We had 14 mercs again. Four did not attend from the first weekend, but four different competitors entered. The sun was out bright and the breeze was north-west at about 8-10 knots. There was a swell, but not much,otherwise a pretty smooth sea. There were three races scheduled and all started with a twice around course, finishing downwind. There was no whale show on this day.

Race one proved that old adage in Monterey, go left as you might get a little lift of the shore going to the mark. Stay away from lighter winds and come chop. Dave West and Chris Krueger got the start, off to the left and were never headed Kate Conway and Doug Baird followed holding off Mark and Liz Chandler. Jim Bradley and Maryan Gonnervan were fourth with Chris Davis and Hal McCormack placing fifth. This was Chris’ best finish with his newly purchased merc.

Race two was more of the same conditions. However going downwind, the shore side seem to work better, but slight shifts could make a difference. Pax Davis and Ann McCormack were lucky by going to the middle on the first downwind leg catching up to Conway as they went inshore. Conway went to the middle on the run to the finish, Davis went to the shore and won by a couple of feet. West was third. Dave Morris and Jared January placed fourth and Chandler was fifth. The McCormacks as crew, were sharing their expertise with the Davis mercs.

Race three had the wind beginning to weaken. Morris got the start and had to hold off Conway on the run as the course was shortened. West was third followed by Bradley. Chandler placed fifth.

Dick Clark put on a nice event with the help of wife Judy, Chip and Joan Wood, Patti and Jim Womble with their powerboat TOOT. Don Hoover did a very good job placing the marks.