#485 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
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As mentioned in a recent Commodore Tabbs Quarterdeck Column, FBYC is one of 26 "pre-eminent American yacht Club's" invited by the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) to participate in the U.S. Qualifying Series for the next NYYC Invitational Cup. The Qualifying Series will be sailed in Newport, Rhode Island, September 8-13, 2010, and the actual Invitational Cup will be September 10-17, 2011. The Qualifying Series will feature fleet racing in Sonars and J/22s in historic Newport, R.I. on the same waters that the NYYC conducted the America's Cup from 1958-1983. This will be the only opportunity for domestic yacht clubs to earn a place in the 2011 Invitational Cup. The top three U.S …
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Ian G. Lorimer died on February 27, 2010 while on a cruise around the southern point of South America. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Pat Lorimer; son, Jim Lorimer; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth Bahner and Mark Grunwald, Kathy and Ken Lemelin, and Robin and Bryan Proffitt; and six granddaughters. Ian was born in the Bronx, NY. Pat was also born in the Bronx but she was younger than Ian and did not know him when growing up even though both went to some of the same schools. After graduating from high school, Ian went on to college at Georgia Tech. It was while working …
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Brad Miller, who resides in Hanover, Virginia, is the first PHRF C boat to enter SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK 2010. Brad returns to SBRW with his Beneteau 305, Schiehallion. Two more returnees, Dennis Hannick, King George, Virginia, with his Tripp 26, Goin', and Sam Mitchener of Roanoke, Virginia, with his J109, Double Eagle are all set for SBRW 2010.
Southern Bay Kids …
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SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
Its that time again. Join us on the first day of Spring for our annual Spring Clean-up Day. We will gather upstairs in the main clubhouse for coffee and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided after clean-up.
On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. Please contact Ken Odell by email at odellken@aol.com or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer or you can just show up. Registration can also be made at www.fbyc.net.
See you on March 20.
Ken Odell, Grounds Chairman
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Southern Bay college teams are on the water! Old Dominion University (ODU), Christopher Newport University (CNU), Hampton University (HU), College of William and Mary (WM), University of Virginia (UVA), and Virginia Tech (VT) have collegiate sailors out there racing in March. Some of the events in local waters include the ODU Spring Open this coming weekend, the CNU IceFree Invitational (March 13-14), and the CNU 2-on-2 Invitational (March 20-12). And, HU will host the MAISA/SAISA Intersectional the last weekend in March (27 - 28). These "kids" sail just about every weekend during the …
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8:15 - 8:50 - Registration / Bagel / Coffee
8:50 - 9:00 - Introductions and Acknowledgements
9:00 - 10:15 - Electronics - Latest & Greatest - Kevin Fay
· Sat Phone
· SSB
· Internet Access
· Radar / Chart Plotters
10:15 - 10:30 - Break
10:30 - 11:00 - Electronic Interfacing - Mayo Tabb
11:30 - 12:15 - Weather - Ted Stedman
12:15 - 1:15 - Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 - Medical Emergencies - Dr. Sterling Ranson
2:30 - 2:45 - Break
2:45 - 3:30 - Sea Sense
· Man Overboard Techniques
· Warps
· Helicopter Pick-up Preparation
Cost: $10 (includes lunch)
Register at www.fbyc.net
Event Chair: Joe Schott (804) 776-6004 or hjschott@verizon.net
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This course consists of three classroom sessions and two to three optional practice sessions on the water on board racing sailboats. It is offered by Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) to give sailors and non-sailors alike the basic information, understanding of terminology and confidence to crew on a racing sailboat. Following the last classroom session, there will be a social gathering for participants, instructors and FBYCs racing skippers. All participants will receive written materials that complement the classroom sessions and include FBYCs 2010 racing schedule. On-the-water training opportunities will be available at FBYC Saturday, April 3, and Saturday, April 10, to place interested participants with FBYC racing skippers and crews on their boats for a practice session to …
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Shown at the left is the part of the article where Ruth quotes FBYC Juniors. You can click on the picture and see a Bigger copy of that section of the article.
"Copyright Spinsheet, used with permission."
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A quite revealing report from Bob Fisher at the America's Cup during the Starting Sequence of Race #2. Seems there was bad blood on board. I find this fascinating when considering the level at which Race Management should be for the "premier sailing event in the world".
Here is the pertinent part of Bob Fisher's report:
"On board the committee boat, the members of the SNG refused to handle the flags. It was left to the Golden Gate YC representative and a chase boat driver to assist Harold Bennett. The reason for the SNG spat was unclear, but it has been suggested that they would have preferred not to race. The GGYC representative …
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The America's Cup has started. The first race got off around 8:30am EST and is currently being streamed live on the BMW/Oracle Racing Website. It's also available on ESPN360.com.
Here is a older video of the BMW/Oracle boat in action
If you are not familiar with sailboat racing this is the Superbowl of sailboat racing and it's happening this week. Larry Ellison (owner of Oracle) and Ernesto Bertarelli a European pharmaceutical billionaire have built a 90' x 90' trimaran and a 90'x90' catamaran. They are absolutely incredible and they sail 2-3 times the speed of the wind.
They are racing a best of 3 series to determine the winner of the America …
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Here are a few pictures of snow on the FBYC campus from last weekend's snow storm. Thanks for the photos Dixon!
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BERMUDA HIGH PARTY
Get out of the cold and join FBYC for great food,
great stories and great drinks!
Friday, February 19th at 6:30pm
The Home of Durwood and Deborah Usry
1215 Wilmer Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Adults $15.00
EASY RESERVATIONS:Register and pay online with a credit card at www.fbyc.net or mail checks, payable to Fishing Bay Yacht Club, and reservations to John Koedel, III, 7102 Glen Parkway, Richmond, VA 23229. Contact John at (804) 338-1158. Space is limited to the first 60 to sign up.
Name:_________________________ # ___ Adults $______
It is very nice of the Usrys to invite us into their home. It's one of those small, secret places you stumble …
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Mrs. Oriana R. Hargrove, of Hanover County, died on January 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank D. Hargrove Sr. (Commodore 1969); daughter, Dale Alderman and husband Rick; sons, Frank Hargrove Jr. and wife Elizabeth, Stewart Hargrove and wife Lynn, and Wellesley Hargrove and wife Kimberly; and 10 grandchildren.
Oriana was born in Richmond and attended Longwood College and Arkansas College. Frank and Oriana knew each other from Thomas Jefferson High School and they were married after he returned from serving in World War II. Frank said that she never forgave him for taking her out of the city because she was a city …
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FBYC's newest J105, Travis Weisleder's 'Lucky Dog' is at Key West Race Week which starts Monday. Crew includes Clark Dennison, Rob Whittemore, John Wake and Sharon Wake. Follow along at the event website. Good Luck!