by Capt. Flak » Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:45 am
One more comment on the Peachtree regatta and the Turtle Pond club. All the locals were just as nice and hospitable as can be. They sailed like gentlemen and there is a lot of potential in these sailors who, with a little more stick-time will be really tough to pass on the race course. John Muhlhausen always had a smile on his face even when his boat broke, Dave Pulling and I had probably the most enjoyable crash with wrecked rigging and torn sails anyone could have. I know that sounds crazy, but we both learned from it and I wanted a new B-rig anyway. Watch out for Ian Elliot, Jack Shepard, Bill Tumlin and Ken Williams. They are upcoming stars in the class for sure. And don't let those scores of the Linville's fool you. This was their first ever regatta and they just need to figure out the ins and outs of the EC12 and their big boat sailing experience will start to show on the pond.
Just an all around great weekend and a possible future venue for the Nationals.
Thanks guys.
And Happy Birthday Ricky Bobby. Shake and Bake!
Joe Walter #24
Class Secretary