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2008 Bridge Too Far Regatta - GPS Replay

Last weekend was the Stillhouse Sailing Club “Bridge Too Far” Regatta, an annual long distance race (20+ miles!) on Lake Stillhouse Hollow.  Dave K. and I sailed it on my Laser2 dinghy, Pterodactyl.  Click on the link below to view an animated replay of the regatta:

Download: 2008 BTF Replay
(Will launch a java applet in a new window. See the bottom of the replay page for hints & tips on using the player)

The replay includes tracks for the following motley collection of Texas Centerboard Fleeet Sailors:

• Mike M (Contender Dinghy)
• Steve W (Sunfish)
• Jim B (Sunfish)
• David L and crew (Flying Scot)
• Felipe P & Dave K (Laser 2)

We did ok on the first leg, which was downwind so we could fly the “Big Purple Monster” asymetrical spinnaker on the turbocharged Laser 2.  Sadly we only got to fly the kite on that first downwind and one other short leg.  We were a bit underpowered and overweight for the Laser2 when not flying the big kite, so Mike in the Contender, Rick P in his MC Scow, and David & crew started pulling away from us on the upwind & reaching legs.  We ended up 4th across the line and 6th on handicap, but still had a wonderful time.

Thanks to DaveK for putting up with my driving and constant fiddling for several hours, and to the Stillhouse Sailing Club folks for hosting a great event!

 David Luckenbach has a good writeup of the race with photos and videos on his excellent SailingTexas web site HERE.