Crow’s Nest 07/29/21
Too much breeze, not enough breeze; these X boat parents have it really easy these days; I can remember when the sailors had to go both ways upwind, through the waves in a gale just to get to the start of the Dad/Lad! The Annual Russ Schurtz Memorial Dad/Mom/Lad/Lass race has been postponed again… I believe the next date is August 15th, this will be verified and reported back ASAP.
As I mentioned in the previous edition of the Crows Nest; the Jack MacNider Memorial Regatta was sailed for in the X and E classes. Can you believe it, they got some racing in and it was exciting folks! Leif Lundberg led the way in the X boats ahead of Finley Nyhus who had his first ever race win, followed by a three way tie for 3rd. The E boats were very close with Team Shamrock – Ebeling/Callanan turning on the jets besting the fleet for the title! The results are as follows:
X Boats:
- Z-11 – Leif Lundberg
- Z-48 – Finley Nyhus
- Z-00 – Danny Starbeck
- Z-88 – Sam Ludwig
- Z-7 – Jude Sorensen
- Z-84 – Brady Amble
E Fleet:
- Z-10 – Ebeling/Callanan
- Z-13 – Mark Tesar
- Z-23 – Haugerud/Oltrogge
- Z-17 – Starbeck/Peterson
- Z-94 – Eric Protzman
- Z-15 – Charlie and some of his Angels
This weekend takes our X boaters and a few Race Officers over to Pewaukee Yacht Club for the second year in row. Pewaukee did a phenomenal job last year during Covid, this year should be far beyond any expectation. It’s Pewaukee’s 125th Anniversary this year, much of the regatta will be done in conjunction with the celebrations of that incredible milestone! Best of luck to our young sailors, also best of luck to the parents as they prepare to see their credit card debt sore!
Not one, not two, THREE C boats are going to Okoboji to compete at the Inland Championships this year! It will be great to finally have the trio back on the water, even if it’s not at Clear Lake. In addition to the C’s; we have 2 E boats and 5 MC’s making the trip. More of our sailors should be going, it’s a short drive, a good sailing lake and they could use some extra participation… The early registration date has passed, so if you decide to go now, it’s going to cost you a little extra; given the convenience factor of being close by, the extra $25-$60 is well worth it. Plenty of hotel rooms are still available; go ahead and register now!
Has anyone been watching the Olympics? Ok, so it’s a touch late at night… Watch it the next day! The streaming coverage is really quite good in terms of picture quality and Gary Jobson seems to have added a little color to commentary! If you haven’t watched yet, go out and do that!
Two early party notices: E fleet – Kristin Ebeling, the Lead Angel and Fleet Captain invites you down to the Yacht Club on August 8th at 5pm for the annual fleet party. Food and drink will be provided, if you’re particular about your spirits, go ahead and bring your own… Please RSVP Kristin by calling or texting the Angel Hotline – 515.208.2530. The next Yacht Club party……. August 14th at the Oz residence on South Shore Dr. I have no idea who’s to bring what or if any theme will be followed, just be ready to get your party on at yet another fabulous location on the lake!
Another big thanks to Stu Oltrogge, well Julie more so, for hosting the MC fleet party this past Saturday night. As always the Oltrogge’s were gracious hosts and made everyone feel at home! Oh by the way, whoever made the Balsamic Tortellini salad, please email me that recipe, it was fantastic.
I was reminded (by way of witnessing) on Sunday of something I’ve been forgetting: Blooper nominations! We may have to change the recipient of said nominations as he may embellish the offense in order to distract folks from his own nomination!
Stay in the Clear Air
Dan Allen
MC 2811 – Relentless
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