Another Challenging Susan Hood Trophy Race



1:50 PM Tue 8 Jun 2010 GMT
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The Susan Hood Trophy Race, a rite of Spring for over 50 years for sailors and racers at the western end of Lake Ontario saw an increase in participation again for 2010. The race, named after the daughter of PCYC member Doug Hood, who offered the trophy for the race in the mid-fifties, is usually a cold and daunting overnight event. This past week-end, 75 yachts had the opportunity to race in warmer weather but the event held true to its challenging weather reputation with torrential rains and thunderstorms. As predicted by Toronto meteorologist Ron Bianchi during ...


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by Guy Perrin




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