June, 2001
RACING RESULTS: The Cinco de Mayo Celebrity Challenge was won by Billy Bob Pender's Cal 40, Swamp Tiger, guest coolly skippered by Jose Cuervo. Cruising class winner was Billy Ray and Bertha Lou McKleuless' Cal 2-30, Passing Wind, alertly guest skippered by Juan Valdez. Rumors of Jim B. coming back to skipper Mickey's Cal-27 PT, to repeat his previous blow out, proved unfounded.
RACE NOTICE: The 'Independence Day Open' Skippers' meeting will start promptly at 7:00 AM. Failure to leave ALL incendiary devices ashore during the race will result in a DQ.
SOCIAL NEWS: Our Social Chairman, Bobby Ray, has enlisted the help of his lovely bride, Fannie Mae, to come up with a theme for the June newcomers' dock party. However, the special T-shirts are back ordered, so you ladies will have to bring your own.
NOTICE TO MARINERS: The Blackbeard Sailing Club's legal counsel has sent a letter advising us that, in her opinion, pelting the committee boat with 'chips' after the finish of their Guest Social constituted a violation of Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) as amended (33 U.S.C. 1322) and The Code of Federal Regulations, Part 140.3 and any future violation will be reported. In the interest of good, inter club relations please, use your head and try to humor the city folks.
World famous cruisers Tom and Bobbie Vandiver will be in the area this summer aboard the renowned Cal 46, Sartori. Please show them a heapin' helpin' of Southern Hospitality, y'all.
INSTRUCTION: It seems that there has been an awful lot of discussion about rudders lately. C. Bee has prevailed upon the internationally famous plastic classic maintenance expert, Rusty Knale, to present a clinic on "In the water rudder removal, storage, retrieval and reinstallation". He is scheduled for surgery this summer so, in the event that he is forced to back out at the last minute, there will be a discussion of the latest nautical best seller; "A Tight Ship is a Happy Ship"
EQUIPMENT: Last month's notice was supposed to read as follows: "Billy Bob's sleeping with a loose WRENCH in his bunk, led to his slipped disc."
FACILITIES: We want to thank everyone who turned out for the workday for re-setting the pilings.
Unfortunately, the damage to South dock caused by the enthusiastic use of gasoline to start the charcoal cookers at the party afterwards will require an additional workday in June. Remember to use your head when docking stern-to during post race celebrations.
Well I have to cut this short. The Coasties are here for the community relations softball game. The no hat rule is unpopular, but everyone agrees that the game should be friendlier.
Respectfully Submitted,
By Muddy Rudder, Sec.
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Chris B.
1973 Cal 27-T2 #148
"Respite"
Farmville, NC