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360--California: BYC Beercan Race in Newport Beach @ Site News     Jul 14 2006 - 16:38 PST Cherie writes: What makes “Heartbeat” pump? “It’s her amazing crew,” said owner Chuck Brewer II of NHYC. Brewer bought “Heartbeat”, a Farr 45, last year to compete against Rose & Beery’s ID 48 “It’s OK.”. While Chuck’s boat may be new to the Newport Beach racing scene, his experienced crew isn’t. Tactician Carl Swaisgood has been sailing with Brewer for 22 years and most of the crew has been loyal to Chuck for over a decade. At the Balboa Yacht Club Beercan race on July 13th “Heartbeat” had an incredible start that turned into a substantial lead. The day’s victory and honors went to “Heartbeat” and her crew. Enjoy these racing photos and get a glimpse into the life of local Newport Beach racing. Read Entire Story. See Complete Race Results Click on each picture to see it full size. read comments (0) | write comment| views: 10277    | rated: 0.0    printer-friendly version   Sailing is a team sport. Chuck Brewer, owner/driver of "Heartbeat" pictured with World Champion sailor Craig McCabe. "Heartbeat" beat the fleet on July 13th and sailed home with a clear-cut victory. *All photos by Cherie Sogsti Chuck Brewer III with "TnT" in the distance. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Babe and JBird crisscross in the harbor. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "It's OK" and the fleet. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Just dropped by to say hello. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Deb on board. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Beautiful sails on a beautiful day. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Amante." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Carol, Chuck's significant other. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Bolt" and "Illusion." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Problem Child." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Chuck Brewer II concentrating on the start. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Rapid Transit." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Phil. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Time to tack. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Heartbeat" pulls into the lead and gives its crew a great view of the fleet. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti James Devling's "Campaign II" took 1st place in her division. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Dick Pacelli aboard "Campaign II". *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Campaign II", a C&C 34, is a force to reckon with. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti In the cockpit of "Heartbeat." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Heartbeat" crewmembers Patrice and Gary. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "TnT", a Tripp 47, took 3rd place. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Andy Szas' "Babe" took 2nd place in her division. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Carl Swaisgood makes sure things are all clear. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Don Benedict monitors the sail's shape. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Radical Departure II", an ID 35. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Brewer's former boat, "Illusion", a Farr 395 is now owned by Marshall Duffield of NHYC. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Carl at the helm of "Heartbeat". *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Linstar", a J109 owned by John Shulze. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Gary at the mast. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Anthony Delfino's crew on "Violetta" says "We're not pink! We're fushia!" *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Cha Cha Cha", a C&C 40 owned by Larry Walter. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Cha Cha Cha" took 3rd place in her division. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Tacking into the sun. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Blinded by the light. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Chuck Brewer II, owner/driver of "Heartbeat." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti The Richley family, from LIYC, presents "Amante". *Photo by Cherie Sogsti There's a grin. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti As long as it works! *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Patrice, the grinder. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Live slow, sail fast. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Bill Taylor's "Scavenger". *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Scavenger" is a Reichel-Pugh 43 from BYC. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Andrew Donchak's "Rapid Transit", a Beneteau 40.5. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti John Szalay's "Pussycat" took 2nd place in her division. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Gary on the foredeck. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Carl "on the chrome." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Don on trim. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti "Amante". *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Patrice and Jeff. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Making "Heartbeat" pump. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Patrice. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Jeff with a beer. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Gary's always happy when he's near the water. *Photo by Cherie Sogsti Wes Selby's "TnT" inches toward the finish. Val & Elizabeth are crew aboard Wes Selby's "TnT". Some of the ladies aboard "TnT." *Photo by Cherie Sogsti.