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Lee Gardner <<email>> writes

We had two great days of Racing along the Bluffs of Monterey Bay. There was a bit of controversy over the final results as you will see. I spoke with the parties involved and all has been rectified.

Saturday's course was a race from the launch ramp at Marina St. Beach to the Indianhead parking area (old Stillwell Hall) and back to a finish line just to the south of the Hang Gliding set up area for an out and return distance of 5.6 miles. Fastest time for that day was 8 min 5 sec. Set by Kraig Coomber.

Sunday's course was a race from the launch ramp at Marina to Sand City and back to the same finish line for an out and return distance of 10.32 miles. Fastest time for that day was 13 min 59 sec. Set by Kraig Coomber. A new record for time over the Long Course.

Final Results

- Topless Class

1st - Kraig Coomber - Moyes Litespeed RS
2nd - Ken Brown - Moyes Litespeed RS
3rd - Jonny Durand - Moyes Litespeed RS

- Kingposted Sport Class

1st - Don Martin - Moyes Litesport
2nd - Al Gardner - Wills Wing U2
3rd - Urs Kallenberger - Icaro Easy 14

I'd like to thank all the pilots who attended and raced till their arms were worn out. The volunteers that did a great job of launching, timing, turn points, and finish line judging. And a special Thanks to Stephen Wasson for helping me keep it together with the race timing results.

The Wind Festival Committee was impressed with the Quality of the event and is looking forward to Sponsor this event again next year.