Hoppe Regatta 2009

[Rico]

I am planning on being there... (Race & Gathering) This will be my first Ariel / Commander regatta...

[Bill]

Sailing instructions have been mailed to all Bay Area skippers for whom we have addresses. If you don't receive a copy by Saturday, please E-mail me your boat number, name and address.

Bill Phelon

[minksf]

Portugal Princess is back from her coastal cruise and ready to RACE!

Michael
c-19

[Bill]

We Race Tomorrow -- Rain Or Shine!

[Bill]

Another great day for the annual Hoppe Memorial Regatta on SF Bay. Fresh breezes and a strong ebb tide made for an exciting finish as the two Commanders raced to the finish line. Although MEPHISTO CAT appeared first from behind Angel Island first, coming around the Eastern side, it was PORTUGAL PRINCESS who crossed the finish line first – thanks to an ebb tide and a declining Westerly breeze.

Here's a view of San Francisco from SOLSTICE, the committee boat.

[Bill]

The two competitors MEPHISTO CAT and PORTUGAL PRINCESS

[Bill]

Approaching the start which was slightly fouled by an errant non competitor who did not seem to know there were other boats in the vicinity.