He-Man Cup Start (by the Unofficial Observer)

I watched the start of the He-Man Cup and took a few pictures.

Five boats raced -- "Dementia", "Doubloon", "I'm Serious", "Marci Ann" and "Windrose". It was cool and cloudy with maybe a 2-3 knot breeze out of the north. The skies to the south looked threatening.

After about the first half-mile, the wind pretty much died and the spinnakers started luffing. Soon thereafter, good news appeared to the south in the form of a distinct windline approaching.....

The spinnakers were dropped and the race was on!

There was a bit of controversy at the start; always important in any sailing race. The question was whether Dorman crossed the line early. This picture was taken just as the gun went off and should settle the issue.

David and Janet in the lead after about a mile.

Buz and crew catching up.

Phil doing it solo.

Kari and Perry Pepper settling in for the long haul.

Hopefully the participants will share some of the details about their race with us.

Fred Grimes
Secretary