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Photos from the "B" line today; https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/72157668099957112

Very well said Bee! I agree with you completely.

WNR and Rum/Icicles draw a good crowd because of the laid back racing and mostly the low cost involved. I do believe one day regattas seem to work better for most people. I also believe some two day regatta are warranted. This allows out of town competitors to join our fun and to help Galveston Bay racing a better venue for all the clubs.

I personally don't race regattas too much. Being the slowest boat tends to hold up the action. That is where a distance race works best for me. But.. I must say, being on a start line with 10 other boats is exciting and fun to watch.

Scotty

Thanks all. I will keep you posted.

Has anybody ever used the new plastic fuel tanks? Better to get an aluminum tank? Ideas?
Fuel-less Tramp!

I don't believe Suzy was being critical of anyone, but trying to promote "Community Sailing Center Galveston" http://ssbgalveston.org/community.php . It took me a couple of times to also understand the connection. CSCG is another fine organization that caters to the sailing public. They have Wednesday Night Races and open Saturday sailing, all for a reasonable fee. It is also the home of "Sea Scout Base Galveston". CSCG has very nice facilities and if I lived in the Galveston area, it would be a good alternative to not owning a boat. I do agree with Miss Pris that owning and racing a boat does not leave a lot of free time OR money!
Past Past Commodore Scotty

Wind was a little too much for Flying Kiss but was able to secure a ride on Bad Girl. Here are a few photos from the second leg. The Melges was hauling it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/albums/72157661796754324

Great photos Bill! Becky's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/albums/72157663633775185 . I think the mast down was Richard Dashiell.

Good shots Bill! Keep posting!!

I was way too late coming out for the finish of Icicle #2. I did not expect everyone to finish that fast. Looked like a nice smooth ride  . Here are the few photos I got. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/albums/72157663193548342

Becky's photos from Cruzan Rum Icicle #1. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/albums/72157662400150119 With close to 50 boats out, it was a fine day on the bay as well as a fine party afterwards. Thanks Commodore Marilyn for the fixin's!

Heck, I was waiting for that pink thong and Charles wearing at the party afterwards

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Thanks Gerhard, Linda, and Walter! We got about 200 feet from it and it was just too risky for Tramp. Thanks again!