Team Seacats

Apparently this is the second time Sailrocket made an uncontrolled right turn and they suffered more damage this time.

Ok, there are no props or gasoline involved, but still…there are some…err…attractive elements.

We had our non-regatta this weekend where a bunch of F18s and who-ever else gathered to have some very informal racing. The race committee might keep track of who wins, the finish line might be a no-wake buoy, or we might do a distance race where the committee boat could drop a mark anywhere on the lake (during the race). Whatever happens and whatever the weather, we usually have a great time. This year was no exception and again Rick Harper hosted a great cook-out and pool party at his house. Personally, I find the informal racing as a good time to experiment with the boat when I probably wouldn’t try something so different in a formal race. This year, the wind was lightish so we decided to single hand our boats and ended up with some fine and very tight racing. We did have times of good breeze and Saturday morning we picked up crew at the Lake Keowee club so we could double hand. On Sunday, just before heading home, David Lennard and I put on the Layline graphics on the Layline F18 (Mike Krantz and David Lennard) and I must say that I’m quite proud of the result. Looks sharp doesn’t it!?

This is just wrong and serves as proof that too much snow and cold weather is a BAD thing.

These Zapcats really are Bad-a$$.  I had to do some sluething to find some more good video – apparently these guys don’t always race in the surf but usually race inshore on a complex course.