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The “Around-The-Islands” races began at the north end of Tupper Lake, then taking a route southwest passing through the channel between Bluff and County Line Islands and back. It is a novelty to competitive course sailors since it offers a different challenge to skippers’ tactical decision-making, whether to go clockwise or counter-clockwise, and whether to go between Birch and Burnt Islands or around both. “There is no other Regatta that offers such a route nor such a beautiful woodsy and craggy view” “That’s why we love it”. said Richards. |
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Speeding away from the mark in Race 1 |
Strong winds and pounding whitecaps made a wild, and hair raising experience for the racing crews at the 2007 race. As in any sailing regatta weather is always in control. Saturday was hot and humid with brisk winds and the possibility of thunderstorms Wind gusts predicted in the afternoon made for an exciting race. |
Lead Mule Hudson demonstrates proper technique |
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 TCA President celebrating his recovery to 5th place in the 3rd race |
 Race results 2007 |
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| All racing was completed on schedule and the boats were hauled by early Sunday afternoon. The competition concluded with the awards ceremony at the boat launch. The regatta was won by Dan Fien and crew from Webster, New York. Jim Gindling of Shortsville was second, and John Baker and crew from Stanley was third. Only four points separated the first three finishers. All competitors received a memento of the occasion that reflected their experience in the Adirondacks and a CD of 300 photographs of Saturday racing by Jonathan Thomson SEE YOU IN 2008!!!! | ||
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- photos by Jonathan Thomson - text from Bagpipe - December- January issue- |
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