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Drought Ends in Louisville: Mint Julep Cup

Terrell Holder February/March 2000 page 22–23

Holder reports on the 45th annual Mint Julep Cup regatta in Louisville in October, which faced persistent rain throughout the weekend. Despite poor visibility and wet conditions, 17 skippers competed in light winds on the Ohio River. John Bright won the series, with Michael Larrison earning his first regatta trophy and Greg Deaves competing after arriving late.

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  • Louisville
  • Mint Julep Cup
  • regatta report
  • race results
  • Ohio River