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An Interview with the 2012 ILYA Inland Champion, Pat Hughes

Pat Hughes, native of Minnetonka, MN and owner of Melvin took the time to reflect on his huge win at the 2012 ILYA A Scow Championship and how he plans to prepare for the 2013 season. He also discusses what it is about the A Scow that he can’t get

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James Wendell Sherry, A Dear Friend Who Will Be Missed

As mentioned the trophy presentation following the Nationals at Oshkosh, the class has lost a long time supporter, and a dear and kind friend. He will be missed. Below please find both his obituary and a note from from Ron Sherry that was taken from the 4 Lakes Iceboating website. James

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R.I.P. Hermann Nunnemacher

In case you had not heard…Herman passed away August 7th at his home at the age of 94. I feel blessed that I was able to spend some time with Hermann while I interviewd him for the Ultimate Ride, Hermann will be missed but his stories will last forever. Please

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This is Cool

“PRO and Past ILYA Commodore Hodgson presented a commemorative ILYA Regatta Burgee to WBYC Commodore John Ordway and WBYC Sailing Captain Hod Irvine. Hodgson noted that Ordway and Irvine are both great-grandsons of the winner of the first ILYA Class A Scow Championship ever held.” See the Results

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