We Race Tomorrow -- Rain Or Shine!
We Race Tomorrow -- Rain Or Shine!
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.
The two competitors MEPHISTO CAT and PORTUGAL PRINCESS
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.
MEPHISTO CAT SAILS WEST around Angel Island
PORTUGAL PRINCESS SAILS EAST around Angel Island
The winner, PORTUGAL PRINCESS, crosses the finish line.
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