Young sailors, rowers take home trophies

Young sailors, rowers take home trophies

LAWRENCE — Greater Lawrence Community Boating wrapped up its 30th season with the Tony LaHoud Regatta on Saturday, featuring a full slate of races, including backwards kayak races, canoe slalom, sunfish and Mercury sailing races.

More than 60 members and guests of the boating progam participated in the annual event.

Overall points trophy went to Sam Beverage of Lawrence, winner of the Tony LaHoud Memorial Trophy.

Winners from each division include:

Canoe: Mikaela Gimas, 11, of Lawrence

Kayak: Cai Williams, 13, Methuen

Sunfish: Dara Williams, 8, Methuen

Mercury: Sam Beverage, 14, Lawrence

Sportsmanship Award: Ben Beverage, Lawrence

Silly Sail: Brendan Healy, 14, Wilmington

Local sponsors providing food and prizes included Spector Textile, Brien Oil, Vinny's Billiards & Arcade, Paul and Carol Miller, J&M Industries, Bresnahan Ice, Pepsi, Pizza King, Kings Subs, Tripoli Bakery, Top Donut, Academy Lanes, Victorian Park, Fuddruckers, Pilgrim Lanes, Lighthouse Vending and Moor and Mountain.