2003 Gravy Bowl Regatta

District I Championships, Leg 2

Hunterdon Sailing Club, Clinton, NJ

Aug 9

The Gravy Bowl, Leg 2 of the Jet 14 District I Championships, was held on Saturday, August 9^th at HSC. Despite a questionable weather forecast, six boats showed up to compete. Fortunately the wind was mostly accommodating and the rain stayed away as the fleet knocked out the first 3 races. Despite many lead changes, Team DeFusco managed to land on top for all 3 with Team Brown and Charlie’s Angel close behind. After an excellent start, the Mohan-Klein Syndicate lead race 4 but then the breeze dropped and the rest of the fleet was quick to close the gap. Thanks to a tight rounding and huge left hand shift, Team DeFusco snuck back in front for another win. During the 5^th and last race of the day, the sky opened up drenching the fleet and dropping visibility to almost nothing. Team DeFusco, fully loaded on cold medicine, decided to make full use of the throw out and headed to the beach for dry clothes. Race 5 had the tightest racing of the regatta with the lead constantly shifting between Nicky, Charlie, and Doug all the way to the finish. Charlie’s Angel topped all, followed closely by Nicky and then Doug. When the racing was over, Team DeFusco was securely in 1^st with 4 points. Team Brown and Charlie’s Angel were next with 9 points each. Charlie’s Angel landed in 2^nd on the tiebreak putting Team Brown in 3^rd. The full results are listed below. 

With racing over and the boats put away, the fleet retired to Susan Mallows for the post regatta party. Thanks to Doug Brown for grilling in the rain and to all the competitors for coming out and making the regatta a success. Special thanks are certainly due to Rich Bauman and Elliot Zimmerman for their excellent RC work in the tough conditions.

                                                                        - Sean DeFusco

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Results Posted 8/26/03

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