This was the "July 4th" Trophy Race (we don't sail on holiday weekends like we did in days of yore since the lake is too busy, but the eons-old traveling trophies still refer to the holidays).
We welcomed a new sailor, Nick Zachidny who crewed for John Auld. Tom and Sarah Cartwright in the tall-sailed Thistle finished first in both low-wind races, even after applying the substantial handicap for the speedy Thistle. In the second race they were able to sail back to their dock and de-rig the boat while most of the other sailors were still trying to make it from the third mark to the finish line after the wind had died. Kevin Preuss finished 2nd in both races. In the last race, Auld/Zachidny, Schroeder/Bush and Laura Garrett all finished within seconds of each other. With the low-wind race over, the fickle Grandview wind finally showed up to speed the tired participants back to their docks.
Thanks to Jack and Sandi Miller and Harry and Sandy Meshberger for a flawless job of officiating the race and Jim Riffle for watching over us in the safety boat. Kevin Preuss not only filled his official role as race chairman, but he and Lisa Duret also set up and took down the course. And Beth Auld as usual made sure our Committee Boat was well staffed. And it certainly was.
We wished Jim Riffle a happy birthday at the protest meeting after the race. Bernice Rains made jelly filled cupcakes since Jim has a well-known liking for jelly filled baked goods. Thanks Arlene Truex for hosting us!
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