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Alcan · 4 November 2007, 09:02 PM

Last evening, RHYC annual Awards Banquet, we were named Yacht of the Year.

We busted our butts all season, pushed Blown Away as hard as a boat can be raced, and ended up winning all the marbles. We beat everyone on corrected time, including the Swan 47 in my avatar. Not bad for the smallest boat in the club.

I'd like to thank Nancy, Albert, John, Muriel, and Peter, without whom this season couldn't have happened.

Sorry for bragging, guys, but we worked hard all year for this and I'm still stoked.

gmt 16750 · 4 November 2007, 09:10 PM

Well done Al - congratulations!

arttay10 · 4 November 2007, 09:46 PM

Really Well Done Al - Congratulations. I'm really pleased for you !!

mike · 4 November 2007, 11:15 PM

Big congrats Al!!

Prince · 4 November 2007, 11:19 PM

Hearty congratulations, Al. Excellent news!

Go get yourself a new watch!!!

Tools · 4 November 2007, 11:35 PM

Congratulations....

Where's our invite to the awards banquet ????

watchdawg · 5 November 2007, 12:16 AM

Congrads I'm sure it deserved.

Mrdi · 5 November 2007, 12:20 AM

Nothing quite like a clean bottom, EH, Al?

East Bay Rider · 5 November 2007, 12:31 AM

It's not bragging. It's "Notification of accomplishment".
Congratulations.

Paulie · 5 November 2007, 01:08 AM

Congrats!!! What was the time spread for the top 3? Was it a squeaker or more like a few minutes?

Rockrolex · 5 November 2007, 01:10 AM

Congrats, Al. Well done to you and your team. Great feeling, isn't it.

Stef_Call · 5 November 2007, 01:30 AM

Congrats Al !!!!!

Atomant · 5 November 2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Last evening, RHYC annual Awards Banquet, we were named Yacht of the Year.

We busted our butts all season, pushed Blown Away as hard as a boat can be raced, and ended up winning all the marbles. We beat everyone on corrected time, including the Swan 47 in my avatar. Not bad for the smallest boat in the club.

I'd like to thank Nancy, Albert, John, Muriel, and Peter, without whom this season couldn't have happened.

Sorry for bragging, guys, but we worked hard all year for this and I'm still stoked.

Congratulations on the win Al!

Bama · 5 November 2007, 02:19 AM

Great stuff, Al

Carolina · 5 November 2007, 09:23 AM

Congrats, Al!

Robb · 5 November 2007, 10:58 AM

Congrats Al!!!!

ezmoney46 · 5 November 2007, 11:07 AM

Congrats Al!

I love sailing and racing. I owned a Mirage 236 for a few years and won a few races myself.

It's all about the crew without them the captain is only solo at that point.

Congrats again!

Downing · 5 November 2007, 12:46 PM

Good job, Al!

Lol-x · 5 November 2007, 12:50 PM

"Opps, you did it again" now where have I heard that before.

Congrats

P.S. Listening to too much Brittany can be a health hazard.

Gaijin · 5 November 2007, 01:07 PM

Nice Job!

jasonbellevue · 5 November 2007, 01:57 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
AL !!

newsub · 5 November 2007, 08:09 PM

Congratulations on your award Al

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 November 2007, 08:31 PM

Well done, Al!

You deserve it!

Alcan · 5 November 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Nothing quite like a clean bottom, EH, Al?

That and new North 3DL sails.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezmoney46

Congrats Al!

I love sailing and racing. I owned a Mirage 236 for a few years and won a few races myself.

It's all about the crew without them the captain is only solo at that point.

Absolutely. I didn't win that award, the whole crew did, especially Albert who's raced the boat with me for 10 years.

That's also why I don't do singlehanded races any more, nobody else to blame for the screwups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

Congrats!!! What was the time spread for the top 3? Was it a squeaker or more like a few minutes?

We won our division, but then it came down to how we'd made out against the other division champions throughout the season, comparing our race by race corrected time against theirs. After 19 races we were faster in 11, and the other 2 fleet champions posted faster corrected times in 6 and 2 races respectively.

That cinched the overall title, but the Yacht of the Year trophy is subjective and awarded by a committee. There were other club boats that had posted strong finishes at out of town events, but bringing in the most donation money at our Easter Seals Regatta fund raiser for disabled kids probably helped put us over the top, even though we finished way down in mid fleet in that one.

All in all, we had a great season thanks to a dedicated crew.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 November 2007, 10:44 PM

this one:

redshirt1957 · 5 November 2007, 11:09 PM

It's not bragging when you put your heart and soul into an accomplishment. Enjoy the well deserved award my friend.

Alcan · 5 November 2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

this one:

THAT would be a frosty Friday, Bo!

JJ Irani · 6 November 2007, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Last evening, RHYC annual Awards Banquet, we were named Yacht of the Year.

We busted our butts all season, pushed Blown Away as hard as a boat can be raced, and ended up winning all the marbles. We beat everyone on corrected time, including the Swan 47 in my avatar. Not bad for the smallest boat in the club.

I'd like to thank Nancy, Albert, John, Muriel, and Peter, without whom this season couldn't have happened.

Sorry for bragging, guys, but we worked hard all year for this and I'm still stoked.

Congrats, Al.....I knew you could do it!!

gha · 6 November 2007, 08:34 AM

Way to go Al !! gha

4 November 2007, 09:02 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	We did it again!!! Last evening, RHYC annual Awards Banquet, we were named Yacht of the Year. We busted our butts all season, pushed Blown Away as hard as a boat can be raced, and ended up winning all the marbles. We beat everyone on corrected time, including the Swan 47 in my avatar. Not bad for the smallest boat in the club. I'd like to thank Nancy, Albert, John, Muriel, and Peter, without whom this season couldn't have happened. Sorry for bragging, guys, but we worked hard all year for this and I'm still stoked. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

4 November 2007, 09:10 PM	#2
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Well done Al - congratulations! __________________

4 November 2007, 11:19 PM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hearty congratulations, Al. Excellent news! Go get yourself a new watch!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

5 November 2007, 12:31 AM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,909	It's not bragging. It's "Notification of accomplishment". Congratulations. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

5 November 2007, 01:08 AM	#10
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Congrats!!! What was the time spread for the top 3? Was it a squeaker or more like a few minutes? __________________

4 November 2007, 09:46 PM	#3
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Really Well Done Al - Congratulations. I'm really pleased for you !!

4 November 2007, 11:15 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Big congrats Al!!

4 November 2007, 11:35 PM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,141	Congratulations.... Where's our invite to the awards banquet ????

5 November 2007, 12:16 AM	#7
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 492	Congrads I'm sure it deserved.

5 November 2007, 12:20 AM	#8
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Nothing quite like a clean bottom, EH, Al?

5 November 2007, 01:10 AM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,568	Congrats, Al. Well done to you and your team. Great feeling, isn't it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 November 2007, 01:30 AM	#12
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Congrats Al !!!!!

5 November 2007, 02:19 AM	#14
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Great stuff, Al

5 November 2007, 09:23 AM	#15
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5 November 2007, 11:07 AM	#17
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	Congrats Al! I love sailing and racing. I owned a Mirage 236 for a few years and won a few races myself. It's all about the crew without them the captain is only solo at that point. Congrats again!

5 November 2007, 12:46 PM	#18
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Good job, Al! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

5 November 2007, 12:50 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	"Opps, you did it again" now where have I heard that before. Congrats P.S. Listening to too much Brittany can be a health hazard.

5 November 2007, 01:07 PM	#20
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nice Job!

5 November 2007, 01:57 PM	#21
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S AL !! __________________

5 November 2007, 08:09 PM	#22
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	Congratulations on your award Al

5 November 2007, 08:31 PM	#23
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well done, Al! You deserve it! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 November 2007, 10:44 PM	#25
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Now that you are a true "Yacht-Master", you MUST buy this one: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 November 2007, 11:09 PM	#26
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	It's not bragging when you put your heart and soul into an accomplishment. Enjoy the well deserved award my friend.

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gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Way to go Al !! gha

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