Elizabeth Harbour Race

Hi all,

Yesterday turned out to be another delightful day and well suited for racing. And I am happy to report that people were very well behaved! Mary had invited Dave and Sue, from the softball team, and they joined us a bit before 9AM. We left the dinghy tied to the anchor line and pitched the excess line into the dinghy, thusly reserving our prime spot in the anchorage.

The course was probably a total of 5 miles and wholly confined within the harbour. A significant portion went right through the anchored boats. Starts were low pressure, since your boat time was taken as you crossed the line. I am guessing there were about 2 dozen boats racing. We sailed well, but, as in the other race I was using my ancient working jib, and our nemisis, the Tanzer 29, was able to sail consistently higher. I am embarrassed to say that they beat us boat for boat! It was very well sailed, and in fact was the overall winner of the monohulls for the day. They did not do as well in the other race, getting knocked around on the ocean. I met the owner, Michael of Quebec City, and congratulated him. He is a really nice guy, not in the least puffed up with his success on the course. We got yet another 3rd place in our class. There were 6 or 7 boats in the class. We might get some rum at the awards ceremony tomorrow.

Best to all, Charlie