Thank you Tom(I assume it was you) for the write-up on the front page. I would have felt a little weird telling the tale(and probaly would have gotten it wrong).
As for the current, it was stronger than normal. I found out later that it was because the Conowingo Dam was almost wide open just before the regatta (probably wanted to make the bay a little deeper for the Volvo 70's). The output flow per second is listed below. TURN ON THE WATER!
A few special notes... This was Speedie's first 7.9 regatta and Club Car's second. Club Car has to win the award for most improved boat of the week. Just showing how far a little OD racing can go. We look forward to seeing both northeast boats here next year (bring a friend). Oh, I have a slightly used fog machine looking for a good home. And, the Annapolis PETA chapter just announced their 'Free Rubyn" campain.
I look forward to seeing everyone back in Annapolis next year(and Holland in August).
Thanks ,
Bob Fleck
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Conowingo Dam
Stream flow
Date (ft³/s) (gal/sec)
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04/20/2006 29,700 222,156
04/21/2006 22,300 166,804
04/22/2006 16,600 124,168
04/23/2006 37,800 282,744
04/24/2006 58,500 437,580
04/25/2006 65,200 487,696
04/26/2006 72,300 540,804
04/27/2006 72,900 545,292
04/28/2006 75,200 562,496
04/29/2006 55,200 412,896
04/30/2006 38,400 287,232
05/01/2006 46,000 344,080
05/02/2006 39,100 292,468
05/03/2006 35,200 263,296
Hey Bob - Congrats again on a great event and a great regatta for Horizon. It was nice to meet the Speedy guys. And you're right, Barry and the Club Car fellas really upped their game this year. Last year's A-NOOD was their first one design event. Next year if Mark, Bob and the Hunting Party crew can keep out of the current, they'll be a lot tougher as well. They had plenty of straight-line speed. Nice job. Let's put 20 7.9s on the line next year! Tom
