Stingray Pt. Regatta, view from down under
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Yes, it is nice to see the Titillation crew perform on the race course, but they are even better on the dance floor (if that is possible). For those who missed it, show up at …
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Yes, it is nice to see the Titillation crew perform on the race course, but they are even better on the dance floor (if that is possible). For those who missed it, show up at …
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Beer and soft drinks will be on ice at the clubhouse starting at 11:30am on Saturday. Bring your own lunch and eat at the clubhouse at Noon with your fellow adventurers before we set out for the first warning at 1400 hours (same as original.)
Dinner will be drop shipped to your boat by helicopter around 1900 hours.
On Sunday morning …
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Martin Willard (Wrightsville Beach, NC) won two races and finished second overall to Bob Tan (Perryville, MD). Tan carded scores of 3,2,13,2,1,3 to take the overall title. Complete Atlantic Coast results are available on the District 11 website http …
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FBYC has agreed to be the host Yacht Club for the first annual Virginia Institute of Marine Science raft up. It will take place October 4th begining at 1700 hours including a dinner put on by Toby's followed by a band. On the 5th there will be a breakfast begining at 0800 hours.
You will be able to view VIMS exhibits and talk with their staff about reasearch projects. There is no charge for attendance but a donation to VIMS would be much appreciated. Make reservations through Mimi at VIMS (804) 684-7784 or email: mimi@vims.edu. More details are in the September Log on Page 7. Lets have a good turn out in support of VIMS.
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September 11, 2001. This Thursday will mark the second anniversary of that horrific event. Since then most racers sail with a more intense appreciation of the freedom that characterizes …
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Over 45 boats sailed in this years regatta representing 5 classes. Presiding over a packed clubhouse, Mike Karn, with Dick Cole and David Hazlehurst, conducted a festive awards ceremony. First place in the J24 Division went to Will Crump. Christian …
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The second place finish, coupled with a first in class in the Annapolis-Newport Race and a fourth in class in the Marblehead to Halifax Race, earned Cohen and Dawn Treader the 2003 Northern Ocean Race Trophy …
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COACH BOATS
During the Saronikos Gulf regatta in Athens, in early August, the Austrian
Tornado coach was tossed out of his boat in high waves while heading to
the course area. He did not have the kill switch cord attached to himself,
so the boat kept running, directly at the Mistral fleet (approximately 80
boats). So with no one driving, and the boat a threat to the Mistrals, the
Greek …
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Lori Moyer and her race committee crew set great …
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2003 HOD NATIONAL CHAMPION is LATANE MONTAGUE: Latane and his crew, Chris Johnson, sailed in the National Championship under the Potomac River Sailing Association banner. As 2003 champion, Latane will name the site for the 2004 event. He may pick any location on the Bay, and several interesting ones will be explored as possible hosts. Finishing second in the 2003 …
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"Copyright Southside Sentinal, used with permission."
Although they dont know the names of the people who helped them when their small sailboat overturned on August 8, Joe Grimes and Eleanor Dunlap of Arlington said they are very thankful that so many people came to their rescue in the Rappahannock River just off Urbanna Creek.
Dunlap said people in four or five boats came to their rescue and helped them right their 19-foot boat. We will probably never know their names, but they will always remain in our hearts, said Dunlap.
Grimes said he and his wife, who are part-time residents of Urbanna, were trying to raise the main sail …
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The race committees did an outstanding job running at least 7 races on the three race courses. It was great to have the club's flagship, Mr. Roberts, back on the starting line. Results of the regatta can be found on …
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Later that afternoon, several grownups met their fate at the end of the plank (aka diving board) for the annual cannonball contest. Last year's defending champion Captain "Gusher" Gaenzle was handed certain defeat by Captain "Hardball …
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Will remarked that it was also a special experience to connect generations of sailors from Fishing Bay in having the opportunity to share the experience with Blair, now 21, who has demonstrated her own skills many times over in the Optimist and Byte classes. This event …
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The 2003 MOBJACK NATIONAL CHAMPION IS TREY SMITH. In three days this past weekend, the class was able to get in the required number of races (3 of a minimum of 6 miles each) in topsy turvy weather that went from drifty to honking thunder storm precursors. Yesterday, going into the third and final day of the regatta, held off the mouth of the Warwick River in the James River, Trey Smith and Mark Arnold were tied. They decided the championship with a 1-2 (Smith-Arnold) finish. Bob Beach from Winchester, Virginia, sailing out of the Potomac River Sailing Association finished 3rd. Crew for the top three finishers, Smith, Arnold and Beach, were Jordan Wintringham, Matt Frank …
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Optimist Race Committee was Ron and Ruthanna Jenkins aided by Eric Powers in the mark boat. Coaches Melanie Clore and Justin Ailsworth (coach at WRSC and FBYC member) and Steve Wirt in the mark boat managed the 420 and Laser Course. Social Chairperson Kelly O'Toole served a delicious post race meal to all, and juice …