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sailorjohn · 06-07-2008, 07:42 PM

Just got home from one the biggest annual regattas in these parts.

toledoblade.com -- Winds buffet, benefit Mills Race crews

Funny, the boat I crewed on is just behind the black boat in the center of the picture, we didn't rate a mention due to the fact that it's difficult to tell we were even there, you can only see our mainsail. It was mildly brutal, got completely drenched in the 1st 5 minutes, my foul weather gear wasn't completely zipped up, and spent the next three hours getting soaked.

Have done this race for 5 years now, it was the earliest we ever finished, around 0330 IIRC, got to the dock and the other classes, boats that had taken the shorter courses, were there in full force and getting blasted. Our guys were busy getting blasted, after staying up for a bit I went below and slept for about 3 hours, nice getting up and being no more than merely tired, we had 11 crew and save for myself and three other guys, one of whom doesn't drink like myself, the rest were in various stages of hangovers or still somewhat drunk.

I didn't stay, about half the crew did for a Saturday night of drunken debauchery, so happy to be out of that place. One of the guys I drove home had a wicked hangover, I got a little bit of a vibe from him due to the fact that everyone on the crew is now fully aware that I don't drink today and don't make any exceptions, even for these type of "social" events. He's a really great guy and a great racer/sailor, am hoping that he's noticed also, the fact that I don't drink today, pretty sure he's an A also. Who knows?

And we got a third in class and third overall, a pretty big deal. We won our class last year but only got a 13th overall.

serenityqueen · 06-07-2008, 08:18 PM

That's sounds like you had a great time.

Thanks for sharing that with us.

God Bless,
Judy

**CarolD** · 06-08-2008, 03:13 AM

I am far to lazy for sailing
give me a comfortable cabin cruiser any day!

Congratulations John
Thanks for sharing

Tazman53 · 06-09-2008, 04:30 AM

Congrats on your finish and on setting an example for others that may still be suffering.

Cathy31 · 06-10-2008, 12:30 PM

wow amazing - the gifts of sobriety!!

06-07-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
sailorjohn Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 660	So glad to be home Just got home from one the biggest annual regattas in these parts. toledoblade.com -- Winds buffet, benefit Mills Race crews Funny, the boat I crewed on is just behind the black boat in the center of the picture, we didn't rate a mention due to the fact that it's difficult to tell we were even there, you can only see our mainsail. It was mildly brutal, got completely drenched in the 1st 5 minutes, my foul weather gear wasn't completely zipped up, and spent the next three hours getting soaked. Have done this race for 5 years now, it was the earliest we ever finished, around 0330 IIRC, got to the dock and the other classes, boats that had taken the shorter courses, were there in full force and getting blasted. Our guys were busy getting blasted, after staying up for a bit I went below and slept for about 3 hours, nice getting up and being no more than merely tired, we had 11 crew and save for myself and three other guys, one of whom doesn't drink like myself, the rest were in various stages of hangovers or still somewhat drunk. I didn't stay, about half the crew did for a Saturday night of drunken debauchery, so happy to be out of that place. One of the guys I drove home had a wicked hangover, I got a little bit of a vibe from him due to the fact that everyone on the crew is now fully aware that I don't drink today and don't make any exceptions, even for these type of "social" events. He's a really great guy and a great racer/sailor, am hoping that he's noticed also, the fact that I don't drink today, pretty sure he's an A also. Who knows? And we got a third in class and third overall, a pretty big deal. We won our class last year but only got a 13th overall. __________________ No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. Buddha

06-07-2008, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
serenityqueen Attitude of Gratitude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,214	That's sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing that with us. God Bless, Judy __________________ *"It's Great to be the Queen!"*

06-08-2008, 03:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 16,032	I am far to lazy for sailing give me a comfortable cabin cruiser any day! Congratulations John Thanks for sharing __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

06-09-2008, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 7,343	Congrats on your finish and on setting an example for others that may still be suffering. __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

06-10-2008, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cathy31 1 bite&all resistance crumbles Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: IRELAND Posts: 1,886	wow amazing - the gifts of sobriety!! __________________ Sober since 22nd March 2006 by the Grace of God and the Programs & Fellowship of AA and NA Life is Beautiful! Fake it til you make it...

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