Offshore - Lake Ontario 300

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Welcome to LOSHRS
Dear Racers,
On behalf of the organizing committee of the Lake Ontario Short Handed
Racing Series (LOSHRS), it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in
the 2011 season.
As many of you know, single and double handed racing continues to grow
in popularity here on Lake Ontario as well as many other placed around the
world. It is ideal for those that are looking for a challenge trying out their own
sailing ability against a friendly and supportive fleet, as well as those that are
tired of organizing a large crew for weekend regattas. The LOSHRS committee
works hard to make this a fun and safe, yet challenging test of sailing skill.
Remember, LOSHRS is still only four action packed weekends in the summer,
which means the mid-summer sailing season remains open for cruising
or so you can compete in other events such as the Lake Ontario 300.
We are sure that you will enjoy LOSHRS’s focus on long distance, destination
oriented racing, as well the camaraderie amongst the skippers and
their dedicated crew. In 2010 over 115 yachts registered, and the series
averaged 70 boats on the starting line for each race. The yachts were organized
into 12 fleets for tight, fair competition, and over 30 trophies were
awarded to those that overcome challenges in the various races, and also
won in the overall series.
We urge you to join us this year, and really challenge yourself. Short
handed racing is a great way to prove yourself as a sailor while having a
huge amount of fun.
Jonathan Vinden and Ian McAllister
Co-chairs of LOSHRS
Windriven racing back to PCYC from Port Dalhousie, 2010. Photo Val Matison.