I hope someone down under is kind enough to do daily updates for us as far as the scores.

I might be able too but I will get it covered.

...94

Doug the results are already for posting now [:p]

NZ lots, the rest not enough [;)][;)]

Chris
NZL1 Longtack
NZL110 Swept Away NZL128 Ketch me if U Can

Hey Chris,

What you mean no doubt is lots of NZ starters verses not many 3+3+1.
Good odds but wait till the 19th!!!!

46

Yes, but he does not know about the blocking tactic. One international boat can hold off at least 4 NZL, Graeme!

...94

Come one, come all let the fun begin - We all want to win but in the interests of international relations let FUN and ENJOYMENT be the winner with a few beers along the way. Am looking really forward to "the event" in less than 2 weeks now.[:p]



Chris
NZL1 Longtack
NZL110 Swept Away NZL128 Ketch me if U Can

Fun and Enjoyment sounds good to me Chris. [:)] After all I have told Rosalie that we are going on a holiday to the South Isle and there will be a bit of sailing while we are there. Still if we finish ahead of a few Kiwi's so much the better!!! [;)]

We are both looking forward to it.

Graeme (46)

USA! USA! Way to go on first day guys! Exciting!

I can tell you now that your class sec one R.West may be hard to live with after his "just" win in New Zealand. A great contest was had by all

R. West "First", J. Wubbe "Third! Way to go guys!

Winston Mathews

A HUGE congratulations to Rick for his win - he had some of the most trying conditons to sial in but hung in ther with his C rig whne we kiwis were on our C - or your storm rigs - His skills are absolutely oustanding.

A great event.

I will post some photos by end of week at kiwi forum site.

Chris
NZL1 Longtack
NZL110 Swept Away NZL128 Ketch me if U Can

USA!USA! Go Rick,Jack and Jim. We are SO proud of you guys doing so well. I know the prep "94" goes thru pre-race and to bail 2!cups out of the bilge sounds like really tough conditions!Keep us posted on this exciting event.

R.C.Greer

Well my hat is off to your superb sailors, Rick West and Jack Wubbe especially.[:D]
Using their own boats which are set up for the USA conditions of light to very light winds and not having the benefit of sails of the New Zealand C rig size,,,,,,,,, ( which when you see the photo`s, you will understand, are the only thing suitable for the 20 knot conditions of Saturday), they hung in and survived what must have been the most extreme conditions they had ever experienced.
For me, being from Wellington, it was simply a matter of changing down and getting on with it. I enjoy a bit of breeze.[}:)]
Having been caught out before with sails too large for the conditions, I know how hard it is to sail an EC12, overcanvased.
A nightmare![8]
Jack and myself fought out for third place which I think we shared.
A well mannered and excellent sailor it was a pleasure to compete with him.
All of the USA contingent along with their wives, were the most wonderful ambassadors for your country, you have every right to be so proud of them all.
Best wishes from Ian Hull-Brown.


DO IT NOW, Before it`s to late

May I be the first to offer Rick and Team USA Congratulations![8D] I have visited the beautiful Nelson,NZ area and could well picture the difficulty it posed for the Regatta due to the unusual weather conditions there.
I for one, and hopefully speaking for all in the USA EC12 fleet, look forward to the next Worlds and hope it will now become a yearly event! Sincerely, Tony Bollers, EC/12- 195

Detailed results and photos are now up at:

http://www.rcyachts.net/results/Other/2 ... index.html


Graeme Turk