Gene Helfman taking photos from the chase boat with Leslie Richter
Race Timer Dee Dee Lozier along with spectators
Setting the starting marker
Returning race buoy
Todd Twigg was enlisted to help with the Vanguards
Along was Carson, both top notch sailors
Perfect wind and weather racing conditions added to the excitement.
Race One
Doug Simmons with Ted Sanchez on the helm
John Zaborsky & Carson on the helm
Tacking for position
Doug, Ted
Carson, John
The starting horn blasts.
They’re off!
Gaining the lead
Some pretty tacking
Hiking way out
Way to go Ted!
Wing on wing near the finish
Followed by John & Carson
After crossing the finish line ….
Ted & Doug manage to flip their boat.
Chase boats to the rescue
Todd Twigg jumps into action
Todd starting to right the boat
I think Todd has done this before.
Finally Todd and helpers right the boat before the next race.
Race Two
Race two had John Zaborsky with Carson on the helm racing against Duane Bordvick and Russ on the helm
The starting horn blasts . . .
Tacking for position
John and Carson were slower off the blocks
Duane and Russ take an early lead
Spectators on the dock
Fast and steady
Duane and Russ first around the mark
Then back on the home stretch
Final Race
Winners of Race 2 – Russ Johnson at the helm with Duane Bordvick
Racing agains the winnners of Race 1 – Ted Sanchez with Doug Simmons at the helm
Russ and Doug were ahead from the starting blast.
And kept the lead thoughout the race.
That did not stop Ted and Doug from giving it their best
And having a lot of fun too
Trying to get their speed up
But careful not to flip again.
First around the mark
Then back on the home stretch
Winners of the Regatta, Duane and Russ
The Victors
All photos were taken by Gene Helfman, except for a few taken by Judy Welker. You can see all the full size photos by Gene Helman at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KQeqrU2fKzAJ5wCF9
Awards Ceremony
Commodore Zaborsky presents regatta awards
1st in Race One and 2nd place overall, Doug and Ted
1st in Race Two and 1st overall, Russ Johnson and Duane was probably home taking Ibuprofen for the pain.
1st in Race Two and 1st overall, Russ Johnson. Duane was not present (probably at home taking Ibuprofen for the pain).