12-14 June, Cock Island Race Portsmouth VA

With a 10kt westerly, The Belle headed south to Portsmouth and rafted up at North Landing for the Captain's meeting and kick-off party on the Friday, 12 June.  Al and Nickie, and John and Barb joined us for the all-night party.  The Belle started in the 4th fleet, cruising class on Sat morning...with 88 boats in the race.  The 6-8kt early winds gave way to 12-14kt NE to make the race sporting.  The picture has the full crew back aboard for the after race party. Great time with great friends.