Shenandoah turned in a sterling performance to grab 4th overall in last year's race. One of the original East Coast 31s, was designed by Peter Cole, she is always to the fore in a little boat race. She won the 1977 Montague outright, and many other level rating regattas in her earlier career. Her owner Julius Charody and his experience crew have raced consistently in all long races, and a repeat of last year's performance would delight everyone.