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07-01-2009, 01:30 PM
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Rags to Riches Regatta | July 3, 2009 Grayton to Seagrove [updated with photos]
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07-01-2009, 01:35 PM
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Thanks tootsie for the info! 
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07-01-2009, 01:42 PM
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That looks like funn!
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07-01-2009, 01:48 PM
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Please, please, please - somebody post some pics of this event. It is killing me that I can't be there to watch. Sounds like so much fun.
I hope those participating have a wonderful time! Happy Independence Day to all (a few days early).
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07-01-2009, 01:54 PM
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Also, please post a lot of pics from parade in seaside and Grayton.Hope to get a glimpse of my son.
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07-02-2009, 02:36 PM
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Where do you think would be the best regatta viewing?
Where exactly is the finish line in Seagrove? 
I am thinking the start is a must see.
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07-02-2009, 02:41 PM
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I heard about this - I think it will be funn! I hope my friends win!
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07-02-2009, 06:30 PM
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07-03-2009, 12:53 PM
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Bump!
Everybody go watch the race! Should be visible anywhere on the beach from Grayton to Seagrove!
What a great way to kick off the holiday weekend! 
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07-03-2009, 04:15 PM
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Very cool! All of the different sail colors against the sky and water are so pretty - the pics don't do it justice!
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07-03-2009, 05:29 PM
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Scoots, why didn't you come down to the beach when they were lining up? No worries, I know that the fearless founder of this website got some good pictures. Can't wait to see them!
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07-03-2009, 05:49 PM
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What a sight!!
Glorious sight today!! Viewed from Seagrove Beach! WOW!!  Loved It!!
Quite a thrill for all the KIDS....young & old!!  Thanks!!
Not to mention an absolutely PERFECT day at the beach!! Beautiful Day! 
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07-03-2009, 05:51 PM
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Grayton was wild! And the catamarans looked too cool lined up along the shore. Looking forward to seeing Kurt's pictures!
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07-03-2009, 06:31 PM
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My secret photographer sent me a phone pic of the boats lined up at Grayton. I even was able to open it! What a sight!
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07-03-2009, 06:33 PM
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I will post more later - water was perfect today! Most people I have ever seen On Grayton Beach, until tomorrow night at least.
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07-03-2009, 06:36 PM
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07-03-2009, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 30A Skunkape
Scoots, why didn't you come down to the beach when they were lining up? No worries, I know that the fearless founder of this website got some good pictures. Can't wait to see them!
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I was running late, so I just went down to my beach and headed west. Figured if I took the car to Grayton I'd be sitting in traffic unable to see the race and would totally miss the start, but if I took the sand I'd be sure to catch at least part of the race.
Next year I will definitely be at the Grayton start, though it was fun following the race from Watercolor to Seagrove on foot along the beach. Was cool to see the position changes. Thought it was going to be pink and turquoise rainbow fighting it out, then white sail smoked them all!
Kurt's pictures do the event justice!
P.S. Where was the finish? I stopped trying to keep up around the Villas.
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07-03-2009, 07:46 PM
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The finish was in Seagrove off Dothan Lane/street. It was a fun time!
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07-05-2009, 07:14 PM
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07-05-2009, 07:58 PM
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Great photos! What a beautiful weather/water day!
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07-05-2009, 08:01 PM
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WOW....beautiful pictures Kurt, thank you so much.  That would have been awesome to have seen. The water looks fabulous!!!!
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07-05-2009, 09:27 PM
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Great images Kurt! the water at Grayton that day was perfect!
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07-06-2009, 09:47 AM
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Wow! What an event! I remember the races in the "old days". We thought it was crowded then! Great pics Kurt!
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07-06-2009, 04:42 PM
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what perfectly gorgeous water on regatta day! it was perfect on July 4th too, and with lots of waves - as we went for a dip right after the Grayton parade. not a stitch of seaweed. but the seaweed (june grass) didn't stay away long - returned on the 5th with even more wave action!
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07-08-2009, 01:01 PM
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Great day...Great race!
Wonderful pictures, Kurt. I have been able to share with most of the sailors. These pictures really capture the beauty of the day. Total of 17 boats which exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to next year...
Thanks again!
Elizabeth
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