Page 8. MAINE COASTAL NEWS October 2011 Waterfront News
CAMDEN – It was just what the organizers, participants and sponsors hoped for: great weather, a fantastic mix of boats, some challenging on the water conditions and three nights of fabulous parties. More than a good time was had by all who participated in the first Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, held August 18-21st
and presented by Wayfarer
Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Lyman- Morse kicked off the event with yard tours of their facility on the banks of the St. George’s River in Thomaston. Maine Coast Catering served an “all local fare” barbeque; local historian, Renny Stackpole provided the context of boatbuilding in the State of Maine before the night came to a finale with fireworks.
After a forecast of “widespread fog” the skies Friday were bright blue and the breeze filled in nicely out of the south for the first race. A 1.8 mile weather leg greeted the competitors in three divisions, PHRF racing 1 and 2, double handed and cruising canvas.
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As expected, ISOBEL, the new Stephens Waring custom 75-footer (sporting a PHRF rating of minus 69!) powered away and but was not able to save her time, with HOI ANN (Center Harbor 50) finessing a corrected win and WAR BRIDE (J/124) second followed by ISOBEL in third. In PHRF 2, the J/80 CHAISE LOUNGE was first followed by the J/24 HAVOC in second, and for variety, Cabot Lyman’s vintage PUFFIN was third.
The double-handed fleet saw the J/42 BRAVO win the start and the first leg but then get run down by eventual winner, J/46 ABRACADABRA, and the Sabre 386 ESMERALDE in second, with BRAVO third. Cruising canvas featured a wild variety of types and sizes from the C & C 110 sailed by the Lorraine family, to three 53-foot J/ 160s, to a Little Harbor 68 and the 48’ cat Frers designed-ketch, ACADIA. ACADIA took the honors followed by the J/160 TRUE on her maiden voyage under command of Howie Hodgson and the C & C 110 HIGHTAIL.
The powerboat fleet of nine departed Rockland on the southern Photo Pursuit course. The seven subjects ranged from the specific – Owl’s Head Lighthouse to the more general – a schooner and lobster boat. The fleet arrived in Camden Harbor on time for the 5-8pm cocktail party at the Camden Yacht Club sponsored and hosted by Bettina Doulton of Cellardoor Winery and Lani Temple of Megunticook Market. As Ted Smith, PRO grinded out the results, the Photo Pursuit participants downloaded the images of the day and the results were
mixed into a slide show for all to see. When the results were announced, the Class winners were awarded Yellow PBR jerseys and instructed to wear them the following day.
Saturday’s forecast was for 8 knots out of the south with some fog. Instead it was 20 knots and a wide range of visibility from 1/8 mile to unlimited sparkling seas. PHRF 1 got one race off. With ISOBEL taking first, followed by SANS COULOTTES and WAR BRIDE. PHRF 2 was joined by SNOW STAR team on their wooden 40 Walstead. With the increase wind, PUFFIN garnered a 1, 2 followed by the J/24 with 1,3 and SNOW STAR with a 3, 2.
Double-handed saw the addition of the Irish Oyster 56 A LADY, who was passing through Camden on their circumnavigation. The stiff breeze was exactly to their liking and they won the day followed by the J/46 ABRACADABRA in second and the J/42 once again in third.
Cruising canvas once again saw the domination of ACADIA, followed by the blue water proven Kanter 65 TE MANA in second and MACHBUSTER (Little Harbor 68) also reveling in the big breeze. The powerboats tracked down 7 subjects on the Photo Pursuits northern course. Images on the list to capture included the Islesboro Ferry, a seal and Grindle Point Lighthouse.
This was a Saturday night in Camden to remember, the evening was August-perfect. Making the night truly special, ISOBEL’s owners graciously invited the Rendezvous’ participants aboard to view ISOBEL during the cocktail hour.
A surf and turf buffet fortified guests before the band kicked up. The party ended with a full dance floor shouting out Steve Perry’s anthem of Don’t Stop Believing just a bit after 11pm.
Stephens Waring Yacht Design, one of nine Commodore sponsors of the event, hosted Saturday night’s dinner dance at Wayfarer Marine.
On Sunday, finally the forecasters were spot on – 15 to 20 knots of southerly and “patchy fog”. They were only a bit off on the fog which frequently dropped visibility to the 100 foot range adding a wonderful bit of excitement as some of the boats rocketed around the course at 10 knots plus. PHRF 1 was having a great race until the leeward mark forced an abandonment and restart. The second attempt was won by the J/124 WAR BRIDE with the Beneteau 40.7 SANS COULOTTES in second.
PHRF 2 saw the J/24 HAVOC with the win followed by the J/80 CHAISE LOUNGE and PUFFIN in third.
In double handed, the J/42 BRAVO finally found the pace and the win, with the Oyster 56 A LADY in second and the J/46 ABRACADABRA in third.
The powerboat field wrapped up the weekend with a Poker Run.
Awards Presentation wrapped up the weekend. The First Place trophy was a custom designed buoy crafted in Sitka spruce and mahogany by Lyman-Morse’s Dan Mercuro; second place was a custom designed and crafted bronze medallion by local artist Richard Remsen and third place was a customized key ring from Maine’s ChartMetalworks.
George Sayre, owner of CLEWLESS, an Arundel 27, won the Photo Pursuit. Over the weekend it became clear that some participants deserved to be recognized. Five of the 28 boats were helmed by women. Patti Spalding, owner of the J24 HAVOC won her class and a $500 gift certificate to 412 for Best Performance by a Female Skipper. Ben Blake, single-handed his J160 ATLANTIC and was awarded An Extra Hand. Stephen Hyde of Cork, Ireland, owner and skipper of the Oyster 56 A LADY was given a souvenir snow globe and a couple of nights retreat at Lincolnville’s Point Lookout. He and his wife are completing a circumnavigation.
Next year’s dates will be announced soon.
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