Who'll win catalina 09

[LetsTalkSkiracing]

Can you look past Todd Haig? Will Pete Proctor be able to make the pass stick that he's almost done to Todd in the last couple of years?

Who are the sleepers?

Sean Clancy will be a real threat this year towing Grant Turner from Aus in my opinion.

Who do you think?

 

[Howardflat]

Todd all the way!

 

[River Lynchmob]

Got to go with Todd. He has it upstairs and knows the water like no one else does (I was in the boat for his first 4 wins so I have seen him up close). Peter will give him a good run and has the best chance to beat him. Grant is a very good skier but I dont think he has the experience yet. It will be an odd year with so many missing due to the close proximity to the Worlds. Not sure who else is going to be running this year.

 

[skifaster]

Gotta pick Todd as he goes for #9. Until someone beats him, he is the one. Peter Proctor is the only true challenger this year since Wayne Mawer won't be here. In my opinion, those are the only two legitimate guys that have a chance at winning. The better discussion is who will be top 5. The battle for 3rd and beyond should be a good one.

 

[RiverDave]

I'll put 10 bucks Peter Proctor.. Dunno anything about him, but I like to gamble..

Lynch are we on?

RD

 

[obnoxious001]

I have to go with Todd, for many of the reasons above, and because I have known him so long, he has to be the favorite in my mind.

We had one race that was real memorable for me in 2000, the Benicia to Alcatraz race, ran side by side all the way out and part of the way back! I was riding for Jason Cartledge behind Chuck Marino, and we ended up winning, but it was a heck of a battle, don't think anyone else was close.

Go Todd!

 

[racerden]

Mens Open- Todd
Womens Open- Anne
Jr Boys- Alex Herrera
Int Men- Hopefully, us (Craig Gordon AU)
Senior Mens- John Kompaniez
Veteren Mens- Phil Cramer
Expert Mens- Hopefully, Bemo
F1- Marshall (or Graham) Cole
Stock Day- Dana Thorsen
Int Womens- Hopefully Amy (Firecracker)
Jet- Billy Mason (if he's healthy)

Fill in the ?'s....

F2- ?
Jr Girls- ?
Novice-?
Over & Back-? (I hold the record w/ 2 AU mates)
Senior Womens-?
Veteren Womens- ? (not Lori, she has to ski Open)
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[racerden]

Mens Open- Todd
Womens Open- Anne
Jr Boys- Alex Herrera
Int Men- Hopefully, us (Craig Gordon AU)
Senior Mens- John Kompaniez
Veteren Mens- Phil Cramer
Expert Mens- Hopefully, Bemo
F1- Marshall (or Graham) Cole
Stock Day- Dana Thorsen
Int Womens- Hopefully Amy (Firecracker)
Jet- Billy Mason (if he's healthy)

Fill in the ?'s....

F2- ?
Jr Girls- ?
Novice-?
Over & Back-? (I hold the record w/ 2 AU mates)
Senior Womens-?
Veteren Womens- ? (not Lori, she has to ski Open)

Opps, forgot Double-up?

 

[Skyskier]

With the right odds, I'd bet on Chuckie Stearns, Men's overall

" old age and tenacity will overcome youth & skill every time"
Skyskier

 

[RiverDave]

With the right odds, I'd bet on Chuckie Stearns, Men's overall

" old age and tenacity will overcome youth & skill every time"
Skyskier

Except for the last 9 times..

RD

 

[Skyskier]

Except for the last 9 times..

RD

Don't know for sure, but I don't think Chuck has run in the last 9 years :hmm I hear he's been 'training" for this years. Even at 70 yrs old, I'd still have to look for him to take it to the kids, .......longshot ? yeah, ......but I like longshots :thumbsup

 

[hobo]

I heard chuck will be out of town this year but is planning for next year.:thumbsup


USA for the overall Mens and Womens...............:champagne:

 

[racerden]

Don't know for sure, but I don't think Chuck has run in the last 9 years :hmm I hear he's been 'training" for this years. Even at 70 yrs old, I'd still have to look for him to take it to the kids, .......longshot ? yeah, ......but I like longshots :thumbsup

He hasn't competed in the race since the 50th when LBBSC made commerative trophies is his honor. This year w/be the 61st CSR.
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[SkiTard]

A new guy by the name J. M. Roberson has been doing some serious training and is gona be a sleeper competitor. This guy has it all upstairs, water knowledge and most definitely the endurance to complete the race. It is his first race and I am not sure what class he is running, but he is one hell of a skier and he is looking to race hard i mean race hard.

 

[River Lynchmob]

I'll put 10 bucks Peter Proctor.. Dunno anything about him, but I like to gamble..

Lynch are we on?

RD

Deal...plus a shot of the winners choice :champagne:

 

[River Lynchmob]

I have to go with Todd, for many of the reasons above, and because I have known him so long, he has to be the favorite in my mind.

We had one race that was real memorable for me in 2000, the Benicia to Alcatraz race, ran side by side all the way out and part of the way back! I was riding for Jason Cartledge behind Chuck Marino, and we ended up winning, but it was a heck of a battle, don't think anyone else was close.

Go Todd!

I remember that race well...Todd was sicker than a dog was coughing up green golf balls had the chills and looked like a ghost...never would have guessed by the way he skied :thumbsup

 

[racerden]

I remember that race well...Todd was sicker than a dog was coughing up green golf balls had the chills and looked like a ghost...never would have guessed by the way he skied :thumbsup

JL, as much as I would like to see someone else win it, preferrably an American) I'll take you up on the $10 & raise ya another 10-ski...=$20
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[River Lynchmob]

JL, as much as I would like to see someone else win it, preferrably an American) I'll take you up on the $10 & raise ya another 10-ski...=$20

And a drink of the winners choice :thumbsup

You're on!!!

 

[obnoxious001]

I remember that race well...Todd was sicker than a dog was coughing up green golf balls had the chills and looked like a ghost...never would have guessed by the way he skied :thumbsup

Right,, same with Jason,, he felt terrible but was on a mission, since it was only 12 days after Scott Dominguez was killed, so it meant a bunch to both of us.

Like I said, it was a very exciting race between our two teams!

 

[stevo13]

im picking troy hooker first to the island and first overall in a 21 footer he has been training and skiing like its nobodys business

 

[obnoxious001]

im picking troy hooker first to the island and first overall in a 21 footer he has been training and skiing like its nobodys business

Nothing against Troy (I used to observe for him in all the marathons), but I still think Todd "owns" the water out there.

If they are still staggering the start, Troy could make the island first, but I would think it would take a super flat water race to have a 21' win now days.

 

[Skee]

Do any of you guy's know a Ron Tzarski (sp?) from this Catalina run? I went to school with him and knew that he did run this race but it has been awhile....so I am not sure if he is still around...I believe he ran with a crew with Joe Rodes....Rodesway Boat Shop? Just curious.. Tracy

 

[obnoxious001]

Do any of you guy's know a Ron Tzarski (sp?) from this Catalina run? I went to school with him and knew that he did run this race but it has been awhile....so I am not sure if he is still around...I believe he ran with a crew with Joe Rodes....Rodesway Boat Shop? Just curious.. Tracy

Ron Tesarski owns Custom Canvas in Montclair. He and his sister Monica continue to build some of the nicest interiors, boat covers and bimini tops. I have known him about 30 years, guess that kind of dates me. He probably is running his boat #600 in the race, probably pulling Debbie Norblad I think.

Joe Rodes just moved his shop out to Montclair within the past few months also.

 

[Skee]

Ron Tesarski owns Custom Canvas in Montclair. He and his sister Monica continue to build some of the nicest interiors, boat covers and bimini tops. I have known him about 30 years, guess that kind of dates me. He probably is running his boat #600 in the race, probably pulling Debbie Norblad I think.

Joe Rodes just moved his shop out to Montclair within the past few months also.

Thanks for the info..I was not aware he owned that place..I live in La Verne just about right next to Montclair...I have known that place for years but never had to use them...Also,I was not aware Rodes moved there shop from Glendora,I used to use them all the time for many thing's. When I moved out here I started usin' Rex...

 

[boatnam2]

[Joe Rodes just moved his shop out to Montclair within the past few months also.[/QUOTE]

I work with joel rodes barry, they did open up a new shop in upland.

 

[obnoxious001]

[Joe Rodes just moved his shop out to Montclair within the past few months also.

I work with joel rodes barry, they did open up a new shop in upland.[/QUOTE]

Ok,, must only be a block or so out of Montclair, sorry.

 

[RiverDave]

Deal...plus a shot of the winners choice :champagne:

Sure... why not.

RD

 

[SkiTard]

You guys are all way off I am telling you My buddy J.M. Roberson is coming and he is gona bring home the win. He is skiing on a custom big easy and he is ready to compete against the best.

 

[whiteworks]

Deal...plus a shot of the winners choice :champagne:

Louis XIII to rich for my blood

 

[SKIA36]

Louis XIII to rich for my blood

Plenty of other Cognacs as good or better...

How many bottles do you want?

 

[hobo]

As of July 1 st there was 55 entries. more expected this week:thumbsup

 

[RiverDave]

You guys are all way off I am telling you My buddy J.M. Roberson is coming and he is gona bring home the win. He is skiing on a custom big easy and he is ready to compete against the best.

A big easy like the conelley big easy that us fat boys use to ski on?

RD

 

[skinut]

Mens Open- Todd
Womens Open- Anne
Jr Boys- Alex Herrera
Int Men- Hopefully, us (Craig Gordon AU)
Senior Mens- John Kompaniez
Veteren Mens- Phil Cramer
Expert Mens- Hopefully, Bemo
F1- Marshall (or Graham) Cole
Stock Day- Dana Thorsen
Int Womens- Hopefully Amy (Firecracker)
Jet- Billy Mason (if he's healthy)

Fill in the ?'s....

F2- ?
Jr Girls- ?
Novice-?
Over & Back-? (I hold the record w/ 2 AU mates)
Senior Womens-?
Veteren Womens- ? (not Lori, she has to ski Open)

Denny: Bemo running Master class this year. TJ

 

[Firecracker]

Mens Open- Todd
Womens Open- Anne
Jr Boys- Alex Herrera
Int Men- Hopefully, us (Craig Gordon AU)
Senior Mens- John Kompaniez
Veteren Mens- Phil Cramer
Expert Mens- Hopefully, Bemo
F1- Marshall (or Graham) Cole
Stock Day- Dana Thorsen
Int Womens- Hopefully Amy (Firecracker)
Jet- Billy Mason (if he's healthy)

Fill in the ?'s....

F2- ?
Jr Girls- ?
Novice-?
Over & Back-? (I hold the record w/ 2 AU mates)
Senior Womens-?
Veteren Womens- ? (not Lori, she has to ski Open)

I'll be skiing F2 with the boys!!! arty2:

I don't know of any Intermediate Women skiing... But I haven't seen the entry list yet either.

15 women skiing F2 at Worlds! Yee Haw!