Duck Boat Worlds Is Over...We Did GooD

With the threat of Hurricane Irene looming over the Bay, the Duck Boat Worlds sailed on in an abbreviated form. Morning races only, however, I am very pleased to report that the entry prepared by Marie Darling and I finished the truncated event in 3rd, 5th, and 17th place respectively. Our Skipper Tyler represented himself, Marie and I and the Friends Of Belmar Harbor with distinction. Our hats are off to Tyler! Way to go Tyler, bragging rights are yours, you kicked butt.

We also, because of our efforts to prepare and maintain this boat is good sailing condition, earned a 1000.00 charitable donation for the Friends Of Belmar Bay. This donation is generously provided by The Duck Boat Foundation, sponsored by Peter Kellogg.

THIS JUST IN, OUR SKIPPER FINISHED 6TH OUT OF 72 BOATS OVERALL!!!!!!

We have many pictures for your perusal and enjoyment. Click on any picture for a close up view.

Getting ready to launch

Night before

Final preparations

Russ and Speedwell

Aahhh, the lift is free

Let's go, launch already

The Lineup

Our entry and our Skipper Tyler, Rt

Quack Mire

Marie Darling Co-volunteer and our Skipper Tyler

Fibre Glass version

Peter Kellogg, the reason why this series is so successful and long lived and Marie Darling

Hill 13 our entry heading out

No worries!!!! 3rd, 5th, and 17th.
17, what the F@#$

Boat after boat headed to the start

A Hybrid? Russ and his Sprit Sail rig

Telephoto view

Quack Mire and Tyler from afar

There's Russ again