Alex Bell was a life long sailor. Alex's first boat was ALSANAL.
Built in 1959, she made numerous trans-Atlantic passages, was
in the charter business in Turkey, and is now chartering in the
South Pacific. Alex's first circumnavigation aboard ALSANAL
started in 1961 and ended in 1965.

ALSANAL's successor, ALSANAL TOO, had an identical rig
since the Alex had an extra suit of sails; however, she was 52' on
deck. At the last moment, her plans were altered from steel to
ferro-cement, and she was built in Ecuador. Alex made a
second circumnavigation aboard ALSANL TOO that started in
1972 and lasted until 1978, the average age of the crew being in
the 70's.

THE LEWIS-CLARK SAILING ASSOCIATION

in conjunction with

The 25th Dogwood Festival

of the Lewis-Clark Valley

present the

Alex Bell Regatta - April 18th and 19th, 2009

Confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers

Lewiston, ID & Clarkston, Wa

Along with the voyages, Alex also published two books about his
adventures at sea. The books are basically excerpts from the
ships log book that have been woven into interesting stories
about sailing and his life at sea.

His first book was titled Sailing Into Adventure and was the
bigger of the two books. His daughter Alice sailed with him on
different legs of the trips, when she just a little kid.

Alex Bell was in his seventies and in bad health when he moved
to Moscow, Idaho to live with his daughter Alice. He came down
to the Valley to several of the LCSA meetings and gave
presentations about his sailing adventures. After his passing it
was decide to name the annual spring regatta in him memory.

Questions? Contact: Tim Lynch (208) 413-1648

Notice of Race & Registration Form (.pdf)

Launching:

The Regatta will be held at the confluence of the Snake
and Cleawater Rivers. Boat launching will be from
either the Corps of Engineers Green Belt Ramp at the
confluence in Clarkston (recommended) or from Hell's
Cayon Resort Marina on Hignway 26 on the west side
of Clarkston

Race Course:

The Race Committee will run the race from the shore,
Site 32 of Granite RV Park to be exact. This is an easy
5 minute walk along the west shore of the river.

Course maps will be posted soon.

Camping:

Granite RV Park has offered a 25% discount to sailors
who register and pay by March 24th. See link above.

Tent camping is available at Hells Gate State Park
three miles up the Snake River. There is not a way to
sail from Hells Gate State Park to the Confluence (low
bridge).