Olympia Tugboat Races 2004

 

This year's coverage of Olympia's tugboat races brings us back to the basics of just reporting on the races.

Over the 2 1/2 mile course, tugs, both working and restored race in four heats, separated by horsepower.  Out of the 20 boats that raced, eight were newcomers to the Olympia Classic.

In the first heat, the Small Harbor Class (R), HENRIETTA FOSS and THELMA S battle it out for second place.

 

Ultimately, it was perennial favorite -- and winner, JOE, who took home the gold.

 

SMALL HARBOR CLASS

BOAT

OWNER / SKIPPER

HOMEPORT

TIME
1. JOE Robin Patterson Gig Harbor, WA 11 min 14 sec.
2. HENRIETTA FOSS Mike Tabbult Seattle, WA 11 min 34 sec.
3. THELMA S Chris Acular Seattle, WA 11 min 47 sec.
4. FAVORITE John Carlson Seattle, WA 12 min 50 sec

 

In the Under 400 Horsepower class, newcomer, ALYSSA JANE overtakes Olympia's CEDAR KING to take second place --
While Harbor Days old timer RELIABLE takes yet another win -- and another winner's flag. Skipper/owner, Phil Shively announced he has sold RELIABLE and is retiring from the tugboat business.  Phil is an old friend of the Olympia festival and will be missed. The best to you Phil !

 

UNDER 400 hp CLASS

BOAT

OWNER / SKIPPER

HOMEPORT

TIME
1. RELIABLE Phil Shively Bainbridge Island, WA 10 min 49 sec.
2. ALYSSA JANE James Field Shelton, WA 11 min 02 sec.
3. CEDAR KING Gary Sanford Olympia, WA 11 min 11 sec.
4. YEOMALT Cindy Stahl Bainbridge Island, WA 13 min 12 sec.

 

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