In our quest for social involvement around here (make that my social involvement), Mike & I joined the NERYC across the river from us. We know enough people to have attended enough events that we could no longer feel comfortable hanging out without joining. Mike's favorite thing is he can wear jeans and the burgers are good. Personally, I'm excited about sailboat racing.
It turns out I've watched the regattas there for years while working in my garden. When we joined we were told the boats are always looking for crew. Races run on Saturday in Spring & Fall. There's a J-Boat that without fail comes in first by 20-30-40 minutes each time. There's not much competition for him but he gets out there and whips everyone just for the record I guess.
I managed to crew for 2 separate boats (Catalina 34 & Pearson 31) before the end of spring season. Both came in 2nd to the J-Boat when I was aboard, that's the equivalent of winning. Though I'm certain I had nothing to do with the wins, I've been credited with the glory and have moved up a notch about the "Rail Meat" into the, "Hey, she really can sail," category.
Sailboat racing is kind of like the Tour de France when you learn something about it. Who knew there were so many tactical things happening out there? It looks so beautiful you don't realize all that "Strategery" is going on behind the sceens, expecially at that starting line.
For the record, Mike's working when all this happens but he's been enjoying the post-race burgers & beer. We're both looking forward to Fall series now.
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Sounds fun! My own racing experience was the Sir Francis Chichester Memorial Circumnavigation of Alameda in which Lasers and Laser II's choose either direction around, and you have to capsize and swim your boat under four bridges. Dara was about 9 months pregnant with Kyla, so I did it with a friend. I think we came in last. Your experience sounds so much more civilized.
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