[L16-usa] Maine Luders - Last September Series Races

[Sturgis Haskins]

> MOUNT DESERT ISLAND LUDERS CLASS
> 
> Racing Results for the Last Two September Series Races.
> 
> Race summary from Steve Homer, who ran the committee launch:
> 
> Apologies for the delay of Sunday's race results.  If it hadn't been
> for Sturgis's reminder I might have forgotten altogether since it is
> Dick who usually sends out the results.  But he was enjoying other
> things at the Common Grounds Fair so the responsibility was all mine.
> Anyway .........
> 
> A perfect day for racing at last!!  Winds were out of the northwest
> quart rant, 335 to 345 degrees, at a fairly steady 7 to 11 knots,
> clear sky and plenty of sunshine.  Four L-16 appeared for the 1230
> start which got underway at 1242z after a brief postponement,  The
> first course was TQ portable 1  with the first leg about a mile long.
> The start got off well for all except Red Hot who was headed off
> toward Suttons a hundred yards to leeward off the line when the gun
> went off!!  Timing error I guess!!??
> 
> At the finish, race 1:   32 -  Ondine, 307 -  Paladin, 00  -  Voodoo,
> 31 -
> Red Hot
> 
> Five L-16 were at the start of the second race with the late arrival
> of Mary Jane. Also, Sydney Rockefeller came out in Satin Doll, IC 14
> but there were no other ICs to race against. She started anyway just
> for the record......IC guys and gals take note!!  The race was
> underway at 1349z with a good tight start with the course set as HQ2
> portable 1.  By 1500z the racing was done with everyone in good
> spirits.
> 
> At the finish, race 2:  307 - Paladin, oo - Voodoo, 32 - Ondine 31 -
> Red Hot, 297 - Mary Jane
> 
> I do not have all the previous scores to compute the cumulative scores
> so I will get these to Dick for that purpose.  To answer to a class
> question about racing next Sunday,  I would say yes, we will be out
> waiting for you all, same time, 1230, weather permitting.
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> SH Addenda:
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> Skipper's List.
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> VOODOO, MDI #30 (national # unknown), David Folger
> RED HOT, MDI #31 (nat. #296), David Schoeder
> ONDINE, MDI #32 (nat. #305), Marianna Fox
> PALADIN, MDI #35 (nat. #307), Tom Rolfes
> MARY JANE, MDI #38 (nat. #306), Welles Bacon (?)
> 
> End-of-Season - Queen Mary II Day -  Luders Pot-Luck
> 
> Ginny & Tom Rolfes were the welcoming hosts for this 2004 season's
> final gathering of the MDI Luders fleet. The owners and crews of four
> Luders were represented, together with several other guests. Eric
> Sandberg, a finish carpenter for a local boatyard, was on hand to show
> his half-models of an International One-Design, a Mercury and a Cape
> Cod Bullseye - all local racing classes.  This prompted some interest
> and future orders may be forthcoming from him.  He brought with him
> the Luders plans and has an order in hand for this winter.
> 
> The arrival of this fine autumn day brought with it the local debut of
> the huge liner, the Queen Mary II, here for first time.  It seemed the
> entire island's population - not to mention that of surrounding towns
> - were out in holiday form for a viewing.  The Schoeder's watched the
> Queen's early morning arrival from their Strawberry Hill home and
> others leered from neighboring shores.  This writer could see the
> behemoth from his Sorrento home, but was fortunate, too, for a boat
> ride around it.  To mark the occasion, the ship & Ludersdom, his
> sister made a fine Queen Mary II cake - some four layers high and
> dotted with tiny American and British flags.  A blue chocolate model
> of the vessel rested conspicuously in the center. It was brought
> without mishap to the supper. A young Folger bit the bow off and
> pronounced it tasty!  A good evening was enjoyed by all and particular
> thanks is due the generous hosts for their hospitality. We hope future
> Luders seasons end at "Some View."  A fine tradition to cultivate!
> 
> But More Planned ??
> 
> Though the September series has ended, racing enthusiasm seemed
> steadfast though boat numbers are, expectedly, sorely diminished.
> Steve & Dick Homer are cannon-ready for a race this Saturday (October
> 2) if interest warrants. Weetamoe and Paladin are recently hauled, but
> Red Hot and Voodoo seem game for another try.  Not sure about Ondine's
> or Mary Jane's presence.  Best check with the Homers to see if a race
> is definite.  Ditto to Tom Rolfes, Fleet Vice Captain (!!), if you
> wish to crew.
> 
> Luders are also invited to participate in the annual Columbus Day
> Trollphy races on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th.
> These races are a recent tradition in the International One-Design
> class. The winner must agree to accept the dreadful troll trollphy and
> keep it intact for one year.  Other silliness prevails. For more
> appalling details, contact the Homers.
> 
> The Lost is Found
> 
> Brooks Reece, perhaps winner of the last two Northeast Harbor Luders
> series (July & August, 1976) has been curious about the whereabouts of
> his old Luders, Andvari (NEH #13).  Thanks to Luders historian, Bob
> Walstrom, the boat was located in New Jersey. Reece expects to make a
> sentimental pilgrimage soon to see it. Nice!
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