Having some computer issues, so I will post the final weekend’s results and update the highpoint scoreboard ASAP…

Post in the forums anything you’d like, or any questions you have. We have a wealth of knowledge to share among our Log Canoe community!!

1^st Race (Sunday, September 7^th)

The first race on Sunday was set for a 10:10am start time with the warning signal at 10am. The course was set approximately 8.05nm long.

After tropical storm Hanna, which brought some rain and a few large gusts of wind (otherwise no much of a show!) the wind calmed down enough for two races. The plan of having two back-to-back races plus a third in the afternoon was re-evaluated and changed so there were only two races on Sunday. There were a few canoes missing from the weekend, Spirit of Wyetowne, Oliver’s Gift, Persistence, Silver Heel, Billie P. Hall, Magic, and Noddy. The Mary Julia Hall again showed up but was not able to race for the first race. A beautiful day for racing with a close finish between Island Blossom and Jay Dee, with Island Lark right behind both. The rest of the fleet was several minutes behind the first 3 boats.

Island Blossom got the gun!

2^nd Race (Sunday, September 7^th)

The Second race of the day was set for a 2:30pm start time. The course was set approximately 3.32 nm long.

Mary Julia Hall came out for the second race, making a total of 8 canoes competing. The wind seemed to be dying off towards the late afternoon but held out long enough to finish the races. It was great to see Mary Julia Hall sailing with the fleet, she only sailed her jib and her fore but finished the course.

Jay Dee got the gun!

3^rd Race (Sunday, September 14^th)

The 3^rd race for the Labor day Series was re-shceduled for Sunday August 14^th, the last race of the season. The race was set immediately following the last race of the Bartlett Cup series race which ended up being 12pm. The course was set 7.84 nm long.

The last race of the day and the season was bitter-sweet… Only 6 canoes competing with lots of wind making for a rough day, very squriley and shifty! Everyone tired from the first race, possibly hung over, looking forward to finishing the season and relaxing…

Mystery and Jay Dee were fighting for a lead on the fleet, meanwhile Island Lark came up behind and closed the gap finishing ahead of Jay Dee. The Island Bird capsized in the previous race and was unable to compete for this one.

Island Lark Got the Gun!

E. Lockwood Hardcastle Memorial Trophy

1st place- Island Blossom

2nd Place- Island Lark

3rd Place- Jay Dee

John C. North Perpetual Trophy

1st Place- Island Lark

2nd Place- Patricia

3rd Place- Island Blossom

Officer’s Trophy

1st Place- Island Lark

2nd Place- Island Blossom

3rd Place- Patricia

More to come….

There were two races on Sunday inseatd of three, the third race will be next weekend. In the meantime here are some photos taken aboard the JayDee by Marc Castelli (http://www.marc-castelli.com/).

The Saturday Sept. 6th races have been postponed until Sunday Sep. 7th. The schedule is as follows, warning signal on Sunday at 10am, then immediately after the end of the first race the warning signal will sound for the second race. Then break for lunch with the warning signal for the 3rd race at 2:30pm.

*If there is a capsize in race 2, race 3 will be postponed until Sept. 14th after the Bartlett Cup.*

~Amendment to Sailing Intructions~

There are the usual three races scheduled for this weekend, two on Saturday one on Sunday. The warning signal at 10am (10:10am start time) for the first race and 2pm (2:10pm start time) for the second race on Saturday. The warning signal for the one race on Sunday will be 10am (10:10am start time.)

With the threat of a hurricane and a few tropical storms hopefully this weekend will be a safe one with plenty of wind and cool weather!

~Labor Day Series Si’s~

We are back on the Miles River again with the end of the season drawing near….

See you out there!!!

End of the Season!