Winners Named In Canadian Nationals Performance Gear Giveaway

May 16, 2016 - Kelowna, Canada - Congratulations to the three winners of the Performance Gear giveaway for the Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship.

Steve Boho’s  (USA 839) The 300 of Wisconsin won hydrophobic nano-fiber crew shirts by BLUESMITHS. MELGES24 fleet newcomer Wes Whitmyer (USA 747) of New York won performance outerwear by HELLY HANSEN, and Kelowna’s Frank Halperin (CAN 45) is happily trading in aluminum brackets for HUTCHINSON SPORTS Traveler-Jockeys.  “It’s nice to add a little bit of happiness to the boat as we prepare for the onslaught of 40 MELGES24's at the end of June.” Frank Halperin.

Steve & Cathy Boho’s The 300 blazing along at Cascade Locks with crew Heidi Rittmeyer, Bill Goldsberry, Ted Keller and Brian Hutchinson, photo by Jan’s Photography janpix@comcast.net 

Thank you to the three generous sponsors of this prize giveaway and to all the competitors that have completed their registration process. As a reminder, the early registration period ends June 10th. We are looking forward to seeing everyone next month for what promises to be a record setting event in Kelowna. 

Marc Noel 
Co-Chair 
Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship 
website: melges24nationals.com