Lapworth 45 Ocean Racer
ANNIE, TOO doing what she was born to do. Photo by Craig Wester
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more pics from White Cap Race 3 after the break
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Busy sailing weekend ahead The series that was too fun to stop continues Friday. The six race White Cap Series had a possible make up race scheduled for this Friday. All six races were run, the series scored and completed, but no one could think of a reason not to have a race this Friday (May 17). Look for a dock start.
Over 20 multihulls, from hot little Weta tri's to the Formula 40, DRAGON, are scheduled to be racing in PT this weekend. A number of them are looking for crew for a Protection Island race on Saturday, and in-shore bay races on Sunday. The skipper's meeting will be at 8 AM on Saturday under the marina facing porch by the Shanghai and Pt Hudson Cafe. If you'd like to crew, that's where you should be, too. |
IDRIL at Patterson Glacier in Alaska. In last Friday’s race report, PRO Dave Burrows wrote, “This week we welcomed a new boat to our fleet, a gaff rigged ketch. We didn’t get her name yet and have assigned a provisional rating.” In response, skipper Michael Truex sent along the following … “[Here are] [...] Posted by Charles J. Doane on SAILfeed AS I NOTED in my last post on the loss of HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy, one of the big unanswered questions is: why was the ship taking on so much water? That she was leaking enough to sink is especially puzzling in that just 11 [...]  Deer Harbor Washington Hosts Wooden Boat Gathering – photo by Chris Thomerson The Victoria Boat Festival, always held on Labor Day weekend, is coming up fast.(August 31-Sept 2. Go to classicboatfestivel.ca ) Always an enjoyable festival, in the heart of Victoria, going on simultaneously with their Jazz Festival on the waterfront…whats not to like! Thousands of casual spectators, some boat -savy, some not, but all appreciative of the boats. Then there is our own Wooden Boat festival, Sept 10-12th this year. Thousands of curious visitors and a busy fun-packed long weekend! All in our own backyard. Go to the Northwest Maritime Center website to purchase tickets online.  Leland Gibson's MORNING FLIGHT flying past Pt. Hudson on the way to the red buoy. Photo Ace Spragg The race was held on Sunday, after gale warnings and lumpy seas prevented the usual Saturday start. Sunday was a glorious day to be racing on Port Townsend Bay, and the fleet of almost 20 boats looked fabulous! Thanks to our sponsors: The Northwest Maritime Center and Cafe whose support for sailing on the Bay is always appreciated, Sunrise Coffee, PT Brewing Company, SEA Marine and The Port of Port Townsend. Thanks as always to Myron and Dave of the Port Townsend Sailing Association Race Committee for running the race. More photos after the jump by Ace Spragg of the NWMC who was in the Martha J, and Elizabeth Becker who was on Union Wharf. Results: A Class (Racing) 1. Wizard Dan Gintner B Class (Cruising) 1. Ramble Jon Kaplan Some other notable awards: Taku Award – for the best start: Thatuna more photos after the jump |
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