Here is a first hand regatta report direct from Grapevine, TX, just outside of the Dallas area. The event was the 2008 Mayor’s Cup Regatta held on Grapevine Lake, just northwest of DFW Airport in Grapevine. It is a man made lake that is approximately 8 miles long and about 1 mile wide, completed in 1952. This event is sponsored by the Grapevine Sailing Club, an all volunteer organization with 175 members. Here is what Geoff Emanuel had to say about the event;

The regatta was excellent with temperatures in the low 70’s and wind speeds of 15-30 knots as well as great race management. I sailed on a Santana 30/30 called Roxanne with owner Tommy Gambulos. My favorite part of the event was when we did a gybe/broach and ended up putting our mast in the water. The Catalina 22s were out in full force, preparing for the Catalina 22 Nationals being held at the lake later next month. The worst part of the entire event was when we ran out of beer after the second of three races on Saturday. To view full results, see below:

photos from Shelley Stephens

2008 Mayor’s Cup Regatta