Grand Haven Tournament

I missed the first day of the tournament because I was teaching, and boy did I miss a lot.  There were rumors flying about marriages (all untrue, as far as I know), loud disagreements (no one got hurt), other sundry tidbits (I don't want to gossip), and, finally, some stuff about bridge.  Julie filled me in on most of this on the drive to Grand Haven Friday morning.  Funny how we used to go over bidding and bridge questions during these rides; now it seems we have other things to talk about.

When we arrived in Grand Haven, I subtly followed up on what I had learned (What?!?; I've got your back; Interesting!).  Then it was time to play.  We struggled through the first session, ending up with a 40% game.  But here's the interesting part:  We placed second in B!!  40% got us silver masterpoints!  We did better in the second session but didn't place at all.  Gotta love this game.

During the afternoon we had an interesting hand come up.  Unknown to me at the time, my bid posed a dilemma for my partner.  Tell us what you think she should have bid.

First, my perspective:  I had 10 high card points, 7 pretty good clubs and not much else, so I opened 3 clubs.  To my delight, everybody passed, I played and made it.  (A side note:  Our opponent got mad at her partner for his defense, so maybe I shouldn't have made it.  I'll have to look at the hand record.)

Now, Julie's perspective:  She also had 10 high card points.  Her cards included 6 really nice hearts (just missing the queen) and 2 clubs, one of which was an honor.  She knew we had nine clubs, obviously a good thing, but also knew it would be better to play the hand in a major--if we could.  She really wanted to bid 3 hearts, but what if I didn't have any?  Then we would end up with a minus score instead of a likely plus.  (It turns out I had queen, little of hearts.)  As you already know, she decided to pass.

Should Julie have passed my 3 clubs bid or put us in the superior contract of 3 hearts?  Do not look up this hand to see if 3 hearts makes before you answer!  I could do that myself, even though I haven't and I am kind of curious.  No, I want to know for future versions of this hand.  Should you switch your partner's opening preemptive bid from a minor to a major when you are going from a sure fit to an unknown fit?

Inquiring minds want to know.