The Race Committee was back in business September after a nice rest during July and August. We lead the month off with the PC Nationals Sept 6-7. Eleven of these classic beauties lined up on the Coronado Roads to determine their champion. Defending Champion #45 Salsa – skippered by Chris Busch sorted things out in Race One with a third place finish, but put the hammer down after that with straight bullets in the next 4 races. Right behind, in the perpetual runner’s up position with all 2nds was #62 Menace – skippered by Bruce Sutphen. #31 Skylark – owned/skippered by fleet captain Tom Hurlburt rounded out the awards with third place overall. Thanks to all the fleet members for coming out to support their championship.

Next up was the Beneteau Cup. Five 36.7s and eight 40.7s registered to sail for this rally. Steve Ernest on Aimant de Fille schooled the 36.7 fleet with straight bullets. On the 40.7 course Kirk O’Brien on Drumshanbo dueled with Estella – B (Armando Silvestre) and won the tie breaker with a 3rd over Silvestre’s 4th (both had two 1sts and one 2nd).

Next up, you should be getting ready for the Hot Rum Series. Race I is November 9th. If you don’t have a ride, call your favorite skipper and offer to bring cookies and beer. That usually works...

And finally, 2009 is on the horizon and the provisional 2009 regatta calendar will be posted online very soon. From the Race Committee’s perspective, it will be a very busy year, so if you’ve ever thought about coming out to help run races, 2009 would be a good year to come through on that goal. Besides the usual big RC events including the NOOD in March and Yachting Cup in May, we will be hosting the Snipe Worlds and Junior Worlds in late August and early September. From assisting on shore, housing officials, driving boats for press/spectators, helping with measurement or hospitality, serving on the RC during the week or even being a sponsor for the event, there is plenty for everyone to do.

Plan to get involved and call us if you have any ideas or time.  We look forward to seeing you here!