Classic Race Boat Association 

The 2008 Tavares Regatta Award Recipients:

First, thanks to Allen's Marine Service for sponsoring the awards. Thank you to Evelyn Morrison for taking the following pictures.

Farthest Travelled - Len Finethy from New Hampshire >

Hard Luck Award - Jack West

Best Looking Crew - Dan and Gene Fleming

<Loudest Raceboat - Michael Tucker's Miss Crazy Thing

Fan Favorite Driver - Sandi Pepe in O-Henry!

Largest Roostertail Spray - John Hice in Drag 'n Fever >

<Jumping Jersey Speedskiff - James Buturla in Just Flyin

Most Helpful Contestant at the Regatta - Dick Daly

Burning Gas Award - Ted Parkhurst in a flatbottom >

<Guy Lombardo's Sweetest Running Boat This Side of Heaven - Lee Hildreth's Donzi

Fan Favorite Boat(s) - Marty Ferry on behalf of the Jersey Speedskiffs>

<Bernie Little High Flying Eagle Award - Dick Whyte

Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. perpetual trophy, in memory of Bill Sterrett, Michael Tucker>

Thank you to the city of Tavares, the sponsors, volunteers and especially the participants!

     The CRA Team 

1.  To provide a means through which individuals sharing a passion in classic race boating can meet, share experience and information, exchange ideas, and preserve racing history. 
2.  To promote Classic Race Boat Shows and rendezvous for the benefit of the members, and in general, to promote sponsored activities designed to create an interest and educate the public-at -large about classic race boats.