August 5, 2026

2026 Ephraim Regatta & ReBRATta Reflection

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121^st Ephraim Regatta Acknowledgements

It takes a village to run a regatta and the Ephraim Yacht Club members and other volunteers came through in flying colors! The competitors were full of compliments to EYC.

We would like to acknowledge the following for their contributions to a successful 121^st Ephraim Regatta:

Race Committee: Brian Buzzell, PRO, John Archibald, Marta Fonseca, Cain Goettelman, Gordy Roberts, Rick Trester, Matt Winnacker, EYC Staff members Gus Braun, Calvin Hoag and Spencer Kirchner
Protest Committee: Fred Horowitz, Chief Judge, Bob Ahring, John Archibald
RC Boats: Cain Goettelman, Mike Lisle, Steve Sauter, Matt Winnacker
RC Equipment storage and delivery: Nancy Claypool, Geoff Werner, Matt Winnacker
Registration: Carol Fiedler
Scoring: Carol Claypool
Merchandise: Jorie Johansen, Chair, Sarah McCabe, Betsy Prete, Tava Wilson, Ellen Yamamoto
Welcome Party: Nancy Claypool, Chair, Appetizer Donors: Barb Aik, Kirk Brown, Nancy Claypool, Liz Dischner, Marta Fonseca, Liz Gheorghita, Emily and Woody Heidler, Kristy Hoag. Jennifer Ikeda, Ellen Kennelly, Jay Lott, Katie Lucey, Dan Mielke, Shireen Moore, Laura O’Rourke, Nancy Pillat
Breakfast / Lunch: Liz Dischner, Betsy Hoag
Donors for Breakfast and Lunch: Liz Dischner, Steve Sauter / Etailer
Housing for Visitors and RC: Barb Ziegler, Ryan Malmgren and Stacey Rieu, Nancy Claypool, Michael and Jennifer Faugust
The Ephraim Historical Foundation for kindly allowing us to temporarily store boats during the regatta
EYC director Penelope Whiteside and staff members Ben Dixner Young, Ellis Eichenseer Goerge Krischner, Spencer Kirchner, Henry Knight, Will Knight, Julia McCabe, Ellie Ottem, Charlie Sauter, Max Travnicek
The descendants of Katy and Raynor Sturgis for the support of the Sturgis Trophy, the Ellis and Carey families for the Pedar Knudson Trophy and Martha Sauter for the Charlie Sauter Trophy.
Regatta Chair: Jennifer Ikeda Faugust and Regatta Advisor: Nancy Claypool

EYC ReBRATta Fest – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who came out for ReBratta Fest on August 1st!

EYC is grateful to Randy and Elizabeth Pyle for welcoming us to Pioneer Ranch. It was a spectacular venue for all generations to gather. We had approximately 300 guests- with plenty of room to visit and kids to play.

The Sister Bay Lions Club was a tremendous help providing brats, corn, and support for all the food. The Lions Club donations go towards scholarships for Gibraltar students. Please support them when you see their brat sales at festivals throughout Door County.

A big shout out to Edgewood Orchard Galleries and Ephraim Historical Foundation for letting us borrow their tables and chairs, and Steve Sauter for the Snickers Ice Cream Bars.

Thanks to the following volunteers for helping- Kristy Hoag- coordination and behind the scenes help!! Tim and Barb Aik, Fred and Debbie Brightbill, Suzanne Brennan, Marta Fonseca, Andrew and Lisa Gifford, Tim and Marsella Fults, Bill Hoag, Will Hoag, Penelope Hoag, Mike and Suzanne Lisle, Mike Lisle JR, Ben and Fran Morof, Tanner and Annika Munson, Scott Pearson, Gretchen Pearson, Marco and Betsy Prete, Addie Sidles, Skip and Sibylle Tasker, Peter Travnicek, Geoff and Claudia Werner. And the EYC staff for heavy lifting and tent set up.

We are so grateful for you all for a fabulous 2026 ReBRATta Fest!