We had more volunteers than sailors for this race. The gourmet "dine while you officiate" team of the Millers and Fishers along with Fisher's guests the Neils enjoyed Reuben sandwiches along with other delicacies while officiating the race (they are encouraged to list the full menu in the comments section). We are also extremely grateful to them for bringing in all the race markers after the race since sailors were scarce for a variety of reasons. We assume our volunteers were able to get back to their respective docks after dessert, and before the downpour that came through about 45 minutes after the race. This same group of volunteers got soaked the last time they helped out in this manner and we are pleased that did not deter them. Jim Riffle kept watch over the sailors on the safety boat. We don't think he motored over for a serving from the Committee Boat, but he should have. Thanks to all of you for making our race possible. Tom Cartwright took responsibility for setting up a good course with some assistance from Tom Schroeder. Kevin Preuss and Beth Auld organized the race. Thanks everyone!
Winds were just "okay" for the most part without a lot of dead air or really strong gusts. Observers may have noticed that Tom Schroeder and Arlene Truex in the JY-15 were just inches away, side-by-side with Laura Garrett in her Laser the entire way from the 2nd to the 3rd mark. Had they been in dead air they might have all had a nice chat, but that was not the case, so no world problems were solved or lake news shared. Jim Voelz in his Laser and Catey and Elizabeth Hale in their Y-Flyer each had a first place finish as well as a second place finish in the two races on a handicapped basis and finished first in their respective classes in both races.
Race results are below.
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