One day, the wind cooperated, though wreaking havoc in some instances. The next day, the wind opted to play tricks on the Mariner-class sailors out on the bay. Still, skipper Dan Walsh and crewman Randy Swartley managed to stay atop the standings in the 48th annual Mariner National Championship, hosted by Surf City Yacht Club on Aug. 13 and 14.
“Yesterday was a much better day, with the wind nice and steady,” said the Riverton Yacht Club skipper after he and Swartley placed sixth and fifth,…
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