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Southern Regattas

Gusty Winds at Shreveport

The 1961 Spring Regatta at the Shreveport Y.C. in Louisiana featured strong, gusty winds that tested sailor skill, with Gene George taking first place overall and a notable course design innovation showing the challenges of competitive sailing in variable conditions.

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  • Shreveport
  • Spring Regatta
  • Gene George
  • Gusty Winds