Rounding the mark...

Posted by Judy aka L@dybug (Brooksville, FL, United States) on 27 January 2009 in Sport & Recreation and Portfolio.

Thanks, everyone for your comments yesterday. ... Oh, oh ... he hit the mark so now has to sail a 720-degree penalty - two circles - before continuing in the race!
This one must have been taken early in the fall season because the 'big' boats were still at their docks. When the harbor would ice up, the fellows in the crash boat would motor around trying to break it up so the guys could hold their races.

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Comments (14)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Ooo it looks like hard work!! Cool shot!

27 Jan 2009 5:52am

@Linerberry: You're right; it IS hard work!

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

Lovely capture of the action Judy...I love the boat that looks as if it is taking on water - those guys are in a spot of trouble. hahaha

27 Jan 2009 10:49am

@Mandy Provan: They managed to sail on and get out unscathed. Thanks, Mandy, for your comment.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A really colourful scene Judy and as Linerberry say's it looks like very hard work but fun :)

27 Jan 2009 10:53am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Oh Summer, Summer time...thank you dear :)

27 Jan 2009 2:25pm

Veronelle from Lens, France

vancances, hollyday, summer

27 Jan 2009 2:36pm

Susan from Pompano Beach, FL, United States

Still looks too cold for me.... everyone looks bundled up!!! I can feel that cool air whipping thru my clothes!!!

27 Jan 2009 3:50pm

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Looks like a lot of fun, great colors too :)

27 Jan 2009 5:32pm

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Interesting fact about the race (hitting the mark). Still looks cold, even though there's no ice. Nice colors!

27 Jan 2009 8:19pm

@Betty: You're right ......... it was absolutely bitter some Sundays!

EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom

I wouldn't want to be the boat just about to capsize! Brrrrr! Another really neat capture, Judy. I'm in the clubhouse on my third Hot chocolate as I watch the race ha ha

27 Jan 2009 9:51pm

@EYES WIDE SHUT: He never capsized, though occasionally that happened. Brrrrrrrrr is right!

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Do you remember it... or has the action of the day faded ?

27 Jan 2009 10:51pm

@Observing: Oh yes, we remember the thrill to this day. We can sit on a dock watching boats and feel our old feelings!

Chris from United States

it may be fall, but it still looks too cold to take a swim!!!

27 Jan 2009 11:19pm

@Chris: You're right - too cold to swim, especially dressed is heavy clothing!

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Great series. It is pretty wild to imagine doing this when it is cold enough for ice to form. Brrrr!

28 Jan 2009 12:56am

@Laurie: Thanks you, Laurie ... I'm glad you're enjoying the series.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

haha such exciting commentary!I can see you are really into sailing,come to think of it,i am really much less adventurous!:)

28 Jan 2009 2:12am

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Exciting stuff, Judy. Looks like someone's ready to tip.

28 Jan 2009 3:33am

@Michael Skorulski: Thanks for your comments on these shots ... they were exciting days!