Mid-Continent Lightning Regatta - Lake Carlyle - 2006
The 2006 Mid-Continent Regatta was held at Lake Carlyle on April 29 & 30.
There were 17 Lightnings registered to race. From VSA there was one team
- skipper Mike Reed with crew Sue Reed and Greg Polanik; with Corina Iukovici
as their official photographer. Both Saturday and Sunday had winds of 15 to 35 knotts,
with many boats deciding not to go out. But Mike Reed's team raced all the races!
The level of competition was very good. It included the last year North American Champion
and many other skippers with many years of competitive experience.
Becky-Sue held her own under Mike's skilful helmsmanship. It was Sue's 1st
out of town regatta. She was very courageous in the strong and shifty winds
and the team finished a well deserved 8th overall! Congratulations!!!