Michael Bell receiving the "keeper" trophy (bottle of champaign) from Kent Smith.
Michael Bell receiving the "keeper" trophy (bottle of champaign) from Kent Smith.
Michael Bell receiving the new Hoppe trophy from Bill Phelon. [With some irony, since Michael is the creator of the new trophy!]
A great time was had by all at the 2009 Hoppe Regatta. PORTUGAL PRINCESS and MEPHISTO CAT are planning on a rematch next year. Expect to see some Ariels competing with those Commanders for the champaign trophy!
Thanks to the Ariel Association for a wonderful regatta. I'm thinking next year you'll anchor tighter to the sea-wall to make the start even MORE exciting
I was looking forward to passing the new trophy along yesterday. I hop(p)e to see Mesthiso and every other Commander / Ariel in the bay area out next year (come to think of it...I did see Nemesis working on their boat on dock 5 today).
After 2 years of being a DNS, it's nice to have finally raced.
Thank You, Thank you, Thank you
Michael - Portugal Princess C-19
Here is Portugal Princess' course and wind conditions at point blunt for the race.
Nice Job Bill, Well done . Your prediction and clarion call for a 100% increase in Ariel/ Commander boat count was correct.
Might I ask you for this weeks lottery numbers? Before the drawing of course
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