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Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Sailing in pursuit of medals and a rubber chicken
September 5, 2017

S
ailors from the Oriental area and NC State participated in the 2017 Greens Creek Challenge. Thirteen boats were on the water and 19 sailors competed in three divisions: FJ, Sunfish, and Laser. A rubber chicken was quietly placed along the course for some lucky sailor to find. Two races were held: one in the morning, one in the afternoon.

Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Lining up at the start.

Grace Evans’ lawn served as headquarters for the event. The Bean and Silos provided breakfast and lunch for organizers and participants. The students were housed in the community by the Dixon family, the Cox family, and the Wheeler family. Sail Pack (NC State) was sponsored by Joe and Lynn Mattea, Harry and Finola Corbett, and Bill and Camilla Wheeler.

Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Todd Cox behind the sail.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Passing under the bridge.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Don Munn wins the Greens Creek Chicken Rescue Award.

Results:
FJ Division:
1st tie:
- Kara Wheeler/Ian Pierno (NC State)
- Carly Pedron/Alec Sitton (NC State)
2nd: Caroline James/Puddles Pudlo (NC State)
3rd: Andrew Edwards/Caroline Eberhardt (NC State)

Sunfish:
1st: Joe Grimm
2nd: Todd Cox
3rd: Paul Welles

Laser Division:
1st: Don Munn
2nd: Chuck Lee

Special Awards
Youngest Skipper: Caroline James
Most Improved Skipper: Todd Cox
Sail “N” Swim: Todd Cox
Most Experienced: Chuck Lee

Greens Creek Chicken Rescue Award:
Don Munn

Participants:
FJ division: Kara Wheeler, Ian Pierno, Carly Pedron, Alec Sitton, Caroline James, Puddles Pudlo, Andrew Edwards, Caroline Eberhardt, Davis Bilbin, Robbie Dubman, Harry Corbett, Mason Caroon. Sunfish division: Joe Grimm, Todd Cox, Stu Robinson, George Midyette, Paul Welles. Laser Division: Don Munn and Chuck Lee.

Greens Creek Challenge 2017
NC State medal winners.

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Greens Creek Challenge 2017
The younger participants in the challenge.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Beginning a jibe. Click on photo to see the progression.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Doug Carmichael points out the course.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Competitors lounge on the lawn, listening to Beth Michne give instructions.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Joe Grimm waits for the challenge to begin.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Mason Caroon and Harry Corbett in an FJ.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Kara Wheeler and Ian Pierno smile for their closeup.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Chuck Lee sailing a Sunfish.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
George Midyette and Joe Grimm have a quick meeting.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Davis Bilven and Robbie Dubman heading to the bridge.

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Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Making the turn into Smith Creek.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Chuck Lee.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
A larger sailing vessel passes through the course mid-race.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Stu Robinson crosses the finish line.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Caroline Eberhardt and Andrew Edwards from NC State.
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In Smiths Creek with the wind at their backs.
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Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Don Munn.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Racing for the finish line.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Todd Cox, Commodore of the Oriental Dinghy Club, attempts to repair his sail.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Grace Evans receives a medal for her continued hospitality.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
NC State participants.
Greens Creek Challenge 2017
Beth Michne and Nelda Coats, two of the several organizers and volunteers of the Greens Creek Challenge.

Posted Tuesday September 5, 2017 by Allison DeWeese


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