12th Annual Zongo Yachting Cup: August 14, 2021
Pandemic or not, the 12th Annual Zongo Yachting Cup was a success!
This sailing race took place with light to moderate air on Saturday, August 13, 2021, with 21 miles of sailing from a foggy Morro Bay to a sunny Avila Beach.
13 entries, all PHRF / monohull, started the race. Due to light air and most racers wanting to get down to Avila for the party and an end-of-summer cruising destination, all but one boat made it to Avila. The crew of Impulse actually made it to the Zongo All-Stars show at the Point San Luis Lighthouse.
THE RESULTS:
First Place -Cruising Class: High Five / Farr 40
Skipper: Tony Gomez
Finish Time: 3:16:21
Corrected Time: 4:17:24
This trophy goes to the first boat crossing the finish line by any means - sail, motor, paddle, row, etc…
First Place: Janina / Santa Cruz 27
Skippers: Mark Hilden / John Krossa
Finish Time - 3:23:42
Corrected Time - 3:35:24
Second Place:Fear Knot / Holder 20
Skipper: Kevin Williams
Finish Time: 3:49:25
Corrected Time: 3:44:19
Third Place: High Five / Farr 40
Skipper: Tony Gomez
Finish Time: 3:16:21
Corrected Time: 4:17:24
Times, etc.:
Cruising Class:
Guayacan / Alden Schooner 43 / PHRF 291 / Skipper: Judith Lynn Meissen / Finished at 4:01:50
WindRunner / Newport 28 MKII / PHRF 192 / Skipper; Larry Purcell / Finished at 4:14:00
Second Wind / Catalina 30 / PHRF 192 / Skipper: Thomas McNeill / Finished at 5:23:00
Spirit / 85 Beneteau Idylle / PHRF 126 / Skipper: Jon Hovdal / Finished at 5:53:00
Did Not Finish:
Arielle / Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 / PHRF 288 / Skipper: Jack Russell
Sur la Mer / 1963 Pearson Triton / PHRF 210 / Skipper: Charles Mccarren
Impulse / Columbia 10.7 / PHRF 168 / Skipper: Aaron Young
Andre Vind / Corbin 39 / PHRF 156 / Skipper: Freeman Tidaback
Slider / Catalina 38 / PHRF 139 / Skipper: Mark Buchman
Little Sumpin’ / San Juan 24 / PHRF 219 / Skipper: Robert Gosnell
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Morro Bay Yacht Club for hosting the event
Kevin O’Day, Candy Botich, Joe & Donna Dervin, and Mo & Megan McEwen for hosting Happy Hour on Friday Night
San Luis Yacht Club for extending a warm welcome and throwing a fantastic reception party at their clubhouse
Troy Wieck. MBYC Vice Commodore - this year’s Race PRO
All the racers & crews who came out & participated int the race
Judi Glover (MBYC Rear Commodore) and Tom Needham for running safety boat
Charlie Nichols for extensive repairs to the Whaler trailer and getting it back from PSL safely
Ted Emrick of Emrick Studios in Baywood for the gorgeous trophies
Lara Rapcinski from Harbor Floral Studio for the beautiful lei awarded to Lynn Meissen.
Mary Matakovich of SLYC for again providing ground transportation from Port San Luis to the party at SLYC
Aaron Young for babysitting the Whaler overnight on the water after the hoist was closed.
Event photos
Shots from various sources, including Brigetta Walsh (aboard High 5)
