OPA Orange Beach 2011

[Pete B]

[Wil Ros]

Watching Randy/Lance and Larry/Brock was simply awesome!!!!

These two boats were on top of their game!

This kind of water tests the teams in every way possible.

I would like to congratulate Bob M and his team on the win. It was a fantastic weekend.

I also would like to congratulate Brock Gratton for his outstanding performance. Not many can hang with the Anaconda.

And lastly, I want to recognize Larry " Anaconda" Fontecha. IMO, the best of the best!!!

He is the toughest guy I know. On Sunday, Brock and Larry had a 33 seconds lead on Time Bandit with one lap to go, They took a real bad hit on Larry's side that compressed his back in such a way that most would have pulled off the course. They managed to finish 9 seconds behind Time Bandit and lost the overall by 3 seconds. It was the most exciting finish of the week. Time Bandit passed Larry and Brock on the last turn on the inside.
Again, Congratulations go to Bob and Time Bandit.

PS,
Larry is resting comfortably at home and we expect to have him up and around in a couple of weeks.

Wil

[Pete B]

[Wil Ros]

I would like to say thank you to PETE Boden for all his hard work!!!

Your photos are simply the best!!!

Wil

[Pete B]

I would like to say thank you to PETE Boden for all his hard work!!!

Your photos are simply the best!!!

Wil

Thanks Wil!

[Bobcat]

I would like to say thank you to PETE Boden for all his hard work!!!

Your photos are simply the best!!!

Wil

[Pete B]

Some Go Pro stills from Bucaneer Pawn

[Dunbar 104]

I bet the video is going to be good

[Ratickle]

I bet the video is going to be good

I think he said the rear camera was on stills, and the front camera got knocked loose. I hope there is some footage from that front cam. Even if it's flopping all over the place....

Those rear facing cam stills are kinda cool. I can't believe how clear and focused the shots are....

Too bad Randy broke. That would have been one hell of a three-way finish.....

[Ratickle]

Did Larry go to the Doc? I heard he was hurting pretty bad.....

[Ratickle]

Oh wait, Watch Your Back wasn't there.....


Just kidding. Did Larry get it checked?

[Wil Ros]

Rat,

Larry wet to the Dr. yesterday and got worked on. He is very sore but will be back soon!

Thanks,

Wil

[Ron P]

Fantastic photos Pete!!!

So Willy, not a broken back....right? What did the Dr say caused his pain?

I wish someone got a photo of that little flat nose boat that we used the set the course. Holy ****, on Friday, it was so rough, I've never been that miserable on a boat before...and my phone was in my pocket and got soaked with salt water. Ugh. Sunday we learned a few things and it was a better ride, at least we brough rain gear.

[Wil Ros]

Ron,

We took your advice and the Dr. said it was two compressed discs.

Thank you for a great event.

Wil

[Pete B]

Fantastic photos Pete!!!

So Willy, not a broken back....right? What did the Dr say caused his pain?

I wish someone got a photo of that little flat nose boat that we used the set the course. Holy ****, on Friday, it was so rough, I've never been that miserable on a boat before...and my phone was in my pocket and got soaked with salt water. Ugh. Sunday we learned a few things and it was a better ride, at least we brough rain gear.

I think I have a pic of it, I have to say I was LMAO when that boat showed up yo set the course, I think some poor SOB has to ride in that. LOL

[Steve Miklos]

Will have Larry call me I have 2 broke vertebrae and have been on the mend. I may have some insight for him.
Steve

[Ratickle]

Will have Larry call me I have 2 broke vertebrae and have been on the mend. I may have some insight for him.
Steve

Crap Steve, that sucks...


Your going to be well for Key West I hope......

[Ratickle]

I wish someone got a photo of that little flat nose boat that we used the set the course. Holy ****, on Friday, it was so rough, I've never been that miserable on a boat before...and my phone was in my pocket and got soaked with salt water. Ugh. Sunday we learned a few things and it was a better ride, at least we brough rain gear.

I think I have a pic of it, I have to say I was LMAO when that boat showed up yo set the course, I think some poor SOB has to ride in that. LOL

I was on the phone with Pete when he was hollering at you to have fun as you were on your way out Sunday. He told me what condition you were in Friday after setting the buoys. He was also telling me how this time you had at least improved to where you had life jackets on.....

[Wil Ros]

Will have Larry call me I have 2 broke vertebrae and have been on the mend. I may have some insight for him.
Steve

Thanks Steve,

I will have him call you.

Wil

[Pete B]

Ron on sunday