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Bryan smokes celebratory cigar (#2 for his lifetime). - IMG 5574
After being stung by a couple of (tiny) jellyfish, the swimmers emerge to dry. - IMG_2261
The finish line! We got in about 12:30am on Saturday morning, squeaking in ahead of at least on boat in our class. Sorry for the poor quality, camera operation was a tall order given my mental state at this point. - IMG 5576
Julie drying off. - IMG 5610
Strangely Homer-like here... - IMG_2250
Bryan at the helm. - IMG 5609
I mean, all the cool kids are doing it... - IMG_2247
One of many offshore oil/gas rigs with a boat alarmingly close to it. - IMG 5602
Mike with trophy. - IMG 5607
Why not put the light up ice cube in your mouth while waiting for another rum and coke? - IMG 5542
A gas/oil pipe in the foreground, and a rig off in the distance. This is what we had to stay up all night watching out for. - IMG_2268
Doug and Patrick with trophy. - IMG 5580
Have a free bottle of rum for finishing the race, but please don't take it around to 5 bars drinking it. - IMG_2243
Bryan pulls on some lines. - IMG 5552
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A post-party Whataburger run nets Bryan 1/2 gallon of chocolate shake. - IMG 5600
Bryan with trophy. - IMG 5577
Bryan's ocean-styled do. - IMG 5543
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A view from the deck up at the mainsail and jib. - IMG 5586
People eagerly await the announcement of winners. - IMG_2241
More fun with the whisker pole. - IMG_2267
The skipper and matriarch of the longhawk celebrate a 3rd place finish. - IMG 5550
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Our happy family: Julie, Mike, Patrick, Sam, Doug. - IMG 5626
1.99! I didn't think I'd see it again in my lifetime... - IMG_2236
Noble captain at the helm. - IMG 5570
Julie negotiates a wave. - IMG 5599
Julie with trophy. - IMG 5614
Julie smokes too...