Prez Ed Signals That Steve's Score is GOOD!

"We were literally blown away," said Sandy. "We've never won a race before. We were in the right place with the right winds."

"I like the blowing away theory too, but I think it was the new head sail Paul gave us that put us in front," added Sparky.

Committee Boat Crew Maneuvers into Position to Watch the Finish - (Pleiades and Querida Tu can be seen in Background)

The winds were light during the start but picked up to about 15 knots on the first leg. About half way through the race the winds increased further to 25 knots for a fast, straight run to the finish. Six boats started the race but mechanical problems and the threat of sail-ripping winds caused most of the fleet to be prudent and lower sails while they were still in one piece.

Three Sailors Waiting for Their Hair to Arrive After Some FAST Sailing Back to the HQ

First Place - Pleiades - Steve and Sandy
Second Place - Querida Tu - Paul and Kathy Swanson and Crew
Third Place (Tie) - all the DNF boats...
Mary Yacht - Greg and Mary
Olive - Sally,Thrin, Brucie and Sniffs
Second Wind - Prez Ed and First Lady Carol

The winds calmed down nicely after the race making for a wonderful evening of Culinary Justice and laff-filled awards ceremonies... replete with full moon and all around good natured lying stra-tee-gery.

The fun of the weekend (raft-ups, pedal paddle boating, swimming, dinghy driving and inflatable island hopping) was well documented by Prez Ed in the BOC photo gallery which you can visit HERE.

Committee Boat Crew Members, Dale and Meili

Young King Arthur Wrestles Excalibur from the Stone

Photography Lessons: 1) Point, 2) Smile, 3) Shoot.

Dog Paddling Lessons: 1) Point, 2) Pedal, 3) Poop

Swee'Pea and Crew Enjoying the Summer Fun

Inflatable Island Hopping

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