Informal Traditions: Got Any???

At the end of the H-18-NAs I had the pleasure of being introduced to what I think is a Great Informal Tradition a gentleman named Dave Raughley had something to do with starting it several years ago. After a week of fantastic racing, friendship and comradeship, and a excellent Awards Dinner, there was one more event that was not on any schedule. It seems “a bet “ was made several years ago …. The winner of the class would buy a round of ice cream cones at the local IceCream Stand.

So there we were, after the awards dinner walking to the local IceCream Stand, and waiting at the stand by the ordering window was Mr Jim Sohn with a big smile saying “Please step up and order” and as in the Div11 delegation we had over ½ the boats participating with juniors on board, this was a great event that everyone could enjoy. And … who doesn’t like ice cream???

So while the First Place North Americans Trophy would be nice ….. I want that little piece of paper … the order slip from the IceCream Stand (marked PAIDED). I would frame it and proudly hang it on the wall. Someday . . . someday . . .some . . .

I’ve checked the website for the H-17/H-18/Tiger NAs in Harrison Hot Springs but can not find it listed , so I ask . . . Where is the local IceCream Stand in Harrison Hot Springs ? ? ?

I give you, Mr Jim Sohn the 2007 Purchaser of the Ice Cream , You sir are a gentleman, I look forward to our next competition and thank you for the ice cream. ( I hope you don‘t mind if I don’t let you kick my butt so easily next time .)

Anyone else have a great informal tradition ? ? ?

Harry