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The annual Oktoberfest was held on Saturday, October 19th after the successful conclusion of the NSSC Anchor Bay Fall Series.

The racing action on the bay was fast-paced, in blustry conditions (westerly winds in the mid to upper twenties with sustained winds around 30 knots at the end of the race). Certain members of the Level 35 fleet engaged in a peculiar sort of one-upmanship that seemed to be a contest for the most spectacular evolution from full-plane chute run to crew-dunking broach. 'Honors' here went to the unabashed crew of Mambo King (who showed the fleet that the bottom of their keel is clean even in late October), though X-Heartbreaker also showed that they can wipe out with the best of 'em. Sorry, no pictures here and a pity too as there might have been plenty of material for Dr. Crash. Race series results are available here.

Afterwards, crews and friends gathered at NSSC for the Oktoberfestivities which included the 2nd annual 'You gotta Raingutter Regatta'. Homemade boats built from kits competed side-by-side in two-leg races down (and back-down) gutters.

The party at the club was well-attended, with over 100 people staying for dinner. 'The Four Heads' kicked out the Jams, and bartenders stayed busy keeping the beverages flowing ...