Bird Boats Birthday Party Tomorrow
This Saturday marks the 85th year Bird Boats have been sailing on the bay, making it the oldest fleet on the West Coast to be raced continuously. The party will start at 1 p.m. at the San Francisco YC in Tiburon, with six boats at the guest dock for inspection. Cocktails are at 4:30 with a film and slide presentation of vintage races by RC Keefe in the Commodore’s Room, followed by dinner ($25), stories and more film at 6:30.
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I grew up racing Petrel (#8) with my family in the late 50’s, and now own Teal (#6) which is undergoing restoration. Petrel is now owned by Pierre Josephs, who is restoring Puffin right next door, and his brother Jim owns Curlew, one of the prettiest boats in the fleet, right next to Robin, owned by Pat and Cissy Kirrane. Cissy is the organizing chairwoman of the event and can be reached at (415) 435-3366 for more info.
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Everyone who has ever owned, raced or drooled over Bird Boats will be in attendance. We hope to raise funds to rescue and restore several boats in the fleet. Should be a great event!
Sailed on Puffin from 1960 to 1970 when owned by Mary Sutro and later with owner Bob Pechoultres . Had a great time and very wet but enjoyed it. Now living in Ennis MT. so I don’t think I will be in the city but miss the great times on the boat and sailing in the bay. Went on the lightship race one year and was the first of all the boats back under the Bridge and finished with the A boats . The next bird was 1 hour behind us.