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Slow Start to the 2007 Opti Nationals
Day one and two at Opti Nationals got off to a slow start when the wind would not come up and the race committee had to call the race off for both days. The competitors managed to have lots of fun however, as they stayed cool by jumping into Lake Minnetonka, paddled canoes around Light House Island, read Harry Potter, enjoyed the fabulous food put out by the tireless regatta committee, and shopped at the booths set up by various Opti shops. There was also a beanbag toss, football, soccer, and volleyball. Despite the poor sailing conditions everyone made the most of their time together and smiles predominated.
The Jewitt family hosted a fantastic carnival for the young skippers and their families replete with bounce houses, games, prizes, ice cream and face painting! A big thank you to them and the entire regatta committee for a fabulous few days.
The latest buzz from the regatta venue is that the skippers are now heading out onto the water as the wind has come up. Day three of Opti Nationals begins and it looks as if it will be an exciting one.
Source: 2007 Opti Nationals Blog
2007 Opti Nationals - Lake Minnetonka MN USA
Over three hundred young sailors began arriving at Lake Minnetonka yesterday under sunny skies and beautiful breezes. Competitors lined up for registration and measurement and were promptly rewarded with fabulous goody bags full of souvenirs, efficient measurement, and lots of warm welcomes from the regatta committee.
The regatta site is divided between two islands and a private beach. Families spent much of the day unloading boats and getting them to their proper destinations. Several skippers were able to take advantage of the nice wind and fine tune their sailing expertise in preparation for the big race.
The Girls Nationals begin this morning under slightly overcast skies and delightful winds.
Pontoon boats are taking skippers, coaches, and spectators to Light House Island where the race will be staged.