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MALABAR X CONTINUES WINNING LEGACY

After 26,000 man hours and a complete rebuilding at Cayuga Wooden Boat Works, the schooner Malabar X of Seneca Lake makes her first trip to the east coast to compete in The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Captain Doug Hazlitt and crew sailed Malabar X to a glorious victory in the two day long race from Baltimore to Norfolk. The crew proved their strength as they crossed the finish line five hours before the second place vessel, earning first place in Class B. Other awards received were, First over line at Windmill Point and First Corrected Time. A special race award was also presented to captain and crew which included a silver belt buckle and a signed print by John Morton Barber.

On Oct. 1, 2003 Capt. Doug Hazlitt and crew set sail on the schooner yacht Malabar X for the Chesapeake Bay. This month long excursion turned out to be an adventure for all aboard. As the crew sailed down Seneca Lake heading for the 29 locks that they had to go through they prepared the vessel for ocean sailing. The masts had to be removed so the Malabar X would fit under the many bridges along the Erie Canal. The first challenge proved to be removing the masts in wind and rain at the north end of Seneca. The foremast suffered a crack and had to be repaired at Cayuga Wooden Boats in Cayuga NY. Working all night under the tutelage of Capt. Ron DeLappa the mast was healed and the adventure continued. After traveling through the historic Erie Canal they finally reached the Hudson River where they stepped the masts and set sail for the New York Harbor. They arrived in Baltimore a couple days before the race and began preparations. Malabar was one of thirty seven vessels entered in the event. This accomplishment is proudly added to Malabar X’s previous wins in the prestigious 1930 and 1932 Bermuda Race. We look forward to chartering on Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen, N.Y. in the spring of 2004.

For More Information Contact
Barbara Cook (607) 535-9398

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