And what a Summer Party Fiesta it was!  Lido Isle Yacht Club cleared its docks to welcome 31 Harbor 20 sailboats and about 117 Harbor 20 enthusiasts on a spectacular Sunday afternoon.  We had 12 boats that were new to our events and perhaps even racing for the first time.  So, after some basic rules and racing clinic time with Class President Peter Haynes, these new C Fleet skippers and guests had two races on the water.

Peter Haynes gives a pre-race "Clinic" for new racers of Harbor 20s

Meanwhile the nine As and ten Bs raced up and down the bay.  It was a beautiful sight to see all 31 Harbor 20s tied neatly at the docks thanks to LIYC Rear Commodore Carter Ford aka “Dock Master of the Day!”

Fleet 1 President, John Whitney and Crew

A Fleet Racer Ed Kimball with "Ride Alongs"

The after party found all of us at tables on the grass munching on Ensenada-style tacos topped off with frozen Margaritas while being serenading by Mariachis! Food and drink were the brainchild of our sensational Mindy Froehlich.  LIYC social maven Kathleen Sangster once again guided us to a beautiful setting of tables on the grass. Among the volunteers who carried the tables and chairs out and in were Andy Binkerd, Bob Yates, Roger Lockhart, Donna Martell and her son Chris, Judy Weightman, Konstantine of the Urals and other generous strong hands.  The Race Committee was chaired by Nik Froehlich and supported by Greg Hawkins, Andy Binkman & Warren Duncan.  Photographers included Bob Yates, Donna Griggs and Roger Lockhart.  Led by Fleet I Captian John Whitney, trophies were awarded to the following winners:

A Fleet Trophies:

1^st Bill Menninger & Crew;  2^nd Carl Pomeroy & Crew;  3^rd Tom Corkett & Crew

B Fleet Trophies (as Awarded):

1^st. Andy & Lori Everson & Crew; 2^nd Win & Carlita Fuller & Crew; 3^rd George & Phyllis Drayton & Crew

B Fleet Trophies (Corrected):

1^st. Geoff Boyce & Cathie Murphy & Crew; 2^nd Andy & Lori Everson & Crew; 3^rd Win & Carlita Fuller & Crew

C Fleet Trophies:

1^st Marvin & Kim Magee & Crew; 2^nd Bill Macnamera & Dan O’Sullivan & Crew; 3^rd Kimberly & Mary Whitney & Crew

Staff Commodore Phil Ramser gave us a brief history of our wonderful class of boats.

Phil Ramser addresses the Harbor 20 Crowd

We especially want to welcome the C Fleet Skippers who joined us: Gary Barmore, Marilyn Flint, Roger Grable, Donald Hecht, Steve Horton, Mark Hurwitz, Chris Jester, Marvin Magee, Nina Manning, John Marshall, Burr McKeehan, and Katie Sar.

And for all the new skippers we also want to thank the Mentors which included Andy Binkerd,  Argyle Campbell, Guy Doran, Helen Duncan, Peter Haynes, Ed Kimball, Rolly Pulaski, Phil Ramser, Steve Schock, and Alexander Vucelic.

More pictures available on Picasa Web Album Provided by Bob Yates.

More Pictures available Donna Grigg’s online album.