Day: September 3, 2008

International Dory Races Eliminations 8/23/08, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

“Schoonerfest: 2008”  was a big success thanks to several of our
members. Curt Golrad and Peter Tarantino put in the day manning the IDRC
tent and sold many t-shirts. Visitors got challenged to “Arm wrestle the
Dory Rower for $50.00!” Several small children and one older woman beat
the Dory Rower but only received IDRC stickers as prizes. An exhibition
dory race took place between two members of the “Bluenose” crew against
a couple of our local Coast Guardsmen. Just like yesteryear, the
“Bluenose” crew beat the Americans soundly.
During the “Parade of Sails” an expert doryman put on a show for a
capacity crowd by placing the stern of his dory within 1/16th of an inch
of the Boulevard wall without hitting it, in a strong wind and heavy
sea. The doryman never received the $50.00 he offered to bet Joe Garland
(race announcer on the Boulevard).

Thanks to Erik Dombrowski for equipment and technical support.

Special thanks to Damon Cummings for logistics, setting flags, boat
maintenance, race coordination and public relations not just over the
weekend, but year round!

Representatives for the International race may pick up their $500.00
travel expense checks at the St. Peter’s Club Wednesday, Sept. 3rd,
between 5 p.m. and midnight, or call for other arrangements.

Keep stroking!

—
James A. Tarantino, President
International Dory Race Committee
978-281-5822
james.tarantino@noaa.gov