The
2003 Plastic Classic was as crazy as previous years. I guess there
is no way to improve on fun and relaxation. The TODSF contribution
to the Regatta (our annual Perpetual Trophy Race) was won by Balero (with
question ;-) followed by Viking and Dogstar. 
The photo shows Dogstar leading Viking around the T Mark
the first time however, Mike lead Larry around the second time (finish
line) which is when it counts (sorry Mike, didn't get that shot.)
I think there were about 8 boats racing this year with 2 anchored out (Juno
and Pegasus) while their skippers supervised the installation and
activation of Bay View Boat Club's (BVBC) new Margarita machine (it works
just fine ;-)
I
thought party time at the club house this year was a little light with
only 3 of the racers returning for cheap food, drinks, laughs and camaraderie.
I'll never understand why anyone participates in a regatta and then sails
home without telling one lie (which I thought was the only reason for going
to a Regatta...must not own an anchor or rafting lines. The friendly
faces that did make it to fun time this year where treated by the return
of an old friend; Roy, Dogstar's long time navigator and crew
was a pleasant addition to the festivities. Roy retired to Minnesota
a couple of years ago and his quiet but charming and gentlemanly demeanor
has been missed by all. BVBC's tasty treat this year was BBQ chicken
or steak 
and the
boogie could be found anywhere but on the dance floor. 
From about noon to 5 PM, entertainment was provided by a band on the patio
with evening music moving indoors to the tune of a new band (strange
body movements were still not restrict to the dance floor.)
TODSF party go'ers included ,,,,,,
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The BVBC provides water taxi service to those anchored out however, last year we almost had to swim back because we over stayed our welcome and the taxi service. It took a six pack of beer and flowering praise to get us rowed back to our boats in a small leaky skiff by a friendly BVBC member . This year at last call (10 PM), in an effort retain our beer supply, we moved night caps to Head Over Heels where Rob (in the well) provided bar service. We were joined by Owen (sorry, no photo) Juno's long time crewman and TODSF friend who's late work schedule caused him to miss the party. After late night idle conversation we folded into our respective boats which were rafted in pairs and brought another year of craziness to a close.
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Sunday breakfast, aboard with friends, was followed by light air and Tritons drifting off in different directions. Juno headed for Berkley to pick up Mark (Ananke) who was unable to attend the Classic this year because of personal commitments while Pegasus waited in East Bay for Juno's arrival. We then sailed together across San Pablo Bay to Vallejo where we enjoyed dinner and spent the evening telling more lies on Pegasus before heading our separate way's Monday morning (Juno to Napa Valley, Pegasus returned to the Delta) in light air.
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If you missed the Classic this year you have the right to feel sad because it doesn't get any better than this. Fun racing with a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and a bunch of 4th places, friends and first time acquaintances enjoying the camaraderie unique to sailors on the water. You now have 12 months to prepare for next year... till then, cya on the water........Ray