Mentor Reports
07-10-2006 | 08:58 PM
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07-11-2006 | 07:29 AM
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Race Fast, Race Safe!!!!
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Re: Mentor Reports
Originally Posted by JCPERF
Oh you just sh1t in my hat 
They laid way back too so they said 
They laid way back too so they said We clocked On the Chip at approximately 78 knots (about 88mph)
ps. sorry about the hat
07-11-2006 | 11:47 AM
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Re: Mentor Reports
Greetings All,
I just wanted to take a moment to Thank Everyone involved in putting on such a great event in Mentor, Oh this weekend.
We've heard nothing but praise all weekend. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC) and our title sponsor, Cleveland Construction Inc., were extremely pleased with all of the race teams that were able to be at the race and the race teams were quite happy with the site and all of the hospitality extended to them over the weekend.
Most importantly, the races went off without any major difficulties and all of the racers came back safe. I even believe that there are a few teams out there (their names will not be mentioned) that found out our little pond known as "Lake Erie" can live up to her name.
I had a wonderful time this weekend and it was a great pleasure to be part of such a fantastic event!!!
Thanks again to EVERYONE!!
Look forward do seeing everyone in St. Clair
Mark L. Walters
GLOPRA President
I just wanted to take a moment to Thank Everyone involved in putting on such a great event in Mentor, Oh this weekend.
We've heard nothing but praise all weekend. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC) and our title sponsor, Cleveland Construction Inc., were extremely pleased with all of the race teams that were able to be at the race and the race teams were quite happy with the site and all of the hospitality extended to them over the weekend.
Most importantly, the races went off without any major difficulties and all of the racers came back safe. I even believe that there are a few teams out there (their names will not be mentioned) that found out our little pond known as "Lake Erie" can live up to her name.
I had a wonderful time this weekend and it was a great pleasure to be part of such a fantastic event!!!
Thanks again to EVERYONE!!
Look forward do seeing everyone in St. Clair
Mark L. Walters
GLOPRA President
07-11-2006 | 11:58 PM
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Re: Mentor Reports
Originally Posted by P5NAV
Greetings All,
I just wanted to take a moment to Thank Everyone involved in putting on such a great event in Mentor, Oh this weekend.
We've heard nothing but praise all weekend. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC) and our title sponsor, Cleveland Construction Inc., were extremely pleased with all of the race teams that were able to be at the race and the race teams were quite happy with the site and all of the hospitality extended to them over the weekend.
Most importantly, the races went off without any major difficulties and all of the racers came back safe. I even believe that there are a few teams out there (their names will not be mentioned) that found out our little pond known ,and as "Lake Erie" can live up to her name.
I had a wonderful time this weekend and it was a great pleasure to be part of such a fantastic event!!!
Thanks again to EVERYONE!!
Look forward do seeing everyone in St. Clair
Mark L. Walters
GLOPRA President
I just wanted to take a moment to Thank Everyone involved in putting on such a great event in Mentor, Oh this weekend.
We've heard nothing but praise all weekend. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC) and our title sponsor, Cleveland Construction Inc., were extremely pleased with all of the race teams that were able to be at the race and the race teams were quite happy with the site and all of the hospitality extended to them over the weekend.
Most importantly, the races went off without any major difficulties and all of the racers came back safe. I even believe that there are a few teams out there (their names will not be mentioned) that found out our little pond known ,and as "Lake Erie" can live up to her name.
I had a wonderful time this weekend and it was a great pleasure to be part of such a fantastic event!!!
Thanks again to EVERYONE!!
Look forward do seeing everyone in St. Clair
Mark L. Walters
GLOPRA President
Thank you to GLOPRA,BWORA,OPA,MHYC and of course; Cleveland Construction for putting on the event.
The drastic change in the water conditions certainly suprised us;we had the boat set up for the flat conditions that we tested in on Saturday; and that were predicted on Sunday.
While we were very disappointed that we had mechanical problems and were unable to finish,we really had a great time throughout the weekend.We had to leave right after the race due to work commitments early on Monday morning, so we were unable to attend the awards.Congratulations to all the winners,and see everyone in St. Clair.
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07-12-2006 | 12:10 AM
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Re: Mentor Reports
Originally Posted by glassdave
just got in from Mentor. we had a great time (except for stuff'in the boat ) the water was a bit on the evil side out on the lake today. first off i would like to thank everyone at the race for their concern to see that we were OK. everyone made it a point to ask how were doing after they saw the boat and found out what happened. everyone had their hands full out there in something we here on Erie call "washing machine chop" . competition was fierce with all of us work'in over time to find a rhythm and find a clean line. we were all running pretty hard and coming down the front straight on the last lap on the run for the flag (not sure what place we were in) we caught a rouge wave that tripped us hard at about 70 and nosed in. front/sides of canopy suffered significant damage as well as the top. it happened so fast and so hard i blacked out for a few seconds. came to with my hand going for my air because we had a cockpit full of water. after a few seconds i got breath back and Dean and I started to get our wits about us and we saw that a large part of the canopy was gone including both front screens and sides. after discovering that we were both pretty much OK we got the boat started and headed to the first yellow flag that was at the start finish line and we were able to eek out a 3rd place finish. we are sore but OK. we actually got out of the crashed Armada (this was not a Reindl) batboat and got into the Race Frenzy P-2 14 AMT cat for another 8 laps 
. . . . . Dean, you need to double my salary 
. . . . being our first time racing the cat we did what we could to run with the P-2 guys and they showed us the stuff. great race guys and we learned alot, looking forward to next time.
once again Team WahooATV would like to thank the race staff, safety and support crews, all the racers and all involved for thier professionalisim and concern. this is why we race and OPA is the best. thanks guys for another great race
oh . . . and thanks for the prayer Kieth. i think thats what let us walk away
heres a few pics . . . luckey we have a glassman on staff full time
) the water was a bit on the evil side out on the lake today. first off i would like to thank everyone at the race for their concern to see that we were OK. everyone made it a point to ask how were doing after they saw the boat and found out what happened. everyone had their hands full out there in something we here on Erie call "washing machine chop" . competition was fierce with all of us work'in over time to find a rhythm and find a clean line. we were all running pretty hard and coming down the front straight on the last lap on the run for the flag (not sure what place we were in) we caught a rouge wave that tripped us hard at about 70 and nosed in. front/sides of canopy suffered significant damage as well as the top. it happened so fast and so hard i blacked out for a few seconds. came to with my hand going for my air because we had a cockpit full of water. after a few seconds i got breath back and Dean and I started to get our wits about us and we saw that a large part of the canopy was gone including both front screens and sides. after discovering that we were both pretty much OK we got the boat started and headed to the first yellow flag that was at the start finish line and we were able to eek out a 3rd place finish. we are sore but OK. we actually got out of the crashed Armada (this was not a Reindl) batboat and got into the Race Frenzy P-2 14 AMT cat for another 8 laps . . . . . Dean, you need to double my salary . . . . being our first time racing the cat we did what we could to run with the P-2 guys and they showed us the stuff. great race guys and we learned alot, looking forward to next time.once again Team WahooATV would like to thank the race staff, safety and support crews, all the racers and all involved for thier professionalisim and concern. this is why we race and OPA is the best. thanks guys for another great race
oh . . . and thanks for the prayer Kieth. i think thats what let us walk away
heres a few pics . . . luckey we have a glassman on staff full time
before the boat stuffed.Hats off to you for strapping into the AMT cat and competing in the second race...thats true dedication!Hope the Armada is repaired in time for St Clair.
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