For the first time in the 46-year history of the Trans Superior International Yacht Race, an all-woman crew today completed the world's longest freshwater sailing race.
The Indigo crossed the finish line in Duluth late this afternoon, almost 100 hours after leaving Gros Cap on Saturday,
The crew consisted of Debora Almirall (owner), Robin Ketchen (skipper), Amy Marincel (helm), Tonya Peterson (navigator), Sarah Priest (bow) and Heidi Halker (other).
Twenty-nine boats left the Sault.
Indigo, a high-performance J-29 from Duluth Yacht Club, crossed the finish line today in the 18th spot.
The 338-nautical-mile race was started in 1969 by Jack Soetebier, a Duluth sailor, and Dr. John Pierpont from White Pine, Michigan, as a challenge for themselves and other Lake Superior sailors.
The race is held once every two years.
(PHOTO: Indigo leaves Sault Ste. Marie early Saturday, August 1, en route to the start of the Trans Superior International Yacht Race at Gros Cap lighthouse. David Helwig/SooToday.)
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