Figawi 2011 Program Book by Blake Jackson

COVER PAINTING: © Jerome Howes COVER BACKGROUND PHOTO: © BRITT CROSBY PHOTO THIS PAGE: © Bill Thauer / CapeScapes™

Passion for Sailing! Passion for Life!

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Our 40th Anniversary! The Figawi has become the traditional kick-off to the summer sailing season in New England waters. 2011 brings our landmark fortieth race, and we invite you to peruse last year’s highlights and take a look back at some of our legendary history with this, our 28th Official Program yearbook.

The

Figawi Artists

The area’s best marine artists have very generously contributed original works to our charity auction, and our cover each year.

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G A W I ✪ 0 MEMORIAL DAY • MAY 30 •2 2011

Always Remember

“I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.” – Benjamin Harrison

WHENEVER YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, THANK OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR GREAT SACRIFICE AND SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.

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F I G A W I 2011

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Weekend Schedule

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★★★★★ 2000 •

FRIDAY • MAY 27

1500 REGISTRATION • Hyannis Yacht Club. Skipper’s Packet and bag pickup. There is no formal Skipper’s Meeting. COCKTAIL PARTY with entertainment • Figawi merchandise will be on sale. ★ 0955 • WARNING

SATURDAY • MAY 28

SIGNAL off Hyannisport Jetty • Consult Sailing Instructions. 1000 • FIRST START • Consult Scratch Sheets for individual start time. 1800 - 2100 Figawi RACE WEEKEND TENT PARTY with entertainment & dancing. ★

SUNDAY • MAY 29

1000 • JOKE-TELLING

SESSION • Race Weekend Tent 1130 • HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL • Nantucket Boat Basin - Best view from end of docks. 1330 • CLAMBAKE • Race Weekend Tent • Consult Application or website for details. 1630 • AWARDS • Race Weekend Tent 1800 • Invitation-only VIP SPONSOR PARTY 1900 - 2200 • RACE WEEKEND TENT PARTY with entertainment & dancing. ★

ALL PHOTOS THESE TWO PAGES:

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MONDAY • MAY 30

0930 • RETURN RACE • Off Nantucket Jetty • Consult Sailing Instructions for start times. 1500 (approx time) • RETURN RACE PARTY / AWARDS • HYC• Figawi merchandise will be sold. ★★★★★ Race Weekend Tent admission after 6PM requires Event Bracelets and ID proving 21 and over. Event Bracelet is not required for Joke Telling Session (SundayAM), but ID proving 21 and over is required. Event Bracelet is not required for Clambake, but purchase of Clambake ticket is required. There are no tent entry bracelets available for sale on Nantucket. Tent entry bracelets are only sold to skippers entered in the Figawi Race.

Figawi Race Office is located on Swain’s Wharf at Veronica’s Cottage.

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Welcome Sailors!

40 years. We all know the early beginnings of Figawi. Over the years, the tales of yesteryear have been a mixture of folklore and truth. My involvement with the Race Weekend began in 1975 aboard the boat Invincible, a Cal 20, with John Linehan and my brother, Barry. The Monday of that weekend there was gale winds. John, Barry, and I decided to sail to Hyannis, despite the conditions, as everyone else hunkered down and continued the revelry in the boat basin. Howard Penn pleaded with us to stay in the basin but we decided to give it a go. It was an unforgettable and exciting “Nantucket Sleigh Ride” and I have never missed a year since then.

Nantucket also has rules about trash disposal and recycling, for example, there are no black trash bags allowed. Please help us and the environment by using the recycling bins on the docks, use only non-toxic cleaning products on your boat, and use only water when washing your boat in the basin. Please check the literature included in your packet for more information on how you can help. We are also using the GPS services of Kattack Performance race tracking. Your fans can watch the racing live on Kattack.com and it is a great tool for the Race Committee to help ensure safety for all our entrants on the Sound. We are glad you are here. This is great event, carried on through the years by the passion and dedication of so many people and the friendship with Nantucket and its residents. Please enjoy Nantucket’s great restaurants, shop Main Street, and remember we are guests in their home.

This year the Board of Governors has made a commitment to the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas certification program. It is a voluntary program to promote awareness for ocean conservation and to strive to achieve higher environmental standards in regattas. Check out their website at sailorsforthesea.org.

Fair winds and calm seas to all our competitors on our 40th Anniversary,

J. David Crawford Figawi Chairman

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CONTENTS The Figawi Covers A Salute to Our Military Figawi Weekend Schedule Chairman Welcome Figawi Organization Letter From Our Editor About Our Cover Artist Our Figawi Roots The Figawi Trophies “How To Win The Figawi” Team Race Sponsor Page

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Marine Services Division Sponsors 2010 Awards & Race Results Restaurants Section “A Highlight From The Past’” Figawi 2011 w/2010 photos “I Pulled Out Late In 2010...” Fred Boden - Friend Of The Book A Figawi Scrapbook The Figawi Charity Ball The Money Shot (PHOTOS) 2010 Figawi Weekend Photos

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“Along For The Ride...” 1972-1987 Class Winners 1988-2009 Class Winners Other Winners Over The Years “Mike’s Story” Joke Telling Session “Romantic Figawi” Volunteers Thank You Nantucket Section High School Invitational Nantucket Boat Basin Map Sponsors & Advertisers

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Chairpersons...

Figawi Race Weekend Committee Chairmen

Principle Race Officer

Tom Duggan

Race Administration

Shelley McCabe Publicity

Charlie McLaughlin Sponsorship

Bob Haag Donna Nightingale John Osmond Insurance Tony Prizzi Site Management Milton Salazar Program Book Judy Notz Nantucket Transportation & Entertainment LEFT TO RIGHT: IN PINK JACKETS: Shelley McCabe, Kim Hoffman. Donna Nightingale, Judy Notz. IN BLUE JACKETS: Milton Salazar, Robert Haag, Leo Fein, David Crawford, Chris Standish,

George Bassett, John Osmond, John Stackpole, Nick Judson. MISSING: Charlie McLaughlin, Tony Prizzi. Jackets Sponsored by Vineyard Vines

Figawi Charity Ball Committee Co-Chairmen Chris Standish / Rebecca Story Benefactor: Figawi Charities Inc. Beneficiaries: Various Community Charities

David Crawford

Merchandise Kim Hoffman Nantucket Liaison

George Bassett John Stackpole High School Regatta

Nicolaas Judson

Official Program & Website Support Front Cover Painting: Jerome Howes Editor: Judy Notz Graphic Design / Production: © Bill Thauer, CapeWorks WRT.com Main Photography: ©Britt Crosby (All boat & candid photography, unless otherwise noted) Printing: Ken O’Brien, Print Cape Cod Website Design & Maintenance: Blake Jackson, Headway CONTENTS

You can reach her at scm@figawi.com or 774-768-0768

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Officers

PERSONNEL PHOTOS: © BRITT CROSBY ALL OTHER PHOTOS: © BILL THAUER / CAPESCAPES™

Shelley C. McCabe our new executive director

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J. David Crawford - chairman • Tony Prizzi - vice chairman Leo Fein - treasurer • Charlie McLaughlin - clerk

BOARD OF GOVERNORS George Bassett • J. David Crawford • Leo Fein [PAST CHARITY BALL PRESIDENT] • Bob Haag • Kim Hoffman Nicolaas Judson • Shelley McCabe • Charlie McLaughlin • Donna Nightingale • Judy Notz John Osmond • Anthony Prizzi • Milton Salazar • Chris Standish • John Stackpole

Figawi Inc. Headquarters

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 468 • West Hyannisport • Massachusetts 02672 Figawi Administration: Shelley McCabe - executive director Telephone: 774-768-0768 • E-mail: info@figawi.com • Fax: 508-437-0237 Twitter: @figawirace Facebook: www.facebook.com/figawi • Website: www.figawi.com •

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elcome to our landmark 40th Figawi! You will be seeing a little red in this, our special Figawi Collector Edition, Official Program. It’s our ‘Ruby’ Anniversary. This is our biggest and best ‘book’ ever! Thanks for all the wonderful memories, adventures and friendships that you have helped create over these forty years. And, if you are new to Figawi, just you wait.... I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful sponsors and advertisers, whose help and support make it all possible. Especially those loyal sponsors that have been with us since early on. We cannot thank them enough. I hope you will all patronize their services. Without them, and you the participants and volunteers (for both race weekend and the ball), there would be no Figawi. This year, I’d like to dedicate the ‘book’ to Fred Boden, who passed away in March. He was the ‘founder’ of the Official Program back in 1984, and ran the show here with great dedication through

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1991. We all miss him. Special thanks to all those contributors who sent us personal pictures and stories to make this a very special “Ruby” edition. We hope you will all consider sending us your favorite adventures and photos for next year. We’ll put up a special page on the website with contributor information. I’d also like to thank a few more people: Dick Vecchione (our designer from the beginning through 2003, including our logos), Britt Crosby (our official photographer extraordinaire for 9 years and counting), Ed O’Neill before him, Bill Thauer (our current designer since 2004, who also has supplied some great photos), and Ken O’Brien (our printer most years since the beginning). All have been creative, trusted and reliable vendors for all these years. Have a safe race and fun weekend!

Judy Notz

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Jerome Howes Cape Cod Artist b. 1955

“Out Of The Fog” 18 x 20 • oil on board

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erome Howes was born May 25, 1955, a thirteenth generation Cape Codder. His father was a paintings and antiques dealer in Brewster who specialized in marine paintings and artifacts and had an extensive private collection of 19th century ship portraits, both sail and steam. Howes grew up with a deep appreciation of the American painting tradition, and especially the marine tradition. Largely self-taught, in 1994 Howes devoted himself to painting and quickly gained a name and a following on his native Cape Cod, and Nantucket and the Vineyard. Howes currently divides his time between the rural landscape of Vermont, where he lives with his wife and three daughters, and Cape Cod.

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The Legend And The Reality. You Decide.

BAXTERS, BRANT PT & HAT PHOTOS:

©BILL THAUER / CAPESCAPES ™

by Bill Thauer

The three vessels and their tired crews found Once upon a time... there were The Bar refuge and relief as they made port and passed these three regular guys relaxing and Brant Point into the harbor. Unbeknownst to these having a drink at the local watering intrepid sailors at the time, they had embarked on hole. If you’re a boater (and if you’re this race of “less-than-grand proportions” simply for reading this, we can assume you are), bragging rights among friends, but also began a you know the one - the one right on great new tradition that now stands at forty years. the water, where people know your And counting. name, where you would want to hang out after a long winter. For 1973, Bob Horan, the true ‘father’ of the Boathouse Club. Where it all began race, pulled in a couple more boats from the Hyan On this particular spring day, these Baxter’s forty years ago... nis Yacht Club and around the mid-Cape. particular three were: Bob, and And more got onboard each succeeding brother Joe, Horan, and friend, The Boys year. So it became an event. Many hands Bob “Red” Luby. And this parhelped out along the way in those early ticular establishment was none years (a list to long to note here - and you’ve other than the well known harlikely heard the stories already...). bor of refuge in Hyannis, Baxter’s Boathouse. And, as often But there is one bit of history (or is it happens when sailors and alcolegend?...) that we must take note of. The hol are blended with a little tesname. After all, events have names. Figawi. tosterone, discussion gravitated Where did it come from? Who named it? to who had the fastest boat and Bob “Moose”Horan Bob “Red” Luby Joe Horan What does it mean? There are stories that who was the best sailor. The three guys that started it all... the boys had a ‘friend’ named Sears Wolfe.... And of frustrated mariners in So. After a ‘spirited’ discusthe days before Loran and GPS. And sion.... It was settled. At least it was settled The Boat that confounded fog off Great Point. how it would be settled. A challenge. There And of some boats actually missing #15. would be a race to Nantucket, an idyllic desAnd even the island itself.... tination for any sailor, even back in the early ‘70’s, when a nice b&b could be had for about But really now. Use your imagination... $30 a night, the LV-112 was still doing its duty Where the... The first out on the shoals, and there was no need for Figawi Trophy And the spelling, too, was different a slip reservation at the basin. An upcoming is on display early on. As a real planned event, publicat Baxter’s. Saturday was the perfect day. The forecast ity was a very good thing. So when Ed Sulwas for an “unusually nice” spring holiday livan, sports editor for the Cape Cod Times, wouldn’t weekend. print the name. Things had to be toned down. At least The fateful day was May 27, 1972. The somewhat. So Fukawi became Figawi. morning was coolish and clear. The air dry. This year’s cover painting of the Red A word, too, about the Figawi There was about 3 or 4 knots WSW. The boys, Rooster by Jerome Howes. trophies – proof that there were with wives and friends as crews, were (and are) actual winners. Baxter’s ready. They powered out of Lewis Bay donated a pewter wine decanter for coming in to Brant Point up to the Kalmus jetty. There weren’t the second race – the first trophy. any starting pistols. Just a couple When space ran out in 1986, the shouts between skippers. So they were current trophy was created by Neil under way (Dickens or Melville might Terkelsen, and donated by Guertin say ‘under weigh’...). Bros Jewelers. The Sound was slow going. Breezes We’ll end here. For now. And started picking up a bit by midday, and let those who were there fill in the The current there was some trepidation as a fog The Figawi is one of the few sailboat races details. So when you’re having that Figawi Trophy came in and shrouded the #15 buoy. But that ends at an actual destination, and a drink at your local watering hole, Is diplayed at sailing prowess prevailed. And finally, a beautiful one at that – Nantucket Harbor. the HYC. all those Figawi stories through half dozen hours later, toward the end of the the years will no doubt be remembered along with day, Red Luby’s Red Rooster crossed into the the 60,000 or so sailors who have survived the event channel as the winner. Though it seemed that to date. Or maybe better left not... the issue as to who was the best sailor still How old is YOUR hat? wasn’t resolved once and for all.... But one Thauer thing was agreed upon. They’d have to do it One of the many logo Bill with grateful acknowledgement to previous ‘historians’: again sometime.... flags thru the years. Joe Hoffman, Charlie McLaughlin and Fred Ellis (Cape Cod Guide)

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F I G A W I The Original Figawi Trophy Donated by Baxter’s Boathouse in 1973, the pewter wine decanter was used for years to toast the winner with champagne. It is on display at Baxter’s, at Hyannis Inner Harbor.

The Figawi Race Trophy

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Designed by silversmith Neil Terkelson of West Barnstable, and generously donated by Guertin Brothers Jewelers of Hyannis in 1987, it reflects Figawi’s status as one of the East Coast’s major sailing events. Its design reflects a sailboat hard on the wind on an arc of silver representing Nantucket Sound. It is on permanent display at the Captain’s Table, Hyannis Yacht Club.

THE FIGAWI RACE TROPHY

The Special Recognition Trophy

This trophy was created in memory of Pamela Trussell Duggan, a member of Figawi’s Board of Governors and a friend to everyone she met, whose untimely passing in February, 1989, is still felt by all who knew Pam. The trophy is presented to an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the Figawi Race and is inscribed as follows: “In memory of Pamela Trussell Duggan, May 7, 1958 – February 14, 1989. On friendship – People who have warm friends are happier and healthier than those who have none. A single, real friend is a treasure worth more than gold. Money can buy many things, good and evil. All the wealth in the world cannot buy you a friend or pay you for the loss of one. G. D. Prentice.”

Pamela Trussell Duggan

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T R O P H I E S The Herreschoff Marine Museum Trophy This trophy is awarded to the most competitive boat in the racing and cruising divisions. It was donated by Michael Deeley of Osterville to honor the outstanding efforts of Halsey Herreschoff and Bristol, Rhode Island’s Herreschoff Museum in preserving the history of New England’s premier yacht builders and yachtsmen.

THE HERRESCHOFF MARINE MUSEUM TROPHY

The Jeffrey Carter Foster Figawi Team Trophy

The Performance Trophy sponsored by Cape Cod Marine Trades Association

This trophy is presented to the best performing Cape Cod boat in each division. It is on display at Baxter’s Boathouse.

sponsored by Northrup & Johnson

Named in memory of a wonderful sailor from Marblehead and a great friend of Figawi, and donated by Dr. John Osmond, the trophy is intended to encourage regional competition that marked the race’s earliest days. The lowest combined score of the three boats in each team determine the winners.

The Figawi Return Race Trophy This is presented at the Hyannis Yacht Club to the winners of the return race from Nantucket to Hyannis, at the conclusion of the race.

See all 2010 winners on pages 24 & 25. And past winners on pages 51 to 55.

The Howard K. Penn Spirit Award This is a new trophy that is presented to the person that exemplifies the Figawi spirit. Naturally, it will be a brass telescope mounted backwards on a board.

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How To Win The Figawi. Yachting

by Jeff Foster Reprinted from the 1990 Program. We all miss Jeff’s great stories and articles though the years.

articles always can be divided into two categories: How to (Cruising) and How To (Racing). Leaving such stimulating subjects as: “How to wash down your deck” “Cooking boiled cabbage without a pan,: and “Cotter pins” to my fellow journalists, I shall give you the secrets of winning Figawi. Lest you think I am some novice, I have lost all 15 Figawis I have entered. I have learned by my mistakes.

Get your entry in early, since there are a limited number or entrants, you may block out a really good competitor from racing. 2. The proper crew is critical. Do not bring experts. First, they always differ on strategy and choices invite errors. Secondly, the race is 4 hours long compared to 3 days of parties. Which is more important? 3. Always attend the Skipper’s Meeting. There you can find out where the Pros are gathering that evening. Go to the gathering and buy them lots of drinks. Pros hate hangovers. 4. Disguise your boat. Do not look racey. The secret is for everyone not to worry about you. If the experts think you are fast, they will do mean things like take your wind or luff you up. Hang towels off of the boom, leave your bumpers over the side on the way to the start, and ask everyone you see if you can borrow a chart. 5. Never get to the start early. John Osmond has won more Figawis than anyone, and he is never on time. 6. Listen to the weather forecast. It is never right, but it gives you a built-in excuse if you lose. 7. Be sure the men on the crew are dressed in tight shorts and the women in skimpy bikinis. If the competitors are watching you, they are not watching their own sails, but more importantly you will freeeze and that is the best incentive to go fast and get to Nantucket in a hurry. 8. Only bring one suit of sails. Changing sails is far slower (and wetter: than the wrong sail. Bring only that combination that you expect to cross the finish line with. 9. Do not blast the stereo on the way to the starting line. Only boats with hired hands do that, and hired hands mean you are an expert. Be inconspicuous. 10. Crew position while racing is paramount to victory. Never stack them all on the weather rail, but rather all gather in the cockpit to be seen knitting or reading a book. Remember, yacht racing is moments of stark terror sandwiched in between cocktail parties. These hints may not guarantee victory on the race course, but you will have more fun, and I think that is what Figawi is all about.

Figawi has made a commitment to the Clean Regattas program. Please check out their website: sailorsforthesea.org.

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Welcome to Nantucket Waters. Enjoy them and protect them.

Nantucket waters are among a few remaining on the East Coast that contain commercial and residential populations of oysters, clams, quahogs, and cold water scallops. Therefore, we must be diligent in our attempt to MITIGATE all manor of pollution. Surfactants (soaps and detergents) exhibit toxicity towards marine life and water quality. We must limit the amount of surfactants entering into the water column. Local bylaws prohibit the discharge of gray water. We ask that you MITIGATE, as much as possible, the gray water that enters Nantucket waters. Nantucket Boat Basin has a facility with 18 bathrooms and showers located amongst the three main wharfs. We encourage you to use these onshore facilities.

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he season’s best offshore racing is right here in Hyannis. You’ll enjoy consistently great breeze, after-race socializing and good competition. Commodore, John Field, invites all PHRF competitors to join in what is sure to be an exciting and fun season of racing and socializing. Our Annual Regatta, July 29th, 30th & 31st, attracts many of the areas best boats and crews. Plan now to come back to HYC this summer!

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Figawi-Foster Team Race Trophy

Tough Race - Tough Rules

A. Teams shall consist of three boats from two or more separate classes. B. Teams may consist of loose club or geographic associations. The Spirit of the Trophy is to encourage regional competition. C. Team names shall make no reference to business, monkey business, mammalian or vegetation anatomy! D. Teams shall make application, in writing, to the Figawi Race Committee with their race application or any time prior to the close of the Skipper’s Meeting. The sooner you form your team, the better will be your chance for magazine, newspaper, radio and TV notoriety during the pre-race hype. In addition, the sooner you form your team, the greater will be your chances of success! E. Team standing shall be determined by the lowest combined score as determined by class place of the three yachts of each team. Ties shall be broken at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. (We cannot be bought!)

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A few years back, we revived an exciting old Figawi tradition: The Figawi Team Race. Each year, we have over 20 teams competing for the Jeffrey Carter Foster Figawi Team Trophy. The trophy is dedicated to the yachtsman who initiated and spirited team racing throughout the eighties with the hotly-contested Marblehead Hyannis series. The race is always very close. So make it an extra ‘side bet’ – a special competition among the competitors. Come on, make a team. Join up with two other skippers, and put together a three-boat team to represent your sailing association, club, harbor or hometown, or geographic region. You, too, could be way famous by winning the Annual Figawi Team Race.

Enter the Figawi-Team Race Competition. Bring Victory, Honor and Fame to your Club, Harbor and Hometown! The Figawi Foster Team Trophy will be presented at the Figawi Awards Ceremony on Nantucket. Attractive keeper prizes for each team skipper will be awarded. And the winning team members names will be inscribed on the permanent Jeffrey Carter Foster Figawi Team Trophy. Sponsored by

Northrup & Johnson Yacht Charters See 2010 Winner photo on page 24 And complete winner list on page 55.

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Over the Memorial Day Weekend, over 3,000 sailors and visitors from around the world attend our exciting event. Entries include 240+ sailboats and 30 power boats.

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For your sponsorship you will be entitled to:

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Winner of our newest award, Mariette showed true Figawi spirit by being our oldest competitor in 2010.

The Howard K. Penn FIGAWI SPIRIT AWARD 2010 Winner

Mariette Vigeant Fred Mesinger of Marstons Mills, with his Summer Dreams team, accepting the CCMTA trophy. They won Division H, beatingthe field by over 30 minutes!

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2010 CAPE COD MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE TROPHY Winners Racing Division (Spinnaker): Fred Mesinger, Marstons Mills 2010 in Summer Dreams. RETURN RACE Results Cruising Division (non-Spinnaker): DIVISION 1 Jeremy Pochman, Nantucket 1. Clio – Nick Judson in Equus. 2. Straight Jacket – Sanford Tyler

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Sponsored by: The Figawi Committee and Nantucket Community Sailing

1. Dartmouth Caleb Armstrong & Bridgit Murphy 2. Dennis-Yarmouth Kelsey Lotti & Elizabeth Glivinsky 3. Nantucket Adam Ceely & Jesse Lang 4. Bishop Stang Cam Tougas & Katlin Deney

Jeremy Pochman and Equus owner Wendy Schmidt, Division B winner, accepting their CCMTA trophy.

2010 TEAM RACE Winners

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TEAM: Mattapoisett Yacht Club 1. Helios – Charles Prefontaine 2. In Deep – Robert Warren 3. Esprit – Nicole Prefontaine

3. Slide Rule – Scott Bearse 4. MSquared – Gordon Mack DIVISION 2 1. Jag – Judy Sanders 2. Reflections – Steve Beardon 3. Desiree – Bob Rozene 4. Dauntless – Mike Hersey DIVISION 3 1. Trust Me – Jeff Dowling 2. Destiny – Andrew Davis 3. Imagine – Brett Berkley 4. Toucan Tango – Tom Zucco DIVISION 4 1. Defiance – Bob Cicchetti 2. Nepenthe – Mark Fater 3. Luna – Robert Refreiss 4. Astrea – John Spillane DIVISION 5 1. Helios – Charlie Prefontaine 2. White Swan – Scott Schucher 3. Alice Blue – Meg Deegany

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he awards party was held upstairs at the Capt. Tobeys Restaurant. After devouring various food items, and sucking down a few cocktails, all retired to the downstairs bar to continue the festivities. We were telling jokes and generally having a good time when one of the local heroes rested our intrusion on the island and became

antagonistic toward yours truly. A minor scuffle erupted, and the local ended up with Carl Poulter (remember him?...) sitting on his chest strongly suggesting he behave and have some fun. A short time later, some local implied that the Silver Fox was really a ‘foxette’ (actually called him a ”silver-haired fag”). Have any of you ever seen Mt. Sinai erupt? – that’s our Howard! The fight spilled out onto the street – the police arrived – the local was taken away – we went back to having a good time – and have been for twenty years following. Little did we envision what the event would grow into. The prize for that race was a Revere Bowl – which we filled three or four times with Black Russians. It was a memorable event. The Moby Dick was later sold – last we heard she was retired to a condom!

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elcome! Welcome! Forty-Welcomes! Against all odds, we are here, we are healthy, and we continue to grow! A lark turned into a dream, the dream turned into reality, and the reality’s success is beyond our wildest expectations. Thank you all for being here. Thank you all for your support over the years. Simply, thank you for joining us in celebrating this wonderful event we call FIGAWI! We are thrilled you are here! We estimate that perhaps 60,000 or more sailors and friends have partaken in this event over the years. We are beginning to see elements of the fourth generation of families on the rail at the starting line. We quietly embrace the joy - and it is that - which brings so many back to this race year after year; we equally rejoice at the high-fives and thank-you’s from so many new-comers as they leave the tent after Sunday night’s last dance. Not half bad, as the saying goes. The Board operates the Race more or less on autopilot these days since everyone knows and performs their job so well. It’s a far cry from the midnight debates in the 70’s at Hyannis’ old Asa Bearse House when a group of

by Charlie McLaughlin

PHOTOS:

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W A G I F dedicated and enthusiastic type-A’s wrestled to build a vibrant model from a host of valid, and often differing and conflicting visions. A special thanks and acknowledgment go out to so many on the original and early Boards who put so much time into building a race weekend model that has been so successful to date. These include Bob Horan, Jacquie Newson, Howard Penn, Dennis Sullivan, Joe Hoffman, Brian Olander, Fred Boden, Fred Ellis, Fred Scudder, and long-serving current members John Osmond and Tony Prizzi. We also note with gratitude the wonderful contributions of Bob Adomunes, David Wilbur, Tom Duggan, Debbie Newson, Shirley Enz, and Marie Boyd. And of course, we remember and miss so much our beloved Pam Duggan, in whose memory the Special Recognition Trophy was created. Without their collective and individual efforts and vision, we wonder if the 40th would be upon us. No mention of Figawi’s history would be complete if I didn’t also mention the names of a sampling of our sailors who have supported us for so many years. John “Griff” Griffin, Phil Byrne, Art Burke, Bob Cicchetti, Charlie Prefontaine, Bob Labdon, Jack Desmond, Ralph

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friends and hosts on the Island. It’s no secret that Nantucket today is not the Nantucket of 1972. And yet year after year, islanders have opened their arms to us, welcomed us, and helped us create memories for several generations who continue to return to the Island year after year, in season and off. The Board regularly implores our participants to remember that we are guests at someone’s home, and to act accordingly. To the great credit of virtually all of our participants, our pleas have been heard; and for those who haven’t, well, we hope that you enjoy your weekend, wherever you are. But to our friends and supporters on Nantucket, a heartfelt and inadequate “Thank you.” My evil twin brother, for whom I make so many excuses, and because of whom I am not welcome in so many fine establishments, is emblematic of the widespread popularity of this Race. As you may know, we have a revival session every Sunday morning on Race Weekend, where stories of tribulation, romance, and adventure are shared. My twin often recounts stories of foreign adventure with the assembled throng and so it was that your scribe was sitting in the Denver airport in 1989. I detected a presence in my space as I read my

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I Pulled Out Late In 2010... by Ed Sargent full Itpower was a wild morning... getting out the channel under at about 1.5 knots. Finally

outside the starting circle we tested our sail combination. Main up – we new we needed a reef, so we throttled back and tied in a reef. Then out with the 135 – still too much sail... We rolled it up but didn’t like the set, so we pulled it out and tied in reef #2. Just then our club mate came by and ordered us to strike the burgee. This was our first Figawi – glad to have his veteran IMAGINE advice. Finally with double reef and 135, we were just in control. Time flew by. By the time we were comfortable, it was time to enter the starting circle. Running the line and ducking behind boats we hardened up, I jumped down to leeward and drove the boat over the line within seconds of our start time. Settling into the beat, I immediately noticed the faint sound. Was that the engine? I flashed at the throttle. It was all the way back at idle, then at the shift, damn! I threw the engine out of gear. We were a couple of boat lengths over the line. Damn! I shut it down. I looked behind to see who may have noticed. Feeling that the error had made little or no difference on the effectiveness of our start, I kept sailing.... As the race progressed, we found ourselves sailing on our club mate Helios. For some reason most of the other competitors had fallen off to leeward. Trusting Charley we held high as we headed for the windward turning mark. We snuck around right behind Freya who helped us judge the swift current setting us toward the mark. Around we went right on Freya’s heels....

We shook out the first reef. Imagine was sailing beautifully. Only a couple of boats had passed us, none from our class. We kept up speed and were incredulous that the entire fleet was still behind us as we hardened up around the turning mark and headed for the finish. The larger boats were gaining and passing us one by one, but we held high to maintain our air as much as possible. Before we knew it we were at the finish. Only about fifteen to twenty boats finished before us. We got a gun. This was much more than we had ever expected in our first outing. That night the results were posted Imagine had in fact come in first in our division. We all celebrated. Sunday morning I awoke before dawn. The thought accepting an award for a race in which I had started with the engine on weighed heavily on my mind. Minutes seemed like hours but I gradually realized what I must do. I called my brother up on deck and explained my dilemma. At first he argued that it was un-necessary but realizing my resolve he heartily agreed. Do it!, he said. I explained to my mate that I was going ashore. I wanted to go alone. It was a solemn row ashore. My voice shook a little as I asked to speak to the race committee chairman. But in I went. I have to withdraw I said. Why? he asked. I had my engine on at the start. Was it in gear? he asked. Uh huh, I responded. My withdrawal was official. I walked away... straight down the dock... a tear came to my eye as I faced the fact that I must admit to my crew and to all, that victory was not to be... But I felt sure that I had done the right thing and that we would all sleep better for it. At the awards ceremony Peter was kind enough to have me rise to acknowledge my action. Saying that it was not until some time later that he realized I had withdrawn from first place. The crowd overwhelmingly supported my actions with many acknowledging that they had made similar mistakes in the past. This is what our sport is all about Peter said. I’m glad to be a part of it.

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In Memoriam

Fred Boden

igawi lost one of its earliest Board Members, Fred Boden, in March. Fred was the husband of Candice Collins-Boden of North Truro and Cotuit and the father of Geoffrey, Debra, Mike, and Brittney Boden.

Board member Judy Notz, who worked side-by-side with Fred on the Program Book for many years, remembers Fred as always affable and ready to assist and guide whenever and wherever necessary. Indeed, we all remember him as a steady and quiet watch-stander in While on the Board, Fred took the many years that he served on the charge of the daunting task of publishing Board. He was a pleasure to be with the Program Book from its inception in and we will miss him. the early eighties until 1991. He retired from the Boardten years later in 2001. Fred was a boat builder, turned He was exacting in his attention to the house builder. He grew up sailing in design and content of the Program Book Cotuit and moved here after graduating and he worked closely and profession- from college. He spent much of his time ally with so many of Figawi’s earliest on the water on a variety of boats and he sponsors to provide them with the was always ready to share his knowledge exposure to our participants that came and a few sea stories as well. with sponsorship. Indeed, the experience He will be missed. of the sponsors was so positivethat many grew with us and remain involved to this Farewell, good friend. day, due in no small part to Fred’s attention and devotion. Charlie McLaughlin

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Lets Make a Figawi Scrapbook.

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The big boats!

Howard Penn “Bathing Beauty”...

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The Race Committee – the head honchos.

Bill Lawson and jack Mezetti and another guy on a patrol boat.

Dennis Sullivan & Joe Hoffmanon teh Silver Fox Committee boat.

Tom Duggan showimg crew member how it’s done.

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This is our first ever Figawi retail store presentaion. (not counting the A&P shopping cart). We just hung up our $5 t-shirtre and a few other itms to make a beautiful display...

Howard “Silver Fo Penn and Keran Lockhart. Maybe wx” e ne ed a “Pink” Figawi someday?...

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Keran in her ‘playpen.’ We needed it to keep her out of trouble... Fred Ellis tries very hard to make Keran Lockhart look presentable.

Figawi friends stick together .no matter the fashion statement...

Keran & Patti Nurse

Jacquie Newson and Pam Duggan

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Judy Notz received hers in 1995.

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The 25th Annual Figawi Charity Ball

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“TIME PASSES... BUT MEMORIES LAST FOREVER.”

Figawi Charity Ball Committee LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Jeanie Wallin, Pauline Judge, Kelly Hamel, Ellen Zavatsky,

Donna Jason, Mary DiBuono, Michelle Schultz, Rebecca Story.

BACK ROW: Randy Wallin, Chris Standish, Bill Leone, Chris Kelsey, Debbie Taft. MISSING: Bob Haag, Donna Nightingale, Deb Anagnostakos, Lorraine Levine, Leo Fein.

years ago the Figawi Charity Ball began its unheralded run to being one of the most successful nights of fund raising on the Cape. What is the magic that makes this event so successful annually? First a little history... The brain child of Joe Hoffman, a former Figawi board member, wanted to soften the reputation of the Figawi sailboat race that maybe wasn’t making the board members or participants proud as it should have. Joe sold the idea of a charity ball to his fellow board members. A black-tie affair on the Cape. Neat! So off it went. Think back to 1986, with memories of Dennis Sullivan, Skip Scudder and other board members on ladders hanging decorations at the old Cape Codder, under the watchful eyes of Sue Fein and Felicia Penn. These two ladies spent time gathering beach grass for decorations and hiding from anyone passing. They still laugh about it. Tickets were only sold to those who would attend. Food was donated from the surrounding restaurants and cooked and served by the hotel staff, all donated by the generosity of its manager Allen Kronberg. Flowers were donated by many local florists. John Salerno’s Big Band Sound was CONTINUED on page 43

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hired. The raffle and casino were introduced as money makers for the first charity recipient the YMCA – Remember they were building their pool back then. Joe had to magically find a dance floor on the Cape on the day of the event as the hotel’s was too small. I remember the smell of mothballs in the air that night as not many folks had worn a tux or fancy dresses in so long that they had to dig them out of their attics. And that first year ticket price: $10. Well folks that was the beginning of this event that has grown in stature and reputation to be a really fun and satisfying night. But how has it lasted this long you say?... And how does all this happen you ask?... Extraordinary Volunteers Part of the magic, I mean besides the finest of food, entertainment, gambling, and flat out fun... And a silent auction beyond compare, and a raffle, too, with odds that guarantee you will take something home at a greater value than the ticket you bought... is the very dedicated volunteers who plan and man this great event. These folks make all the hundreds of phone calls of solicitation for donations of auction & raffle items…pick up the 200 items donated… arrange the event… decorate…select the entertainment…put

together the tickets and promotional materials … sell the tickets… get the raffle items to the people that won… brain storm year after year to improve the event with new ideas, and how to raise more money for local charities. These are the real reasons The Figawi Charity Ball has become the event it has over the last 25 years. So, congratulations to Chris Standish and Rebecca Story, the co-chairs, and their all-volunteer team for their tremendous effort and direction. It’s been a great ride these past 25 years and we thank you all from the bottom of our heart for all you do, without you there wouldn’t be a Ball. And remember, every cent raised from the Ball goes to local Cape Cod charities. To date, over three million dollars has been raised to benefit 150 local charities. We are proud of helping build, the pediatric wing at Cape Cod Hospital, a suite in the Mugar Tower, Children’s play area at RHCI, The Brewster Riding Academy, a play yard at Children’s Cove, and of making contributions to after Prom Parties on the Cape, and the list goes on.... So help us keep giving to the community – come back every year! Leo Fein

President Figawi Charities, Inc.

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The Money Shot.

Our photographers have put together some of their favorite Figawi shots. Each has his own taste and favorite kind of shot. But whatever you like - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered!

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Our PHOTOGRAPHERS FAVORITE Figawi Images.

Photos are color-coded so you know who took which shot: Brit Crosby: BLUE Blake Jackson : PURPLE Bill Thauer: RED Ed O’Neil: YELLOW

Our official Figawi photographer, Britt Crosby, is an all-around guy. He like action, and shooting from higher vantage points. Our Marblehead connection, Blake Jackson, the most experienced regatta shooter of the bunch, prefers to be out on the edge. While Bill Thauer, our program book designer, has an experienced art director’s eye for nice lines and fluid shapes. He favors shooting straight into an oncoming boat at the waterline. And our, now retired, previous shooter, Ed O’Neill, like classic lines and ‘portrait views’ of the boats. But they all have one thing in common They love shooting Figawi! And going for that money shot”...

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Thanx to all those who submitted photos for our Friends and Memories section of the Official Program.

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by Larry Post

Along For The Ride...

My First And only Figawi Win In 2009

Thirty years ago I used to fly Coast Guard airplanes over the Sound, and I noticed all the sailboats in the race. Recently I started thinking that it would be a great idea to participate. It’s a great event, and I wanted to bring my son out and enjoy some time together.

By dumb luck, we crossed the starting line within two minutes of our start time. We just kept following everyone else. Thirty minutes into the race it appeared that everyone was headed 20 degrees to the left of the course. The course that year was a straight line to the One day, after breakfast, the novice boater that I Island. After scratching my head for awhile I could not am, I acknowledged to myself that I had no chance of figure out why everyone was headed 20 degs to the left winning or even being competitive aboard Kayla, my of the course.... Gozzard 44. I sighed that I was basically just going to So I said “screw it,” let’s head straight to the finish go along for the ride. line. Oh, and did I tell you, the wind was blowing 20kts I’ve been day sailing for 40 years. I only raced a couple 90 degrees to our beam, and my Gozzard 44 only sails of times as a kid in the community boating program on (at least for me) at max speed when the wind is 90 the Charles River when I was 12 or 13 . Whenever I raced degrees on the beam!

I came in last, so I concluded I sucked at racing and As we crossied the finish line (BTW we had no never raced again until my son talked me into doing the clue it was the finish line), a USCG 110 cutter was coming out of the harbor, and someone fired a shotgun. 2009 Figawi. Our strategy was – One: “Don’t hit anyone.” We were I assumed we’d done something wrong. Then one of in my 2 year old Gozzard that is affectionally referred to the crew members said maybe that’s a signal that we as “the boat that never leaves the dock”. And strategy won. We all laughed! Needless to say we won Division Two: “Follow everyone else.” I was the only crew mem- L! When asked about the win I tell people we couldn’t ber with any race ‘experience’ – 3 last place finishes in duplicate the win in 100 years, last year we took a DNF, a 420 from when I was 12! We really had no clue as to because we STILL have no clue what we are doing!... what we were doing.

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ARCHIVE

HISTORICAL WINNERS OF THE ORIGINAL FIGAWI TROPHY

1983

Class A — Wild Goose — Wiley Wakeman Class B — Ragtime — Peter Galvin Class C — Steal Away — Joe Conway Class D — Tarot — Fletcher Street Class E — Sorceress — Frank Rooney Class F — Sensuous Turkey — Russ Hamlyn Class G — Kahlua — Curtis Hill Class H — “Bow-Wow” — Colin Robin Class K — Deliverance — Tom Leach

1972 — Red Rooster — Bob Luby 1973 — Moby Dick – Stan Moore, Captain Ron Cameron, Owner 1974

1984

Division A — Cheers – Winthrop V. Wilbur, Jr. Division B — Mooncusser – John T. Griffin, Jr.

1975

Class A — Thorfinn — John Osmond Class B — Cayenne — J. Bentley Class C — Invincible — John Linehan

1976

Class A — Tuesday’s Child — Alan Small Class B — Starbuck — John Ohrn Class C — Tarot — Fletcher Street

1977

Class A — Tuesday’s Child — Alan Small Class B — Adahara — P. Walton Class C — More V — R. Rozene Class D — Bow-Wow — C. Robin “Streaker”— Nauti-buoy — Richard W. Peckham

1980

Class A — Thorfinn — John Osmond Class B — Loose Goose — M. Frigard Class C — Flyway — P. McEachron Class D — Tin Horn — C. Gordon Class E — Reflexion — P. Foraste Class F — Point After — T. Tipton Class G — Morgheus III — B. Walcott Class H — Noel — H. Cahoon “Streaker”— Mavourneen — S. Serpico

1981

Class A — Thorfinn — John Osmond Class B — Ariel — D. Henderson Class C — Mitern — O. McLean Class D — Summer Salt — S. Langford Class E — Sorceress — F. Roone Class F — Independence — C. McLaughlin “Streaker”— Gemini — Dennis Sullivan

Class A — Destination — B. Schofield Class B — Stanley Steamer — S. Moore Class C — Sorceress — F. Rooney Class D — Boomerang — R. Baldwin Class E — Gypsy — B. Shorrock Class F — Kahlua — C. Hill Class G — Windancer — F. Catania Class H — Luster — W. Maloney “Streaker”— Gale E — A. Hudson

1979

1982

1978

Class A — R. Walton Class B — R. Lenk Class C — A. Viekman Class D — T. Fellows Class E — B. Walcott Class F — W. Stevens “Streakers”— S. Serpico “Vintage”— R. Labdon

Class A — Arieto — B. Schofield Class B — Mr. Moose — R. Horan Class C — Silver Streak — J. Gallagher Class D — Hot Ruddered Bum — D. Luke Class E — Second Chance — S. Schweinshault Class F — Sensuous Turkey — R. Hamlyn Class K — “R” Gang — J. Ricciuti “Streaker” – Brace Yourself Bridget — J. Foster

Class A — Wai Aniwa — Weston Adams Class B — Ms. BeHavin — Bob Ferguson Class C — Loose Goose — R. Mckenzie Class D — Scottish Ire — Fred Scudder Class E — Independence — C. McLaughlin Class F — Quandy — Bill Arnold Class G — Wanderer — D. Rossini Class H — Fog Dog — G. Seibert Class K — Mistral — Charles Hume Class L — Deliverance — Tom Leach Class S — Aviva — Jerry Engel

1985

Class A — Stanley Steamer — Stan Moore Class B — Hawkeye — Peter Johns Class C — Eclipse — Phil Byrne & John Griffen Class D — Silver Streak — Joe Gallagher Class E — Oliva — John Wessmiller Class F — Absolutely — Jim Carney Class G — Independent Fiddler — Dick Paulus Class H — Cavale II — Fred Orr Class K — Agape — Tom Hayes Class L — Vera — Longine Izbickis “Streaker” — Avanti — Courtney McMahon

1986

Class A — Matador — William Koch Class B — Talaria — George D’Arbeloff Class C — Spice — Arthur Burke Class D — Assorted Nuts — Carl Lindegren Class E — Chinook — Neil Tomkinson Class F — Brisas — Martin Scanlon Class G — Benvenuto — Herb Borden Class H — Fellowship — Tom Fallows Class K — Kahlua — C. Hill & P. Lane Class L — Vetra — Longine Izbickis “Streakers” — Turn-Er-About — Douglas Turner

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HISTORICAL WINNERS OF THE FIGAWI TROPHY

1994

THE FIGAWI RACE TROPHY

Class A — Banzai — James Carney Class B — Zenda Flyer — Barry Sturgis Class C — Nepenthe — Robert Reed Class D — Kiwi — Ian McNeice Class E — Arigato — Bill Barron Class F — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class G — Summers Off Two — P. Tetreault/F. Silva Class H — Bodacious — Lawrence Smoske Class K — Fellowship — Thomas Fellows Class L — Windsong — Todd Blazis Class L –– Sloop Du Jour –– Peter W. Soule Class M –– Heat Wave –– Bill Heaton Class S –– Danger Zone –– Barry Sturgis, Jr.

1987

Class A — Matador — William Koch Class B — Zip Code — Rick Bishop Class C — Spice — Arthur Burke Class D — Shockwave — Chuck Howard Class E — Mat Black — Barry Sturgis Class F — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class G — Summers Off 2 — Slate/Tetreault Class H — Crisbelle — Mavrick Giguere Class K — Fellowship — Tom Fellows Class L — Morpheus II — Benjamin Walcott “Streakers” — Adagio — John Birmingham

1995

1988

Class A — Magic — Marvin Rosen Class B — Wild Goose — Wakeman/Laughlin Class C — Mogul Bandit — Duggan/Bello Class D — Shockwave — Chuck Howard Class E — Black Fin — Barry Sturgis Class F — Counter Point — John Holloway Class G — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class H — Independent Fiddler— Richard Paulus Class K — Cherokee — Myron Sears Class L — Speculation — Gregory Kelly “Streakers” — Bellatrix — P. Gordon Nelson, Jr.

1989

1991

Class A — Capella VII— Jim Stanley Class B — Wapatula— Douglas Halstead Class C — Mogul Bandit — Tom Duggan Class D — Shockwave — Chuck Howard Class E — Black Fin — Barry Sturgis Class F — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class G — Sensuous Turkey — Russ Hamlyn Class H — Cheshire— Craig Ashworth Class K — Fellowship — Thomas Fellows Class L — Helios — Charles Prefontain

Class A — Gambler — John Downey Class B — Not By Bread — Bill Donovan Class C — Moxie — D. E. Adelberg Class D — Shockwave — Chuck Howard Class E — Restless — Bob Peterson Class F — Mya — Edward Kennedy Class G — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class H — Corisan— Alexander Jenkins Class K — Helios — Charles Prefontain Class L — Sloop Du Jour — Peter Soule Class S — Celebration — John Kells

1992

1990

1993

Class A — Brigadoon VI - Osmond/Morton/Harris Class B — Magic — Marvin Rosen Class C — Mogul Bandit — Tom Dugan Class D — Streaker — Lan McNeice Class E — Black Fin — Barry Sturgis Class F — Interloper — Don McGraw Class G — Summer Off 2 — Tetreault/Slate Class H — Corisan— Alexander Jenkins Class K — Benvenuto — Herb Borden, Jr. Class L — Stoop Du Jour — Peter W. Soule

Class A — Valiant— Gary Gregory Class B — Wapatula— Douglas Halstead Class C — Fayal — John Pinheiro Class D — Chinook — Neil Tomkinson Class E — Hot Spur — Phil DiCarlo Class F — Quandy — William Arnold Class G — Corisan — Oakley R. Jones Class H — Point After— Bob Robertson Class K — Helios — Charles Prefontain Class L — Crusader — Sean Maher Class A — Hooligan— Peter Brinkerhoff Class B — Tern— Robert Johnstone Class C — Zenda Flyer — Barry Sturgis Class D — Mr. Bill — Ian McNeice Class E — Dilligaf — Russ Roth/Tom Mullen Class F — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class G — Island Spirit — Edward Phillips Class H — Camelot— Robert Labdon Class K — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class L — Wings — Robert Thomas

Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class

A — Weatherly — George Hill B –– Insatiable –– Bill Jones C –– Affinity –– Jack Desmond D –– Mon Keill –– Robert Cassity E –– Wizard –– Chris Cooney/Henry Dane F –– Team Sno-Search –– Bob Solomon G –– Simpatico –– William F. Riley H –– Bodacious –– Lawrence Smoske, Jr. K –– Glissade –– John O’Neil

1996 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class

A —Spice — Arthur Burke B — Summer Song –– A. Kits VanHeyningen C — Streaker –– Halsey Herreshoff D — Nepenthe –– Robert Read E — Mr. Bill –– Ian McNeice F — Flying Goose –– Peter Goldstein G — Tabu –– Joseph O’Loughlin H — Mariann –– Brian Sager K — Moxie –– S. Dane Kimball L — Sloop Du Jour –– Peter W. Soule M –– Pelican –– Ken Lawson S –– Letter of Marque ––Douglas Halsted

1997

Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class

A — Irie — Brian Cunha B — Summer Song –– A. Kits VanHeyningen C — Fair Isle –– Curt Ivey D — Bluenose –– Scott Bearse E — Chinook –– Neil Tomkinson F — Flying Goose –– Peter Goldstein G — Equity –– Charles A. Murray H — J’erin –– James Flaherty K — Moxie –– S. Dane Kimball L — Sloop Du Jour –– Peter W. Soule M — Barefoot –– Chilton S. Cabot S — Letter of Marque –– Douglas Halsted T — Heritage –– Jeffrey Barrows

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1998

2002

Class A — Spice — Arthur Burke Class B — Affinity — Jack Desmond Class C — Dreamer — Jim Flanagan Class D — Nepenthe — Robert Read Class E — Kiwi — Ian McNeice Class F — Robert Emmett — Richard Finnin Class G — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class H — Camelot — Robert Labdon Class K — Primrose — Donald Liptack Class L — Isabel J. — Andrew Keturakis Class S — Letter of Marque — Douglas Halsted Class T — Heritage — Jeffrey Barrows

Class A — Midnightsun — Howard Eisenberg Class B — Maji Moto — Scott Bender Class C — Escape Pod — Morris Hinckley Class D — Infanta — Brad Pease Class E — Dreamcatcher — Stephen Kylander Class F — Makin Progress — Ryan Walsh Class G — Equity — Charles Murray Class H — Bryemere III — Brian O’Neill Class K — Nicola— Gene Monteiro Class L — Bambino — Halsey Herreshoff Class M — Saylavee — Peter Soule Class N — Swag — Bruce Benson Class T — Weatherly — Robert Matthews

1999

2003

Class A — Odin — Ed Cusick Class B — Banzai — James Carney Class C — Troll-Fjord — W. Barrett Holby, Jr. Class D — Chinook — Neil Tomkinson Class E — Valkyrie — Bruce T. Miller Class F — Shamrock — Ralph DiMattia Class G — High Tension — Wayne Meserve Class H — Dark Star — Mark Gervais Class K — Ho Hum — Wilkie Marvel Class L — Noeta — Bob Ernest Class M — Bambino — Halsey Herreshoff Class N — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class S — Letter of Marque — Douglas Halsted Class T — Weatherly — Bob Mathews

Class A — Revolution VI — Jim & Doyle Marchant Class B — Havoc — Sanford Tyler Class C — Tabu — Joseph O’Loughlin Class D — Infanta — Hywel Madoc-Jones Class E — Riptide — Gordon Fletcher Class F — Robert Emmett — Rick E. Finnin Class G — In Deep — Bob Warren Class H — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class K — Camelot— Bob Labdon Class L — Swiftsure — Michael Parker Class M — Spray — Jason Calianos Class N — Cassiopeia — Evan McCormick Class T — General Quarters — JC Raby

2000

Class A — Sforzando — Blair Brown Class B — Xenophon — Jeff Rabuffo Class C — Moondog — Thomas E. Purcell, MD Class D — Allaura — Bill Abbott Class E — Flashpoint — John Mollicone Class F — In Deep — Bob Warren Class G — Chloe Nicole — Thomas Hall Class H — Facet — Tom Tetrault Class K — Blue Note— Paul Blum Class L — Saylavee — Peter Soule Class M — Primrose — Donald Liptack Class N — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class T — No Decorum — JC Raby

Class A — Amadeus — Udo Schroff Class B — Affinity — Jack Desmond Class C — Anthem — Liz Mahon Class D — Infanta — Brad Pease Class E — Faial — John Pinheiro Class F — Makin Progress — Ryan Walsh Class G — In Deep — Bob Warren Class H — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class K — Mariann — Brian Sager Class L — Camelot — Robert Labdon Class M — Scallywag — Mark Hamlyn Class N — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class S — Troll-Fjord — W. Barrett Holby, Jr. Class T — Intrepid — Joseph P. McParland

2001

Class A — Spice — Arthur Burke Class B — Affinity — Jack Desmond Class C — Southern Dream — Jim Flanagan Class D — Wizard — K. Anderson/H. Dane Class E — Faial — John Pinheiro Class F — High Tension — Wayne Meserve Class G — Osprey — Tom Hutchinson Class H — Siren — Peter Cassidy Class K — Trilogy — Donald Scheller Class L — Secret — Gerry Panuczak Class M — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class N — Isabel J. — Andrew Keturakis Class T — American Eagle — Tom Johnson

2004

2005

Class A — Chippewa — Clayton Deutsch Class B — Xenophon — Jeff Rabuffo Class C — Southern Dream — James Flanagan Class D — Siren — Peter Cassidy Class E — Top Cat — Thomas Lyons Class F — Makin’ Progress — Stan Walsh Class G — In Deep — Bob Warren Class H — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class J — Shamrock IV — Thomas Mullin Class K — Facet — Tom Tetrault Class L — Camelot— Bob Labdon Class M — Seannine — Patrick O’Leary Class N — Helios — Charles Prefontaine Class S — Samba — Phillip Garland Class T — American Eagle — Marshall Peterson

2006

Class A — Chippewa — Clayton Deutsch Class B — No Quarter — Chris Owen Class C — Dark Star — Mark Gervais Class D — Olé — Richard Blatterman Class E — Coconut — Tom D’Albora Class F — In Deep — Bob Warren Class G — Courtship — Charlie Peck Class H — Leaf — Dan Regan Class K — Vela — Richard Bermudez Class L — Facet — Tom Tetrault Class S — Aquarius — Sam Fleet Class T — Weatherly — Mox Tan

2007

Class A — Affinity — Jon Desmond Class B — Southern Dream — Jim Flanagan Class C — Allarua — Bill Abbott Class D — Siren — Peter Cassidy Class E — Fortune — Don Glassie Class F — Rugosa — Halsey Herreshoff Class G — Indian Summer — Sheridan Casey Class H — Simpatico — Bill Riley Class K — Satinka — Scott Beliveau Class L — Facet — Tom Tetrault Class M — Helious — Charles Prefontaine Class N — White Swan — Scott Shucher Class S — Dark ‘n’ Stormy — Eric Wagner

2008

Class A — Gambler — John Downey Class B — Equus — Jeremy Pochma Class D — Wizard — Bill Scatchard Class E — Sequoia — Ted Severance Class F — Legacy II — Tom Denney Class G — Ultraviolet — Matt Rosenberg Class H — Shindig — Kevin Flannery Class K — Karma — Kevin Rocha Class L — Club Car — Barry Bessette Class M — Sapphire— Dimitrios Salemis Class N — Spray — Jason Calianos Class S — Wazimo — Bob Manchester Class S2 — Straight Jacket — Sanford Tyler

2009

Class A — Vanish — William Jacobson Class B — Slide Rule — Scott Bearse Class C — Southern Dream — Jim Flanagan Class D — Zingara — Chris Magee Class E — Wizard — Bill Scatchard Class F — Eider Down — Bruce Robinson Class G — Perfect Summer — Bob Solomon & Friends Class H — Paradise — Bud Harris Class K — Defiance — Robert Cicchetti Class L — Kayla — Mark Selvaggi Class M — Swiftsure— Michael Parker Class N — Dolphin — Paul Murphy Class S — Cutlass — Alex Mehran / Nick H

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The Pamela Trusell Duggan SPECIAL RECOGNITION TROPHY Winners 1989 Jacquie Newson & Howard Penn 1990 John C. Linehan 1991 Robert “Red” Luby 1992 Roger Newson 1993 Frank B. Bearse 1994 Frank Bearse 1994 Ellyn Osmond 1995 Judy Notz 1996 Dennis Sullivan 1997 Marie Boyd 1998 Debbie Newson 1999 Susan & Leo Fein 2000 Carl L. Flipp 2001 Bill Adomunes 2002 Shelley McCabe 2003 Milton Salazar 2004 Edward O’Neill 2005 J. David Crawford 2006 Tom Duggan 2007 Keith Sexton 2008 Donna Nightingale 2009 Chris Standish 2010 Ellen Zavatsky

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1998 - Nantucket Yacht Club McNeice, Goldstein & Halsted

1999 - Cape Cod 3 Team

Carney, Tomkinson & Robertson

2000 - Buzzards

Burke, Pinheiro & Walsh

2001 - Buzzards

Burke, Pinheiro & Walsh

2002 - Woody

BB Hredocik, Labdon & Pease

2003 - Wicked Pissa

Raby/Hinckley, Marchant & Waldren

2004 - Mattapoisett Yacht Club 1 Warren, Prefontaine & Downey

2005 - Better Than You Desmond, Cassidy & Cicchetti 2006 - Fiery Dark Coconuts Grossman, Gervais, D’Albora 2007 - The Gang Abbott, Marsh & Bartlett 2009 - Over The Hill Gang Bearse, Marsh & Abbott

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by Bill Thauer with help from Heather Hayden and Steve Gleason. Photos by Heather and Carolyn Mullens.

It was serious. Very serious. Our Captain was home in late January. He needed a rolling walker in trouble.... and a wheelchair at first, but with hard work, he ‘graduated’ to forearm crutches. Then to one Captain Mike Mason (Rendevous II) was crutch. Then Finally on his own! admitted to Mass General on October 5th last. Severe abdominal pain. Diagnosis: multi-organ He continued with his physical therapy, failure. He was transferred to ICU two days working with a trainer at home. later, and two more days he was in very serious And is still working very hard, and respiratory distress - and given only hours to live. getting stronger each day. His last chance was to be evaluated by his After nearly having last rites surgical team at MGH to see if he was a candidate in November, three months in the for membrane oxygenation. He was found to be a hospital, and a very long haul of candidate and immediately put onto the program. rehabilitation, this tough Figawian Unfortunately, his kidneys had problems, too, and is ready for Figawi 2011! The one he went into acute renal failure, and was put on thing that kept him going was his continuous dialysis. He was on the oxygenation passion for sailing and to race the regimen for ten days while his lungs healed from Figawi again! He wants to beat the earlier distress. He was sedated and medically No more crutches! that third place finish of last year. paralyzed during this time. Throughout this entire ordeal, Mike was Over the next three weeks he very gradually always surrounded by his family, friends, work woke up from the sedation and was weaned from colleages, and crew. He was given unbelievable the ventilator. And he was so weak from being on support, positive thought and prayer. Especially bedrest for two months that he could barely move. from his girlfriend, Heather, who has been his Finally he was allowed to have some ice chips and lifeline thoughout his ordeal. then graduated to popsicles. He started on physical and occupational therapy and was finally transferred to the medical floor. He continued his rehab and started eating soft foods working towards real food. Mike was eventually transferred to rehab at Spaulding Cambridge, and was finally discharged Captain Mike’s Crew

Mike with Heather and co-skipper, Steve Gleason, accepting their 3rd Place trophy at Figawi 39.

This is my 26 th year doing the race, It has gotten me 2 wives, a million memories and thousands of funny jokes, but having Mike back is the best present I could ask for!! Steve Gleason Captain Dr. Mike Mason aboard the Rendevous II.

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by Charlie McLaughlin As oft mentioned, those of us in the Band of Angels are usually grateful for some semblance of anonymity following our annual misguided adventures on stage. We remain hopeful that family, friends, employers, and especially grandchildren will not soon hear of our island indiscretions. However, I now must share some, but not all, of the truths about a dear friend and member of the Band whom we lost in January, Loralee Strauss. I was asked by her great husband Gordon to offer a eulogy at her funeral and to focus on her humor. As one can well imagine, I was considerably challenged to capture the spirit of Loralee in a church setting, while keeping a weather eye out for the inevitable lighting bolts I was sure would strike somewhere in mid-remembrance. Here follows bits of the eulogy. I first met Loralee and Gordon when we were at a restaurant on the Cape, getting ready to sail (IE: drinking) on the night before the Marion-Bermuda Race aboard Don Payzants’ beautiful 54’

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We lost an Angel. But thinking of her stories and shenanigans will always bring a smile.... Little Harbor “Troubadour”. This pint of peanuts sticks out her hand and says, “Hi. I’m Loralee Strauss.” Gordon, never far behind, thank goodness – and always at her side - immediately followed. “Hi”, says Gordon, “I’m Gordon Strauss and Don Payzant tells me that you are on my watch for the trip.” I thought first to myself, gee, I’d rather she was on my watch!

My wife Nancy was the lucky one. While the crew of Troubadour slogged their way 630 miles south in challenging conditions, ducking the wildly swinging Irish crystal, and hanging on to the piano for dear life, Sandie Payzant, Nancy, Loralee, Gretchen Strauss (now Payzant – indeed, good things do happen at Figawi), and cousin Liz, made their way to the island. Whereupon, and as evidenced by the charge card receipts, they cut a wide swath wreaking havoc and generally bolstering the economy. And so Loralee entered our lives and became like a sorority sister to my wife Nancy.

In any event, fueled with suitable rations of the beer of the day, Loralee proceeded to give us a monolog of some of the funniest original jokes that I have ever heard and now can’t remember. You Thereafter, Gordon and Loralee know the problem; they say the second thing to go is your memory and you can’t came to the Cape when Bill and Gretchen Payzant lived there and they so enjoyed remember the first. the birth of their grandchildren, and who I quickly learned two things that wouldn’t with those gorgeous kids. And night. One, Loralee and Gordon were when they would visit, we would have Republicans! (Note to file: tighten up some time with all of them and it was just on security!) Secondly, contrary to great to see the joy in the faces of both of everything I had been taught, I learned these grandparents. If the grandkids only that Republicans really can be fun. knew the depravity of the little woman No, really. And they became two of my changing their diapers! favorite Republicans. But I digress.

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We spent a week with them in the winter of 2002 on Culebra eating cheeseburgers. And more cheeseburgers. And watching the Patriots famous “snow bowl” game, in balmy breezes at 10 P.M. Ah, Culebra, where we went to opening night at a brand new restaurant and where the local teenage waiter opened his first bottle of wine, taking 20 minutes to do so, then offering it as a fine bottle of shar-doenay! Later, 2004 found us in the Virgin Islands aboard the mighty catamaran “Bob” – who on earth would name their boat Bob anyway? And at Norman Island, we had a truly unforgettable, if deniable, visit to another mighty ship, the Willie T., where a young bride proudly flashed her expensive enhancements. (Note to file: she got her money’s worth!) And we frequently enjoyed their great company at Nantucket on weekends when we participated in the events of that unmentionable three-day sailing race held annually over Memorial Day weekend. Which brings us to question, what, you may ask, - and rightfully so - is “The Band of Angels” that was so prominently mentioned in Loralee’s obituary? As Groucho Marks put it so succinctly, he would not belong to a club that would

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have him as a member. The Band of Angels is precisely one of those clubs. The Band, as it is affectionately known, is a group of talented, funny, and shameless joke tellers who participate annually in that unnamed sailboat race. The rules of membership are two. First, one must tell a really good joke; delivery is at least as important as content, for it is the telling of the joke that truly sets one apart. Secondly, once nominated, the nominee must pay for dinner. Once the credit card is accepted for payment, the deal is done. Yet in finest Republican tradition, Loralee always claimed to be in transit from – God help us – New Jersey and so avoided the dinner payment thing. Much to Gordon’s delight! (Note to file: be sure to bill Gordon.)

Rachael rocking on the front porch, and the story of “THE CONTEST” brought the crowd to their feet and immediately won her membership in the Band. Could she make us laugh! Whether the quick quip or the marathon joke told to perfection with the finest foreign accent, she was simply superb. Truly, she was a classic. The Band’s Founder, John Scott, was right; it is the telling of the joke that sets the great ones apart. And Loralee was one of the greats.

What a gift is the talent to bring about laughter! Laughter breaks the ice. It eases tension. It lowers blood pressure. It brings people together. It creates wonderful memories. It makes for great friendships In any event, fortified with ample that transcend time and distance. The courage-makers in the form of cheap famous American Irish song, “When Irish champagne and OJ, Loralee cut her teeth Eyes Are Smiling” has the line, “In the lilt on Nantucket in front of the gathered of Irish laughter, you can hear the Angels throng numbering at least 1,000. And sing.” I suggest to you that the Irish don’t what a hit she was. Stories of the mood have a monopoly on laughter, as Gordon’s party hosted by Oprah and Stedman, “Little Angel” obviously touched all of us with Loralee wearing an afro 3 feet in and our hearts with her humor. diameter, the reminiscences of Sarah and

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Charter and Rules Of The Band of Angels The Stage: 1. Only one story per trip to the stage is allowed. 2. If you bomb, expect no further trips to the mike. 3. No creed, color, sex, persuasion, or national origin is protected. 4. Political correctness is not a virtue. 5. At any time, a member of the Band my cut in to tell a classic. 6. Clap loudly for Band members as they supply (or used to) the awful champagne. The Charter: For admission to the Band, please understand: 1. The process is both completely arbitrary and utterly capricious. 2. Physical beauty does not hurt. 3. Delivery is critical. Content is almost as important. 4. Depth and breath of depravity is helpful. 5. Persistence and variety don’t hurt. 6. We meet in secret in a men’s room and cast ballots on toilet paper 7. Upon admission, one is expected to pick up the dinner tab. 8. Admission is confirmed when the credit card clears. 9. Let the games begin!

CONTINUED from page 61 I know that we are all struck by our collective loss. But I offer something that I humbly hope will be of some help to all of us when we leave this church. A wonderful allegory was offered at the funeral of a beloved Board Member of that unnamed Memorial Day Race who died very young and suddenly and I suggest that it has such application to Loralee’s life and passing. The story is told of the beloved member of a sea-faring community who was re-locating to America a century ago. The entire community gathered on the shore to see her set sail. As her ship headed west towards the horizon, it became smaller and smaller and the locals and family noted, with profound sadness, “There she goes, there she goes, she’s gone.” But on the western shore, family and locals who had preceded her had been alerted to her impending trip. As they spotted her ship coming over the horizon, it grew larger and larger and they noted with joy, “She’s coming, she’s coming, she’s here.” And in Loralee’s case, they laughed.

Loralee’s strength and humor. So laugh. Laugh a lot. And when you laugh, think of Loralee for surely she is laughing with us. Which reminds me of the story. Sven and Heidi had lived for years on the shores of Lake Michigan, in Wisconsin of course. Sven died. Heidi was sitting with the funeral director making arrangements and they came to the subject of the obituary. Heidi was, shall we say, cheap. The funeral director told her that the local newspaper would publish a small obituary for free and asked what she’d like published. Heidi thought for a minute and answered, “Sven died.” After a moment of silence, the director told Heidi that she actually

would get the first six words of the obit for free. She thought for a minute and then said to the funeral director, “Try this: Sven died. His Boat’s for sale.” And so it was. We traditionally finish up the joke session with “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”. This year, remember to sing the following at the appropriate time, “A Band of Angels, led by Loralee, coming for to carry me home.” Good-bye dear friend. Charlie McLaughlin

We are all sailing on this same journey together and, as we know all too well, it’s a short one. Loralee had the gift of time and made the most of it and was truly at peace when we lost her, with Gordon once again at her side. Learn from

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she took the ferry and somehow gotten tent tickets (I don’t want to know how!) and some years she missed. We decided our paths had crossed in the tent at least a few times in those years, but we never met. Too bad. In that time, we’d each kissed our share of frogs, and each had a bad relationship or two. The following year, we raced Figawi together. And it turned out that it’s more fun to be in the Figawi tent when you’re with a “significant other” who’s into it, than it is to be in the tent hunting. Five years ago this weekend, after the joke telling session, we took a walk to Brant Point. I had an agenda which she hadn’t figured out. It was a fitting time and place to propose. Two years later, we sailed our first Figawi together as husband and wife.

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This year competitor’s saw near perfect conditions and eleven races were held in breezes ranging from 5-12 knots out of the Northwest. The boats sailed windward leeward courses right off the Nantucket Boat Basin docks where Figawi “Big Boat” sailors, tired from a busy day of racing on Saturday, were able to sit back and cheer on some of the best high school sailors from the Cape and Islands. The teams battled it out all day and going into the second to last race five teams had a shot at being crowned the 11th Annual Figawi Invitational champion. Dartmouth’s Calib Armstrong and Bridget Murphy outlasted the group with six firsts and only one bad race, followed by Dennis-Yarmouth’s Kelsey Lotti and Elizabeth Glivinsky, and then Nantucket’s own Adam Ceely and Jesse Lang. Following the races the teams adjourned to the Anglers Club for the annual cookout before proceeding to the “main event” tent where the Invitational awards are the first trophy’s given out at the official Figawi Awards Ceremony. Each competitor received a participation award supplied by Vineyard Vines and the top three crews received keeper trophys sponsored by Nantucket Harbor Fuel. In addition, all three teams will have their names engraved on the Figawi High School Invitational perpetual trophy. Please come to watch this year’s action in person, racing will start around 11:30 AM and the course is set up just off the entrance to the Nantucket Boat Basin so come down to the docks and cheer on your favorite Cape and Islands team. The 2011 Invitational will be the twelfth annual, and we look forward to hosting all twelve Cape and Islands teams in what has truly become a Nantucket Island and Figawi tradition. Nick Judson

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