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Challenged America Martin 16s in PLYC Big Bay Charity Race

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August 17, five frequent Challenged America sailors were joined by two guests from Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) in San Francisco for this month’s Martin 16 mini-regatta and PLYC Big Bay Charity Race.  Special thanks to Point Loma Yacht Club for adding an additional start for the Martins to their Big Bay Charity Race on San Diego Bay and for the after-race party.

Aug 17, Challenged America and BAADS crews preparing for the PLYC Big Bay Charity Race

Tammy Airhart and companion sailor Brook Wilson led the fleet over the finish line after 3.25 nm.  Amelia Opean and Marshall Lubin took second

Position Boat # Sailor Companion
1 5 Tammy Airhart Brook Wilson
2 7 Amelia Opean Marshall Lubin
3 3 Eric Berkey Joe Berkey
4 2 Carwile Leroy Steve Edenson
5 1 Steve Muse Jennifer Muse
6 4 Fernanda Castillo Stan Bolle
7 8 Sue Taetzsch Anna Rossitto

July 20, 2013 Loch and Clare Crane Series Martin 16 Regatta Results

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Congratulations to all the participants of the July 20, 2013 Loch and Clare Crane Series Martin 16 Regatta;  Ryan Porteous takes first place for the day followed by Eric Berkey and Amelia Opean

Position Boat # Sailor Companion Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total
1 8 Ryan Porteous Kristy Porteous 1 1 1 3
2 4 Eric Berkey John Redmond 2 2 3 7
3 5 Amelia Opean Marshall Lubin 4 3 2 9
4 2 Tammy Airhart John Porteous 3 5 4 12
5 7 Sue Taetzsch Anna Rossitto 5 4 5 14

B-QUEST RETIRES FROM TRANSPAC 2013 RACE, QUESTIONS TPYC

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B-QUEST RETIRES FROM TRANSPAC 2013 RACE, QUESTIONS TPYC

Transpac notice of camcellation of B'Quest entry

 San Diego, Monday, 15 July 2013; Transpac competitor B’Quest arrived back in San Diego On Wednesday, July 10.  Having had their entry unilaterally revoked at roughly 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening, the double-handed team of disabled veterans decided to return to San Diego Tuesday, July 9th.   After sailing for roughly 16 hours and reflecting on their status, Urban Miyares and David Hopkins decided to return to San Diego in part because their participation was clearly unwanted despite earlier congratulations and support by Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC).  The B’Quest crew now wants to clear the record concerning their status as an entry. Continue reading →