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Posted By: Corry Sun 12/27/09, 7:48 pm	Another Good Memory I also had the best Race Week in the five that I have done (earning a nickname AND receiving the coveted red Mt. Gay hat!). My memories of that week were summed up in a list I emailed to all of you upon returning home, look back on it if you don't remember it!
Posted By: Corry Sun 12/27/09, 7:46 pm	Best Memory of the Season I'm not sure how many of you know that the Trans happened right in between my decision not to return to TCU this fall and my decision to attend a 3 month discipleship program with a group called Steiger. During the few night shifts we had, when the wind was still and the fog was swirling around us, I had much time to contemplate a lot of big thoughts about my life. "Had I made the right decision?" "Was I crazy?" "How would I be able to explain to other people why I was doing what I was?" It seems fitting to think big thoughts on a big lake. I had time to realize how blessed I am. Not many people get a chance to see the amazing things we saw during that race. In particular, at about 4:30am on Monday, Perry put me on the helm. The fog was light and my point of reference was a bright star (possibly a planet) low on the horizon. During the hour or so that I was on the helm I got to feel the Sun come up and surround us with light (I couldn't actually see it because it was behind me). It was so silent and in those moments as I felt Angisina's wheel under my gloved hands, I felt an overwhelming peace and confidence in the decisions I had made in the last couple of weeks. I could not imagine sharing that experience with a better crew of people and I look forward to sharing more of them with you all.
Posted By: Mum Fri 12/25/09, 2:34 pm	Happy Holidays to the Honkin' Habituees of Angisina the Boat !I am so proud to count you all as part of my family..Thank you for all you do and for the attitude and commitment you bring to Bayfield with you each and every time (not to mention to various bars around the twins...next time I sure hope to be there?) And thanks for the fun and the hugs. You are all so special! A team extraodinaire!
Posted By: Rudy Mon 11/23/09, 10:29 am	The Angisina Shrimp party While I was talking with Carmella in Frenchy's living room enjoying shrimp from 'Nick the Main' we watched PJ put a strawberry in his mouth for a few minutes and then put it back into the fruit bowlon the coffee table. Moments later as Carmen Velarde is saying her good byes we watched her pick up that strawberry and eat it.
Posted By: Perry Sun 11/15/09, 10:37 pm	I love it! Nick-the-Main is now officially TM'd...outstanding!
Posted By: Brit Guy Sun 11/8/09, 8:52 pm	Priceless Dialog. Memorial Day, while heading downwind to the leeward mark. Val: is the kite packed? Andy: what? Val: IS THE KITE PACKED? Andy: err….the kite is up! You just can't make this stuff up.
Posted By: Perry Tue 11/3/09, 4:00 pm	Language Barriers Val-"In tack ready let's in 3 about come...gybe" Perry-"I think we're tacking"
Posted By: Frenchie Mon 11/2/09, 9:55 pm	Night Cap When Captain Perry said "one more as night cap?" run away... He is trying to solve the world's problems. Or Val's problems with a quarter.
Posted By: Frenchie Mon 11/2/09, 9:53 pm	Pfffff Get ready let's.... Ready get let's.... Let's ready get.... Taking.... in 3-2-1.......PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Posted By: Frenchie Mon 11/2/09, 9:51 pm	Crying Why are you always make me cry?
Posted By: Perry Mon 11/2/09, 4:05 pm	Moment of pride When another Race Week skipper, not sure his name, told me, "Perry, you have the happiest crew I have ever seen". What could be a better compliment to our program than that? We are all, in the end, here to have fun. Good competition is certainly a part of that...being at the back of the pack for too long is not the way to sustain a happy crew. Ah, success! We have happy people!
Posted By: Perry Mon 11/2/09, 3:49 pm	The Future of Angisina PJ-Butt naked and trimming the main...and there are pictures!
Posted By: Maureen Mon 11/2/09, 12:51 am	The "Look" from Valerie During a bouy race,being prepared to go below and perform as the sewer rat. Watching the cues, looking over at Val, preparing to pull the kite down, she looks at me and nods as I go below and do my job. Understanding that simple moment from across the deck. Seems so simple now. At the time I felt great! I love the fluid teamwork. thanks Val
Posted By: Maureen Mon 11/2/09, 12:42 am	Mum and Perry AIS race. Watching Perry and Mum at the helm relaxing; wondering if in my lifetime I would ever be able to create that moment with either (or both) of my boys...what a gift.
Posted By: Maureen Mon 11/2/09, 12:38 am	The head The first time I went to the bathroom with the boat at a fairly significant heel. Trying to maintain my position and not "spill" on the floor. Laughing out loud in the head. Looking out the window and it is level with the water. Okay, now we're having fun !
Posted By: Maureen Mon 11/2/09, 12:34 am	6/27/09 AIS Race, my dream comes true Saturday 0830, standing in a room filled with anticipation, none greater than mine. Introduced to Perry King, Angisina captain, by Pete Kulenkamp who I know from North Coast Community Sailing. I was thinking, "If this seems like too much danger and risk I can just go home and forget the whole thing". Shake hands with Perry, they ask my birthdate for the form. I want to say 8/20/69 instead of 59 but I don't... am I too old to start??? Not a hint of hesitation anywhere Perry says "head over that that boat" points out the window. "find Andy, I'll be there soon. We're glad to have you". I walk over, scared, so excited I can't believe this is really going to happen; finally ! I think, "I can still bail out and go home ,,, talk myself out of it as I think of my late, dear brother Dennis and his love of this sport. He taught me to be brave while skiing, sailing, scuba diving and swimming. (I kept him close the whole day). Walking up to the dock, meeting Andy and the crew. Such a warm reception, busy, excited, teamwork in action. Circle time on the dock, introductions all around. I am # 11, still unsure, trepidation...excitement...slight nausea... my turn "Maureen, I'm a nurse in the ER in Ashland" the cheers go up and I am so incredibly relieved and joyful and on top of the world in that moment...I know that this is the feeling of belonging to a team. No turning back from that moment on. What a rush. I'm the luckiest person in the world. Ask for what you want... watch what you wish for ! dreams come true.
Posted By: Sam Sun 11/1/09, 8:14 pm	Memory 4 of 4 Trans. My 4th. That alone is a memory. But also Val's stunning endurance on the first night of the delivery. Beth's determination in the face of seasickness and a chemically burned face on the delivery. Sharing watch in the Ontonagon river to make sure we didn't pull free and drift to the railroad bridge. Going into Bondar Marina when some clown puts his fishing boat right in front of us as we're crossing the 2 to 3 knot current at full throttle: Val screaming at him, almost literally willing him out of the way, while Bill calmly called position for me as I drove. Finding the source of the mast noise - after Bill had gone up the mast to no avail. John's "Trans-Inferior chart" and smooth drving. Responding to Perry's requests for times and fixes as he worked - and succeeded - in finding some air on a very light air 0200-0600 watch. Seeing Andy fix batten pockets and jib foot with grace under pressure. Seeing everybody work to keep the boat moving when the finish was in sight and the wind went dead. Hearing Corry and Cyd share joy at simply being there ("Do you know what we are doing?" "Sailing across Lake Superior!" Big grins.) Finishing.
Posted By: Sam Sun 11/1/09, 8:01 pm	Memory 3 of 4 Race week Race 6, the most totally bizarre course I've ever seen an RC call, with the result of two spinnaker sets on a supposedly UPWIND Leg and some truly astonishingly fast single- handed spinnaker packing by Bill
Posted By: Sam Sun 11/1/09, 7:59 pm	Memory 2 of 4 Race week race 5, staying within roughly 10 boat lengths of Chewbacca for more than a mile, then getting an amazing lift to the mark. This leg, more than any other one, proved to me that we are getting where we want to be.
Posted By: Sam Sun 11/1/09, 7:53 pm	Memory 1 of 4 Around the Islands, downwind leg after the start, a really fun time personally getting to contribute by flying the chute in light air, something I like to do. (Also was given a memorable opening for a zinger by Katelyn's marshmellow remark about "going down for me".)
Posted By: Andy Sun 11/1/09, 5:35 pm	2009 Season Memory 4-of-4 Trans Superior: 16:00 Tuesday afternoon, crossing the finish line of my first Trans. The proudest moment of my sailing career.
Posted By: Andy Sun 11/1/09, 5:34 pm	2009 Season Memory 3-of-4 Trans Superior: 04:00 Sunday morning. The rude awakening from Frenchie, and the realization we were miles from shore in 40 knots and the middle of a thunderstorm. With Cool-hand-John on the helm and Perry alongside; I learned something about myself and my crewmates that night. Y’all know who you are.
Posted By: Andy Sun 11/1/09, 5:34 pm	2009 Season Memory 2-of-4 Race to Saxon: light and fluky conditions heading into Saxon on a tight spin reach; trying to catch Undaunted and Voyager. They went towards the shore and appeared to be pulling away. The Angisina crew was not giving up that easily. We worked our butts off to squeeze every 0.01 of boat speed with the Chippy crew screaming their encouragement to us as we ghosted across the line just feet ahead of Undaunted! The rum tasted soooooo good that night.
Posted By: Andy Sun 11/1/09, 5:33 pm	2009 Season Memory 1-of-4 Friday of Race week: sunny and breezy conditions running down to the finish line off Grants point, neck and neck (on the water) with White Red Hawk and Undaunted behind us. Even though we had the Hawk beaten on time, the whole crew gave 110% effort to ensure we beat them over the line as well. Just magical!
Posted By: Crew Boss Sun 11/1/09, 5:29 pm	2009 Season Memories As we head into the long off-season, I invite you to share your favorite Angisina racing memory of the 2009 season here.(remember this is free for all to see)
Posted By: Frenchie... who is packing the kite? Tue 10/13/09, 7:34 pm	To Mr Anonymous Hi Mr Anonymous, I got a call from Crew Boss letting me know about the wonderful and generous offer. This touched my heart to see how someone cares so much. I am so happy to see the Angisinian crew is made of such wonderful people. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope I will soon be able to guess (or maybe you will reveal yourself) so I can thank you in person. I really really really appreciate it! Valerie
Posted By: Perry Tue 9/29/09, 8:56 pm	Nonsense It is I who owe everybody involved this season. Angisina would not have had the great strides it has experienced without all of you who helped make it happen. It truly warms me to see such a great group of people who are so committed and passionate (disregarding my undergarments) about the program. Thank you all for a great season, I look forward to more of it!
Posted By: Sam Tue 9/29/09, 8:03 pm	Saxon; brief report on knee; other Thanks to Andy for posting the race summary and Perry for a personal email about the weekend. Sounds like a very nice call to stay outside in light air now that cooler season has arrived up there (its just beginning to be in the mid-80s for daytime highs here). Limited warming makes in shore breezes very hard to predict. Also I like the call to be careful in Sunday's race. While cooped up with the knee surgery (see next), I've been reading a lot about race strategies. A repeated theme is go for the high-probability of success. In tough weather (I was watching the various Lake Superior weather sites and hoping you didn't get slammed), that means caution to keep the crew ok and the boat in one piece. We all know of one or more "bold but stupid" boats - this way is better. Today, 6 days after the arthroscopic knee surgery, I'm out of the "immobilizer" (boy is that name fitting) brace and off crutches. No pain at all and the physical therapist is pleased with progress. Finally, like Bill's message a month ago, I owe all of you, but most especially Perry, thanks for two memorable sessions on the big lake this summer. peace, Sam
Posted By: On Behalf of Bill Powers Tue 9/1/09, 10:03 pm	Trans Thoughts from Bill Powers I owe thanks to all of you with whom I sailed. I don't think I have ever finished a Trans without reflecting on a thing to two learned and a surprise or two from the big lake. The surprise this time was in the brevity and intensity of wind changes in fog patches. I associate fog with wind and sometimes with a wind change. Once or twice this time, though, sailing into a fog patch was sailing into a notable change, once to the point of requiring a reef. Sam probably remembers being slammed one time as we left fog, but not in the brief and sharp ways we found this time. And I learned a little about crew mix. I have not before been with a crew so varied in age (though I now drive some of that age variety on any boat I board), sex, or experience. It worked well. I was glad to have been a part of it. So thanks to all. It may even happen again. Bill Powers
Posted By: Bethany Tue 8/11/09, 11:57 am	Champagne and Pomegranate I will be bringing my new cocktail to Duluth. The Pomegranate makes it a health drink as it contains many antioxidants which are good for the heart--so we can drink up and feel good about it!
Posted By: Bethany Buchanan Tue 8/11/09, 11:53 am	Ride from Bayfield back to Duluth Ya'll -- Wondering if there is anyone we can catch a ride with after Duluth to Bayfield race - from Bayfield back to Duluth on Sunday.
Posted By: Perry Mon 7/6/09, 12:34 pm	Thank you all! I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for a great ATI and Race Week! As I already mentioned, we are gaining ground and I couldn't be more excited about how we're doing. To put things in perspective, Dave West won the Rolex Cup in the BVI's this year! That's the kind of competition we are up against. Anytime we can be gaining ground on people like that, we have only to be proud of ourselves. It couldn't happen without the best crew around! Thank you all again. Perry
Posted By: Perry Wed 3/25/09, 12:30 am	I don't know! Love the "Happy Hour MXXIX"! How many is that anyway? Looking forward to it!
Posted By: Andy Sat 3/21/09, 5:22 pm	Crew Positions for 2009 Please don't forget to take the Crew Position survey.... http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Q_2fFjPfoHXfsbCJ4wLn1a_2bw_3d_3d
Posted By: Duane G Sat 3/7/09, 9:41 am	We need more pictures We need more pictures, everyone send them in to Andy. Sorry pal but you started this so try to keep up.
Posted By: Andy Sun 2/22/09, 6:06 am	Simple Event Sign-Up We look forward to racing with you at the events listed above. Be sure to sign-up. It is really simple: -click the event -check the “yes” I have joined the crew before -select your name from the drop-down list -Sign-in using your email address -If you don’t see your name, then just fill in the form You can also reach us at angisinaracing@comcast.net, or just use the "contact" tab. See you on the water.
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