The Chesapeake Bay Hunter Rendezvous is in its last day. I had a chance to drive down to Solomons, MD to check out the goings on (just call me Boatless Burrows). I was able to get re-aquainted with some of the folks I'd met at previous Rendezvouses and Happy HOW folks. I want to thank the folks that put up with this sail bum, offered tours of their boats, and rides for the race. That being said, I picked up a few rumors, stories, and lies that are worth sharing. You decide which are which. A certain America's Cup wannabee became the object of a certain female sailor's interest during a stirring lecture. Apparently this resulted in more audience participation than expected. Shooters were, of course, involved. The only non-attributable quote available is "You sure are a cute little feller." One particular size boat dominated the Hunter Cup Race (Call it the Coffee Class) However, only one of them did NOT have a roller furling main. Realizing the distinct disadvantage they were at,the rest of the Coffee Class hatched a plot to team up against the faster rival. Unfortunately, the plot was undone when the conspirators tried to block the wind of the full batten main boat by putting up their biminis, dodgers, banners, flags, towels, sheets, and unidentified laundry. One particularly large boat (actually several) lost to a particularly small boat (didn't even have an outboard) even though the small boat started very late. No rum was served to anyone. (this is the lie referenced earlier.) A certain Hunter Dealer is in denial about running aground the new boat of a particularly good-looking, witty, charming, former HunterOwner during its maiden voyage. This particular HunterOwner was hoping to do this himself. To make up for it, the HunterOwner hung the side of his boat by the rubrail on the trailer guideposts...Then pulled it out of the water....Proving with a crash that an H26 can sustian a fall from 18 inches. That's all that I have on the Rendezvous. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Markdb The guilt guilty know who they are.
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Hunter Cup Results to come
I had to leave before the results were final. I also have to get the pictures developed. I will get both posted as soon as I can. Markdb
I had to leave before the results were final. I also have to get the pictures developed. I will get both posted as soon as I can. Markdb
Great Party
A superb time was had by all. Many thanks to Hunter Marine, the sailing associations, the vendors, Tidewater Yacht Sales, Norton Yacht Sales, and all the organizers. Looking forward to next time.
A superb time was had by all. Many thanks to Hunter Marine, the sailing associations, the vendors, Tidewater Yacht Sales, Norton Yacht Sales, and all the organizers. Looking forward to next time.
Chesapeake Racing Results
Picture is of the offical results. This was a pursuit race, highest rating going first and so on. Race started at 12:00 nooon. Temptress - 356 full batten main - the only one Windkiss - 35.5 Breakaway - 35 Mick Mac - Vision 36 Best of Times - 410 Margie's Choice - 356 Java - 356 Irish Fever - 32 Deiphinus - 420 Orion - 340 Talluah - 460
Picture is of the offical results. This was a pursuit race, highest rating going first and so on. Race started at 12:00 nooon. Temptress - 356 full batten main - the only one Windkiss - 35.5 Breakaway - 35 Mick Mac - Vision 36 Best of Times - 410 Margie's Choice - 356 Java - 356 Irish Fever - 32 Deiphinus - 420 Orion - 340 Talluah - 460
1st Place - Temptress
I have the pictures of the first 3-4 boats across the line. Here is Temptress. After Temptress, My picture sequence is different from the posted results. I don't know why. Jim: What's the story. Markdb
I have the pictures of the first 3-4 boats across the line. Here is Temptress. After Temptress, My picture sequence is different from the posted results. I don't know why. Jim: What's the story. Markdb
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2nd Place
To the best of my knowledge, this is a picture of the 2nd boat across the line. It says Carpe Ventum on the hull. I only shot pictures of the first few boats.
To the best of my knowledge, this is a picture of the 2nd boat across the line. It says Carpe Ventum on the hull. I only shot pictures of the first few boats.
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Little Hunter was 3rd but unrated
The little Hunter was third over the line and started midway in the sequence, maybe 7-8 min after the gun. Since it is new, the committee could not rate it. But is was sailed well and fast (I think by a dealer...hmmm.)
The little Hunter was third over the line and started midway in the sequence, maybe 7-8 min after the gun. Since it is new, the committee could not rate it. But is was sailed well and fast (I think by a dealer...hmmm.)
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3rd Place
This was the 3rd boat across the line following the little Hunter. I'm not sure which boat it is but the sail says is a Hunter 43.
This was the 3rd boat across the line following the little Hunter. I'm not sure which boat it is but the sail says is a Hunter 43.
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