BOLM Winners and Complete Results
LAKE MICHIGAN SAIL RACING FEDERATION
Best On Lake Michigan
WINNER'S LIST
THE BEST LM-PHRF VESSEL ON LAKE MICHIGAN
Deed of Gift
For the 27” tall LM-PHRF U.S.S. Constitution Cross Section Perpetual Trophy
On Display in 2015 at Chicago Yacht Club
The growth of fleets racing under both PHRF and IMS ratings
led to the establishment of a separate PHRF Championship in 1987.
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2021 - Present - No Contest 2011 - "Spirit Walker," Vern McCain, Muskegon Yacht Club |
2005 - “Gauntlet,” Guy Hiestand, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 2004 - “Flags,” Bob Sample, Racine Yacht Club 2003 - “Gauntlet,” Guy Hiestand, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 2002 - “Gauntlet,” Guy Hiestand, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 2001 - “Fine Line,” Rich Montplaisir, Columbia Yacht Club 2000 - “Gauntlet,” Guy Hiestand, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 1999 - “Erleichda,” Don Crandall 1998 - “Gauntlet,” Guy Hiestand, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 1997 - “Pronto,” Joel Krissoff, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 1996 - “Johnathon Swift,” Ronald Nolan, Columbia Yacht Club 1995 - “Windigo,” Ray Title & John Sassano, Michigan City Yacht Club 1994 - “Johnathon Swift,” Ronald Nolan, Columbia Yacht Club 1993 - “Salacious,” Dan Darrow, Waukegan Yacht Club 1992 - “Cynosure,” Peter Reichelsdorfer, Sheboygan Yacht Club 1991 - “Vagary,” Richard Rodseth, Muskegon Yacht Club 1990 - “Rumors,” John Jacobitz, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 1989 - “Kindred Spirit,” John Arendshorst, Macatawa Bay YC 1988 - “Pronto,” Joel Krissoff, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 1987 - “Salacious,” Dan Darrow, Waukegan Yacht Club |
THE BEST TARTAN-10 / LS-10 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
For the LMSRF 30” Wooden Ship’s Wheel Perpetual Trophy
On Display at Turluck Residence
An LMSRF Offshore Championship for Tartan Ten sailors was reestablished in 1988
after a lapse of six years, primarily due to the urging of those active in the Class.
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2021- Present - No Contest |
2005 - “Contumacious,” Scott Bruesewitz, South Shore Yacht Club 2004 - “Convergence,” Don Wilson, Chicago Yacht Club 2003 - “US,” Rick Strilky, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2002 - “US,” Rick Strilky, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2001 - “Winnebago,” Tim Rathbun, Columbia Yacht Club 2000 - “Cheap Thrill,” Tim & Nancy Snyder, Chicago Yacht Club 1999 - “US,” Rick Strilky, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 1998 - “US,” Rick Strilky, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 1997 - “US,” Rick Strilky, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 1996 - “Hot Canary” - Capper/Igoe, Chicago Yacht Club 1995 - “Different Drummer,” Christopher Goff, Chicago Yacht Club 1994 - “American Flyer,” Steven Knoop, Chicago Yacht Club 1993 - “Different Drummer,” Christopher Goff, Chicago Yacht Club 1992 - “Tardis,” Daniel Newman, Chicago Yacht Club 1991 - “Glider,” John Huff & Richard Sterns, Chicago Yacht Club |
THE BEST J/105 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
For the Larsen Marine Services J/105 Half-Hull Perpetual Trophy
On Display in 2012 at ??????????
The J/105 was designed with short-handed sailing in mind. The layout is easy to handle.
The first J/105 Championship was held in 1998.
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2021 - Present - No Contest |
2008 - “Messy Jessy,” Dorin Candea, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2007 - “Messy Jessy,” Dorin Candea, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2006 - “Vytis,” Tom Petkus, Columbia Yacht Club 2005 - “Pronto II,” Tom & Marilyn Edman, Midwest Open Racing Fleet 2004 - “Certare,” Wong, Neiman, Logelin, Chicago Yacht Club 2003 - "Pronto II,” Tom & Marilyn Edman, Midwest Open Racing Fleet 2002 - “370,” George Petkovic, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2001 - “Caress,” Jon & Mark Weglarz, Columbia & Chicago Yacht Club 2000 - “Messy Jessy,” Dorin Candea, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 1999 - “Revelation,” George Petkovic, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 1998 - “Revelation,” George Petkovic, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
THE BEST BENETEAU 40.7 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
The Beneteau 40.7 was designed by Bruce Farr.
It became successful worldwide as a fast 40 foot racer/cruiser.
| 2021 - Present - No Contest 2020 - No Championship due to COVID-19 pandemic 2019 - "Mojo," Gary Powell/Scot Ruhlander, Chicago Yacht Club 2018 - "Mojo," Gary Powell, Chicago Yacht Club 2017 - "Turning Point," Dave Hardy, Columbia Yacht Club 2016 - "La Tempete," Tom Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2015 - "Vayu," Ron Buzil, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2014 - "La Tempete," Tom Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2013 - “La Tempete,” Tom Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2012 - "Turning Point," Bartz/Hardy/Schmidt, Chicago Yacht Club |
2011 - "Turning Point," Bartz/Hardy/Schmidt, Chicago Yacht Club 2010 - "Collaboration 2," Robert Vickery, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2009 - "Vayu," Ron Buzil, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club 2008 – “Turning Point,” Bartz/Hardy/Schmidt, Chicago Yacht Club 2007 – “Tsunami,” Donald Hayes, MORF 2006 – “La Tempete,” Tom & Debbie Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2005 - “La Tempete,” Tom & Debbie Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2004 - “Finesse,” Alan McMillan, Chicago Yacht Club 2003 - “La Tempete,” Tom & Debbie Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2002 - “Finesse,” Alan McMillan, Chicago Yacht Club 2001 - “La Tempete,” Tom & Debbie Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club 2000 - “La Tempete,” Tom & Debbie Weber, Burnham Park Yacht Club |
It became successful worldwide as a fast 36 foot racer/cruiser.
| 2021 - Present - No Contest 2020 - No Championship due to COVID-19 pandemic 2017-19 - No Contest 2016 - "Tequila Mockingbird," Christopher Duhon, Columbia Yacht Club 2015 - "Tequila Mockingbird," Christopher Duhon, Columbia Yacht Club 2014 - "Sorcerer," Don Draper, Midwest Open Racing Fleet |
2008-2013 – No Contest 2007 – "Program," Warren Levins, Chicago Yacht Club 2006 – "Program," Warren Levins, Chicago Yacht Club 2005 – "Bella Luna," Joseph Hyla, Columbia Yacht Club 2004 – "Tried & True," Robert Foley, Chicago Yacht Club |
BEST TP 52 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
2019 - "Natalie J," Philip O'Niel, Bayview Yacht Club
BEST ORR VESSEL ON LAKE MICHIGAN
2019 - "Sufficient Reason," Mitchell Padnos, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
LAKE MICHIGAN OFFSHORE CHAMPIONSHIP
For The Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes Bowl
On Display in 2013 at Chicago Yacht Club
This trophy was originally donated by the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes to the Lake Michigan Yachting Association
in 1951. It became property of LMSRF in 1980 when LMSRF was formed and named the official
Regional Sailing Association for the Lake Michigan area. The trophy was completely refurbished in 1988,
including a new base to handle more winner’s plaques. This trophy has been in competition under a variety of ratings.
In 2012 it was assigned as the perpetual trophy for the LMSRF Area III Port to Port Boat of the Year Championship.
| 2021 - Present - No Contest 2020 - No Championship due to COVID-19 pandemic 2019 - No Contest 2018 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 2017 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 2016 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 2015 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 2014 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 2012 - "Defiance," Dale Smirl, Chicago Yacht Club 1989-2011 - No Contest 1988 – “Avenger,” Jeff Gardner & Mr. Poziwilko, St. Joseph River Yacht Club, IOR 1987 – “Fair Lady,” Dr. Paul Seigel, Little Traverse Bay Yacht Club, IOR 1986 – “Thirsty Tiger,” Albert D’Ottavio, Chicago Yacht Club, IMS 1985 – “Bacchant,” Jerome D. Sullivan, Milwaukee Yacht Club, PHRF/MHS 1984 – “Double Digits,” Robert L. Hoffman, South Haven Yacht Club, PHRF/MHS 1983 – “Misty,” Tom McIntosh, Chicago Yacht Club, PHRF/MHS 1982 – “Susan,” Mark Wurtzebach, Columbia Yacht Club, Tartan 10 1981 – “Conspiracy,” Neil Van Dyke, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, Class B |
1980 – “Tortuga,” Bruce Creger & Dick Wharton, Chicago Yacht Club, Class B |
THE BEST FARR 40 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
The Farr 40 was designed for the accelerated conversion from handicap racing to one-design racing.
The attractive part of the class is the Owner-Driver rule, which keeps the players in the game.
2016 - Present - No Contest
2015 - "Norboy," Lief Sigmond, Chicago Yacht Club
2013-14 - No Contest
2012 - "Flash Gordon," Helmut Jahn, Chicago Yacht Club
2006-2011 – No Contest
2005 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
2004 - “Nitemare,” Tom Neill, Chicago Yacht Club
2003 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
2002 - “Inferno,” Aaron Housten & Phil Dowd, Chicago Yacht Club
2007- Present - No Contest
2006 - “Chaos,” Bernbaum/Schroeder/Amedio, Waukegan Yacht Club
2005 - “Chaos,” Bernbaum/Schroeder/Amedio, Waukegan Yacht Club
THE BEST SYDNEY 38 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
The Sydney 38 was designed for the Sydney-Hobart race.
It is a 38-foot boat that was built to withstand the heavy winds of the Southern Ocean.
2006 - Present – No Contest
2005 - “Eagle,” Jerry & Shawn O’Neill, Chicago Yacht Club
2003 - “Eagle,” Jerry & Shawn O’Neill, Chicago Yacht Club
2002 - “Eagle,” Jerry & Shawn O’Neill, Chicago Yacht Club
2001 - “Eagle,” Jerry & Shawn O’Neill, Chicago Yacht Club
2000 - “Big Time,” Jeff Wittenberg, Chicago Yacht Club
THE BEST 1D35 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
The 1D35 was designed without concern for rating rules, with only speed in mind.
What it produced is a fast boat, 35 feet in length.
2002 - Present - No Contest
2001 - “Illusion,” John Podmajersky, Chicago Yacht Club
2000 - “Virago,” Stuart Townsend, Chicago & Jackson Park Yacht Club
1999 - “Fuzzy Logic Thomas Papanek, Chicago Yacht Club
1998 - “EIR,” Michael Leland, New Buffalo Yacht Club
THE BEST MUMM 30 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
A trailerable One-Design boat this fleet travels extensively with stops on Lake Michigan.
2002 - Present - No Contest
2001 - “Illusion,” John Podmajersky, Chicago Yacht Club
2000 - “Virago,” Stuart Townsend, Chicago & Jackson Park Yacht Club
1999 - “Fuzzy Logic," Thomas Papanek, Chicago Yacht Club
1998 - “EIR,” Michael Leland, New Buffalo Yacht Club
THE BEST J/35 ON LAKE MICHIGAN
The Championship is based on a season-long series of events
around Lake Michigan in which J/35’s sail as a separate fleet under one-design rules.
A total of 16 J/35s participated in the first Championship.
2001 - Present - No Contest
2000 - “Aftershock,” Bill Newman, Muskegon Yacht Club
1999 - “Aftershock,” Bill Newman, Muskegon Yacht Club
1998 - “Aftershock,” Bill Newman, Muskegon Yacht Club
1997 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
1996 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
1995 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
1994 - “Heartbreaker,” Robert Hughes, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
1993 - “Crisis Mode,” Bill Hybell, South Haven Yacht Club
1992 - “Noble Buffalo,” James Maltman, Ephriam Yacht Club
1991 - “Noble Buffalo,” James Maltman, Ephriam Yacht Club
1990 - “Noble Buffalo,” James Maltman, Ephriam Yacht Club
THE BEST TEAM ON LAKE MICHIGAN
For The Edward Willman / Palmer Johnson Trophy Perpetual Trophy
On Display in 2016 at Muskegon Yacht Club
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2012- - Present - No Contest 2011 - Area IV 2010 - Area IV 2009 - Area IV 2008 – Area II 2007 – Area III 2006 – Area III 2005 - Area IV 2004 - Area III 2003 - Area IV 2002 - Area IV 2001 - Area IV |
2000 - Area III 1999 - Area IV 1998 - Area III 1997 - No Contest 1995 - Area II 1994 - Area II 1993 - Area IV 1992 - Area II 1991 - Area III 1990 - Area IV 1989 - Area II 1988 - Area IV |
THE BEST PREMIER RATING SYSTEM ON LAKE MICHIGAN
History Tidbit Deed of Gift
For the Patrick E. Haggerty Trophy Perpetual Trophy
On Display in 2012 at Glenn McCarthy Residence
2000 - Present - No Contest
1999 - “V-Max,” Fred Pipin, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1998 - “V-Max,” Fred Pipin, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1997 - “Nitemare,” Tom Neill, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1996 - “China Cloud,” L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1995 - “China Cloud,” L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1994 - “Manitou,” James Romanshek, Racine Yacht Club - IMS
1993 - No Contest
1992 - “V-Max,” Fred Pipin, Chicago Yacht Club - IMS
1991 - “Griffin,” Robert Spraker, M & M Yacht Club - IMS
1990 - “Heartbeat,” Dr. Hector Marchand, MCYC - IMS
1989 - “Jazz,” Dr. Anthony Sances, Milwaukee Yacht Club - IMS
1988 - “Manitou,” Edward Willman & William Schoendorf, SBYC - IMS
1987 - “Magic,” Walter Lindemann & Steve Schelwat, Milwaukee YC - IMS
1986 - “Emotional Rescue,” Karl Koenig & Jim Hummert, Milwaukee YC - IOR
1985 - “Emotional Rescue,” Karl Koenig & Jim Hummert, MilwaukeeYC - IOR
1984 - “Invictus,” John Malec, Chicago Yacht Club - IOR
1983 - “Pied Piper,” Richard Jennings, Chicago Yacht Club - IOR
1982 - “Hat Trick,” Lowell Body, Sandusky Yacht Club - IOR
1981 - “Shamrock,” Dr. James Sargent, Ephriam Yacht Club – IOR
THE BEST MORC ON LAKE MICHIGAN
MORC sailors competed for a LMSRF Offshore Championship for the first time in 1988, with an limited turnout.
In 1989 entries continued a lack of participation, the LMSRF Offshore Council suspended this until interest in MORC sailing is revived.
1989 – “Pinocchio,” Dr. S. Frederic Horwitz, Milwaukee Yacht Club
1988 – “Cookie Monster,” Douglas Elenbaas, Milwaukee Yacht Club
COMPLETE RESULTS ALL FLEETS
