FFFIV leg 2 complete
Butch
Leg 2 was held in Titusville on Saturday, December the 19th.
We had a good turnout with 11 entries and brisk winds.
Every one suited up with their storm rigs or changed over if they
started with something bigger.
The boats were crankin down the back leg going down wind, sometimes
lookin like ducks diving for fish.
Very sportsman like conduct and lots of fun. There wasn't a single
protest out of 17 races.
Despite all the wind and sometimes uncontrollable boats there seemed
to be no infractions.
Most of the boats managed to complete the Regatta.
Skippers and boats alike were challenged by strong gusts and cold
weather.
George Reed really pulled off a fantastic series of races with a final
score of only 10.
Butch Bragg finished second with a score of 15.
Jim Child from the Tanglewood group squeezed a close third with a
score of 20.
Bernie Ceilley of the Vero group placed fourth with a 26.
Dick Ruffe came in fifth after experiencing radio difficulties with a
score of 30
Bill Kraftchak from Vero finished sixth sailing a borrowed boat. Score
35
Dave Griesse with sail difficulties slipped from his normal position
of leading boats to 7th. with a score of 38.
Skip Shaw experiencing electrical problems throug-out the races
finished 8th. Skip pulled off a bullet on one race.
Larry Tregear finished 9th
Stan Veit pulled in a 10th while learning to sail his new boat for the
first time.
Bob Boisvert pulled out early and did not complete the races.
A big thanks tothe Vero group Bill, his wife and Bernie for supplying
matrix score sheets and keeping score.
Thanks Dave Griesse for the trophies, the drinks and all you do for
our club. You are a big winner in my book.
I will post scores and pictures later.
News Break..........
Sunday Sloopers in Orlando is scheduled to host Leg 3 in January.
I will have a date in a few days.
Final event of the series will be held in Tanglewood on Feb 20th.
This should prep us for the Footy Nationals on March 13th and 14th in
Orlando.