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    Exclamation Hoppe Regatta 2009

    The annual Hoppe fun regatta is scheduled for Saturday, June 13. Come circumnavigate Angel Island (the direction is up to you).

    START: The start - finish line is located off the Corinthian Yacht Club in Raccoon Strait. The race will start at 1300 hours (1:00 PM). (Prepatory signal 1250 hours, warning signal 1255 hours.) The power cruiser SOLSTICE is the committee boat.

    COURSE: Sail around Angel Island in either direction.

    FINISH: SOLSTICE - where you began.

    CURRENTS: Be sure to check your tidal charts, they may be important to your strategy. Note too, that currents near Angel Island are 15 to 20 minutes after max at the Golden Gate. An old sailing adage is “hold to the beach.” Also, be aware of the major wind shadow behind Angel Island.

    PROTESTS: No protests will be allowed. Rules of the road apply. First qualified boat to finish wins.

    ALLOWANCES & HANDICAPS: No allowances for BBQ grills, TVs, excessive tool supplies or cruising gear.

    AWARDS GATHERING: The regatta should end early enough to give everyone plenty of time to get to the 6:30 PM awards ceremony. Location will be the Encinal YC bar.

    You are invited to attend the gathering whether or not you join the race. But, in ether case, please let us know your intentions and if you will need guest berthing. The final location will likely depend on the number attending.

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

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    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

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    I'll be there

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

    Michael
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    We Race Tomorrow -- Rain Or Shine!

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    Race Summary

    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.
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    The two competitors MEPHISTO CAT and PORTUGAL PRINCESS
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    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.
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    MEPHISTO CAT SAILS WEST around Angel Island
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    PORTUGAL PRINCESS SAILS EAST around Angel Island
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    The winner, PORTUGAL PRINCESS, crosses the finish line.
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    The second place Commander, MEPHISTO CAT, crosses the finish line.
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    Twelve skippers, crew and race committee members assembled at the Encinal Yacht Club for the awards ceremony & dinner. First, of course, there’s the bar:
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    Michael Bell receiving the "keeper" trophy (bottle of champaign) from Kent Smith.
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    Michael Bell receiving the new Hoppe trophy from Bill Phelon. [With some irony, since Michael is the creator of the new trophy!]
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