2008 Interclub

It's not something Messenger's crew ever thought they'd see: the entire C fleet in their wake.
That was the sight at the start in Presqu'ile Bay for the C fleet of the Lake Erie Interclub Cruise June 28.

It set the tone for a week of bow to bow racing in an extremely competitive fleet.
That day Messenger finished 5th, eventually climbing to take a first in the fleet in the Long Point Bay race Sunday, missing the coveted Ivey Cup to another PDYC boat, Ritual, by an agonizing 45 seconds.
Messenger chased Powder Hound, Dreamer, Honahee and other boats in the fleet the next two days, missing third spot by moments but finishing second in the Point Abino to Buffalo leg.
That rally led to a second place overall finish.
Not bad for a boat that totes an air conditioner, refrigerator and enough beverages for the seven plus crew members aboard.
Skipper Scott Marr offers many thanks to the commited, consistent excellent performance by Bill Lawrence, Art Alyea, Ryan Lawrence, Ken Ball and Steve Sieber with awesome help from Bill Gass, Mark Thomas, Rob Young, Lisa Marr and Reg Marr.