We cancelled our first scheduled race while Grandview residents were still in shock and without electricity, sewer service, etc. after the May 16th tornado. But two weekends later on June 1st, we were finally able to get hands back on the tiller, main and jib sheets, and engage in a “normal” summer Grandview event. That felt good - a sailing race with seven boats competing. Not that it was as normal as we would have liked it to be. Three of our fleet’s boats have been trashed. One broke in half, one was flung into the trees, destined for the landfill, and another left in disrepair. Of course, our sailing disruptions are small potatoes compared to the massive amount of recombobulation work ahead that many lake residents are facing. So, our sailing bug is kept in perspective, we count our blessings and empathize with our fellow lot owners. Speaking of blessings, post-tornado it was especially great to gather again for our post-race “protest meeting” and share stories and each other’s company. Some more "normal". Thanks, Arlene, for hosting us as usual.
Beth Auld, Cindy Bartlett, Jack and Sandi Miller and Jim Riffle were our Committee Boat and Safety Boat volunteers for conducting the race. Jim Voelz and his crew set up the race, Kevin Preuss organized the sailors, and Beth Auld organized the Committee Boat. Thanks everyone for a great race!
Winds were typical Grandview: generally light, with some periods of faster wind in unpredictable locations and directions. Sure beats a tornado though. We had two good races with good starts, extremely close quarters at the marks, and in the second race all the boats finished within seconds of each other - see the elapsed times for the second race below. Quite a sight.
Race Results:
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