Wednesday, July 25, 2007

A Slow Start at Nationals but Fun nonetheless!!






Day one and two at Opti Nationals got off to a slow start when the wind

would not come up and the race committee had to call the race off for both

days. The competitors managed to have lots of fun however, as they

stayed cool by jumping into Lake Minnetonka, paddled canoes around

Light House Island, read Harry Potter, enjoyed the fabulous food put out

by the tireless regatta committee, and shopped at the booths set up by

various Opti shops. There was also a beanbag toss, football, soccer, and

volleyball. Despite the poor sailing conditions everyone made the most of

their time together and smiles predominated.


The Jewitt family hosted a fantastic carnival for the young skippers and their

families replete with bounce houses, games, prizes, ice cream and face painting!

A big thank you to them and the entire regatta committee for a fabulous few

days.


The latest buzz from the regatta venue is that the skippers are now heading out

onto the water as the wind has come up. Day three of Opti Nationals begins

and it looks as if it will be an exciting one.

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