To All - Thanks to the Race Committee (Dave Bauermeister, Joanne Smolen, and John Sheehan) for giving us a good race today. The forecast was for nasty t-storms from 2 pm, but they only threatened and never really materialized. Instead we had a beautiful 15 - 20 mph from the south for course 12 (C-E-B). There were six boats on the line including Joe Giardina and George Penny. Some of us reefed, and some barreled through the bigger puffs. We welcomed new members/new sailors Diane Deveau and Kevin Fletcher on Aeolus, and I'm happy to say I think they caught the sailing bug with a good endorphin rush coming up to the finish line. When we sail we always learn, and today was no exception. Pentimento snagged the finish line buoy and had to receive a DNF (Did Not Finish). She broke Rule 31 (touching a mark while racing), but could have completed the race by taking a penalty turn and then re-crossing the finish line (Rule 44.2). Thanks to the Race Committee for taking the time to look up the rules, and explain what happened. See you on the water. Lee Luce Cruising Fleet Secretary PS If you can't open these files, please let me know.