[L16-usa] Luders At Tea

[Sturgis Haskins]

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> RE:  Maine Luders. A Report.
> 
> The first Luders race of the season was held on July 3rd by the Mount
> Desert Island Luders fleet.  Some six boats participated - more were
> expected, but the wind was reported as gusting over 30 knots and not
> everyone felt comfortable racing under these conditions. Four of the
> six boats this day were new to this fleet..  Racing was revived last
> summer after a hiatus of about 30 years. It now numbers 20 boats -
> though all will not be launched this summer.
> 
> This secretary, first at the windward mark, unfortunately managed to
> hit it in an especially strong gust.  Not being wholly aware of the
> rules, he did a penative 720 when only a 360 was required.  But, alas,
> on the second rounding his mainsail batten caught in the backstay and
> yet another  was required to free it.  Fleet Captain Alec Goriansky,
> in close pursuit, also hit the mark, and - unfortunately - followed
> the example of the Secretary and made two circles.  While both were,
> perhaps, wanting in seamanship, they more than compensated by a
> plethora of sportsmanship.  And circling. William Welles, former
> Bullseye national champion, went on to win.  Shortly before the
> Luders' start a junior division Herreshoff Bullseye swamped on the
> line - adding to the frenzy of excitement. 
> 
> There are several potential L-16 owners who are interesting in buying
> into the class if boats can be found.  Those who know of a Luders for
> sale might contact this writer for a referral. It appears that four
> distant Luders are in negotiation.  The demand exceeds the supply as
> enthusiasm has drawn much local interest.
> 
> The sponsoring club, the Southwest Harbor Fleet, hosts post-race tea
> parties after each race.  These are a popular adjunct to racing and
> are held in member's homes.  The next two occasions will be hosted by
> Luders owners, Tom Rolfes and Ann Waldron,  both of whom  own
> especially nice waterfront homes with dazzling views of Somes Sound
> and neighboring mountains which rise from the water's edge.
> 
> The latest Luders to arrive, RED HOT, fresh from Texas, was launched a
> few days ago and is tied up next to David Rockefeller, Jr's
> International One-Design at the Mount Desert Yacht Yard floats.
> (Rockefeller is that class's reining champion.) RED HOT is expected to
> be on the line this Friday.
> 
> Sturgis Haskins
> MDI Luders Secretary

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