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1st Race (Saturday July 12th)

Saturday there was about 10-15 knots of wind and a long course set (10-12nm roughly) which made for quite a race, about 2+ hours. The start time was set for 10am and10 of the 14 canoes competed in this race.

There was plenty of steady in the morning, which was a good thing since the first race was a marathon from the mark “E” all the way back up the river up into Langford creek and back!

2nd Race (Saturday, July 12th)

The second race of the day was set somewhat shorter, around 6-8nm and the time was set for 2:30pm.

The wind picked up some in the afternoon for the second race which made for a more interesting race!

Island Lark got the gun for the second race!

Edmee S. was unable to start on time and did not race scoring a DNS., The Island Blossom capsized during the race which scored her a DNF , Patricia capsized during the race scoring her a DNF and Persistence was DSQ’d due to a protest by Patricia for a port-starboard issue.

3rd Race

“the Protest Committee made the decision to throw out Race # 3 due to a number of protests against the RC for setting the “B” mark too close to shallow water causing three LC’s to run aground.” by RHYC Race Committee

Well, we all appreciate the race committee for all their hard work and RYHC for hosting this event and everyone who has volunteered to make these races happen.

The “B” mark set far up the Chester river past Cliffs Point, was too shallow water for anyone to react. Island lark was the first to round the mark and quickly rand aground without warning, the Jay Dee hot on her heels quickly tacked preventing a grounding and was able to gain a huge lead. Mystery ran aground at the mark causing her to capsize while Silver Heel was coming around as well and ended up running aground and being on top of Mystery almost causing her to capsize and at one point she was “wing and wing” and rolling back and forth… It was quite a site to be held and to their credit those crews managed to stay unhurt as far as I am aware!

It was still a tight race for the remaining canoes, Jay Dee leading and Island Lark gaining, as well as Island Blossom in hot pursuit. The finish was extremely tight with Jay Dee and Island lark neck and neck with a slight puff pushing Jay Dee over first by a nose! But to all who sailed it was a very good day, and there was plenty of strong wind that continued to build throughout the afternoon. All the crews assembled at the Hewe’s for the award ceremony later.

Jay Dee got A gun!

The final standings for the weekend, scored with 2 races.

Results proivded by the RHYC: CRY&CC Series

Special thanks to the Russians for adding their own flavor to the Chester..

mmm, is that caviar and vodka …and a ham sandwhich I taste?

The Russian Log Canoe Victory dance….

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