Duck Bronzesty

Chad takes a selfie!

Full Moon crew Dave “Tangled” Pulsifer, Judy “Helper” Tiffany, Chad “Sunscreen” Harnish, Daniel “Haircut” Mengedoht and skipper John “Big Move” Mengedoht enjoyed an excellent start in beautiful weather near the “pin” end of the line for the Duck Dodgesty Duck Dodge. Slippery When Wet (Santana 20) held position ahead to and to windward to slow Full Moon’s progress to the Freeway buoy but Full Moon was able to hold off Summer Sled (Harbor 20) and a J22 before rounding.

 

It was gorgeous out there, unusual for early June!

A tack soon after the buoy took Full Moon out of a lot boat traffic (sailing and drifting power boats) and into better breeze crossing the north end of Lake Union. This provided a huge gain, Full Moon slipping into the lead in third start and passing a number of second starts boats as well before rounding the Aurora buoy.

 

Full Moon takes the bronze!

Once launched, the Mighty Isis (aka “Equalizer” spinnaker) helped Full Moon speed south on a romping beam reach to the AGC buoy. Unfortunately, the take-down had some issues and Full Moon spent agonizing minutes on the final upwind leg with the jib flapping uselessly. This allowed a couple of second start boats to slide past as well as eventual winner Jinx and second place Summer Sled. Once Full Moon got going, though, nobody else threatened to pass and Full Moon secured a still-excellent third place finish.

Another duck to add to the mast.