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2011 Sippy
Cup
The "Sippy Cup", an informal race to Annapolis, was held the same weekend as the Governor's
Cup (8/5- 8/7/2011). To qualify for the Sippy Cup, boats must have a PHRF rating of 220 or higher (slower). The
race is run in a similar fashion to the Governor's Cup, with an early evening start, sailing through the night, and a
finish during the following day.
The 2011 Sippy Cup started at 7pm on Friday evening August 5th.
Three boats rendezvoused at Red #2 on the North East River - Pegehiwime (Precision 23') sailed by Jim Brown and Bud Williams,
Miss AdVenture (Venture 25') sailed by Jim Van Lenten, Mark Van Lenten, and Katie Roecker, and Whimsey (Venture 22')
sailed by Dobbs and Suzanne Fryberger - and sailed through the night to Annapolis. Conditions started out light, with
winds SE at around 10 knots, and built through the evening to SE at around 15-20 knots. The favorable wind direction
granted us a great close-haul down the Bay with just a couple tacks to make it under the Bay Bridge. It was a bit bumpy
and wet, but the thrill of the ride kept us all going and competitive!
Line honors went to Miss AdVenture, with
a finish time of 5:12:00am. Whimsey corrected over her to finish first, with a corrected time of 5:00:36. Pegehiwime
took third with a finish time of 5:14:00.
After the race, we anchored in Lake Ogleton and napped until 11am, then
headed to Annapolis City Marina. Once docked, we cleaned up and trekked over the bridge to Pusser's for Painkillers
and then returned for dinner at the Boat Yard Bar and Grill. Congratulations to all participants, and thank
you for your support of the Sippy Cup!
Walden Rigging is
a mobile sailboat rigging service based in North East, MD. We offer our customers the convenience of professional rigging
services brought right to their slip. We work in marinas and boat yards on the eastern and western shores, from Fairlee
Creek to the Elk River to the Middle River. For transients and cruisers, we can arrange dockage at one of several local
marinas.
Previous cruisers and present-day racing and
recreational sailors, Dobbs and Suzanne Fryberger have more than 40 combined years on the water. Their focus on simplicity
and efficiency is a result of cruising on a small boat, experience-testing equipment and designs.
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