After discovering a fuel leak on our boat, we drove up by land and received a dinghy ridge from Queenstown landing so that we could enjoy our planned dinner--just without our own boat rafted alongside.
Century Club: Pete Lesher
Friday, August 29, 2025
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1 day
Marker 16 was still flashing when we turned around.
at dawn on Tred Avon River.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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1 day
At dawn, I rowed stroke seat in the Vespoli VIII. In the afternoon, I crewed for Nicholas on Sea Hawk in a light air breeze all the way to Long Point mark and back.
Monday, August 25, 2025
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1 day
at dawn on Tred Avon River.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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1 day
Persistence won the Sunday race, followed by Island Blossom and Billie P. Hall. Bird placed 4th.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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1 day
Island Bird capsizing in the afternoon race. Photo credit: John Rock
Island Blossom won the morning race, followed by Persistence and Billie P. Hall. Bird placed 6th of 7 in the morning race. In the afternoon, Island Bird was the first to capsize; Mystery carried away her foremast and Jay Dee carried away the end of their bowsprit, tearing up the foresail in the process.
Friday, August 22, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
at dawn on Tred Avon River. This is tricky, steering with the right foot while facing aft with no mirrors.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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1 day
It was breezy at the outset, and we kept a careful eye on Nicholas, sailing on Sea Hawk.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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1 day
We placed 2nd!