AN EVENT FOR THE AGES!

They came for the rum, the sun and the fun. They got it all plus a steady westerly breeze and all the competition they could handle. They came to make the most out of life. And they did!

58 boats competed on three circles and the 2009 Mudhead Benefit Cup for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut was resounding success Saturday, July 18th. Thank you to all participants, volunteers and those who made generous contributions to the cause. You all made this one of the top events of a racing season. Hey, wait a minute! It was the top event of the sailing season!

There are two new names on the 20 year old Mallove Memorial Hospice Cup today for best corrected times. In the Racing Division, the Bergendahls in One More Time nipped Kaizen and the venerable Peter Ross in Tynaje won over Bruce Lockwood in Cruising. Nine divisions in all received trophies including 4 PHRF, 3 One Design and 2 Cruising. The Rock n' Soul Revue provided the music and the dance floor was busy with happy feet all night long. 13 local restaurants provided the food and Goslings provided the rum. There were raffle prizes, a silent auction and more Goslings. And as the last sailor left the empty tent, there was still a buzz in the night that surely followed everyone home.

Man, we just made the most out of life!

Here are the results! and link to photos by Scott Barnhill Photography.