The Potomac Yacht Racing Council, a joint effort of five racing oriented clubs on the Potomac River hosts five races from Alexandria to Coles Point Virginia to compete for the River Championship. In addition to the local regattas, two long distance races are included in the scoring. These are the Masters of the Potomac and the Governors Cup Potomac leg. This year's winners were Shadowfax, skippered by Denis Bessette, Dahlgren Yacht Club in Spinnaker Class and Evergreen, skippered by Bob Donaldson of Barnacle Cup Sailors in Non Spinnaker Class.
Others gaining trophies are:
Spinnaker - 2nd place Moovin, Tom Cordell Barnacle Cup Sailors
3rd place Dark Star, Doug Savage Daingerfield Island Sailing Club
Non Spinnaker - 2nd place Leap of Faith, Ken Beutel Quantico Yacht Club
3rd place TaKeelLa Ray Williams Quantico Yacht Club.
More information about the series can be found at: pyrc.shutterfly.com
