The Log of Indiscipline IIIThis time CJ was on Endeavor. |
Newport - Ensenada Race 2005 |
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Here is our chronolog of the Newport -
Ensenada Race 2005.
Thursday morning dawn departure from Mission Bay after late night final repairs. |
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Ken at the helm for the start of the great adventure. |
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Ken and Jim working hard trimming sails on
the way to Dana Point.
We were able to sail most of the day on this 50+ mile passage. |
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Motorsailed the last 10 miles in order to get
to our guest slip in time.
Dana was a welcome sight (as it always is after this trip). |
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Friday morning, crew getting ready for the start. |
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Ken at the helm, trying to get to the start line. |
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500 boats in a very small area! |
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Going every which way (this boat looks like they are a competitor!) |
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Pretty classic, ancient mariner. From the pennants, this is their 25th year in the race! |
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The start, under gray skies and pending rain. |
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I was on duty as a lookout. |
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We are off and doing well during the
rainstorm.
I took a nap. |
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We are on the starboard tack for the leeward mark at full speed. |
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My greatest moment of the race was passing this Catalina 47 under gennaker in afternoon very light air. |
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Friday night sunset saw many boats close reaching for Catalina Island |
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Dinner at sea was grilled steaks and a rice dish prepared before dark when the sea was still calm. |
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Last light of Friday. |
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Jims look of grim determination in the light air. |
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End of the dream, the spinnaker wrap as seen from the cold light of Saturday morning. |
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Insult is added to injury as we can't sail
and can't motor.
But hey, the spinnaker came down! |
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Not a happy ending.
But it was a great adventure, not all races are wins, and I was very glad to have done it. Thanks to all and we'll be back! |
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