The schedule was 1100: Jim Taulbee Nautical Flea Market
1300: Skipper's Meeting
1400: Boats lauch for the start line
1500: Pop Tart Regatta
1800: Cook Out on the Docks at Gottschalk
The start went well, but as the boats rounded Hospital point, the wind shifted slightly. A couple boats chose to tack immediately. I continued south and plan for a tack when there was more room to maneuver.
As usual, Crescendo and Different Drummer sprang into the lead. They were the first to round 42 and start a run back to the north. Doc's boat, Resolve, was in close third.
Scallywag, tacked twice, rounded the marker in fourth place, with Mental Floss close behind.
On the run back to the north, I knew Scallywag only drafts 3 feet. So, I chose to cut close to Hospital Point on my way to marker 2. By doing so, we gained ground on the first three boats, but not enough.
One of the boats behind me at that point, Girl Boat, didn't fare so well. She ran aground, tearing her jib as the extra force stretched her sails. I felt bad for her.
And, that's it for the events of the race. We rounded markers 2 and 47 in the same order.
Sadly, there were no pictures published of the race. If some are published, I'll either post them or create a link to them.
The third place finisher, Resolve, got a $25 gift certificate. Second place, Different Drummer, got $50 gift certificate. The trophy and $100 certificate were awarded to Mark and the crew of Crescendo. Good job Mark!
(Jul - Sep 2007)
