Thursday, July 14, 2011

Original Windsurfer Regatta #2

The June 25th regatta attracted a group of beginner and seasoned sailors at beautiful Bowers Harbor in Traverse City, Northern Michigan.

Complete regatta results are listed at MOWIND.

Bill and Ted rigging up in the morning.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Mike Richmond ran race committee and after he lowered the start flag, he then provided on-the-water-commentary and lots of spirit. Thanks Mike we loved your enthusiasm!
Kathleen off to a great start!
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Six races were held on a triangle course. And the 7 sailors sailed Original Windsurfers that were provided as charter boards.
16-year-old Ellis catching the wind after jibing around the leeward mark.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

I believe it was Beverly's first time on an Original Windsurfer, she was all smiles.
Beverly approaching the finish line.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.
Peter and Kathleen, upwind leg.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

After lunch provided by the Boathouse restaurant, sailors head out for more races.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

The sun was warm and the water was refreshing; there's always time for some freestyle or a power jibe to cool off your feet......
Photo: Dave Dalquist.
Bill and Ellis on a broad reach.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.
Textbook form: Hiking out, raking sail back
to point up towards windward mark.....
and no harness needed!
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

After Six starts & races everyone showed improvement on the course and at the starts...
Peter, Ellis and Bill on the start line.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Heading back to the beach after the races for a BBQ and trophy presentation.
Kathleen and Beverly coming ashore.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.
And the top 3 place winners....
Left to right: Ellis 3rd place, Peter 1st place, Ted 2nd place.

Thank you to our sponsors: Boathouse restaurant, Sailsport Marine and J Henry Vineyards!
Come join us! 
The next Original Windsurfer Series is July 30th. 
Download a flyer at OriginalWindsurfer.com

1 comment:

Kathleen Wills said...

Ted:

Ellis and I had an spectacular day out on the water in Bower's Harbor during your first regatta of the summer there. Thanks for bringing all of these people together and keeping the sport pure and simple - as you and your family designed it to be. You made a great contribution then and it's so admirable that you're keeping it alive by organizing the regattas. Ellis is now completely addicted!!

Kathleen Wills
www.kathleenwills.com
http://kathleenwills.blogspot.com/