Sailing: Buratti wins in Chicago
CHICAGO - Lee Buratti of Costa Mesa was the winner in the U.S.
Independence Cup/North American Challenge Cup for sailors with
disabilities last weekend in Chicago. It is the championship race in
North America for sailors with disabilities.
Buratti won the Martin 16 exhibition race. In that race, the
competitors raced by themselves in specially-equipped boats without the
help of volunteers. The exhibition consisted of six races. Buratti
finished ahead of David Schroeder of Miami and Mark Evju of Santa Rosa.
The event was hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club and was held on Belmont
Harbor off Lake Michigan.
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