Got some cat racing history to share in pics? Please add them!

I started sailing on H16 in 1979. My father was working at Valk Sailboats in Columbia SC and had the first 16 in the midlands. Our very first race was out of Charleston Yacht club, a SAYRA event. Lots of Hobies entered, I want to say over 20 16's in A fleet. Managed a 5th first time out. His local knowledge of the tides, currents and sandbars offset the lack of boat knowledge. I was only about 145lbs back then, so we were not overweight.

Found these in the bottom of his trophy case. Since they were not silver or crystal, he did not bother to put them out. I rescued them and will put them up in the garage. The little ones are crew trophies.

Post 'em if you got 'em!