Captain Theodore Graves---Skilled Racer

One of our most renowned racers is Captain Theodore Graves, skipper of DeDa's Toy. Graves sails a 31-foot Cal. He was of the nine skippers who was part of first African American crew of men and women to race in the Chicago to Mackinaw Race in 1994.

Since then, Ted has lead the way in racing amongst Black Chicago Sailors. He takes his racing seriously. His seamanship skills continue to manifest, year after year. He is a sought-after sailor for crew and knowledge. His accomplishments speak for him.

On Lake Michigan, where there are more boaters in this region than anywhere else and racing is very competitive, Ted has several awards to his claim.

1994 Chicago to Mackinaw Race Seven (7) Chicago to Mackinaw Races 1998 Tri-State - Michigan City, IN to Chicago, IL - 1st Place JAM - MORF Regatta - 3rd Place JAM 2000 Tri-State - Chicago, IL to St, Joseph, MI - 3rd Place PHRF 7 - Michigan City, IN to Chicago, IL 1st Place in Fleet - Michigan City to Chicago, IL 1st Place in PHRF 7 2001 Tri-State - St. Joseph, MI to Michigan City, IN - 3rd Place 2002 Tri-State - Chicago, IL to St Joseph, MI - 3rd Place - St. Joseph, MI to Michigan City, IN - 1st Place - Michigan City, IN to Chicago, IL - 2nd Place 2002 Bennett Cup/ South Lake Series - 3rd Place