2010 Leland Laser Regatta

Sat/Sun-Jul31/Aug1

This past weekend was another great event by Leland Yacht Club. Hats off to Alan and his group for top rate hospitality. We only got one day of racing but it is always fun to hang out with that group in Fish Town! First place was Jeff Ragains, second was Jim Meyers, and third was Ken Swetka.  For full results and other info on the regatta click the link below.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

A dozen sailors participated in an afternoon of lessons and drills in Laser boat setup and handling put on by Laser Master Dick Tillman.

Solid wind greeted the sailors, with average winds around 14 knots and puffs jumping as high as 20 knots. Many boats spent a part of their afternoon bottom

side up, but a great time was had by all!

After a short break, ten laser sailors headed back out for some racing. Even with a 5:30 start, the wind held above 12 knots, so there was plenty of speed and wipe outs.

True to his championship history, Dick won the day, but he was pressed hard (everyone wants to take a swing at the champ!).

Skipper Sail No. Race R1 R2 R3 R4 Total

Dick Tillman                     1 4 2 2 9

Karl Kettlehut 181237    3 1 5 3 12

Ken Griswold                   8 2 7 6 1 16

Bob Harvey 11137           6 3 3 5 17

Kevin 15548                     1 5 2 1 10 18

Bruce Hanson 165907   7 8 4 4 23

Wayne 170725                 4 6 10 7 27

DM Griswold                      8 9 7 8 32

Eric VanFossen 181187 10 5 8 9 32

Bob Rhodes 61089          9 10 9 6 34

After the boats were put away, we gathered for a lean in, with food and beverage provided by Kelly Griswold and Nicki Hanson ... thanks for cooking up some

great food!

All in all, it was a very productive and fun day with a great sailing gentleman