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.

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THE RESULTS:

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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…

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First Place: Janina / Santa Cruz 27

Skippers: Mark Hilden / John Krossa

Finish Time - 3:23:42
Corrected Time - 3:35:24

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Second Place:Fear Knot / Holder 20

Skipper: Kevin Williams

Finish Time: 3:49:25
Corrected Time: 3:44:19

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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)