The 8th annual Sun City Hilton
Head Regatta was held Saturday and Sunday, September l0th
and llth. The proceedings got underway with a cocktail
party on Friday evening at the home of Dale and Paula
Smith. A good time was had by all.
Saaturday morning arrived sunny
and breezy on beautiful Lake Somerset. At the Skippers
meeeting stasrting at 9:00, it was determined that all l9
boats would sail together. The racing began promptly at
9:30. The racing was very close, with many skippers scoring
wins, before the lunch break. The lunch was served by the
wives of the members of the Sun City Model Yacht Club.
After lunch the wind gusts were
as high as l2 knots, all the skippers were careful, no
serious collissions, many boats were in contention, Richard
Kahle, Rick Gerry, Joe Walter, Chris Kakavas, Rick, John
Bottensek and Baron Bremer were all in contention.
Saturday evening the skippers
anll had cocktails and dinner at the Okatie Creek Golf Club
in Sun City. Frank Angel left early, NASCAR on TV Richmond
400.
Sunday morning the skippers were
greeted by another sunny breezy day, gusts to 20 knots.
Sailing got underway promptly at 9:30 with the results still
in doubt. After many races were sailed Reichard assumed
control and was the winner. All tht skippers enjoyed the
great weather, breezy conditions and the marvelous setting.
There were very few conflicts, which were all settled on the
water immediately.
Special thanks to all of the
members of the Sun City Model Yacht Club for their help
running the regatta. We want to thank everyone for coming
and hnope to see eveeeeeeeeeeryone next year. Frank said
the 97 car won the race.
The Results:
1. Reichard Kahle
2. Rick Gerry
3, John Borrwnawk
4. Joe Walter
5. Chris Kakavas
6. Rick West
7. Baron Bremer
8. Rick Hawley
9. John Wubbe
l0. Winston Mathews
11. Jim Donahoe
12. Fran DiTommaso
13. Frank Angel
14. Carl Orbrich
14. John Garver
16. Peter Kremlick
17. George Walker
18. Cameron Hunt
19. Dale Smith
Dennis J. McInerney
Regatta Director
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