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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, MAINE LUDERS FLEET</FONT></B>
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<P><U><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">RESULTS OF AUGUST SERIES - 2004</FONT></U>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">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:</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1st, MDI #32 (national #305) Ondine, Sturgis Haskins</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2nd, MDI #29 (nat. #292), Sea Biscuit, Bill Eacho</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3rd, MDI #38 (nat. #306), Mary Jane, Sam Shaw</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">4th, MDI #35 (nat. #307), Paladin, Tom Rolfes</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">5th, MDI #31 (nat. 296), Red Hot, David Folger</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">6th, MDI #16, Chinquapin, Jane Zirnkilton</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">7th, MDI #24, Triad, Alec Goriansky</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">8th, MDI #21, Weetamoe, Skip Strong, et al</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">9th, MDI #30, Voodoo, Rowan Fraley</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">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. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">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. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">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. </FONT></P>
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