Chicago Sailor, John Podmajersky, wins Lake Erie Championship

Cleveland, Ohio—John Podmajersky and his Mumm30 Illusion won the Lake Erie Championship for the Mumm30 Class held July 29, 30, and 31 and hosted by Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland Ohio.

The event delivered challenging conditions with the 11 races being run in light oscillating breezes which put a premium on boat speed, the three day event saw winds from 4-13 knots with the majority of racing taking place in the 6-9 knot range.

The fleet consisted of the some of the toughest competitors on the Great Lakes as the top spot shifted each day of the event and the point spread for the top 5 boats remained tight throughout the regatta. Illusion came out on top after ending the first day of the event in 3rd place. Illusion's crew was Max Skelley, Scott Kulp, Nan Walker, Tim Fetsch, Cynthia West and John Podmajersky.