2009 PITCH
“Come for the Wind... Stay for the Party”
The Friday night Skipper's meeting ranged from 6-8 feet at an estimated We want to again thank our anchor
was tense and exciting; fueled by periodicity of 2-3 seconds. Subjective sponsors, Wilson Motors and Mercedes
Dead Pirates beer and burgers and the reports of “huge and square”, and Benz, Port of Bellingham for the excellent
whoopdeedoo of those arriving in the 12- “gnarly” were common. The depth of barbeque and the America's Cup. Also
15 knot southerly, there could not have Bellingham Bay is 70 feet at its deepest, to Coast Aluminum and Architectural,
been more twittering fueled anticipation and most of the race area is 25-35 feet, Northwest Rigging and Anacortes
than by those who could be seen peering which creates unusual and difficult Brewery for libation support each night.
intently at the NOAA and other weather conditions. The donation sponsors, West Marine,
reports for the next day. This was the first time in the history Seaview Boatyard, Samson Ropes, Silver
More than 67 boats enjoyed/braved of this regatta that these conditions Reef Casino, Hotel Bellwether, San
the delivery to Bellingham for the were seen on both days. In recognition Juan Electronics, Skookum Sail Repair,
36th annual PITCH regatta. However, of this unusual event, the BYC offers Boundary Bay Brewery, Lummi Fishery
when dawn broke, the wind and sea an unprecedented 10% registration and Supply, and Landings at Colony
conditions on Bellingham Bay did not discount for PITCH 2010 to all fully Wharf, also supported more than $1,000
allow the race committee to safely set registered 2009 boats. in proceeds to the BYC Junior Sailing
and maintain a safe race course which The Bellingham Yacht Club wishes program.
would provide a 'fair test of sailing skill' to thank every single one of the 67 A link to Jan Andersons photos
to the competitors. registrants for their participation in to share this is at: http://www.flickr.
The Race Committee boat our decision making process - your com/photos/75869001@N00/
experienced sustained winds of 35 knots willingness to listen to us and to provide sets/72157622287217618/
on both days; each day with reported constructive input made our decision by Neil Bennett
gusts in the 50+ range. Wave height making process worthwhile. photos by Jan Anderson
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