The Cottonwood Regatta & U.S. Nationals Catawba YC, Charlotte, NC April 23-24, 2005 more Saturday (and Sunday?) shore photos photos by Richard Johnson and his family

As we chocolate fanciers might say: Em and M. ...

Lord Weakley surveys his (adopted) domain. ...

Getting the most important boat ready for Sunday's work. ...

"Bill Waller, call home." ...

Looks like it'll be work out there today! ...

A nervous father? Hans Gottschling directs as his baby, The Nutshell, is retrieved. ...

No such worries for Bob Frick (l) and Peter Every who decided W3975 could enjoy the Cottonwood just as well from shore! ...

Uncle Al (l) chats with some of our hosts. ...

The Lightnings - a most helpful and friendly group! ...

Regatta Chairman, Ron Wright, was kept very busy all weekend, but all his hard work paid off in a super regatta that was well enjoyed by all of us. ...

Alex Rahn on his way to a ... ...

... visit with Hans Gottschling. ...

Tony Krauss: free beer and being a Wayfarer owner - who could ask for more??!! ...

Southerners, Dotty Murto and Mo Metcalf, really feel the chilly breeze. ...

As does Mike Murto. ...

Homework never sleeps! ...

Lots of time to chat at this Cottonwood! ...

Michele welcomes Joe Blackmore and his friend, Holly. ...

Sunday morning: sunnier but very brisk, temps in the 40's F. ...

Looking south from the point ...

Looking in from the point towards the Catawba YC ...

A nice Saturday sunset with the clear air of a cold front! ...

Hans (l) and Joe huddle in the lee of the clubhouse. ...

Emily Johnson did super work with the CWA camera once more! ...

A well deserved break for Richard Johnson and a friend. ...

Escape from the weather! ...

Games time for Noelle DeBrincat (l) and Emily

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2005 Cottonwood Regatta & U.S. Nationals results report photos: shore pics - 1 shore pics - 2 more Friday ashore more Saturday & Sunday ashore sailing pics - 1 sailing pics - 2 awards de Boer pics