Newport to Bermuda 2010
BYC was well-represented in the Newport to Bermuda
Race which began on Friday, June 18th. This report
from Ray Renaud tells the story:
I’ll Think About It crew: David Sherman, Captain BYC
member; Ray Renaud, Navigator BYC Member; Dwight
Allenson BYC Member; Peter Maloney BYC Member; Peter
Canzone BYC Member (first Bermuda Race); Mark
Tandourjian Owner and on BYC membership wait list (first
Bermuda Race). (Editor’s note: the boat is a Beneteau
523)
We raced in Cruising Class, placed second in class. For most of the crew, it was the first race with electric winches, hot showers and
air conditioning. With three separate bunk area (three heads as well), the boat performed to expectations. The freezer was stocked,
but Peter Maloney came through with catching Mahi Mahi for dinner on two of the days. Needless to say, this was the first trip any
of us had gained weight on.
Race conditions were equal to sailing to Newport on a Sunday afternoon. The only gear failure was chafing through a furling line.
We found the Gulf Stream was where it was suppose to be and had a fast trip to Bermuda. A well sailed Swan 56 came in first
and another Swan 56 was third; good company in any race.
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