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Vol. 9, No.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 92554 Anchorage, Alaska 99509 . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5, 2004

Tim and Ethan Gould Capture the Governor's Cup

Race Results

By Paul Willing - Sheet Editor

Incredibly, this report was never posted during 2004, or 2005 for that matter.  Congratulations Tim and Ethan! 

RACE COMMITTEE:  JODY WILLING AND HANNA GOULD

By Jody Willing - Sheet Reporter

Governor's Cup Regatta.  Plenty of good wind this AM-Now that we are ready to race, the wind is dying. (Tim Gould)  Heavy wind for Race 1. 

Ray's boat had equipment failure.  Paul, Hannah and Dan went to her rescue.  Paul got soaked from the waist down, requiring a clothing change in the last five minutes before the start...he and Taylor left the harbor with a minute twenty on the clock and promptly ran a foul of Eric in the harbor (All of this happened after he had to craft a metal piece to repair his sail right before the race as well...phew). 

Poor Tom O'Grady had a tough race.  He struggled to get out of the harbor, his equipment kept kicking up, forcing him to run aground three different times.  When he finally got started, he sailed well and then had sail issues, dumping his boat twice unintentionally and a third time to fix his problems.  In spite of his issues he finished the race with a smile (and blue lips).  Good recovery Tom! 

Chris said he was struggling with the wind and almost lost control of his boat, crewed by Tom's family, their only concern was that he needed to "Just sail faster"  to catch Jay and Melissa as they raced ahead. 

The entire three races were extremely tight with Paul, Tim, Dave, Meghan, Jay and Bob finishing within seconds of each other in every race.  Spectacular racing!  Not only was the racing intense, but the docking under the high wind conditions, with limited dock space was not for the faint of heart.  Two T-bones on docks and only one sailor falling in seemed lucky by the time we were finished.  Though Tom Gould appeared to have shaken something loose on impact and Jay's boat may need a little fiberglass work next spring! 

Cheryl says that Elaine pushed her, that she didn't really fall in as she left her boat...All were tucked in safe and sound by the end of race three, ready to enjoy the fabulous food and music.  Hats off to the chefs (Chris, Karen, Jay, Melissa & TL) and the band (Sawed Off)...your efforts made our fabulous day of racing even more special and complete.  If you missed this event plan for next year...it was awesome!