After an uneventful trip down to Newport Beach, Taylor, Warns, Doug and I left Maine Squeeze on a mooring while we had great and inexpensive burgers at Newport Landing. The next day we transfered the Squeeze, 5150 and Moonshadow to the guest dock at BYC. Ernie came up from Oceanside for a visit; later Fusee showed up with Harry, Larry and Randy. Our crew joined them for dinner at BCYC, then drinks and jokes on Fusee.
Maine Squeeze sailed the 125 mile course in 19 hours and 27 minutes to be the first Schock 35 to finish and win a second place trophy in PHRF E class. Skipper Mike Taylor sparked the crew to top performance during his fastest “tequila derby” yet. Admiral Cherri experienced her first Ensenada Race, driving, trimming and feeding the crew. Bill Brayton also steered and trimmed Maine Squeeze to max performance while Tina Roberson kept the “strings” in perfect tune. Foredeck man Bruce McKenzie was in top form especially during sail hoists, douses and spinnaker tubes, and Curt Ingram played the sail controls like a fine guitar. 
The crew enjoys victory! 
Mike with the Schock 35 perpetual trophy
