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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thanks, Bill, for the news about Luders racing in San Diego and a report of activity at the Southern Yacht Club. It is good to hear that that fleet survived Katrina and will remain active.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Luders have long been hauled on Mount Desert Island, Maine. On Thanksgiving Saturday, two Luders skippers participated in the MDI - Community Sailing Center frostbite races. Glass Bullseyes are used. There was no visible wind and occasional snow sprinkles. The first race was cancelled as the participants were unable to reach the first mark. Winner of the second and final race was Sydney Rockefeller with this writer second and Lawrence DeMilner third. A poopy end to the season as participants drifted slowly back to the MDI-CSC floats. The center is managed by Luders owner, Glenn Squires.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">One of our long-gone wood Luders will be returned to home waters this spring after a lengthy hiatus in Maryland and other places. This is very good news indeed. Likely more specific information will be made later. The boat will be actively raced.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Much appreciate your report. Thanks..</FONT>
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