Old Salt’s 2017

By Skipper Jim West

Clipper Class Award

The Commodore Joe Bjorkman Sportsmanship Trophy - Our favorite Old Salts award, both because spirit and sportsmanship are an essential part of what we are trying to do and because Joe was a wonderful friend to our officers and crew.

The Scuttle-off Trophy – The top four crews competed in a 9-person timed nautical event to erect a tripod using lashings, grommets and a block & tackle to raise a barrel of water without spilling. This is Tiki’s fourth ever and fourth in a row win at this competition.

The Regatta Relay – The top five crews compete in a 5 crew member relay consisting of knots, rope climb, bosun’s chair and heaving line. This is Tiki’s first-ever win at this event.

First Place in 8 events

Placed in 17 of 19 events

First Place in: Knots, Compass and Relative Bearings (100%, tied with Odyssey), Breeches Buoy (2:14), Drill, Scuttlebutt (60.6), Bosun’s Chair (2:23), Sailing ID (100%) and Radio.

Second Place in: Flotilla Drill, Rope Climb, Mystery (7-way tie), Marlinspike and Mariner Quiz.

Fourth Place in: Pull Boat, First Aid and Bucket Brigade.

Fifth Place in: Heaving Line and Piloting.

Crew: Ally, Alexis, Ski, Marissa, Amber, Kenna, Lina, Bella, Arri, Laura, Michelle, Belinda and Sydney