Peaks Island and Outer Green Race results

Peaks Island and Outer Green Race Day

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Environment:.

Tides: Portland High Tide – 1353 at 8.8 feet.
Current: approximately 1 knot between Ram and Outer Green on springs
Weather: Summer breezes S 5-10 kn. Seas 2 ft every 8 sec.
Charts: NOAA Chart Portland Harbor and Vicinity 13292 (covers whole course) or Casco Bay 13290 (for larger coverage) or Waterproof Charts #101e.

Peaks Race Results

Gorgeous day on the water for the Peaks Race. Not so many racers or tourers this year but we thank the die-hard regulars who create the great camaraderie and pleasant gathering on our beach here on Peaks. Aunt Cathy again brought her famous home- made cakes to celebrate June’s birthday. Racers raised $365 dollars for the Peaks Island Land Preserve and Marine Mammal rehabilitation. Thank you for your contributions.

Bob Wright West Side Boat House EFT 43:35
Paul Sylvester Guillemot Razor Billed Auk 50:30
Jonathan & Anne Rose Nelo Waterman 51:25
Mike Marino Norkdapp LV 52:30
Rick Stoehrer Explorer 53:15
Rick Crangle Explorer 53:25
Ian Carlson Artisan Millenium 56:30
Eivind the Norseman * Explorer 57:20
Larry Walden Bill Thomas Willow 59:55
Paul Renfrew Necky Zoar 60:10
Aunt Cathy Greenlander Pro 60:20
Erik Gustafson Viking 60:22
Jaime Petrus Avocet 71:00
Alex Kay P&H Capella 71:00
Beth Romany on tour
Amy de la Vega Greenlander Pro on tour
Janice Stoehrer Explorer LV on tour

*Eivind had just returned from climbing Mt McKinley

Outer Green Race Results

Minutes after the start an enveloping thick fog began flowing in over Peaks. All racers had to run true dead reckoning while under full power. Those without times either a.) couldn’t swear to Neptune that they had in fact rounded Outer Green, or b.) wisely opted to run an ‘alternative’ course for general safety or lack of a passport. Surf ski-ers should be commended on their navigating skills and precision over nearly a 4 mile open water crossing with a beam tide flooding. Outer Green and Junk of Pork did not come into view until around 100 feet off. Remember that one (1) degree of error is 100 feet in a mile which is 400 feet over 4 miles. Junk of Pork is only 100+ ft wide. Under full power with a 5 second swell, these racers did damn well, I think. Most paddlers navigate within a 10 degree accuracy which would be a 4,000 feet over 4 miles accuracy. I also commend those racers that opted for an alternative course, and am grateful for your judgment. Destination Disease can be dangerous.

Smokin Ken Cooper Huki S1X 1:44:20
Corey Lancaster Fenn Millenium 1:49:30
Ciro de la Vega Think Evo 1:50:40
Mike Tracy Fenn Mako 1:51
Andrew Binks Huyki S1X 1:51:01
Bob Wright WSBH EFT 2:08:35
Tom Walek Think Evo
Coleen Moore Outrigger Connection Fuze
Cindy McNett Outrigger Connection Fuze
Mike Marino Norkdapp LV
Eivind the Norseman Explorer
Rick Stoehrer/Rick Crangle NDK Triton