator

Roadkill Blaic Naysmith

Commodore Binkleman Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF A

Chico 2 Jim Weyand

Fiberglas Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF B

Hissy Fit Dave Taylor

Toledo Yacht Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF C

Wing Jammer Bill Pribe

Lotus Time Prize Bowl - Best Corrected Time - PHRF D Roadkill N. Lintunen / B. Naysmith

Highlander Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Multi Hull

Alacrity Brian Thorpe

Owens-Illinois Trophy

Good Lookin’ Mark Denuyl

PRESIDENT’S TROPHY COURSE

President Taft Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Presidents Course -

GOVERNOR’S CUP COURSE

Governor Harmon Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF

Blonde Basket Jeff Sampson NSSC

Detroit Boat Club Trophy - Best Elapsed Time - PHRF

Badfish Bill Bollin

Underwood Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF E

Bad Habits Mark Hanke

Commodore Russell Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF F

Blonde Basket Jeff Sampson

Sandusky Yacht Club Cup - Best Corrected Time - PHRF G

Abracadabra Michael Stark

Edward Ford Trophy - Best Corrected Time - PHRF H

Wildcat Russ Atkinson

ONE DESIGN TROPHIES

Korbel J - 105 One Design Trophy No Class Entries

AREA YACHT TROPHIES

Associated Yacht Club Trophy - Best Corrected Time AYC Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Wildcat Russ Atkinson

Cleveland Press Cup - Best Corrected Time Cleveland Area Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Fall Line Chip Schaffner

EWYC

Commodore Clement O. Miniger Trophy - Best Corrected Time Detroit Area Yacht - Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Blonde Basket Jeff Sampson

Monroe Yacht Club Cup - Best Corrected Time Monroe Area YachtPHRF Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Wildcat Russ Atkinson

NSSC

NCYC

Commodore Frank Heck Trophy - Best Corrected Time Toledo Area YachtPHRF/IRC Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Hillbilly Deluxe Jim Herold

TIYC

Toledo Yacht Club Time Prize Trophy - Best Corrected Time Sandusky/Port Clinton Area Yacht PHRF- Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course - By Division Finish

Valkyrie Jake Burgy

SPECIALTY TROPHIES

Sweeney NCYC

Commodore Richardson Champsonship Trophy - Best Corrected Time - JAM E No Entries

Nellie B Moore Trophy - Best Corrected Time - Double Handed

Magic Bruce Roberts

Cruising Class Trophy

Valkyrie Jake Burgy

PIBYC

Budweiser Eagle Trophy - Largest Corrected Margin of Victory, by Division Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course

Lickety Split Matt & Chris Jablonski

Commodore Ron Johnston & Commodore Donald Wood TrophyFirst Yacht to Cross the Finish Line

Lickety Split Matt & Chris Jablonski

FYC

FYC

Commodore Harry L. Wood Trophy - Best Finish for a First Time Entry - By Division

Hyperborea Mark Uhrich

C & C Perpetual Trophy - Best Finish by A C & C Yacht - By Division

Magic Bruce Roberts

EWYC

SSC

W.C. Noack and Sons Trophy - Yacht Club with the Greatest Number of Registered Yachts

North Cape Yacht Club

Old Sam Trophy - Best Finish by a STC Member on the Mills, Governors, or Presidents Course No Entries

Commodore Affleck Bowl - Best Corrected Time - Yawls & Ketches No Entries

2023 Mills Race Trophy Listing

PHRF Best Corrected Time

Mills Trophy

PHRF Best Elapsed Time

Dwight Kelsey Trophy

Navigator Trophy

Mills Winners - PHRF

Commodore Holton Trophy

President’s Trophy Course

The President

Taft Trophy

Governor’s Cup Course

PHRF Fleet - Best Corrected Time

President Taft Trophy

PHRF Fleet - Best Elapsed Time

Edgemere Trophy

JAM Fleet - Best Corrected Time

Commodore Richardson

Memorial Trophy

JAM Fleet - Best Elapsed Time

Toledo Blade Trophy

PHRF A

Commodore Binkelman Trophy

PHRF B

Fiberglas Trophy

PHRF C

Toledo Yacht Club Cup

PHRF D

Lotus Time Prize Bowl

Multi-Hull

Highlander Trophy

One Design Class Winners

Class Trophy One Design

ORR

Owens-Illinois Trophy

The Governor Harmon Cup

PHRF I

Commodore Shook Trophy

PHRF J

Com. Walter Heck Trophy

PHRF K

Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Trophy

Double-Handed

Nellie B. Moore Mem. Trophy

JAM A

Toledo Yacht Club Bowl

JAM B

Toledo Yacht Club Thistle Bowl

JAM C

Detroit News Cup

JAM D

Toledo Times and News Bee Trophy

JAM E

Commodore Richardson

Championship Trophy

Cruising Class

Cruising Class Trophy

One Design Class Winners

Class Trophy One Design

Overall Trophies Class Trophies - Best Corrected Time

PHRF Fleet

Best Corrected Time

Governor Harmon Cup

PHRF Fleet

Best Elapsed Time

Detroit Boat Club Trophy

One Design and Class Trophies

Sportboat Class

One Design - Tartan Ten Cutty Sark Trophy

PHRF E

Underwood Cup

PHRF F

Commodore Russell Cup

PHRF G

Sandusky Yacht Club Cup

PHRF H

Edward Ford Trophy

One Design J-105

Korbel J-105

One Desgin Trophy

One Design Class Winners Class Trophy One Design

Classics Class Classics Trophy

One Design Class Winners Class Trophy One Design

Area Yacht Trophies* - Best Corrected Time - Mills, Governor’s or President’s Trophy Course unless specified

AYC Area Yacht

Associated Yacht

Club Trophy

Cleveland Area Yacht

Cleveland Press Cup

Detroit Area Yacht

Commodore

Clement O. Miniger Trophy

Monroe Area Yacht

Monroe Yacht Club Cup

Sandusky / Port

Clinton Area Yacht

Toledo Yacht Club

Time Prize Trophy

Specialty Trophies* - Mills, Governor’s or President’s Trophy Course unless specified

Largest corrected margin of victory

PHRF Fleets

Commodore Ron Gabel Trophy

Best finish for a Yawl or Ketch

Commodore Affleck Bowl

For the first yacht to finish Commodore Johnston/ Wood Trophy

* Tie breaker for different divisions Cox-Sprague calculation.

Best finish for a first time entry

Commodore Harry L. Wood Trophy

Best finish by a C&C yacht

C&C Perpetual Trophy

Toledo Area Yacht

Commodore

Frank Heck Trophy

Yacht club with the greatest number of yachts registered at the regatta

W.C. Noack and Sons Trophy

Best finish by a Storm Trysail Club yacht

Old Sam Trophy

The Mills Trophy

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