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135--California: San Diego Beer Can Race @ CherieSpotting     Jul 10 2003 - 16:10 PST cherie writes: On July 9, 2003 one-hundred-seven boats cut their engines, hoisted their mains, and unfurled their jibs to start the 6th 2003 San Diego Beer Can Races with a bang. I was aboard Mistress, a 53 Swan Captained by Ray LaFleur. We just came to have fun, but we ended up in 6th place! I can't think of a better way to spend a Wednesday night! Click on each picture to see it full size. read comments (0) | write comment| views: 5983    | rated: 0.0    printer-friendly version   Luis trims the jib of "Mistress" in the 6th 2003 San Diego Beer Cup Race. Ray, the Captain, and Claudia (apparently rail meat?) Galen the grinder. Just another perfect day on the Bay. Cherie at the helm! The crew of "Mistress" looking busy. Holding on! You have to watch out for cars...even on the water. The gang on the bay. 107 boats all shapes and sizes race ever Wednesday. Some come to race, while others come just to have fun! It's all fun until the race starts, then it is serious business. Time to fly the kite! The spinnaker/sun-shade. Sailing brings out the smiles in everyone. Flying wing on wing. Brothers Bill and Ray have another great day on the water. Would it be a beer can race without beer? Sailing is both work and fun! A new way to "meet the neighbors." Looks like our boats wanted to get to know each other a bit better. The only casualty--Claudia's torn jeans. But hey...there's another use for sailing tape! Luis gives his wife Claudia a first class ride off the dock.