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Chesapeake 20s were a sanctioned Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association from 1942 until 1968 at which point they did not have enough members to qualify as a sanctioned fleet. The fleet was re-instated in 2008. Below are the High Point winners from 1942 until 1968, and 2008. |
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Neal Kramer died on June 8, 2011. He was the last surviving brother of the Kramer family in which four of the five raced Chesapeake 20s. His father, Andrew Kramer who was president of the Annapolis Bank and Trust, financed the construction of twenty Chesapeake 20s in 1939. Neal raced Penguins and Chesapeake 20 and owned Serenade in which he was a successful racer in the early 40s and 60s. Below is a more detailed history of his racing in Chesapeake 20s.
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Doug Kolb was a pioneer in Chesapeake 20s. He died on April 25, 2005 and his wife, Joan Mary Kolb, died on April 16, 2011. The family donated is trophies to WRSC and the Chesapeake 20 class. Doug Kolb raced Jade, #37 from 1947 until 1954 and was a charter boat captain for over 46 years out of Rockhold Creek. He was active at West River Sailing Club and its commodore in 1953. His impressive race record from the late 40s and early 50s is below. Doug Kolb and Jade were featured on the front page of the Evening Star in 1953 at the President's Cup Regatta along with a photo and article announcing the wedding of Senator John F. Kennedy to Jacqueline Bouvier.
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