2010 Cassidy's Bay Regatta Race Report

As boats arrived on Friday afternoon, spirits were high and it was clear that it was going to be a good weekend. Eighteen boats in total, from Canada, the USA, Great Britain and even Australia (via Long Island), made the trip to Howe Island for the 2010 Cassidy's Bay Invitational Regatta.


The first day started with light air; too light to leave the beach. But not to worry, there's lots to do at Cassidy's Bay. After a leisurely morning of swimming, relaxing, a little bouncy castle action, and some lunch, the fleet headed out in a slightly improved 5-6 knots.


We were able to get two races in on Day 1 before the breeze gave up. Yates/Curtis managed two bullets in the light and shifty conditions. Warburton/Fischer finished the day in second, and Gooderham/Hogan in third.


The long distance race was scheduled for Day 2 and we awoke to a 12-15knot north-east wind. Lemieux/Lockett were able to take the win after 5h 19m of racing. See yesterday's post for more details.

On Day 3 we were greeted with the typical south-west breeze. Three races were run and Gooderham/Hogan gave the fleet a lesson in sailing in the breeze, taking all three bullets. Yates/Curtis took three seconds, Lemieux/Lockett two thirds, and Pavey/Wickwire the final third place. Despite their strong showing on day 3, Gooderham/Hogan were not able to take the regatta from Yates/Curtis. Final standing after one drop:
1st Yates/Curtis (8)
2nd Gooderham/Hogan (10)
3rd Walker/Walker (23)

Special thanks to Ena and David Howse for hosting the event, the Lemieux family for all their help making it happen, John Curtis for lending his tri for the RC boat, and Steve, Tiger, George et al. for running the races, Macgregors for the meat, and Richard and Steam Whistle for the beer.