[L16-usa] Mainely Luders

[Sturgis Haskins]

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, MAINE  LUDERS FLEET

RESULTS OF AUGUST SERIES - 2004

The entire summer season was characterized by less-than-satisfactory
weather.  Due to rain and fog but a single race was held for a June
series. July was wet, too. The inclement conditions continued throughout
August. This likely explained, in some measure, the relatively low
Luders turnout. Several boats which were expected to make an appearance
did not.  Nevertheless, nine Luders participated in the Southwest Harbor
Fleet's (name of the hosting yacht club) August series.   The results
are as follows:

1st, MDI #32 (national #305) Ondine, Sturgis Haskins
2nd, MDI #29 (nat. #292), Sea Biscuit, Bill Eacho
3rd, MDI #38 (nat. #306), Mary Jane, Sam Shaw
4th, MDI #35 (nat. #307), Paladin, Tom Rolfes
5th, MDI #31 (nat. 296), Red Hot, David Folger
6th, MDI #16, Chinquapin, Jane Zirnkilton
7th, MDI #24, Triad, Alec Goriansky
8th, MDI #21, Weetamoe, Skip Strong, et al
9th, MDI #30, Voodoo, Rowan Fraley

One of more charming Southwest Harbor Fleet traditions are the post-race
teas which are hosted each week by different  people.  These are popular
with both racers and non-races and offer a chance to unwind and chat mid
very pleasant company. This season's teas have been held in a variety
interesting homes - most with splendid sea and mountain views. 

At the last tea, the day's race results (of two races which included a
make-up) were read by the Race Committee chair. There were followed by a
presentation  by the Vice Commodore of the month's trophy's for the
club's four classes - ; Bullseyes (junior), Bullseyes (senior), Tempests
and Luders.  There was much nontrivial mingling on the outside porches
and inside as well. Tea was well-served from the dining room table.
Lemonade was available, too,  and wonderful food things were presented
from trays.  The annual election of officers was held and the new
Commodore announced he intended to buy a Luders (adding to his
International One-Design and very handsome Bunker & Ellis vintage,
gleaming motorboat.)..  This writer was elected the club's new
co-secretary.

Just off shore, Charles' Butt's  moored blue-hulled 145-foot ketch,
Rebecca, added a conspicuous footnote to the glorious range of nearby
mountains rising over the small bay. Only a few days earlier, the
British-built America's Cup contender, the Endeavour, another august
presence in dark blue, had anchored several hundred feet distant for a
few day's visit.  Not to be outdone, Bill Stewart's even-larger
(154-foot) Scheherazade, also in deep blue, had passed by this
impressive duo, en route out the Sound for daily sails. (The writer was
a guest on one of them!)  There was much to see from this host's eyrie. 

The afternoon ended with an unexpected presentation by one of the
Fleet's youngest (& tiniest) racers with three violin solos.  The last
one, the national anthem, brought an appreciative round of singing.  A
glorious end to a fine, albeit wet, season. 




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