# 296 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday May 1, 2006 08:12AM

NOOD REGATTA:  While the winds pounded the southern end of the Bay, the Annapolis area enjoyed light to moderate air and so did the Annapolis version of the National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta.  Of the three southern Bay boats racing at the NOOD,  the one with the best finish overall was J22 Linoleum (team led by  Richard Winters); they finished 15th among 34 boats.  In the J24 fleet, Dave Taylor's Midmorning Buzz finished 14th out of 21, and  Martin Casey's Bow Movement was 7th out of 10. 
 
FBYC Spring Series 3 - Saturday, May 6th.  For information contact Brooks Zerkel at (804) 272-7846. FBYC Spring Series 4 will run Saturday, May 13th.  Yankee Point Yacht Club has their Spring Regatta all set for May 6th, too.   Wind, sun, and fun are predicted for The Rivah !
 
 
REMINDER to PHRF Racers:  Remember, if you take a credit on your rating, like a credit for having roller furling (RFA or RFB), you  must race your boat in that configuration.  You do not get to pick and choose race-by-race when you will use roller furling.
SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS TODAY, so watch out for small, crafty people!  The weather folks are calling for a continuation of breezy conditions from the Northeast today - 15 to 20 knots. 
 
Basics of Crewing on a Racing Sailboat, sponsored by CCV, begins TOMORROW, May 2, with first classroom session.  Wednesday,  May 3, is first on-the-water session for participants.  For info contact:  David Taylor at (757) 344-5292.
 
CCV SPRING SERIES RACES #3 and #4 - Sunday, May 7.  Racing will be in Hampton Roads Harbor, with the first warning set to go at 1000 hours.    With the exception of those who are already registered and entered because they have CCV Racing Memberships,  CBYRA standard entry forms and entry fees must be received by 1300, Saturday, May 6th.   For additional info contact : John McCarthy at (757) 850-4225.  These races are CBYRA sanctioned races as well as 2 of the 15 races that count for the CCV High Point Awards.  The Spring Series will conclude on Sunday, May 21, with race #5 and race #6.
 
New - to - Racing Skippers:   Learn to Race YOUR Sailboat!   CCV offers a "bring your own boat and crew" day long clinic on Saturday, May 13, 9:30 - 3:30 PM.  Classroom session in the morning at Hampton Yacht Club and then on the water in YOUR boat, with a "seasoned" skipper riding along with you in the afternoon.  For info contact Ben Cuker at (757) 727-5884.  DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION  Tuesday, MAY 9th.  This is also a great way, skippers, to find out why you probably will love the grassroots racing side of sailing. 
 
Eat Guilt Free at SBRW:   El  Mariachi  will be providing Saturday night eats at Southern Bay Race Week - blameless beans are among the goodies along with fantastic fajitas, tasty tacos, and gnarly nachos.    Muy bueno, muchachos y muchachas!   For info on SBRW, check out the web site at  www.blacksealcup.com  
 
MURPHY'S LAW:   Yesterday it blew tops off waves, lines off highways, and dogs off chains.  It jangled halyards and tangled anchor rodes.  The flag at Fort Monroe (Old Point Comfort) angled up , buoys leaned over, and signs blew down.  There were white caps on the Salt Ponds.   It was, as they say on the weather channel, WINDY.    /S/  Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.
 
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