Much to the chagrin of Ishtar and crew, the skipper is jumping ship (again) for this race. I am thinking of doing the Vic-Maui aboard Delicate Balance, a Canadian X-Yachts 1 tonner. Swiftsure is a qualifying race in a number of ways (for the boat, and for the 2 open crew positions aboard). Besides, I have a soft spot for X-yachts, and I have been wanting to test drive one in a blow for awhile now. So there you have it. Never mind that this one is water ballasted, had a sprit on the bow, and rates even with Mad Max, a regular race winner up there in the offshore races. (They have a crew of 20, we have 6 and a glorified bilge pump...)
So in spite of the fact that we have a crew ready and willing to sail on Ishtar, no one appears to want to step up and drive. And pay...the race costs a few $ as well. Oh, and registration is closed.
Sorry chaps, hassle Brandon. He appears to want to go cruising with the Sloop tavern folks instead?
Also, Whidbey Island Race week is off the calendar. Our good friend Brandon has decided to take the boat to a wedding...
I'd hassle him more, but I sailed in and out of my wedding on Whidbey, which is where he says he is going...
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