Thanks to Rick and Mary for once again organizing this classic race. This race is a nationwide favorite with boats coming from all over the east coast (MA, NC, MO, CT, FL, DC, ....). I talked to Rick and even though Gilberts will be gone next year he has plans for an alternate launch site for Steeplechase 2006.

This year was the 2nd slowest race since the race started running. I guess thats what we get after probably the fastest race in history last year.

The wind on Saturday was 5-6 knots out of the NE. This made for an upwind beat up to Angelfish creek and then a dead downwind run on the outside. I don't know how many miles I sailed but it was at least 150 by the time we finished.

The Supercat 22 sailed by Bill and Eric Roberts won first to finish and Portsmouth trophies. Team Tybee was the first of the I20's.