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It’s been a thrilling 6month ride. Today, not sure if hung over, or perhaps post-partum depression setting in.
From the first meeting with new 2013 ACBS Execs in January who described their 2013 show racing vision as a distinct departure from 32 year history, there was never a choice whether to get involved to pull this off. Admittedly lacking race organizing experience, they relinquished race related programming, administration, compliance & discretion to Dave Richardson(APBA Inboard Vintage Chair) and myself..... a long rope from which to hang.
Knowing Dave had done this before at Clayton NY, I jumped in to bring forward CDN CBF/TORC/Local feet on the ground resources. Mandate was to pull this off, accommodate Steamship schedules and privileged mindset of woodies(eg Ditchburns, Greavette, etc..), maintain them on a scheduling leash within contingencies of running a race from 3 different locations( Launch ramp, Inboard pits, Outboard pits), and keep the show rolling for spectators and sponsors paying for the day.
Aside from thanking ACBS Executive, membership, volunteers, that welcomed and assisted with race theme & logistics, I am equally indebted to thank CBF/TORC Executive, members , volunteers, wives, girlfriends, sons, who contributed from small to large elements.
I & all drivers must thank the race impassioned Six Mile Lakers(6 ppl), Rowboat( & By), & Big Al, who upon my asking volunteered all day in T1 & T2 corner boats, TORC rescue/tow boat, removed buoys, and cleaned up end of day. They each joined CBF for the day, and have offered to help again. There are many great peopIe I have met from all walks, to conquer logistic challenges, have some laughs, which really makes it fun.
Finally, I want to thank Hydroid Jr, for signing on with me, attending meetings, sending emails, walking the courses in March, pictures for sanction/insurance, enduring my rants, suggesting solutions, and on and on, lifting boats, engines, blowing power heads, changing power heads, blowing power heads, changing power heads,….
Adios!
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