2007 Nationals at Edenton Yacht Club July 16 - 18
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The Windmill Class concluded it's 2007 National Championship on
Wednesday in Edenton, North Carolina.

Graced with excellent conditions on two of the three days, and 24
plus boats on the water, the WCA members in attendance were treated
to the hospitality of the town of Edenton, great racing and a
wonderful chance to renew and/or make new acquaintances with sailors,
families and friends.

The National Champs are Ethan and Trudy Bixby of St Petersburg,
Florida. They sailed flawlessly amongst the very high level
competition, and took home the well deserved trophy to sit next to
the Mid-Winters Cup. Larry Christian and Jenn Lancaster were a very
close second, and Dave Ellis and Nora Shaunnassey were third. The
rest of the class members had moments of brillance, and hours of
intense sailing with skippers who gave no breaks to friends. It was
very spirited sailing in very near perfect conditions. There were no
weak boats to sail through, everyone held their own. Jim Lingeman
of the Lake Eautis area, and past WCA "do everything kind of guy",
did race committee for us, and managed to get in all the races, and
dinner without a hitch. A special thanks to him!

The multiple amendments before the WCA regarding the rudder profile,
forestay length, and the discontinuation of "hanks" requirement on
the jib were soundly discussed until all begged to go to dinner.
Again, the conversations were focused, and generally upon the cost -
benefit to the class, the recruitment of new sailors, and the cost of
such upgrades. All were supported by the members in Edenton, with
an overall agreement that the WCA will need to continue to have the
kick up rudder as an option for those skippers who both desire a
longer rudder, and still like-need the beach launching option. There
will be a ballot circulating shortly to capture the necessary votes
from the entire class membership.

The new and continuing class officers were voted on, as Bill Blanton
and Frank Larimer stepped aside for others to have the same chance to
serve the WCA. Many thanks to both of them for years, and years,
and years of nurturing along the WCA, and keeping the Class strong.
Roy Sherman, as our new chief measurer, wasted no time asking
detailed questions about boat set up and specifications. Some
skippers, or at least one, (me) wasn't very helpful. I blamed it on
the sun.

The work of Jenn Lancaster, who organized the WCA National
Championship from Newport Beach, California was warmly recognized, as
was Allen Chauvenet for his tireless work on behalf of the Class.

It was a great event. Hard sailing, good fun, and plenty of time to
sit over a dinner or meal and just learn more about your fellow
Windmill sailors and family. Special moments in this hectic, fast
moving world we live in.... Hopefully all had safe travels home, and
have placed some marks on the 2008 calendar in Mid July for the next
Championship series. Hope to see you there.

Result
PosBoatNameTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5Race 6Race 7Race 8
15271E. Bixby & T. Bixby - St. Petersburg FL8(2)(2)1(3)1(4)2(6)1(7)1(8)1(9)1 (10)
25048L. Christian & J. Lancaster - Deerfield NH141(1)2(3)(25\DNF)(28)1(29)2(31)2(33)2(35)4 (39)
33651D. Ellis & N. Shanghnessy - St. Petersburg FL273(3)3(6)4(10)3(13)(10)(23)6(29)3(32)5 (37)
45150D. Neilsen & S. Strohl-Roy - Yuba City CA328(8)5(13)2(15)7(22)3(25)(11)(36)5(41)2 (43)
55060F. Larimer & P. Brennesholtz - Clinton TN416(6)6(12)3(15)5(20)9(29)9(38)(11)(49)3 (52)
65000D. Fontaine & K. Calkins - Lakeland FL459(9)11(20)(25\DNF)(45)4(49)6(55)4(59)4(63)7 (70)
75586A. Chauvenet & C. Chauvenet - Winston-Salem NC485(5)8(13)9(22)(15)(37)5(42)8(50)7(57)6 (63)
83886L. Ethington & M. Gimmi - Collingswood NJ524(4)7(11)10(21)9(30)(11)(41)7(48)6(54)9 (63)
988S. Procter & S. Procter - Edenton NC57(12)(12)10(22)8(30)11(41)4(45)5(50)8(58)11 (69)
103481S. Rovanpera & J. Rovanpera - Walnut Creek CA7017(17)13(30)6(36)6(42)16(58)3(61)9(70)(25\DNS) (95)
115042M. Shaughnessy & C. Shanghnessy - Brooksville ME717(7)4(11)11(22)(17)(39)13(52)14(66)14(80)8 (88)
124500R. Sherman & Mulderig75(15)(15)14(29)7(36)10(46)8(54)10(64)12(76)14 (90)
134350B. Skikne & Skikne - Leawood KS93(16)(16)16(32)15(47)13(60)7(67)12(79)15(94)15 (109)
143450C. Davidson & H. Coleman - New York NY/ Gainsville9914(14)12(26)(25\DNF)(51)16(67)17(84)20(104)10(114)10 (124)
154953B. Blanton & C. Blanton-Harris - Tall Tibers MD10110(10)9(19)5(24)8(32)(25\DNS)(57)25\DNS(82)25\DNF(107)19 (126)
164051C. Sparwasser & M. Montgomery - Arnold MD10113(13)15(28)14(42)14(56)20(76)(21)(97)13(110)12 (122)
173653C. Cooper & T. Cooper - Litchfield CT11018(18)17(35)13(48)-21(27)14(41)18(59)17(76)13 (89)
184339D. Lewis & J. Lewis - Kansas City MO11519(19)18(37)12(49)(25\DNS)(74)18(92)16(108)16(124)16 (140)
192117J. Cartland & O. Cartland - Windham NH12620(20)(25\OCS)(45)17(62)12(74)12(86)15(101)25\DNF(126)25\DNS (151)
202793E. Arnsen & L. Arnsen - Chambersburg PA127(24)(24)20(44)18(62)19(81)15(96)17(113)20(133)18 (151)
213049K. Nobel & B. Nobel130(22)(22)19(41)16(57)20(77)21(98)19(117)18(135)17 (152)
224052B. Fitzsimons & J. Bridges - Edenton NC14611(11)(25\DNF)(36)25\DNS(61)25\DNS(86)22(108)13(121)25\DNF(146)25\DNS (171)
23504T. Shaughnessy & A. Davidson - Providence RI15821(21)(25\OCS)(46)25\DNF(71)18(89)19(108)25\DNS(133)25\DNF(158)25\DNS (183)
245255M. Shubert & K. Shubert - Tall Timber MD16423(23)(25\DNF)(48)25\DNF(73)25\DNS(98)25\DNS(123)22(145)19(164)25\DNF (189)
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