More fine sailing today. Took a couple from Bay Head out for a trial sail on Charlotte first thing this morning as she is currently for sale. After dropping them off, Julia and our friends Zsa and Robert came out for a quick sail. Light winds and early boat traffic left us bobbing and weaving for a while before the sea breeze kicked in.
After putting Charlotte to bed, Tom and I went up to Bay Head Yacht Club for the introduction of the new (old) G-Boats. You may have noticed the restoration Beaton’s did for Bill Fortenbaugh on his G-Boat. Bill’s son, Michael, runs the Manhattan Yacht Club in NYC and will use the family G-Boat as well as one they found in Ohio to provide a different (much different) experience for the members. The boats will be kept at Beaton’s on moorings.
Michael had several members come down for the preview. Along with BHYC members there were a series of quick races. Tom and I, along with one of the Beaton regulars, John sailed one race and won handily. (Not due to any great skill but the Beaton boat was just faster today.)
Pics follow:
Nothing like a Bloody Mary for Elevenses. Courtesy of Zsa and Robert. Delicious.
Robert and Zsa
Bill Fortenbaugh and his Ghost
One minute to go. Racing in front of the BHYC. Note the cotton sails on G12.
Russ and Tom, racing again.
John, responsible for most of the restoration work on the Fortenbaugh G-Boat, enjoying jib duties. Check out those cotton sails.