Race results have become available for July 5, and the weekend of July 12-13. Sunday, July 6th race results for the Knickerbocker Day Race were reported in an earlier column. On Saturday, July 5, the Sonar fleet and the MBOs were on the starting line. Top finishers for the Sonars (8 boats): 1. #652, Sounder, Rick Jordan/Jeff Shane, 2. #451, Ping, Sue Miller/John Browning, and 3. #682, Puff, Ralf Steitz. On Saturday, July 12th, 11 boats started, with one withdrawal. 1. # 487, Viento, Jonathan Siener, 2. #375, Housemartin, Beth and Greg Danilek, and 3. #451, Ping, Sue Miller/John Browning. Race Committee noted one protest; any changes will be reported next week. Results for Sunday, July 13th, with 15 boats starting: 1. Housemartin, 2. Ping, and 3. Viento. Finishes for the MBO fleet on Saturday, July 5 (7 boats): 1. #9, Miss B Haven, Grace Allen/Ralph Heinzerling, 2. #11, Old Gray Foxes, Bob Adams/Curt Champlin, and 3. #21, Blue Chip, Chip Allen/Einar Haukeland. For Saturday, July 12 (8 boats): 1. Miss B Haven, 2. Blue Chip, and 3. #5, Escapade, Ned Baker/Dick Moore. Sunday's results for the MBOs (5 boats): 1. Miss B Haven, 2. #25, Blackjack, Adrian Alley/George Graf, and 3. #3, Olin Express, Jack Antinori/Bob Prokop. Four KODs were out on Sunday, July 13th; top boats were: 1. #15, Dybbuk, Roy Israel, 2. #14, no name available, and 3. #3, no name available.

Shelley Hesson and Linda Dickson, of TEAM 470, were visiting our bay last June to attend the Manhasset Bay Junior YC commissioning that was held late in the month. These two Olympic hopefuls, who have coached many of our area's junior sailors, including those from Sea Cliff, Seawanhaka, Cold Spring Harbor, plus the Women's Racing Clinic (WRC), made the stopover in Port Washington on their way to Europe for the pre-Olympics, to visit and say good-by to their younger counterparts, friends and supporters. The home page of Team 470 pretty much says it all about these two stellar sailors, and the motivation that propels them toward achieving their goals. "Every great human accomplishment began with some kind of dream or vision. If your dream is powerful and you chase it hard enough, it can come true." It looks like their dreams just may come true, and it couldn't be happening to two nicer young women. Both grew up in New Zealand and started sailing at a young age, Shelley in an Optimist and Linda in a P Class and starting winning early, capturing the Gold (Shelley) and Silver (Linda) medals in the Youth World Championships. Before arriving in our area, they competed in Olympicsail, March 13-16 in Torbay, Auckland. Olympicsail was the last regatta of the Australasian summer series, which is the final New Zealand ranking regatta to decide the team to represent New Zealand at the Pre-Olympics in August in Athens. It was also the decider for the primary position to represent New Zealand at the 470 World championships to be held in Cadiz in September. The duo finished second after fighting it out with the 2002 World 470 Champions Simon Cooke and Peter Nicholas, finishing fifth overall in the mixed fleet and first for females securing Team 470 the right to right to represent New Zealand in both the 2003 Pre-Olympics and the 2003 470 World Championships. They also secured first place in the Yachting New Zealand Ranking. While most of the time these two can be found on or near some body of water, they have other interests in which they succeed. Shelley is a Yellow Belt in Tae Kwon Do and won the Gold Medal in Tae Kwon Do at the North Island championships. Linda has a certificate in Travel and Tourism and represented New Zealand for five years in trampolining. But for now their sights are set for the 470 World Championships in Cadiz this September. Those in the sailing community who had the good fortune to meet these fine young women, and our community at large, wish Team 470 the best of luck their upcoming endeavors. Readers can follow their sailing feats at their website, www.sailingkiwi.com

The 2003 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC) Outreach Committee reminds junior women sailors that the August 1 deadline to enter in the Rolex Next Step Program is quickly approaching. The development program offers young women the opportunity to learn alongside the top sailors in the world and takes place in conjunction with the Rolex IWKC, to be held September 27-October 3 at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Junior women sailors, of all ability levels and 13 to 19 years old, should write, in 250 words or less, what they enjoy about sailing, their sailing experiences, and what they think they will gain from spending a weekend at the opening of the Rolex IWKC. Entries should include a letter of recommendation from a sailing coach or

instructor and be submitted to Sue Mikulski at SuMikulski@aol.com. Attach the essay and reference letter as Word documents and put "Rolex IWKC Outreach Committee" in the subject line. Junior women can also apply online at ww.annapolisyc.org/rolexkeelboats.

For those who are planning a trip this summer and are looking for an interesting museum, the Museum of Yachting in Newport, RI may be just what you are looking for. According to SAILING Magazine, the MOY is "one of the top ten sailing museums", and once inside the museum, one understands why the magazine gave them such a high honor. The museum, which has a beautiful waterfront setting overlooking Newport Harbor from Fort Adams State Park, has the two-time America's Cup winner Courageous (1974 and 1977) and Dennis Conner's Freedom (1980) moored in front of the museum. They tie in nicely with the America's Cup Gallery, which chronicles the history of sailing's "Holy Grail." Visitors can learn the fascinating and dramatic history inspired by over 150 years of "friendly competition" for the Auld Mug. Another exhibit, Sailing Through the Gilded Age, captures the essence of yachting during the Gilded Age of America (1860-1920) by connecting the lifestyles of affluent and influential Bellevue Avenue residents with their fabulous recreational boats. Assembled for the first time under one roof, this special collection features a wide variety of artifacts, fashions, photographs and literature to recreate the feeling of grandeur that belonged to the privileged society of Newport and the world. The Single Handed Sailor's Hall of Fame honors some of the most remarkable sailors in the history of yachting. From Joshua Slocum through the Vendee Globe and Around Alone competitors, these intrepid sailors challenged themselves in the world's most demanding conditions. Visitors can get a glimpse of the spirit of adventure shared by these remarkable individuals. The museum sponsors the Annual Classic Yacht Regatta and Parade each Labor Day weekend. If visitors have time, they are invited to sail on White Wings, a beautifully restored 84-foot 1919 Lawley-built yacht, once owned by Edsel Ford. The Museum of Yachting, P.O. Box 129, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI 02840. (401) 847-1018. www.museumofyachting.org If you plan to go, ask to see Patrick Muldoon, the museum's Executive Director, who will give you a terrific guided tour!