Sailing Scuttlebutt posted this cool report from Ensenada, Mexico (April 29, 2018) – “Although trophies won in the annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race honor those who have bested their competitors by hours, minutes and seconds, it was the difference between years that garnered the most cheers at the 71st awards ceremonies today. For the second time in three years, 91-year-old skipper Richard McNish was on stage collecting the City of Ensenada Trophy for Best Corrected Time, PHRF G, and the New York Yacht Club Trophy for Best Elapsed Time, Single Hull/Divided Rig.”
“McNish has sailed Cheerio II, a 46-foot, 1931 yawl, in N2E for almost 20 years. Each year before the race, the certified State Historical Vessel is hauled out and checked over to make sure nothing is going to break.
“With all fleets getting underway from Newport Beach, CA on April 27, McNish said they got a good start and were making great time until 2:30 am. Then the wind shut off, he said.” Read more.
