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Fleet of vessels put to the test last weekend during ocean races
Gulf Charters Regatta at Ocean Marina
Story and photos by Brendan Richards
The variable winds and mild weather last Saturday was
perfect for the start of the second round of yacht racing off the shores of
Ocean Marina. The Gulf Charters Regatta saw a myriad of vessels take part in
what is fast becoming a hot venue on the Eastern Seaboard yacht racing
calendar.
 “Pasaya”
crossed the line first in Class 1 and finished second overall.
The first two races running on a short course saw the
smaller Platu sport boats dominate the waters of Na Jomtien, as the
organizers and spectators watched from the 96 foot schooner, ‘Seraph’,
recently arrived from Phuket to start a new life in Pattaya conducting lunch
and dinner cruises.
The first race saw some of the crew from the larger
monohulls take a break in the cool waters - after falling overboard.
Meanwhile, the large monohull ‘Pasaya’, with her all Thai crew, sailed
past the fleet, which included the smaller sport boat ‘Attitude 8’,
which weighed a mere 750 kilograms. The crew on ‘Attitude 8’ was
obviously parched during the first round as they performed much better in
the second race of the day.
 The
smaller Platu sportboats lead the larger monohulls ‘Foreign Affair’ and
‘Graffiti’ at the beginning of Saturday’s second race.
The multihulls faired reasonably well with the exception
of ‘Double Trouble’, whose crew appeared to enjoy a leisurely pace
during the day, as they barely finished the second race on Saturday just 5
minutes under the 2-hour race limit.
It was a more lively run in the second race, with
shifting winds stifling even some of the experienced sailors, some even
tangling their spinnaker around the buoy. Aye, many sailors know that not
much in this world can make one’s eyes water quite like tangling one’s
spinnaker around a buoy. Pasaya sailed first across the line, closely
followed by Attitude 8 and the Magic Roundabout.
The afternoon wound down with a cocktail party for
sailors and a familiarization trip for local travel agents at the Harbor
Lounge at the Ocean Marina, complete with a buffet and copious amounts of
liquid refreshments for the weary crews.
Phil Harper, Gulf Charters managing director and sponsor
of the regatta presented the day’s trophies and a bottle of Johnnie Black
to the race winners.
With the success of Saturday’s weather, Mother Nature
was not as kind on Sunday for the long distance racing, as light winds and a
spot of rain saw the vessels amble around the virtual buoy past the island.
It wasn’t until later before race organizers discovered that what was
supposed to be there had apparently disappeared, leaving a number of boats
sailing 5 miles out. The situation was quickly rectified, and the crews
edged their way back into the Ocean Marina to complete a fun weekend of
yachting.
Results
In Class 1 Pasaya, skippered by Damrongsak finished line
with a total of 18 points, closely followed by skipper Gary Baguley on the
Magic Roundabout with 15 and Foreign Exchange captained by David Pollard on
11 points.
In the Sportboat category the Platus reigned supreme with
overall winner on Platu 123, captained by Simon Medd scooping up the weekend
racing with 19 points. Nearest in the class was Platu 125 headed up by Peter
Herning and his crew on 13 points, and lanky Olaf Schoenicke aboard Platu
130 with 12 points.
The multihulls saw Vivache, ably captained by Francesco,
on 6 points. Double Trouble, with Robbie Gilchrist, breezed in with 2,
whilst Ninja failed to put stealth to any of the competition.
The next event takes place mid-November with the field of
yachts set to increase as the event gains momentum in the region.
Anyone interested in crewing, assisting race management
or just plain watching the action should contact Bill Gasson, email: gasson@
thai.com or simply come to the Ocean Marina, 274/1-9 Sukhumvit Highway
(Km.157), Na Jomtien Sattahip, Chonburi. Tel. 038 237 310-23; fax 038 237
235, or contact Ocean Marina Executive Secretary Sotalak Wasuwat, Mobile 01
949 3019.
Equestrian competition at Outdoor Stables
Last Saturday was competition day at the
Outdoor Stables in the mountains east of Pattaya. Everybody was busy in the
early morning hours, grooming, plating manes and picking out hufs.
 Hanna
Telama on Isaak, runner-up in the show jumping competition, skilfully
negotiates the course.
Everything had to look orderly for the judge was none
less than Margrit Hoffmann from the Thailand Equestrian Federation. The
first bell rang at 10:30 for the kid’s dressage-test plus a combination of
4 jumps of 40 cm.
Next came the young riders with a dressage test borrowed
from the upcoming World-Cup competition plus a jumping course over 7 fences
about 60 cm high.
Later on lunch was offered with Finnish salad and BBQ
with an additional break, caused by a seasonal downpour. Conditions got a
bit muddy, but this could not stop the riders competing for the
novice-dressage test with an outstanding display of horsemanship by Tiina
Telama on Tong.
The final and perhaps most exciting part was the show-jumping course over
8 fences up to 90 cm, a challenging course designed by Joerg Beu in an arena
of 40 x 20 m.
Results:
Children:
1. Hanna Kosky/SriRacha 2. Lauri Telama/Karamel
Young Riders: 1. Aino Telama/Tong 2. Andrea
Rozenmeier/Isaak
Novice-Dressage: 1. Tiina Telama/Tong 2. Willi Netzer/HBO
Show Jumping: 1. Willi Netzer/Mausepaul 2. Hanna Telama/Isaak
Quinfish day with Atlantis P.I.G.F.
The Pattaya
International Game Fishing Friends (P.I.G.F.) with their captain Dee, took to
the seas on October 8 for a successful fishing day off the shores of Ko Rin. 41
pieces of quinfish were caught, weighing between 3 and 9 kilograms and a total
of 126 kilograms. Proud fisherman were (L to R): Robert Duurland from the
Netherlands, Ralf Bernard, Jens Meffert from Germany and Curtis Daboy from
Alaska.
VFW Post 9876 holds on to first place but House of the Golden Coin
is challenging for first
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
VFW Post holds onto first place but House of the Golden
Coin chipped off another point off their lead and is now only one point
behind. VFW took three points from Shakey Pete’s with Captain Bill leading
the way with a 516 series. Shakey Pete’s played without Captain La who has
a bowling arm injury and Elvis was also missing from the team. Ooy managed
to capture one point for Shakey’s.
 House
of the Golden Coin team and the only 200 bowlers of the day (L to R), team
leader Mio, Lada and Tui.
House of the Golden Coin won four points for the second
week in a row with Captain Mio leading the way once again with great
bowling. She bowled games of 203, 212, 173, for a 588 series and Tui chipped
in a 519-pin count for the victory over Jack & Tar. Sven knocked down
521 pins for Jack & Tar.
Night Life took a bit of steam out of Caf้ Kronborg,
advance up the standings by taking 2 ฝ points in their extremely close
fought match. Somrak, bowling without Captain Ken Crow who has a wine
related sickness, led her Night Life team with a 545 series.
Three Sisters beat Caf้ Ole three points to one.
Nam Tip defeated Nice & Sleazy by three points to one and Alt Koelle
took three points from Brother D.
Pattaya Pool League
Lawn Bowling Leauge
Dave Lee the Master at St Andrews
IPGC TAGGS golf from The Haven
Monday October 6
St Andrews
Stableford
1st Dave Lee, 36
2nd Stephen Beard, 35 cb9 19
3rd Harry Riley, 35 cb9 17
Dave Lee is now a man on a mission and is not to be
deterred or overwhelmed even by the notorious par 74 at St Andrews. Playing
the first par six, he drove into the water and calmly drove his buggy
directly to the drink stop for a cup of tea and to await his playing
partners safe in the knowledge that he had only lost one ball and was still
under par. He then continued his unruffled round to take first place from
“The Doc” and Wee Harry who were only separated by count back, with
“The Doc” just getting the upper hand after Harry faded following an
excellent front nine.
Playing for the first time for some while, Al Rolnik
swept the twos pool.
Prior to the prize giving Richard Livingston, the
resident PGA Professional, welcomed back Al Rolnik and Gerhard Schultz.
Wednesday October 8
Khao Kheow
Stroke Play
1st Paul Taylor, 68 cb9 36.5, cb6 18.7
2nd Mike Dabanovich, 68 cb9 36.5, cb6 21.3
3rd Dave Lee, 70
4th Arthur Hancock,71
To say that Paul Taylor was lucky to win would be a
little unfair after he played such a good round, but if Dabber had not had a
total collapse on the last three holes when he finished bogey, triple, bogey
and still carded an adjusted 78 instead of the 74 he deserved, he would
surely have been consigned to second place.
Dabber’s unlikely finish followed a tremendous outward
nine of thirty-seven and he was still only two over par standing on the
sixteenth and heading for a lifetime best when the tremors struck as he
realised the momentous occasion and as they say “the rest is history”.
Dave Lee again impressed, to record a two under and
cruised into third place ahead of another usual suspect, Arthur Hancock.
The twos were shared between Mike Dabanovich, Brian
Wilkinson and John Desmond, the latter who having changed his putter twelve
times in the last month finally had a putting lesson and solved the problem.
He now has a few short sticks on special offer.
Back at The Haven Richard welcomed back Takeshi Hakozaki,
Paul Ovens, J.J. Wright, Dave Nance, Brian Wilkinson and Tor Elgvin.
Friday October 10
Pattaya Country Club
Bogey
1st Bob Lindborg, 3 up
2nd Trevor Schirmer, 2 up cb9 1 up
3rd Jimmy Little, 2 up cb9 1 down
4th John Biangazzo, all square cb9 2 up
5th Sven Berthlesen, all square cb9 1 down
6th Brian Brizzell, 1 down
For the first time in the week the weather stayed dry
until the last group had returned to the clubhouse. Bob Linborg ended a long
dry spell at The Haven to take the days honours by a single stroke from
Trevor Schirmer and “Little Jimmee”, who had chased him all the way but
could not close the gap as Bob gave up the last hole to Old Man Par after
being four up. Trevor took second by virtue of a stronger back nine after
Jimmee promised much on the front half at three up.
John Biangazzo continued his quest to become another IPGC
member to turn professional to secure fourth place ahead of Sven Berthlesen
the latter being assisted greatly by the quietness, nay silence, of his
playing partners during the round. Brian Brizzell, taking time off from his
preparations to watch The All Blacks conquer the world from his favourite
position on the couch, rounded out the podium.
With a very large field it was a surprise to find that
only one two was scored and that was achieved by Terry Phur to sweep the
pot.
Before presenting the trophies, Richard welcomed new
member Ian Irwin and also welcomed back Sven Berthlesen, Bill Plath, Matt
Millar, Brian Brizzell, Clive Pearce and Don Francis. He also said farewell
to Paul Hartley who returns to work (sic).
PSC Golf from
the Caf้é Kronborg
Monday October 6
Treasure Hill Golf
And Country Club
Stableford
The beautiful Treasure Hill Golf and Country Club was
host for a Stableford competition with dry and firm fairways and very fast
greens. Once again the gods smiled on the players because just as the last
group finished the heavens opened up with very heavy rains.
 Takeshi
Hakozaki, winner Monday Oct. 6.
The winner was Takeshi Hakozaki with 36 points beating
Bob Price into second place on countback. Dave Richardson took third place
with 35 points beating Jay Perrin on countback.
Thursday October 9
The Royal Lakeside Golf Club
Stroke Play
The Royal Lakeside Golf Club was host to a stroke play
competition with two flights, A flight 0 to 16 and B flight 17 and above.
Taking into account we have had a lot of rain lately, this course was dry
and fast with a lot of run.
 Good
staff here at the Royal Lakeside Golf Club.
Big Phil Groves took the A flight with a net 70 beating Brian Noguer into
second place on countback, in third with a net 72 was Aussie Kevin
Callaghan. In the B flight Dave Richardson won with a net 77 beating Graham
Lennon into second place on countback. In third was Tim Holt with a net 78.
Dave
Richardson lays down the law.
Dave
Richardson presents to Phil Groves, A flight winner Thursday Oct. 9.
John Emmerson takes the helm
at Lewiinski’s
IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s
Sunday October 5
Green Valley - White Tees
Stableford
1st Place A Flight: Gordon Kerr, 39 points
2nd Place A Flight: Ian Ashenden, 37 points
3rd Place A Flight: John Emmerson, 37 points
1st Place B Flight: Terry Phur, 42 points
2nd Place B Flight: Jim Munns, 38 points
3rd Place B Flight: Serge Straeten, 37 points
It was John Emmerson’s inaugural tournament as
Lewiinski’s Golf Society Golf Manager. Former Golf Manager, Steve Donovan,
will move it to the background and provide administrative support for John.
John who routinely plays six times a week will direct the golf of
Lewiinski’s four competition days and then organize friendly golf on the
two mid-week off days.
Terry Phur welcomed John with a searing round of 42
points to claim B Flight and best on the day. Cub’s fan Jim Munns returned
from Chicago and the cozy confines of Wrigley Field to notch a credible 36
points off his new 16 handicap and with it garnered second place.
A group of three was log jammed at 37 points, with Serge
Straeten wining the last B Flight position with a count back victory over
Larry Nicholas and Paul Walia. Gordon Kerr was two clear of the A Flight
field with 39 points. A three-way count back for 2 nd
and third was won by Ian Ashenden and Golf Manager John Emmerson,
respectively, with Klaus Schackt left out as the bridesmaid. Not
surprisingly Ian Ashenden was low gross on the day with 71.
Tuesday October 7
Laem Chabang - A & B - White Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place A Flight: John Biangazzo, net 69
2nd Place A Flight: Phil Groves, net 70
3rd Place A Flight: Eddie Blackwell, net 71
1st Place B Flight: Joe McArdle, net 71
2nd Place B Flight: Paul Taylor, net 72
3rd Place B Flight: Eric O’Brien, net 74
John Baingazzo who has seen his handicap climb over the
last couple of years signaled that he may have solved the plot. John had a
third-place last week and now a first in A Flight with best-on-the-day net
69 off a 12 handicap. Last week’s winner at the Jack Nicklaus layout
almost repeated as Phil Groves was but a shot back at net 70. Eddie
Blackwell eked out third in A Flight on count back over Svend Berthelsen.
Joe McArdle who warmed up at the end of his prolonged stay last year is
showing he intends to start a bit earlier as his net 71 took A Flight.
Paul Taylor who has shown well whenever he plays at
Lewiinski’s did so again as his level par net 72 took the B Flight silver.
Eric O’Brien edged Herb Schweiterman and John Rehm for the last step in B.
Wednesday October 8
St Andrews 2000 – White Tees
Stableford
1st Place A Flight: John Emmerson, 35 points
2nd Place A Flight: Eddie Blackwell, 34 points
1st Place B Flight: Odvarr Rykke, 33 points
2nd Place B Flight: Stan Dismuke, 32 points
John Emmerson provided further evidence that he can play
despite the mantel of leadership as he led A Flight with 35 points. Eddie
Blackwell made the second of three trips to the podium on the week as his 34
points held up for the second spot in A. Odvarr Rykke took B with a modest
33 points with Stan Dismuke a close second. Stan needed countback over Norm
Robinson to garner that second place.
Friday October 10
Khao Kheow – B & C – White Tees
Stableford
1st Place A Flight: Eddie Blackwell, 39 points
2nd Place A Flight: An Kaesavane, 36 points
3rd Place A Flight: Troy Misiak, 35 points
1st Place B Flight: Norm Robinson, 35 points
2nd Place B Flight: Chris Fox, 32 points
3rd Place B Flight: Peter Ring, points
Eddie Blackwell continued his weekly climb to the top of
the podium as Tuesday’s third was followed by Wednesday’s second and
culminated with today’s first. His 39 points was three clear of the field!
An Kaesavane signaled a return to form with level to handicap 36 points. New
arrival Troy Misiak rounded out A Flight with 35 points.
Stormin’ Norman Robinson started where A Flight
finished, with 35 points but it was good for a three-point victory. Chris
Fox, fresh in from Guam was surprised to learn he was second with 32 points
as was Peter Ring’s goo for third place 31 points.
PSC Golf from Bobby Joe’s 60’s bar
Friday
October 10
Khao Kheow
Stableford
Well the sick and infirm crawled out of their beds to
play this fine course, but of course they didn’t play it very well. Still
it’s nice to know you are in good hands, even if they are shaking.
 The
fine clubhouse at Khao Kheow Golf Course.
Bob was there running things between coughs, and the
scribe also played feeling like death warmed up. It must have been the fine
breakfast that dragged us out or the free lift from Tim, seems like I
can’t use this excuse again I shall have to come up with another one.
 Bob
Benda presents to Tim Holt and Mac Macaskil.
The course was pretty soggy and carts could only be used
on the cart path so that meant a fair walk, but on the day the ball kept
plugging off the fairway, I felt like a miner with the mud flying in all
directions. Still it’s the same for all.
In the circumstances it was no surprise that nobody beat
their handicap, nor that Tim Holt came in the winner, by a short cough.
 Bob
Nobel with Eric O’Brien and Tim Holt.
Back at the ranch Bobby had as normal produced some fine
warm food, chicken in black bean sauce, before the presentation was
auctioned and we got down to watching some serious rugby on the T.V.
Winner: Tim Holt
Near Pins: Bob Nobel, Bob Benda, Mac Macaskil, Eric
O’Brien.
Winning return for PJ
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
On Thursday, October 9, the Bunker Boys made a welcome
return to the beautifully challenging course at Bangpra. The course was in
excellent condition and the greens were well on the way back to their
notorious “slickness”.
The format was stableford and the two divisions were cut
at 18 and under. The day was well organised and “officialdom” was
inconspicuous, unlike recent visits to Bangpakong and Plutaluang. In
division two the players found the greens a little too “pacy” and no-one
managed to break par.
The leading contenders, however, posted good rounds with
George Redgewell and Binni Josteinsson sharing second place with their
scores of 32 points. Visiting Perry McNeely headed them with his fine 35
point tally, to take the division. In division one scores were better and
Bob Morrison and a returning Bill Hewitt shared third place with 33 points.
Heading them on 35 was Anders Pedersen but just a “nose” in front was
the Bunker’s form man at present, PJ Redmond, and his 36 points was to be
the best of the day. There were four birdie two’s and the Bunker Super
Sawng award was shared by Perry McNeely, Martin Hanfelt and Anders Pedersen
who accomplished the feat twice on the back nine, a rare event indeed!
Visitor Frank Clayton paid the penalty for his boast to
Mr. Loy that he was striking the ball well at the moment and his 18 point
total was more than an excuse for Mr Loy to present him with the Bunker
Banana Booby. Frank, do not be so frank!
10th anniversary TQ Masters Golf Tournament
Tahitian Queen in its 25th
Year celebrates the 10th annual TQ Masters Golf
Tournament on Friday October 24 returning to Plutaluang to play the South
& East courses.
The coveted TQ Masters Green Jacket will be up for the
best Stableford score from the Men and, acknowledging the many ladies who
like to participate in this major tournament, a TQ Masters Pink Jacket will
be awarded for the best Ladies’ score.
Early sign-ups are recommended as the field is limited to
128 players.
An entry form, with full details, is in this weeks’
Pattaya Mail.
Completed entry forms with entry fee should be given to
Woody, Joe Otter or Steve Donovan at TQ Beach Road, to Mike Franklin, or to
Kim Fletcher at Shenanigans.
Entries are only confirmed with payment, and the usual
early sell-out of this popular tournament is close. So sign-up please,
without delay.
3 Sisters Golf
Monday October 6 with fairways uncut due to wet weather
the going was hard for most golfers. Derek Brook and Tim Holt playing
together in the last group matched each other over the course and both ended
up with 37 points. Although Derek was not feeling well, it did not show in
his game as the rest of the field could not catch the front runners. As
things turned out, Tim Holt was declared winner of the bragging rights for
the day.
 Tim
Holt was declared winner of the bragging rights for the day.
At the other end of the spectrum, there was a hard fight
to see who will be in the cellar holding the bag for the week. Rollie Weese
was again in contention with 18 points, but having the same score was Bill
Key. On countback, Bill edged out Rollie in the last 6 holes to snatch the
bag out of Rollie’s reach. Bill has not played much and should be out of
the cellar position next week. Bill is getting better with each session, and
being an athlete with good eye and hand co-ordination he should be improving
rapidly.
The Square Ring
by Howie Reed
Everything that happens in boxing effects everything else
at the upper most reaches. Take for example the campaign to get WBC Champ
Yodsanan Nanthachai (3-K Battery) to fight either Joel Casamayor or Antonio
Fritas. What happened was that after fights in Las Vegas and Los Angeles a
couple of weeks ago the landscape has changed. First Diego Corrales (37-2)
fought Casamayor in a “knockdown down drag’em out hum ding” brawl.
Corrales was down twice and Casamayor once. The fight was stopped in the 6th
due to two “severe cuts” inside Corrales mouth. In this case the both
fighters won. Casamayor showed power while Corrales legitimized his role as
a top rank fighter to the weight.
The same night Eric Morales destroyed Guty Espades and
then announced he was going the 130 pounders. All of a sudden the room got
full and most dance cards were full. Toss in Carlos Hernandez’s defense of
his IBF title the same night and all bets are off.
The “guess” on my part when I started this edition of
The Square Ring was validated with an e-mail I received from Khun Songchai,
the promoter for 3-k Battery. “About Yodsanan, I prepare his non title
bout on Nov 7, 2003. I provide this bout for him therefore to warm up before
he will fight against Freitas due to WBA order. However until now, I do not
get any respond from Freitas’ manager.”
As us Yanks like to say, “Checks in the Mail.”
The on and off again saga of Heavyweight Champion Corrie
Sanders and his title defense is “off”. Sanders has told the WBO what
they can do with their phony title. He’s also signed with Din King which
means that he will fight next for the WBO. President Francisco Valcarcel
said, “I still don’t have official confirmation of Sanders [giving up
the belt], but if it should be like that, Wladimir Klitschko is considered a
completely hot challenger to Lamon Brewster.” As Gomer Pyle used to say,
Surprise… surprise”. Universcum, a German company, gets rid South
African and get their very own no hearted Wladimir back. “Matha it’s a
miracle.”
Meanwhile The Square Ring reported on the “maybe
fight” for David Tua against Hasim Rahman on December 13 for the WBA
Interim Title. No maybe now the fight is off. Deader than Kelsey’s
reproductive organ. Tua’s managerial trouble were just too much to
overcome. Those problems including the splitting with longtime
friend/trainer/manager Kevin Berry and financial man Matin Pugh. King call
it “domestic problems.”
Now scheduled for December 13 is former champ John Ruiz
will fight Rahman. Two things are certain. Tua’s career as a “factor”
in the heavyweight division is over. The second factor in the equation is
that the Rahman-Ruiz fight will be lousy. How bad? If you have a root canal
scheduled, a week with the in-laws or a trip to watch six year olds doing
Shakespeare any one would be better than watching Rahman-Ruoz. “Oh what
has Don King done to us? He has sent us to watering holes to drown our
sorrows.” We condemn him on the first count and will forever be thankful
for the second.
Like the play that opened on Broadway and closed the same
night the Holyfield-Toney fight was an artistic success but a financial
failure. There are raves and raves about the quality of the action. Problem
is that financially it was a bust. The venue wasn’t sold out and the
pay-per-view is being estimated at a dreary 150,000-175,000. Dreary in
regard to making money. Tony on the top of the fistic world is telling all
that will ask and some that don’t, “Bring’em all on.” Bringing them
on isn’t a problem. Paying them is.
One Thai that isn’t afraid to travel is WBC
International Champ Bantan Napopol Kiattisakchocchoi (22-1) who travels to
the famed Olympic in Los Angeles. The fight scheduled for November 22 will
match him against WBC Super Bantan Oscar Larios (49-3-1). Larios was
considered an “old warhorse” until he lowered the boom on Israel Vazquez
(32-2) back in May of “ought 2”. Now he’s the man. The fight will
follow Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (48-2) vs. Hussein Hussein (22-0) in Thailand
on November 9 for the WBC Flyweight belt.
The really big fight among the “little guys” is
November 15 with Manny Pacquiao (37-2-1) against Marco Antonio Barrera in
the Almo Dome. How about them apples?
PH3 Run 1022
Act 1. The Run
“Water, water everywhere, but only a drop of Chang to
drink!” This pertains to last Monday’s hash run. I wrote a letter to the
Pattaya Mail a few months ago complaining about the supply of water in
Pattaya. Well I guess payback is here, and as they say, “His face was
shut!” It rained before, during and after the run. Although, this did not
deter the seventy odd hashers from attending the run.
The “A-site” was three kilometres passed Wat Yan, on
the edge of the lake. Very scenic, with no gawking locals. As usual old
friendships renewed, chitchat, and just general socializing amongst all the
hashers. C. Face, who was one of the hares, sidles over to me and says,
“Hey bonny lad, we have to get away from here soon. The water level
rises.” S**t! The water level on Beach road rises and that is supposed to
have some sort of drainage system that they have changed every year for the
twenty three years that I have lived here.
“Okay, let’s form a circle!” “Hares, on in and
tell us about the run.” C. Face and Rottweiler come into the circle. Give
us the lowdown and we are off. Right away some smarter hashers start to run
down an access track. C. Face says “Stay on the paper, it is dry here.”
Three metres into it and we are like pouncing ballerina dancers, as we try
to tip toe through the water. We reckon he probably left this section for
Rottweiler to lay.
Anyway we are off. Pretty good tracks. Smart checks,
bringing the faster runners back to the same location as the slower runners.
Plus it was raining. Running in rain was the way I grew up. I love it. The
only thing I love better is passing Drippy on the run (Plus drinking Chang
beer). This I did many times on Monday, but I digress. Most of the runners
were in by forty minutes. Most walkers just behind. A good run by
experienced hares.
Act 2. The Circle
“Okay, let’s form a circle.” Dr. Pinky on in and
draws the lottery. Bit of confusion here as two people (or should I say
three, as Teeny Weenie was one of them) have the same number. Hey this is
hash. The Plastic Mac brigade was noticeable in their abundance. When it was
time to bring these transgressors to justice, Charlie Manson was seen
shedding his wimp’s coat of shame. Charlie, you are too big, even for
these myopic, hypermetropic, atrophied, colour blind, Chang infected
eyeballs. Returners. Too many to mention them all but… Tampax, who is
“Hash Flash”, informed me “ he had a new body.” Hey girls, don’t
get your knickers in a twist. He was talking about his camera.
E.T. does he not look good now? Now that he has got rid
of the Hash S**t for life toilet seat, from around his neck. A couple of
visitors, both from that “despicable” Angeles City hash. They were iced,
but given copies of, the limited Edition, of The Pattaya Hash Book. (It is
now rumored that female hashers, all over the world, will give body and soul
for a copy. If you know of any who are desperate, point them my way, as I
still have a personal collection of one hundred ++! Rottweiler achieved her
Hared 10 runs T-shirt. Well done. Dr Pinky pointed out the fact that R.S.B.
had run 91 runs. Red A.h. 68, and The Guzzling Grinch 99. These guys had
never set a run between them.
Sir Chicken F. was in fine form, as usual. R.A. and
Master of Music. A new song. Iced all the reprobates. King Yao Yao very
happy, because the Queen is off visiting her subjects. Ringworm, Big Nosed
B. and Free W. Talking all the time. (NO, not on the mobile this time). As
the lake level was rising, lapping at the edge of the circle, and the
crocodiles were getting closer, it was time for the hash hymn and to abscond
to The Scandi Bar for Happy Hour and some great nosh. Another hash over.
Great.
On On,
General Kidney Wiper
Thai Wind Surf Team prepares for the 2004 Olympics
Tanit Ruksanawet, Vice-president of the Thai Windsurfing
Association, presided over a board meeting with administrative committee and
associates at the Nang Nual Restaurant in Jomtien to discuss preparations
for sending national windsurfing team member, Aran Homraruen to the2004
Olympics. Aran recently qualified to compete in the Olympics 2004 in Greece
after a tough round in Spain.
 Tanit
Raksanawet,
Vice-president of the Wind Surf Association of Thailand.
Preparing athletes from Thailand to participant in this
renowned event will take approximately 1 year and both Thai and foreign
coaches, including the team manager and a practice venue would have to be
provided.
Pattana Boonsawat, deputy speaker of Pattaya Council and
the national windsurf trainer, was selected to be the team manager. He
refused saying, “The demands of my political career will not allow me to
devote the time it will take to properly take care of the team. It will be
better to find a more suitable person for this position. However, a budget
from the association could be arranged for this purpose and the board also
agreed to ask for financial support from the private sector. It was great
for the athletes and the association to have an opportunity to join this
world class tournament as not many Thai associations have an opportunity to
do so.”
At the close of the meeting it was decided that a budget
must be allocated of no less than 1 million baht for the athletes’
training facilities, and team management.
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