RS Tera Poinsettia Regatta Oceanside Yacht Club December 2022
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RS Teras ahead of the curve Seeing Sabots begin to swerve
Poinsettia Regatta was for Sabots RS Teras are now our habits
After OYC posted an N. O. R. ClubSpot showed who they are
Skippers came from near and far Pulling trailers behind their car
Oceanside Yacht Club was the host Dana West brought the most
Alamitos Bay, Santa Monica Windjammers, too Juniors will learn what they can do
Marks were set with a leeward gate Skippers at ready, none were late
Ed, Patty, and Bob did take Upon the cruiser, Irish Wake
Shifty winds moved mark set guys Tyler, Jordan, Steve with Tim Z’s sharp eyes
Postpone flag unfurled, raised from the cart Calm winds at noon, delayed the start
Push the button, start the horn Orange and white sails, the line adorn
Skippers 20, fill the start Deft with tiller, show they’re smart
First race away, the lead he took Xyler Yee, now in the book
Race 2 featured a marked event A confident protest is how it went
Tactically beat, a skipper laments “Rotten potato” is how he vents
Savvy on rules, “Protest” she sounds Race committee listens as she rounds
True to form, winds did die Luck for all, race 5 was nigh
Racing now over, scores set on hold Pending her protest, kids’ truth be told
Protest committee heard and called Testimony conflicted and enthralled
Decision made, misconduct indeed Corinthian spirit our guiding creed
Pizza now finished, the bell was rung Regardless of place, all names were sung
From first to fifth, these names don’t rhyme But here’s to knowing they had a good time:
Xyler Yee,
Megan Farmer,
Bailey Di Palma,
Delany Ernest, and
Aedan Kerepeszki Johnson
Oh Donna, a thank you, trophies prepared Memories for kids, forever shared
Boats secured with a Poinsettia too Skippers look forward, more sailing to do
Ron D