Syracuse.com - Remote controlled sailboat enthusiasts endure cold/snow for annual race in Inner Harbor

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"Todd's boat made it the first race, but when stopping to drain water between races the rigging froze," Cagwin said

Members of the Inner City Model Yacht Club, a remote controlled sailboat group, held their annual regatta Thanksgiving morning in the Inner Harbor of Onondaga Lake.

The club's 13th annual event, the George Dickel Cup Regatta, was attended by nearly a half dozen club members. This year's winner was Tyley Cagwin. The sailors concluded the event like they always do -- with a shot of George Dickel Tennessee whisky.

The boats are built from kits and measure three feet long, and four feet high from the tip of the keel to the top of the mast.

This year's winner, Tyler Cagwin, holds a glass of whisky the George Dickel cup. 

Fayetteville resident Lee Cagwin, the club's leader gave the following account:

"Thanks to Steve, Ross, Tyler and Todd for enduring the cold and to Steve for the pictures. Temperature was approximately 25 degrees and 10-15 knots of wind out of the northwest.

"Due to wind chills the boat controls were freezing and not working. Had to shovel the docks before setting the marks. My boat froze up before the first race and sailed across the harbor to the far bulk head before being stopped by the bulk head.

"Todd's boat made it the first race, but when stopping to drain water between races the rigging froze. Steve, Ross and Tyler were able to finish 2 races.

"Tyler (Cagwin) goes home with the Cup again. Again, thanks to all for braving the cold and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!!"

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