Delta Ditch Run at the Docks

June 11, 2010

If the SSS Singlehanded Transpac is the "bug light for weirdos," then the Delta Ditch Run is the bug light for weird boats. They come from all over and some are one of a kind. (Or two of a kind if the builder was lucky.) We found these at the docks of Richmond YC the night before the race.

The Martin 243 Jazz, from Vancouver, BC. "It's got wings!" In the background, Coyote is a Wylie 34 from Bethel Island. ©2010 norcalsailing.com

The cats have been breeding. ©2010 norcalsailing.com

Along with the monohulls, it seems the cats have been breeding for this race with 23 Hobies, Nacras and more showing up. With the predicted northerly they may be on the edge of death on the reaches. We will see later if they end up as road kill.

"What is it?" speculated the dock walkers. ©2010 norcalsailing.com

We'll have much more on this race, including video. We've handed out cameras to some of the Moore 24 fleet (the Ditch Run is a 'counter' in their Roadmaster Series). Stay tuned!

Moore 24s, joined by Melges 24s and a Flying Tiger 7.5 from SoCal, filled the Richond YC Turning Basin. ©2010 norcalsailing.com