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A classic sails in the Washington’s Birthday Race. Photo by Kendra Brennan.Classic Boats& DesignsSail at theWashington’sBirthday Race,The BarnacleState Park,BISCAYNE BAY, FLBy Gretchen CoyleCommodore Ralph Munroe would have beenproud of the sailboats that competed in theWashington’s Birthday Race sponsored by TheBarnacle Society.One could easily picture him standing on the “hill” infront of his 1891 home, “The Barnacle.” Or more likely,competing in the race in one of the boats he built in hisboat works. With a hand on the tiller of a Sharpie andwearing a bow tie, jacket and straw hat, Ralph Munroe26 April 2008 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com