28th Annual Elissa Regatta scheduled for APR 4, 5 and 6

[GordieK]

This winter?s repeated visits of the ?Polar Vortex? has made Texas winter sailing a passion for the hardy at best.  Extended days of cold temperatures interspersed with sea fog on the few warm days-- have kept many boats securely tied up in the harbor.   It?s time to change all that!
The 2014 sailing season kicks off in earnest on the weekend of April 4-6, 2014, when Houston Yacht Club?s (HYC?s) 28th Annual Elissa Regatta covers upper Galveston Bay with racing and cruising sailboats of all sizes. 
Here is what to expect:
?   Two days of high-level racing in Galveston Bay including a Large Boat Line (south of Bayport Ship Channel), One-Design Line (off HYC), and a Pursuit Line(Upper Bay).  Lightning Class will hold its 2014 Lightning Class Texas District Championship.
?   Dinner and entertainment on Saturday night will be highlighted with a Live Auction and a ?Focused Raffle? of nautical prints, current and vintage photography, plus other maritime-related items.  Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each or 11 for $100 (which includes a commemorative pin).
Sponsorships opportunities are available.  Please contact Martha Gillette (fifg2@gmail.com) or Ruth Keenan (ruth.keenan@sjcd.edu) for more information.
Sign up now available at www.Regattanet.com
More info at.....http://www.houstonyachtclub.com/Racing/ElissaRegatta.aspx

[Maarten]

This link should after all the pictures upload give the PHRF pursuit class of Saturday:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0p0edwn1tf3atxd/9BrVqKVZ6_

Maarten (not on Joan III today that's why you all have pictures!)

[Bee]

Great shots.  Thanks.

[Maarten]

Sunday was too murky for a repeat.

If you want any of the pics full size just let me know and I will get them to you.