2025 Slaughter Beach Regatta

From the SBSC Commode Ore:

Well, another July 4th has come and gone and all of us have seen the best and worst of what the sailors in this little remote corner of civilization have to offer.

A day of gorgeous weather, a turnout that rivaled 2019 (2019 was held on a Saturday, with a perfectly timed tide schedule – and prior to that damnable Covid).

• For the catamaran race, congratulations to an incredibly well sailed race by Craig & Chip who led pretty much every linear foot of the race.

• The monohull race was pretty non-eventful with Andreas pulling out to an early lead in his supercharged Laser. Once again, congratulations to Andreas on a very solid race. 

• For the two man kayak race, wow – this is a dynasty. Tony & Jake – you have become “America’s Team” of kayakers. I don’t know what else we can do, other than embrace this dynasty. Congrats gentlemen, to a race that was never really in question! Well done.

• The single Kayak race had more interest as it wasn’t a lock. Several contestants pouring it on during the last leg, to give Mark Huntzinger a real run for his money. Not sure if we have another dynasty building here, but I am pretty sure Mark has seen this trophy before!  Congratulations to a very strong race by Mark!

• The Nelson family saw their youngest member bring home the Boogie Board trophy after a disqualification move by our very own Harlow. The SBSC Rules & Highly Sensitive Non Participation Trophy Judges Council (SBSCRHSNPTJC) ruled that the far buoy was missed by Harlow. Congrats to Harlow for her sportwomanship in accepting the judges ruling, but a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Liam for his digging it out for the win! Well done. 

• Lastly, the egg toss. What a fun activity this year. The minimal shoreline forced the SBSC Gaming & Rules Layout Technical Team (SBSCGRLTT) to push the field waterward. The move caused numerous entrants to lose their eggs in the surf. What a fun activity that was supported by almost 40 participants! Arja & Julia ended up pulling it out in the end after wading out halfway to the shipping lane to catch the last toss. What a win! Congrats to Arja & Julia!

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of you who participate in all of the festivities building up to, during and afterwards:

• Everything from setup & teardown (David, Fran, Jon, Jonny, Jeaneanne, Azetta, Chris, Don, Sarah, Krista, Laura, Jeff, the whole Stieffenhofer family), and so many others that I will apologize in advance for neglecting to mention.
• The Phillips family for the buoy setup and teardown.
• All who brought food and drink.
• All the neighbors in the Delaware Avenue area that are forced to put up with our little band of nutty seaside funlovers. 
• Every single participant in all the activities.
• Maddy for her patience in my less than stellar sailing performance.
• Sandy for putting up with my nutty compulsion

Prosit

Harry

Harry Ward

Commode Ore

Slaughter Beach Sail Club

(302) HB2-0894

Nothing in this communication should be thought of as accurate, correct, woke, happy or sad. It’s simply the ramblings of a nut job who lives at the beach!