By JP Camille, Beer Can Committee | beercan@berkeleyyc.org
Ahoy! That’s a wrap on the Sunday Chowder Season 2023-23. Despite the soggy start to 2023 we managed to race all but one Sunday – 20 races in total, with only a slight decline in participation during the cold wet second half. This season’s notable events included several northerly and southerly wind days, races with as many as 13 boats on the starting line, and much more.
Season Stats Total Races – 20 Total cancellations - 1 Total Unique Participants – 34 Average Participants per Race – 7.2 Before 12/26 – 8.7 After 12/26 – 5.9
Race Results
1st Place finishers – O’mar (7), Lulu (4), Mojo (2), Maiden California (2), Twilight Zone (2), Yellowfin (1), Foul Air (1), Dream Catcher (1)
Wins by Boat Type – Olson 25 (8), J/105 (6)
Participations – Mojo (14), Zena (13), O’mar (13), Yellowfin (12), Mad Max (11), Maiden California (10), Hattie (8), Lulu (8)
Win % - Lulu (50%), Omar (54%), Twilight Zone (33%)
New Participants with Multiple Races
Merit 25 – Anna Lu (Jay Bauer, 4 races)
Pearson Ariel 26 – Tern (Members Tim/Lauren, 3 races) J/92 – Zaff (Tim Roche, 2 races)
Season Supporters & Volunteers Beercan Team: David Scott, JP Camille, Sam Kronick RC Boat & BYC Buoy Helpers: Roger Mason & sons, Glen Garfein Finish Line Helpers: Suliana Wainqolo, Lisa Hawley, Ibrahim Sargin, Brian Cline
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