Another Memorial

The following summary was posted on the S20 Class site by Mark Forrest:
The 2008 EYC Memorial Day Regatta was won by class veteran Chris Winnard, sailing with his team of Lance and Patrica Purdy on the infamous “Disaster Area.” Saturday’s races could not have been more different. The first race started in very light air from the east with occasional ribbons of velocity filling in a different locations and keeping the teams guessing as to who was in the best position. Dark clouds and a new strong breeze caught up with the fleet as they made their way up the final beat. The new breeze built into the upper teens with some strong gusts for the second race and the reach back to the club. There were a few lightning sightings over the ridge, but fortunately, it never made it to the lake.

The traditional gathering around the Fleet 19 keg preceded dinner, and followed dinner as well, with the party continuing well into the night. Teams were up early and ready to go for the optimistically scheduled ten o’clock start. After a long delay, Sunday’s moderate winds finally filled in from the north and two more races were completed in more typical Fern Ridge conditions. The twenty two boat turnout included teams from as far away as San Diego, who came to check out the venue.


We had pretty consistent results in inconsistent wind. This gives an early glimpse into what Nationals might be like. There were four pros in the top 5.

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