2010 Governor's Cup

The 2010 Governor's Cup was a huge success! With out much time to plan and organize the event, the regatta attracted over 90 boats and we raised nearly $15,000 for the AYC Fund. With the exception of a delay for lack of wind followed by squall blowing through, the weather cooperated well and I think all of the competitors had a great time.

Next years Governor's Cup will be even bigger and better! Stayed tuned for more!  Check out the AYC Fund website:  aycfund.org   The AYC Fund made it possible for the Austin Yacht Club to hire its first junior training coach this past year.  Your donations to the AYC Fund are always appreciated.

John Morran, Doug Kern and myself ending up making donations to the AYC Fund and buying each other in the Sailor Auction on Friday night and we added John's 13 year-old daughter  Meredith to our crew and we raced a J-80 in the event and had a blast!  It ended up being great practice for John and I as we are getting  ready to head up to Newport, RI for the J 80 World Championship later this week.

Sailing with Doug was really special! He, John and I have many miles together on the water.  We have raced together for almost 30 years!  When we sail together, it is just effortless.  We know each other so well that we barely need to even communicate. What little communication there is usually involves razzing or giving each other a hard time.  Let me clarify...it usually involves John and Doug giving me a hard time!

Doug's lovely wife Ivanna has been pretty sick this past year and he has been very busy on the home front taking care of her and his girls so getting him out with us on the water was such a gift. Doug's commitment to his family is an inspiration to us all.  Please keep Doug and his wonderful family in your thoughts and prayers!

It is important to always remember that every day we have on the water with our friends is a gift and one to be fully appreciated, no matter what the outcome!

Next stop, Newport, Rhode Island!  The J-80 Worlds will be a huge challenge but we are really excited to see how we can do.  John and I will be sailing with Terry Flynn and Philip Williamson and we are hoping to build off of the momentum we established at the J-80 North American's a few weeks ago.  It will be very tough regatta!  I will keep you posted!