Midwinters 2012, Wrap-up

All in all we had a really good time even with the lousy weather. The RC decided early on both Tuesday and Wednesday, that there would be no racing, so we were free to go play for the day. New Orleans is one of the better places to be if sailing is cancelled and other fun activities are needed.

Of course by the Friday afternoon BBQ and awards ceremony the weather had cleared and it was a little on the warm side. They gave away a million or so door prizes during the week so nearly everyone went home with some loot. Larry Taggert also presented the Allen Douglass Sportsmanship Award to Mark and Maria Benner. You may recall our story in the Day 2 post about the crash on the interstate on the way to NOLA. Well they persevered, sailed well, and won the sportsmanship trophy so things are looking up for them!

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The photos below are from the trip home, from west to east.

Pulling out of SYC on a beautiful Saturday morning, it figures.

The boat houses look a little better with out the gloom.

Rolling along Canal Blvd. before reaching I-10

NOLA looking south from the Interstate

I-10 crossing the eastern end of Lake Ponchatrain

Just after emerging from the Mobile Bay tunnel you have the old warships

Back in Florida and crossing Pensacola Bay

The trip home was smooth and un-eventful and took 10 hours and 10 minutes. This is really not a bad trip at all for those of us in the Tampa Bay area, or nearby. We will plan to return the next time the midwinters is in New Orleans!