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 …
Shown at left is the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) In the February Log is a FBYC Riddle - What is the relationship between the Fishing Bay Yacht Club pool which was christened in 1969 and the USS Arleigh Burke? You are invited to hit Read More below, and then post your answer/guess by clicking Reply at the bottom of the page.
The correct answer, when submitted, will be noted on the web site, or if not sooner, in the March Log.
Key West Race Week Wrap Up: It seemed fewer
than usual southern Bay racers (boats and crew) headed to Key West this
year, but those who did had the expected super good time! In the
J/29 one design fleet of 10 boats, Case Whittemore and the Patriot
gang finished 4th overall scoring 27 points in their best 7 races (the
worst of 8 races being tossed under the throw out provision). Right
behind Case was Paul Andersen and the Titillation bunch,
having made a comeback after a day 1 collision with old [now friendly]
rival Hustler. Hustler finished second overall with
14.1 points behind overall winner Rhumb Punch (John Edwards),
Bay brethren from Solomon …
TONS OF FUN WITH SAILING! This program is designed to get more active people involved in the wonderful sport of sailing. Classroom sessions review basics of sailboats, sailing and racing. On the water sessions are an opportunity to practice what has been learned in the classroom. Click "Read More" for details of the program and to download the application.
Upon completion of the program, we will assist in placing you (if you wish) as crew on an available boat racing out of Fishing Bay Yacht Club. All types of boats are used for racing; large custom yachts, cruising/racing yachts and smaller one-design yachts. It is preferred that you have some sailing experience and are comfortable with the open water …
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 anvincey@attbi.com
or 804-512-3307.
Just a seasonal reminder to check your mooring lines (as Chapman's refers to them) or dock lines (as most of us refer to them) whether your boat is in a slip or on the beach, winter winds and tides put heavy strain on lines. Especially, when most of us are not thinking of sailing in the least. A simple check might save damage. At a minimum, please inspect your bow, stern and spring lines. The single purpose for this inspection is potential "line failure", whether it is for now or in the future. All owners should know the proper type and size line for their particular situation.
Take special care to check for line fatigue, chaffing and rot. Many …
Saturday night Fishing Bay Yacht Club wined and
dined in fine fashion 60+ CBYRA High Point award winners, friends, and
families in their new clubhouse. The snow outside made the event
even more memorable and the blazing fire in the fireplace even more comforting.
Special kudos to FBYC Commodore Dick Cole and event honcho
Tom Roberts. The thermometer near the Little Sue Exxon on Fishing
Bay Road read 13 degrees when the party broke up.
Congratulations! CBYRA Region 4 High Point Winners
John Hanna, Leroi Lissenden, Rusty Burshell, Dave McConaughy, Bill Peach,
Meg Roberts, and Mark Wheeler. REGION 4 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
North Division - PHRF Spinnaker:
1. Leroi Lissenden (RSA), Voodoo Chile; 2. Waddy Garrett …
This will be interesting to see how it develops in DeltavilleWATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2003--West Marine,
Inc. (Nasdaq:WMAR - News) announced today that the Company will acquire
BoatU.S. retail stores, catalog sales and wholesale operations for $72
million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. Boat Owners
Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) will continue to operate
its Association which represents the interests of, and offers numerous
services to, boaters across the country. In making the announcement,
John Edmondson, CEO of West Marine, said, "This acquisition marks a
major milestone in the evolution of the boating products industry."
Edmondson characterized the deal as "a long-term strategic
alliance that will enable both West Marine and …
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 …
Key West Bound: As of last week entry numbers
for Key West Race Week hovered around 200. There will undoubtedly
be more. The event runs January 20-24, 2003. So far the southern
Bay contingent includes three J/29s, Paul Andersen's Titillation,
Case
Whittemore's Patriot, and Sam Marshall's Night Music.
Also, sailing from Virginia are Brad Worsham's J/109, Orion,
and Othmar von Blumencron's Dame Blanche , a Beneteau First
40.7.
FOR EVERYBODY - THE SOIREE AT FISHING BAY - THIS SATURDAY,
JANUARY 18: CBYRA Region 4 High Point Awards will be presented
along with special awards. Region 4 (that's all of us) One Design,
Offshore, and Junior racers will …
The Annual CBYRA Race Management Seminar will be held on Saturday, February
8, 2003 at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Registration begins at 8:30,
with the sessions running between 9:00 - 3:00. Chip Thayer, Race
Committee Chairman for AYC, will be the keynote speaker. He will discuss
race management, including the use of electronic navigation programs. All race
committee members are encouraged to attend.
The full seminar, plus a
continental breakfast, is only $7.00. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Parking is available at the Club Annex. If you have any
comments/suggestions, or if you would like to get involved with the seminar,
feel free to contact me by e-mail or at
# 202.624.7691.
CBYRA Region 4 High Point Awards Presentation/Dinner:
Saturday, January 18th, at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Region
high point award winners will be honored for their season long accomplishments.
And, Joe Hallissy will receive a special award from CBYRA for his
many years of devotion of time and effort to race management on the Bay.
The social hour begins at 5:30pm, dinner follows at 6:30pm, and awards
will be presented around 7:30pm. The social will be BYOB, but beer,
wine, beverages and hor d'ouvres will be provided. The cost of the
dinner is $12 to $15 per person. The event is open to
all. Please let Tom Roberts …
January 18th is the date of the Region 4 CBYRA High
Point Awards presentation/dinner. At this dinner, a special award
from CBYRA will be presented to Joe Hallissy for his excellent race management
work and dedication to all sailors, especially southern Chesapeake Bay
racers. The award was announced by 2002 CBYRA President Joe Krolak
at the annual CBYRA meeting in Galesville, but the actual presentation
will be in Joe's "home region" at the annual Region 4 high point awards
ceremony. So, the 2002 region high point awards recipients and Joe
will be recognized at this event.
WHERE: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Fishing
Bay/Deltaville, Virginia
WHEN: Saturday, JANUARY 18, 2003 -
cocktails …
CONGRATULATIONS to GABOON RACE Fleet Winners:
Phil Briggs (Feather), Ben Cuker (Callinectes), Mike Veraldi
(Quickie). The 25th edition of the
annual Gaboon (rhymes with spittoon) ran in perfect conditions yesterday
- sunny, moderate breeze, and everyone beat the finish deadline.
The grand Spittoon Trophy will be awarded tomorrow evening at HYC. Fleet
TOP boats: PHRF A: 1. Phil Briggs, Feather; 2. Skip Amory, Woof.
PHRF B: 1. Ben Cuker, Callinectes; 2. Rusty Burshell, Cool
Change; 3. Mike Nester. Glory Days.
PHRF C: 1. Mike Veraldi,
Quickie;
2. Dave McConaughy, Ulysses; 3. John Blais, Stardancer.
A total of 27 boats raced.Here's a holiday present idea. For the Tall Ship lover
in your life Schooner Virginia special …
The Sailing Events Committee completed development of the 2003 sailing schedule in their 3 December meeting, and because there was an unexpected delay in printing we were able to include it in the December Log. The proposed schedule will be presented to the Board at their December meeting, scheduled for Tuesday 10 December at which time it is usually approved for publication. Happily this year we are ahead of the game.
The Sailing Events Committee welcomes suggestions for changes or additions. However given the scope of the proposed program requests for additions may be received with a level of enthusiasm usually reserved for protests after a long day on the water. But I promise, the Events Committee will listen to …
TONIGHT: 2003 SCHEDULING MEETING
for CBYRA SOUTHERN BAY REGION 4, 7 PM, HAMPTON YACHT CLUB.
CONTACT: MARTIN HOLLAND, (757) 726-2267 OR (757) 726-0289.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH: CBYRA ANNUAL MEETING,
9:30 AM at West River Sailing Club, Galesville, MD. Contact: Amy
Chalmers, CBYRA Staff Executive Assistant at (410) 269-1194 or Region 4
vice president Lin McCarthy at (757) 850-4225.2002 GABOON RACE - Sunday, December 8th. This is
the race that everyone wants to do. Staggered start, so everyone finishes
at the exact same time - right! Racing is boat-for-boat after the
start, though, and that is fun - where you finish in the water is where
you finish in the clubhouse. Entries are due …
2002 HYC Frost Bite Series could not have had a
finer day yesterday for the last race. Well, it would have been nicer if
the Force 3 conditions (8 - 12 knots) that greeted the racers had
not diminished to Force 1 (1 - 3 knots) before everyone finished.
When all was said and done, there were no surprises in the top spots.
Congratulations to fleet winners Christian Schaumloffel, Rusty Burshell,
John Blais, Bob Old, and Scott Wolff . FINAL SERIES FLEET
LEADERS: PHRF A: 1. Mirage, C. Schaumloffel; 2.
Cheryl
Lea, Ben Weeks; 3. Feather, Phil Briggs. PHRF B:
1.Cool Change, R. Burshell; 2. PF Flyer, Larry Preddy; 3.
Jonathan,
Bill Gibbings. PHRF C: 1 …
Please Join us at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club
on Wednesday, December 18th
at 6 p.m.
for a Holiday Cocktail Buffet
Please bring a festive, holiday hors d'oeuvre
something to compliment ham biscuits and turkey rolls,
which will be provided by Jane and Dixie)
in addition to your libations
Also, bring a Tacky, Wacky Nautical Gift (wrapped) to exchange.
Search your attic or basement-
we know you have some good stuff tucked away
somewhere in your house or on your boat!
RSVP to Jane Hall at ce.ja.hall@mindspring.com
or to Richmond telephone 804-285-2794
or to Stove Point, Deltaville phone 804-776-9648.
Hit read more to see another picture of us at Halloween.
Shown at left is the 
TONS OF FUN WITH SAILING! This program is designed to get more active people involved in the wonderful sport of sailing. Classroom sessions review basics of sailboats, sailing and racing. On the water sessions are an opportunity to practice what has been learned in the classroom. Click "Read More" for details of the program and to download the application.
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 …
Strother Scott, Jr., pictured second from front, made the cover of the current December issue of SpinSheet. The photo was submitted by Dave Dunigan.
