OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 49th Mcnish Classic set sail off the coast of Oxnard.
It is now called the Mcnish Memorial Wooden Yacht Classic in memory of its founder Dick McNish.
McNish, the longtime owner of Errol Flynn''s classic yacht Cheerio II, died at the age of 98 in November.
His memorial race had 9 classic yachts competing from up and down the coast of California.
The race, hosted by the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, started at noon off the coast of the Channel Islands harbor in Oxnard.
Sailors shared their thoughts about the special day.
"If we were over steering the boat he said the snake would be following us because you could see the trail and he said she is a Nice lady and you be gentle with her and she will take care of you," said Cheerio II first mate and navigator Kevin Dickmann.
He sailed with a crew that included Dick McNish's son and close friends.
Richard W. Dean is part of the race committee
"We are celebrating 50 years at the PCYC."
Next year will be the club will host the 50th race.
"We were fortunate to actually meet dick mcnish we were hoping he would make it to the 50th which is next year but he passed away this year so it is very poignant but we are really delighted to participate," said Chris Gorog, who sailed the Spirit of California from Los Angeles.
Kym Renga sailed a classic Morning Song that was built in Santa Barbara.
Before the race she said she bought the yacht with her late husband, Armand Renga.
She had a crew of relatives who raced in his honor, too.
"I sailed to Mexico with and even as I sail today he is in my head about how to things properly so I am very pleased to have him with me in my heart today," said Renga.
People lined the jetty to watch the classic yachts.
CF Kohler's classic yacht Sally of San Diego finished first.
He won his weight in champagne like McNish often did.
Paul Script's Miramar from San Diego won the fastest and best elapsed time.
Cheerio II came in third in its Split Rig Class.
Congrats to all.
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