The America's Cup at the Leukemia Cup Wine Reception with Gary Jobson, Friday, March 21st, the Mariner's Museum
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Sailing doesnt get much better than the Americas Cup competition currently being waged in the waters off Auckland, New Zealand. After months of competition among several teams, New Zealand will begin defending the Americas Cup in mid-February, accompanied by lots of thrilling racing action and on-the-water excitement. A winner will be known by the end of February and the highlights of the racing action will have been captured on video to be shared with sailing fans and landlubbers alike.
At the forefront of the Americas Cup action again this year is Gary Jobson, a prominent author, racing sailor, and ESPN analyst. And,after covering the Americas Cup for ESPN, Gary will be coming to Tidewater …
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Fishing Bay Yacht Club will host the Bermuda High Party on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the clubhouse in Deltaville. FBYC Chef Alain Vincey is preparing a world class buffet brunch. The cost will be adults $20 and children $10. Non-members and guests are welcome. Dress is casual and Champagne and Bloody Marys are included. For other spirits, bring your own. Please RSVP to Alain Vincey by February 6 at 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 3 P.M.
Winter Program at the clubhouse in Deltaville will feature heavy hors d-oeuvres by Alain Vincey (BYOB) and a presentation of first-class European sailing action. Film features include Trimaran Open Class 60 and America's Cup Jubilee in England 2001. This should be a fun time and I hope to see you there. 
John and Kara Koedel denamed their new yacht last weekend. Several observers, including the Koedel's, Sr., Jeff Branflick, Chris Gaenzle, and various children attended. The denaming ceremony is part of John's elaborate two-part denaming/renaming ceremony for their new-to-them Ericson 38. After the denaming ceremony, John commented that he was disappointed with turnout for this January event, "I really thought all the non-spin guys would come out for this", he said, "maybe we'll get more people in the spring for the renaming ceremony." No word yet on what that name will be, however.
In a separate and unrelated event, a small group of sailors retreated to the new clubhouse on Sat. evening for a round of the …