Stingray Pt. Regatta, view from down under
on Tuesday September 9, 2003 12:17AM
Hospitality sounds like an understatement, we Southerners got more than the full treatment at the Stingray Pt. Regatta. Sure FBYC is not responsible for the weather, even though it was outstanding. Those responsible for water (or liquids) on the boats most likely got an earful on Saturday. Thanks to your swimming pool the heatstroke and dehydration could be treated. No, even us Southerners knew better than to drink from the pool. Enough coolers along the pool side helped to revitalize those dried prunes (formerly brains).
Yes, it is nice to see the Titillation crew perform on the race course, but they are even better on the dance floor (if that is possible). For those who missed it, show up at night, everybody is equally worn from the wringer during the day !!! The band adapted to our wishes and played till they were exhausted or the meter ran out (g).
Having 14 and 13 boats on the line in A and B fleet respectively produces more than the 3 publicly announced award winners per class (see details) . It was much more exiting than last year (with only 8 boats per fleet). To my knowledge there was no protest, which speaks for itself. I hope the organizers had some fun too; because of them, we had such a fun weekend. Photos: if you have any, post em please.
Looking forward to see many of FBYC at the Frostbite Series (10/26-11/23) in Hampton or Southern Bay Race Week (Black Seal Cup) next June.
The Southerners from Hampton