Race #15 October 31, 2026
Essential Deadlines:
- Intent to Race: Sunday, October 25
- NOR/SI Release: Wednesday, October 28
- Late Entries: Friday, October 30 (or just show up to race)
Start: 1300 (Provisional)
Tide: High 1343
Tide: High 1343
Location: Cumberland Sound
Format: Single Race
With Hurricane Isaias making landfall on the Gulf Coast, it was questionable whether today's race would happen. Fortunately the Hurricane tracked north through Alabama, but provided some nice strong winds for the 6.3nm race which started at 10am in Cumberland Sound. 21 Sailors on 6 boats participated.
The winds were strong enough for boats to reach hull speed, but not enough on the up-wind legs for Misty to out-point other boats as she has shortest water line length. Great racing weather though. Lots of fun! Valkyrie withdrew after clew grommet on mainsail tearing out while neck & neck with Tiger Tale.
On PHRF corrected time the top 3 boats finished within 45 seconds of each other! Tiger Tale (Bill Kavanaugh) was 1st, followed by Salty Sally (Gary Sanders) 26 seconds later, and On Eagle's Wings (John Drake) 19 seconds behind Salty Sally and 45 seconds behind Tiger Tale. In fourth place was Misty (helmed by John Hodge), with Blown Aweigh (David Euhus) finishing fifth. As mentioned above Valkyrie (helmed by John Laudenslager) was unable to finish due to equipment failure.