Koedel, Jr. Denames Boat, Observers Freeze
on Monday January 13, 2003 02:45PM
John and Kara Koedel denamed their new yacht last weekend. Several observers, including the Koedel's, Sr., Jeff Branflick, Chris Gaenzle, and various children attended. The denaming ceremony is part of John's elaborate two-part denaming/renaming ceremony for their new-to-them Ericson 38. After the denaming ceremony, John commented that he was disappointed with turnout for this January event, "I really thought all the non-spin guys would come out for this", he said, "maybe we'll get more people in the spring for the renaming ceremony." No word yet on what that name will be, however.
In a separate and unrelated event, a small group of sailors retreated to the new clubhouse on Sat. evening for a round of the popular board game, "Rumgatta", modeled after "Regatta". Results for the first two races stand as follows:
1. Chris Gaenzle
2. Kara Koedel
3. Jeff Branflick
4. John Koedel
5. Carey Gaenzle
6. Mary and Jay Buhl (DNS)