Glorious, sunny weather with a the shift and build a nice lead. In spite
boisterous 10-15 knot northerly breeze
Port Townsend
of the good breeze, “Armes Pit”, that
welcomed the sailors for the Fifth Annual
Marine Science Center
mysterious area with no wind, made its
Port Townsend Marine Science Center appearance on the spinnaker run and
(PTMSC) Benefit Regatta on Saturday, Benefit Regatta caught keta, HN and . Bananas was
July 11th hosted by the Port Ludlow able to find a private breeze along the
Etchells fleet. Tala Shore and sail around the stalled
Guests had bid for crew positions at boats. Rush held her lead, keta crawled
the PTMSC “Tides of March” Auction out of the hole for second, followed by
in March. Nine lucky people earned Bananas, HN and WOW.
the opportunity to sail in the event. Everyone then adjourned to the
The Etchells owners and regular crew harbor to enjoy refreshments and awards.
donated their time and expertise for When the results were tabulated, it was
the event. the Port Townsend Marine Science
After introductions, the guest crew Center, located at Fort Worden, that
were assigned to boats. Under tutelage of was the big winner! All proceeds went
the skippers, they steered, trimmed sails, to support PTMSC’s educational and
gave advice and all enjoyed a day on the scientific programs.
water. Two informal races were sailed. Many thanks are in order to all for
The start line was off of Burner Point in supporting the Port Townsend Marine
Port Ludlow Bay, then a challenging two Science Center (PTMSC) Benefit Regatta:
mile beat out to a mark at the head of boats all rounded together. Setting the To the Etchells owners and crew, to Frank
the bay and a downwind spinnaker run spinnakers with the guest crew made for Lawson for arranging for and donating
to the finish. The healthy breeze kept some interesting gyrations, especially the keepsake awards, to Soozie Darrow
everyone busy. There were enough wind during the gybes! keta held on for first, for organization and refreshments. And
shifts to allow for some strategic sailing. HN sailed consistently for second, especially for the guests for bidding
In the first race, keta found a right hand followed closely by Rush, WOW and on the crew positions and supporting
lift early and a left shift at the top of the Bananas. In the second race Rush won PTMSC.
course to gain a small advantage. The the start and sailed all the way to the left Final standings: 1) keta; 2) Rush;
rest of the fleet kept it very close and the corner on the beat to take advantage of 3) HN, 4) Bananas; 5) .
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