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Title: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 04, 2008, 07:57:45 AM
Good times on Saturday -- did I pass any of you on the river?  ;D
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: billy on May 04, 2008, 08:19:15 AM
What boat were you on?
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 04, 2008, 01:24:54 PM
I was on a blue SR25. And you?
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: billy on May 04, 2008, 05:50:55 PM
Sadly,In Atlanta, not on the St.Johns, my Dad was an early member of the Rudder Club.
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 04, 2008, 06:36:02 PM
It's not too early to plan on racing next summer. 

It was a blast, sailing up Friday, hanging out in Palatka, and then sailing back to the Rudder Club, 38 miles on Saturday.  I heard there were around 160 boats.  Sails filled the river. 
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: midnightblackrx on May 04, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
Sounds like fun! any pics you want to post sheclown?
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 04, 2008, 08:22:07 PM
wow.  I have a few pics, but I'm not really sure how to make them appear in this space.  If you could give me a hint or two, I could do that.  Maybe.   ???
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 04, 2008, 09:45:26 PM
Thank you Stephendare for putting the pics up.
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: Jason on May 05, 2008, 08:47:50 AM
Nice shots.  Its neat to see so many sail boats up and down the river every year.

Isn't this race the longest freshwater sail boat race in the world?
Title: Re: Mug Race
Post by: sheclown on May 05, 2008, 08:51:20 AM
Quote from: Jason on May 05, 2008, 08:47:50 AM


Isn't this race the longest freshwater sail boat race in the world?

That's what it says on the Tee Shirts.  We claim it is.  Others dispute it...

And it is great to see the river used as it should be.  One of the best ways to save the river, is to use the river.