With temperatures in the 90’s we were grateful for good
winds and plenty of clouds.
We’ll let Sandy Miller’s pictures from the Committee Boat,
and from Lisa Duret at Arlene Truex’s dock tell some stories about the
race (thanks Sandy and Lisa for the photos).
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| Steve and Gretchen Fisher joined Jack and Sandy Miller on the Committee Boat. The virus has put a temporary kibosh on the gourmet lunches they usually enjoy with a larger crowd. Jim Riffle manned the safety boat. Thanks to all of our volunteers! Thanks also to Jim and Peggy Voelz for setting up a good and challenging race course. Beth Auld and Kevin Preuss coordinated Committee Boat and Race logistics and we are grateful. |
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| Steve yells "All Clear!" after the starting horn was blown. This indicates that no sailor crossed the starting line too early. |
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| Criss-Crossing all over the place. This is a few seconds after the start of the race. You would only get a view like this from the Commmittee Boat. The sailors are trying to get to the first mark which is dead ahead. The wind is also coming from dead ahead and you cannot sail directly into the wind. The boats pointed to the left are on a starboard tack and have the right of way. Normally most sailors choose to start on a starboard tack to avoid having to yield to others. But that was difficult due to the wind direction/starting line position, so some started on a port tack. This lead to some potential fouls and quick maneuvering. |
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| Yes, it was close. A moment earlier Matt (far right) yelled "starboard"! to claim his right of way as he approached Schroeder/Bush (2nd from right) who were on a port tack. Schroeder yelled "stay your course" to indicate he would yield to avoid a protest by Matt, then quickly turned to also be on a starboard course. Auld/Hass (2nd from right) were following close behind Schroeder/Bush and had to quickly react as well. Auld/Hass stayed on their port tack longer than either Schroeder/Bush or Matt. This proved to be to their advantage. Auld/Hass came in first in the International class in both races. |
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| Lisa captured this scene from Arlene's dock of all seven boats in the spread out field, criss-crossing their way to the first mark (to the right out of the photo). |
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| In the first race Matt (above) was out front after rounding the first mark. He came in 1st in the Laser class. Jim Voelz was first in the Laser Class in the 2nd race. |
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| A few seconds earlier these three boats were practically on top of each other and moving fast. Jim Voelz was ahead and had Tom and Phil boxed in, inches from him, and unable to maneuver. Lance and Bianca were maybe a foot behind Tom and Phil adding to their confinement. Lance chose just the right moment to make a quick move to starboard, getting out of all the "dirty"(turbulent) air coming from Tom and Phil and Jim. He was able to get ahead of and finish ahead of both of them as shown in the photo. He and Bianca finished 2nd in the International Class in both races. Tom and Phil (far left) got the raw end of the deal - all a part of sailboat racing- and will no doubt avoid such a circumstance in the future. All of this was just a few minutes after another close encounter of the three at the last mark which was discussed in depth of course at the protest meeting at Arlene's, where all such excitement is re-lived. Sailboat racing is a blast! Thanks Arlene for hosting us! |
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| John and Paul after one of their 1st place finishes |
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| Tom and Phil chasing John and Paul |
Race Results
1st Race:
Laser Class: Matt Bartlett 1st, Kevin Preuss 2nd,
Jim Voelz 3rd
International Class:
John Auld/Paul Hass 1st, Lance & Bianca Snider 2nd,
Tom Schroeder/Phil Bush 3rd
2nd Race:
Laser Class: Jim Voelz 1st, Diane Fisher 2nd,
Kevin Preuss 3rd, Matt Bartlett 4th
International Class:
John Auld/Paul Hass 1st, Lance & Bianca Snider 2nd,
Tom Schroeder/Phil Bush 3rd
