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| 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. |
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