Today's Round The Buoys Fun Run Regatta was a smashing success. The morning started early for me so launch the now KKSC committee boat and set the marks for the course. The club provided continental breakfast for the participants at the set up area.

I want to thank Wilts (H-16), Capt Howie (Getaway), Dan Williams (M-20), and Jeff Nash (Dart 18) for participating in this month's event. Skipper's meeting took place just before 1100am and we headed out to the course right after. Winds were variable 5-15 so it mad for some fun racing.

The M-20s stated 10 minutes after the rest of the fleet which made for close racing near the finish line. The course was set as a triangle with the start-finish line mid point in the windward leg and we ran twice around for each race. Wiltz kicked butt on the first race with a first place finish. The M-20's dueled it out every leg swapping places several times.

Race two was similar to the first but with stronger winds so Wiltz was overpowered sailing solo so and the M-20s snuck by. Then we all headed for the beach for beverages and lunch provided by the club. At this time Jeff had to depart that is why he had two DNS in race 4-5. Luckily, Capt Howie returned from his charter and joined in for races 4-5. That was his first ever regatta and Howie said he fount if lots more fun than he had expected.

Race three was quite exciting with a serious squall setting in just as we completed the first lap. I was lucky to hit the windward mark just as it kicked in and we screamed broad reaching in heavy rains and strong winds. This was the most exciting leg with every one doing the wild thing down to the jibe mark.

Race four was quick around the course and then we all headed to the club for more refreshments. Jason and I ended up at Pinky's for a couple brews and some great laughs talking about all the mistakes we made. All in All, it was a great event and I am sure every one looks forward to the next RTB.

After tallying all the scores, it was a dead tie for first place between Chris, Dan, and Wiltz. I discarded everyone's worst finish to break the tie and still even scores for the top three. So this one will go down in the record books as a three way tie for first place.

Remember, the next KKSC event is the Kahana Bay Full Moon campout scheduled for the last weekend in July. Please RSVP to me if you are planning to join in the run. I would like to suggest that any time you venture out into the ocean, you should carry a VHF radio. If you don't have one, West Marine sells waterproof hand helds for under $150 now. A very worth wile investment any time you venture outside the protection of the bay.

Hope to see you down at the club soon.