However, competition increased. There was the regular Orchard Lake One Hundred Dollar Cup, and later the Ward Pelouse One Thousand Dollar Cup. Either could be won for keeps by winning first for five consecutive years. The Keewaydin came very near winning it, only to have lost in the fourth year. From Campbell Harvery Manuscript
Orchard Lake sailboat racing trophy cup
Object ID: 2002-002-219
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: house, photographic, print
Charles Plass designer of Keewahdin sailboat
Object ID: 2002-002-218
People: Plass, Charles
Collection: Michigan, Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
The first year or so, the races were between the ordinary pleasure craft-Forrest Campbell in the Islander, Will Ward’s Tantalizer, A. D. Noble’s Ellen Marie, the Beath boys’ Irene G., and Loos’ Urania. Most, if not all, were built by Chas. Plass, Oak Grove. Pennants were awarded for the first three. A launch served as a judges’ boat. From Campbell Harvery Manuscript
Keewahdin sailboat under sail taken from the leeward side
Object ID: 2002-002-217
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Photo
Uncle Forrest allowed me to take out his 25-foot racing boat, the Keewaydin. She was a joy and a job to sail. Holding the mainsheet alone in any considerable breeze kept one busy. There was a correspondingly heavy centerboard to manage, and with the staysail also, one was kept very busy. But it was more than rewarding. She was a responsive, fast boat. From Campbell Harvery Manuscript