July 26 Race Report

Winds were pretty good especially vs. the forecast, although the wind shift just prior to the race made for an unusual start vs. the wind direction.  But sailors adapted well and we had quite a good couple of races.  Welcome to new sailor Ashley, another 4th generation (in GYC years) sailor, crewing for Molly. The 4th generation sailors are working toward lowering the average age of GYC sailors. 

Thanks to our Committee Boat Volunteers Beth Auld, Cindy Bartlett, Margaret Powers, and Jim and Mimi Riffle.  Also to Tom and Sarah Cartwright for setting up the race and Beth Auld and Kevin Preuss for organizing the race.  We had a fun post race gathering at Arlene Truex's.  Thanks Arlene. 

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July 12 Race and Riffle-Fest

 We had good wind for our second race of the season, and a good turnout, followed by a post-race celebration of a milestone birthday for Jim Riffle. 

We had a great crew of volunteers including birthday boy Jim Riffle, Cindy Bartlett, Margaret Powers and Mimi’s visiting daughter Amy who enjoyed the experience. Jim Voelz and Laura Garrett set up a good course that presented healthy challenges on the way to the first mark and the finish line – into the wind (windward), our preferred racecourse layout. Thanks to them and Beth Auld, Kevin Preuss and Arlene Truex for handling all the race organization and post-race gathering preparations.

The race was followed by a celebration of Jim Riffle’s birthday with all four generations of Grandview Yacht Club members well represented at both the celebration and the race. 

Jim blows out the candles. Instead of a cake, Jim's favorite confection, jelly donuts,  were enjoyed by all. 

Mimi, Jim and Mimi's daughter Amy.  Oops, Jim is blocking out his age on the banner.

Jim is wearing his #54 Warren Ohio Panthers football jersey.  Jim was a standout, honored, award-winning athlete in high school and in college at Dartmouth.  

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