Report received from Ed Vienckowski, Bilgeboarder President

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The Runyon Colie-Bilgeboarder E Scow One Day Regatta was held Saturday May 31st at Mantoloking (NJ) Yacht Club.  We had a 17 boat fleet sail in light to moderate conditions, with just enough holes to swallow most boats in at least one of the races, and just enough puffs to show the dazzling gains to be made with the new asymm rig.  Regatta winner was the host club's Peter Hurley (MA-11), who sailed by far the most consistent regatta (4-4-3).  Peter's crew were Elise Paul, Amanda Wright and Garret VanDuyne, dispelling one of the myths against the asymm by winning with two women aboard.

The regatta also included surprise mystery guest Peter Commette, who returned to his home waters of Barnegat Bay to take a regatta 3rd, with a bullet in the last race.  We just might have convinced Peter to move back to New Jersey!

We were also graced by the presence of Runnie and Betsy Colie, and Dr. Britton Chance at the post-race awards.  Runnie spent the day on the RC boat, keeping a watchful eye over all of us.  Brit of course is one of the four founding members of the Bilgeboarders from 1935, and the 1952 Olympic Gold medalist in the 5.5 meter class.  We were so honored to have Runnie, Betsy and Brit join us.