Festival Regattas Race results

25 boats entered the 26' and under race on Friday. The course was twice around a 1.66 nm triangle with a NNW breeze around 8 knots. 5 of the first 6 finishers were T-birds. The first boat across the line was Dorado almost 10 minutes ahead of the second boat, Tzieu followed a minute later by Coco Solo. A Bristol Bay Cutter, Hookum, placed 5th with an impressive performance for their speed.

The winds were stronger, 10-14kts, for the Schooner race on Saturday. 18 boats entered but only 7 finished the 6.41 nm course within the two hour limit. Again, Martha was the winner, with Lucky Star second and Barlovento third.

Next year these races will probably be divided into two classes with the T-birds and larger Schooners having their own starts.

Myron Gauger, Principal Race Officer

NW Schooner Cup
Saturday, Sept 12

1. Martha 17:04:44
2. Lucky Star 17:07:03 DSQ Ferry
3,. Barlovento 17:07:25
4. Maryke Violet 17:07:55
5. Alcyone 17:11: 58
6. Grail 17:12:48

Other participants included: Alice, Bear, Ceridwen, Contessa, Hissy Fit, Mycia, Nevermore, Willinka, Zodiac, Pleides, Dulcinea, Suva, Kia Ora.

Race committee: Dave Burroughs (timer) with Kate Dwyer, Carol Baker, Dave Kellum, Anthony Francis, aboard Race Committee boat, Island Runner.

WBF 26' & Under Regatta
Friday, Sept 11
1. Dorado (Tbird 242) 15:46:00
2. Tzieu (Tbird 448 15:56:19
3. Coco Solo (Tbird 332) 15:57:38
4. Thatuna (Tbird 542) 15:58:00
5. Hookum 15:58:29

Other racers included: Able, Pick Pocket, Iris, Ligthing Bird, Piglet, Tsunami, Truant, Havhesten, Pleiades, Seagoin, Tyke, Lazy Dog.

Timer: Aave Kellum/Kate Dwyer Volunteers: Anthony Francis, Myron Gauger aboard Race Committee boat, Island Runner.