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Blow Out Regatta
Reports from The Woodlawn Racing Team
The Woodlawn Racing Team
was back in action March 10, 11 and 12 at the 2006 Blow Out Regatta in
Dallas, TX! Updates on the adventures of our sailing hero's are
posted below.
March 12th, 2006 - The Blow Out final day tally was 30 complete
races and 61 heats!!! Once again the winds were howling and the
waves came crashing through the course. "C" rigs ruled the day as
IOM hauls would disappear behind waves only to reappear as rockets
blasting out over the tops of the next rollers! This regatta
was an absolute blast and from what I've been told this was the fifth
year in a row to have such exciting conditions...
Woodlawn's newly acquired IOM fleet continued to suffer from breakdowns.
Eric had some great races today but was once again plagued with numerous
tech problems. Mark had to perform a major boat repair that put
him out for most of the day. JK was at a tremendous disadvantage
without a "C" rig and I expect that he'll be purchasing one prior
to the next regatta. The only one of our group without problems
was our fearless leader Ray Seta who "hacked" his way into the "A" Fleet
and stayed their for most of the day.
Tech problems or not, this regatta
was magnificent
and I can guarantee that Team Woodlawn will be back next year for more
high wind adventure!
Here are the final Race Standings:
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Final Race
Standings |
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#1:
Craig Mackey |
#14: Mickey
Petersen |
| #2:
Jeff Weiss |
#15: Mike Eldred |
| #3:
Tony Gonsalves |
#16: Ray Dagenais |
| #4:
Jon Elmaleh |
#17: Roger
McCracken |
| #5:
Steve Landeau |
#18: Chuck
LeMahieu |
| #6:
John Castelli |
#19: John Kuc |
| #7:
Brig North |
#20: Bob Dunlap |
| #8:
Jim Leonard |
#21: Eric Gregory |
| #9:
Roy Langbord |
#22: David
Eldridge |
| #10:
Bruce Andersen |
#23: Bruce
Simmons |
| #11:
Mike Hughes |
#24: Ralph Kelley |
| #12:
Ray Seta |
#25: Mark Hogan |
| #13:
Doc Hoyos |
#26: Chris
Cafiero |
March
11th, 2006 - 24 complete races so far in a day and a half of sailing at
the Blow Out IOM Regatta! "A" rig conditions prevailed but
periodic gust still made things exciting...Below are the day #2
standings and photos. Racing resumes tomorrow at 9am...
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Day #2, Race
Standings |
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#1:
Craig Mackey |
#14: Roger
McCracken |
| #2:
Jeff Weiss |
#15: Ray Dagenais |
| #3:
Tony Gonsalves |
#16: Mickey
Petersen |
| #4:
Jon Elmaleh |
#17: John Kuc |
| #5:
Steve Landeau |
#18: Mike Eldred |
| #6:
John Castelli |
#19: Chuck
LeMahieu |
| #7:
Brig North |
#20: Bob Bunlap |
| #8:
Roy Langhord |
#21: Eric Gregory |
| #9:
Bruce Andersen |
#22: Mark Hogan |
| #10:
Mike Hughes |
#23: Bruce
Simmons |
| #11:
Jim Leonard |
#24: David
Eldridge |
| #12:
Ray Seta |
#25: Ralph Kelley |
| #13:
Doc Hoyos |
#26: Chris
Cafiero |
Click On The
Thumbnail Photos Below for Larger Picture Views:
March 10th, 2006 - The Blow Out Regatta completely lived up to its
name today providing "B" and "C" rig conditions all afternoon!
Massive white capping wave catapulted our IOM's into the air on upwind
beats and provided tsunami style surfing on the down wind runs...
Everyone except Ray Seta seemed to have technical problems. Eric's
servos continually failed all afternoon and eventually they fried
leaving him out of the final few races!!! Fortunately, replacement
servos were found and Eric will be back on the water Saturday ready to
scratch and claw his way back up the race standings. This evening Brig
North invited the racers to his beautiful home for pizza and beer.
Great comradery and sailing spirit were shared and enjoyed by all...
Tomorrow's races begin at 9am. Light winds are expected tomorrow
with more heavy weather action on Sunday. Good Sailing, Eric
Gregory |
