36 boats raced in the third annual Oktoberfest, hosted by the Hyannis Yacht Club. The regatta's attendance is gaining momentum, and at the current rate of growth we should have 48 boats next year! It is a one day event with very convenient rigging, launching, and race course, and big fun both on water and after racing. The RC did great work with the courses and starts, and was able to get off 6 races in great conditions. The water is still warm, and the wind started at 12-15 with gusts to 18 and slowly dropped to 10, so all competitors had conditions to their liking at some point during the day. Steve Kirkpatrick and Peter Shope battled it out for the top spot almost every race, while the rest of us marveled at their hiking prowess. Steve ending up 1rst overall with 6 points, followed by Peter [8], Brian Fisher [22], P J Schaffer [28] and Christine Neville [28]. Peter Seidenberg won the Radial division, dropping his only second for a perfect score of 5. Full results are posted at the regattanetwork site http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/17594#_newsroom+results
The event features a post race Oktoberfest meal, good socializing, and a free beer fill up for the trophy mug winners. The event is made possible by great RC work orchestrated by PRO Richard St. Onge, and shoreside organizers Lisa MacLean and Brian and Trish Leaver, all ably assisted by 18 more volunteers.
Brian Leaver has a bow mounted go-pro, and has shared the following on water video.
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Our fleet sails on Lewis Bay in beautiful Hyannis, MA from June through October. We typically launch from the HYC off Ocean Avenue (please observe town parking rules) or at the Yarmouth Sailing Center off New Hampshire Ave (signup required) and sail on the east side of Lewis Bay.
To Register go to: http://www.hycracing.com, select "One Design Race Index" on left then "Register for One Design". You can also find race results there. Cost is $100 for full season and a discounted rate for youth participants is available.
