Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The greatest freshwater sailing race on Earth resumes August 3, 2013


Lowisa 48 gets underway on incomparable Lake of the Woods August 3-10, 2013. This will mark forty-eight years of hard racing (and pleasure cruising), easy socializing, lake exploration, shooting stars, old friends, water fights, barbecues, and great sportsmanship.
We, the Debicki family, grew up on Lake of the Woods. Lowisa is engraved on the family calendar, and we've benefited from the years of great planning that have made this our favorite sailing event of the season, year in year out. We are very excited to take the helm for Lowisa 48. We are presently settling on a route plan. Safe sailing, opportune racing, and discovery guide us.

Lowisa is such a diverse and colourful event that it means different things to different participants. But there is one thing we all share: a love of sailing on what just might be the most beautiful lake in the world.

We are building a great team who bring with them their vast knowledge of racing and cruising on the lake. Rob Eby who has now overseen a series of extraordinarily successful Lowisa race committees. David Nelson who has a superb knowledge of the lake and course design. And Wendy Magnus who carries with her the energy that she instilled in this past summer's fantastic regatta. As usual, we are looking forward to the tremendous support of Northern Harbour and the Hall family, as well as the town of Kenora and a host of a incredible sponsors that in recent years have ensured that this remains an affordable family friendly event. There are a number of others, the solid crew of people who have worked so hard over the years to make Lowisa what it is. We will be reaching out to you over the next few months for your guidance.

One of the things that has made this race so strong and live up to the hyperbole is the stalwart commitment from many of the greatest sailors of our inland region (one which spans two countries and several provinces). We will spend much effort encouraging new participants. And we will honour these great sailors who come year after year by chairing a regatta that builds on the tradition.

For the love of sailing, join us.

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