By Jim Denys
The RESULTS of the 2023 Hardheads Bolivar RIG RUN are in!!! After a timing equipment failure, some logistical challenges due to the 1/2 mile finish line, we gave it our best effort and have determined the WINNERS. After reviewing photographic coverage for the past 24 hours, we would like to congratulate goin solo with skipper Ernie Luce claiming 1st Place in the RIG RUN with a corrected time of 1:37:01. 2nd Place went to Shipley Swabbies skipper Terry Shipley, and crew Ettie Wise finishing on a corrected time of 1:43:31. 3rd Place and first to the Beach went to Club Pesca, skipper Chad Creagh, and Scott Langdale in 1:46:10.
In the longer WRECK Course, and new to the Hardheads Bolivar RIG RUN was Lupe Tortilla with skipper Dylan Tomko and his crew John Tomko harnessing the best winds to finish in a corrected time of 2:52:59. WHITE CAPPIN skippered by Rennie Ihle came in 2nd Place with a time of 2:56:07. 3rd Place went to Hole Finder II with skipper Jane Sherrod in a time of 2:58:01 who edged out Team Restream by just 11 seconds.
The Hardheads Bolivar RIG RUN is first and foremost a FUN RUN, mixing more than 15 classes of boats all with different ratings in one race. The purpose of the RIG RUN is to help promote sailing in a fun and competitive way. The format allows sailors of all skill levels to compete with the best of the best and learn a few things along the way. The Bolivar venue allows sailors to showcase their skills in front of thousands of people on the 27 mile long peninsula.
The RIG RUN has grown from 4 boats 9 years ago to 45 this year, clearly the largest number of beach catamarans on the Texas Coast in 25 years.
Congratulations to all who took part or witnessed this bit of Texas sailing history. The Bolivar Yacht Club is grateful for the tremendous support from our loyal sponsors who generously share our enthusiasm for such a specular community event.
We hope to see everyone back August 10th, 2024!!
[JD: Aug-15-2023]
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