They ranged in size from the 80 - foot Valiant — 52 years old but still fast enough to be scratch - boat in the fleet's complex system of handicaps — down to the likes of the 37 - foot yawl Spray, with a time allowance of some nine hours. (si.com)
Clayton Ewing, skipper of yawl Dyna, showed craft's stern to 78 other yachts in 333 - mile Chicago - to - Mackinac race, won 51 - year - old classic for second straight year. (si.com)
Precarious Perch on plunging bow of yawl Spray is taken by crewman who watches as hastily repaired genoa jib is rehoisted. (si.com)