SIOCHAIL is a C&C 35 Mk I sailing in one-design competition out of Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit, Michigan. One design status is authorized by the C&C 35 Association of Detroit.
The boat competes in the:
Detroit Regional Yacht Racing Association (DRYA) Spring & Summer series
The National Offshore One-Design Series in Detroit (NOOD)
The Detroit C&C 35 series
Boat Specifics
SIOCHAIL is hull number 60 built by C&C International Yachts in 1971.
Hull color is Stars and Stripes Blue, Deck is white Sails by Boston, spinnaker colors are red, white and blue Instrumentation by Ockam Navigation by Rayteon Powered by the Universal Atomic Four Engine Port of call: West Harbor of Bayview Yacht Club 42◦21’32”N, 82◦57’13”W
What does "SIOCHAIL" mean?
Since the Skipper is of Irish background, a suitable Gaelic name was selected. SIOCHAIL is the Gaelic word for "peaceful", which is a feeling the skipper has when the rail is in the sea and a good quarter wave provides a comforting background tone. Sometimes during a race, the name does not apply...
Pronunciation Guide
At most award ceremonies, the Commodore or Race Chairman stumbles when trying to pronounce SIOCHAIL. In an effort to minimize this difficulty, the following guideline for pronunciation is provided. The best way to pronounce the name of the boat is to use the two English words, "she" and "shall". The emphasis should be placed on the first word. While a true Gaelic pronunciation involves additional emphasis with a gutteral tone, the English words will suffice.
1996-2007 Race Results
C&C 35 Association Class Champion - 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
NOOD Detroit C&C 35 Class - First 1999, First 2001, First 2002, First 2004, First 2007
DRYA Class Champion - 1996, 1998, 2006, 2007
Bayview Mackinac Race C&C 35 Class - Third 1997, Third 1998, Third 1999, Second 2000, Second 2002, Third 2004, First 2006
Detroit Clubs Team Race - First 2002, First 2003, First 2004
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