Well, the 2016 Hospice Turkey Shoot is now in the history books. Kudos to RRYC, Bruce Saunders at Rappahannock Yachts, Yankee Point Racing and Cruising Club, Jerry Latell and Ullman Sails, Tom Chapman and his Race Committee, and many more volunteers and supporters. By all accounts it was a huge success and raised a considerable amount of money for the local Hospice organizations.
Fifteen Typhoons registered to race and fourteen were on the starting line on Saturday. There was a nice breeze as sailboats of practically every size and description, including Godspeed and Claud W. Somers, congregated on the beautiful Rappahannock River for the competition. Racing on Sunday was a challenge due to very light and shifting wind.
It was especially gratifying to see many of the Typhoons being sailed by family members including brothers, children, and spouses. Typhoon racing has definitely become a fun family affair. Families racing on Saturday and Sunday were:
Mosby West and Phil West aboard Goldfinch, 1st Place winners
Ron Mihills and sons Rick and Brent aboard Anthem coming in at 2nd Place
Chuck and Barie Carmichael aboard Pygmalion, coming in 4th Place
Dr. Greg and Lisa Shivers aboard Ca Va coming in 5th Place
John Friday and his two children home from college aboard Friday's Child who took 6th Place
Miss Daisy sailed by Bob and Leslie Damon in their first two-day event racing a Typhoon
Avid Typhoon sailors Greg and Sue Kirkbride aboard Bella
Ladybug sailed by old-timers brothers Stan and Ned Crockett
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the terrific racing performance of Steve Harris and Gordon Nelson aboard Sierra Rose who placed 3rd in the Ty Fleet.
The next and last Typhoon event of this year is the Awards Dinner to be held Wednesday, October 19th. Reservations are required and may be made by emailing yours truly at nedshirleyc@verizon.net Harry Wells, Social Chairman, has arranged to have a scrumptious catered dining experience beginning at 6:00 pm. Make your reservations today.
See below for complete racing results.
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