Temperatures in the mid-seventies, a strong wind from the northeast, and an absence of humidity convinced 6 members to bring their boats to the shore. The tide was high and coming in with a high just after noon. New DF95 sailor, David Vigeant put in an appearance to see how the other half sail. Judy David started races and kept score and did her usual excellent job. Thank you, Judy.

Fleet captain, Bill Raposa set the course: north to the far red striped mark, around it to port then downwind on a long stretch to the orange mark also taken to port and back to the line. Sounds easy, but it wasn’t. The wind was anything but steady. It was variable in strength, gusty and flukey.

There were only 4 races today, too few to count., but fun while it lasted.

Jim Kelly got off to a great start winning the first race and was second to Bill David in the next, but he didn’t race any more ( undisclosed tech problems). Bill Raposa also had problems and didn’t participate in races 3 and 4. Kim was the only other race winner today but in the fourth race, Kim made a turn, and I didn’t, with the consequence that I hit Kim’s boat. This snapped the shroud and his mast collapsed. Kim rowed out to collect his boat and demonstrated how useful a Boy Scout rowing badge can be………even much, much later in life.

I’m very sorry, Kim. I owe you a beer at least. 

The two Bills and Pat were the only survivors today. There’s work to be done!

Although there were too few races to count towards the championship, the results

 can still be found on our website mhbmyc.org

Next Thursday, August 18th, will see the return of the DF95 fleet when the tide will be coming in towards a high at around 2 o’clock. No quirky winds, I promise

Solings race again a week from today, Tuesday, August 23rdwhen the tide will be just about fully out at our start time of 11 o’clock.

See you Thursday,

Derek

Yet another hot and humid morning with a brisk wind from the southwest and a tide almost fully out, turning at 11.15 persuaded 6 members to “Get those boats in the water”. I was late and joined for race 3, but Paul had to drop out of racing this morning because the servo arm on his new Soling loosened and the tool to fix it was at home.  Judy David once more did a fine job of keeping score and starting the races. Thanks, Judy.

Bill Raposa set the course, starboard around the SW marks, downwind to the far red striped mark taken to port then a long run to the SW marks rounded to port, and downwind back to the line.

We held 7 races today but had only two winners, Bill David won 5 and Bill Raposa won 2. Bill David was second in the two races that Bill R won Bill R had two seconds and two thirds. 

Bill David was today’s champion with Bill Raposa runner-up. Third overall was Pat followed by Kim, just 1 point behind…………..  I was also there!

The full results, as always, are on our website mhbmyc.org

At the moment, the forecast for Thursday, August 11th when DF95s race again shows a possibility of showers and a very light breeze. This is New England, however, and we know how quickly things can change. The tide will be going out with a low at 1.15 pm. Watch out for emails and alerts on mhbmyc.org

The next chance for the Solings will be Tuesday, August 16thwhen the tide will be high at 12.19.

Bring out your Solings!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Derek

DF 95 Series #12 today.

A very pleasant day, fantastic day actually. Generally South wind at 10 with relatively flat water. Mid tide. Our fleet numbered 11 boats with only a couple of minor breakdowns. The dinghy stayed dry and all 11 were in the water at the end.

Judy David joined us and skillfully scored. Thank you.

David Vigeant purchased Derek’s boat #35 and joined the fleet today. Henry DiPietro brought his beautiful  new boat for her first event. And Rob re-emerged from where ever he’s been for nearly 2 months.

The course was a triangle, rounding the two SW buoys to starboard, down to the green leeward mark to port, back to the two SW buoys to port, then home. This gave us two good windward legs and a challenging start as the initial port tack had to be hard on the wind to clear the first marks and minimize the crossing tack. 

Three skippers won races today, Henry had one, Rich Field took two and Rob won three. Some found the leeward green mark difficult to negotiate as it was hard to know when to turn to clear it.

The top 5 finishers were Kim Hanna at fifth with 21 pts including 1 second. Henry took fourth place with 19 pts including a first and a second. Paul Mercer was third with 15 pts including 3 second place finishes. Second went to Rich Field with 12 pts / 2 firsts. And Rob won the day with 8 pts, three firsts and a second.

Congratulations to all for a well sailed day.
Rob

Hi All,

Today started out warm and humid with a good SW breeze, at least away from what little high tide beach there was.  6 sailors were ready to sail.  We had a stellar scoring team, consisting of Judy and two granddaughters, Sophie and Maggie, all of whom were there to celebrate a birthday with “gramps”, AKA Bill D.  

Bill R. set up the course with the usual start line that didn’t require the rowboat to set up (more on that later).  The course went around the two windward marks taken to starboard, then around the green mark to port, then around the windward marks to port (a long upwind leg) to cross the start/finish line downwind.  All went well until half way through the first race, when Paul had a problem with his new Soling that had him limp in half-way through the race.  The Bill R. won the race, followed by Dan and Kim.  Then came the second, and as it turned out tragically, final race of the day.  Jim K. joined that race and Kim and Bill D. got irretrievably hung up after rounding the two upwind marks.  The race finished with Pat D. winning, followed by Bill R. and Dan.

As soon as Bill R. finished the second race, he volunteered to take the rowboat out to get the two tangled boats, which were making great time toward Fall River.  It was a long row which will earn him extra beer from Kim and Bill D.  Bill D.’s boat was in tact, although in need of adjustment, while Kim’s had a broken main boom.  With now a long delay and few boats still seaworthy, we decided to call it a day and celebrate with Bill D. with cupcakes that Wilkie brought.  

Kim

Having dodged the forecasted storms and settled for a cloudy morning and a brisk wind, 11 sailors were pleased to bring their boats to the cove this morning. Judy started the races and kept score. Thank you, once again, Judy.  Connie was there too to cheer on number 44 and potential new member, David Vigeant came along and sailed Jim Kelly’s boat for a while.  I’ll explain later.

With the wind from the south (more or less), the start line was east-west (more or less). Paul set the course: South to the red striped and orange marks, taken to starboard then downwind to the green mark taken to port, back to the orange mark taken to port, and downwind to the line, The wind was patchy and varied so it was quite a challenge today.

We held eight races today. Of the first 5 races, Rich won 3 and was second in two.  Off to a great start, but the gremlins struck and Rich was out for the last 3 races with battery/control issues but he still finished fourth overall.  In third place was Kim with 4 third places, but the real contest was between Bill D and Paul.

Paul was the winner with 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 1 third place. Bill had 2 wins, 2 seconds, and one third.

We had a large number of problems today with six of the original eleven out of the last race, but the most serious event was when Pat lost control of his boat and off it sailed to Common Fence point. pat also took off by car accompanied by “Hawkeye” Jim who handed his controller to David.

After the racing, we were discussing  Pat’s boat and wondering what had happened when we heard the unmistakable sound of a Fiat  Abarth and Pat’s return having found the boat. He even brought back Jim.  I hope Pat and Jim still had a good time today as well as the rest of us.

The full results and all the news are on our website mhbmyc.org

Owing to a family visit I won’t be able to sail on next week’s two occasions which are on Tuesday, August 2nd for Solings. High tide around noon.

And Thursday, August 4th for DF95s when the tide will be coming in to a high at 1.36 pm

Have a great weekend and lots of fun racing next week.

Derek

A welcome break in the humidity, low tide, a gentle breeze, and the prospect of a cookout generously organized by Soling Fleet Captain, Bill Raposa, tempted 8 members down to the cove this morning. Judy, once again, operated the starter and kept score. Many thanks, Judy.

We were pleased to welcome Rob Torresen, newly appointed  AMYA region 1 Director for DF65s as our guest.

With the wind from the west southwest, we had a start line vaguely parallel to the shore.  Bill Raposa set the course: South, around the orange mark, taken to starboard, downwind to the red striped mark also taken to starboard, and back to the line approached from the shore. There were six races but the final race was twice around, just to work up an appetite for Bill’s cookout.

The wind turned out to be quite tricky with highs and lows in patches.

Paul won the first race and also the last two. With 1 second place and 2 thirds, Paul was the clear winner today. Bill David was the second overall with 1 win, 2 seconds, and 1 third. I managed third place with 1 win, 1 second, and 1 third.

The only other race winner today was Danny who tied with Kim on 20 points but got fourth place by virtue of his race win. Bill Raposa was just 1 point behind Danny and Kim, but then, his mind was on hamburgers and hot dogs. Jim and Pat also had a good time. Lots of fun as always.

After racing, we all went to Bill’s cookout and enjoyed beer, water, hamburgers, and hot dogs, but, most of all, the great company made even better when Dick Mahoney and Ed Haddad joined us. 

Bill’s wife Pauline also joined us and we thanked them both very much.

A very enjoyable time.

The full results are on our website mhbmyc.org

DF95 racing resumes on Thursday, July 28th when the tide will be heading towards a low at 1.41 pm

Solings take to the water again next Tuesday, August 2nd when the high tide will be at noon.

Take care, and smile a lot.
Derek

It was a very muggy morning at the cove but full of fun. Paul set the course with a vaguely east-west starting line. We used our normal southwest wind clockwise route. South to the red stripe and orange marks, both taken to starboard, then downwind to the northerly red stripe mark also taken to starboard and back to the line. We had eight races, the last one being twice around.

It was great to see the return of Dick Mahoney who came down to the cove to try a couple of races. We also welcomed David, a new resident of the Village who raced Jim Kelly’s boat for three or four races. Connie Sampson and a friend came along to cheer on boat 44.

I kept score and started the ten boats racing today.

Half the races were won by Paul who, with one second and one third did enough to win overall today. Second today with one win but 4 second places and 2 third places was Nick Bailey just 2 points behind Paul.

Other race winners today were Henry DiPietro and Bill David. Henry was third overall today and Bill was fifth. Splitting them was Rich Field. These three sailors were just one point apart.

Also joining in the fun were Kim, Jim, Albert,  Al,  Pat, and Dick. Well done everyone. Smiles all around.

The full results are on our website mhbmyc.org as always

Solings take to the water next Tuesday, July 26th when the tide will be low, turning at 12.10

And the DF95s race again in a week’s time, Thursday, July 28th when the tide will be going out towards a low at 1.41 pm.

Have a great weekend and have fun,

Derek

Yet another sunny, humid day at the cove with a brisk wind from the west saw 5 members bring their boats to the shore. Fleet Captain, Bill Raposa set the course: From the north/south line, head south to take the red striped and the orange mark to starboard, then north to the red striped mark also to starboard then back to the line. Thanks, once again, to Judy David for keeping score. I was there but didn’t race.

We had six races today, the first and last two being won by Bill David who was also first overall today. The only other winner was Kim who won the two middle races and had three second place finishes to end the morning in second place. Pat’s boat looked strong today and he was third overall with two second place finishes and one third,

Bill Raposa and Jim Kelly also raced but ran into occasional problems.

The full results are on our website mhbmyc.org

On Thursday, July 21st it’s the turn of the DF95s when the tide will be coming in to a high at  around 3.30 pm

The Solings race again next Tuesday, July 26th when the tide will be low, turning at 12.10

Stay happy. Stay cool,

Derek

It was good to see Rob back at the cove following his adventures at racing events in Stowe, VT, and Chicago.  It was a hot and humid start to the morning with a moderate but strengthening wind from a southerly direction. Rob set the course: south from the line around the orange mark taken to starboard, downwind to the green mark also taken to starboard, then repeat, orange mark, green mark, and back to the line.  Six races were held and Connie Sampson came to our aid by starting the races and keeping score. Thank you very much, Connie.

Soling Fleet captain, Bill Raposa paid us a visit to see what the Thursday crowd gets up to. The “crowd” totaled eight members with boats and not a rescue in sight.

Paul won the first race and went on to win three more to be first overall today. The other two races were won by Rob and, with three second places, was second today.  

Rich Field had four third places and that was good enough to clinch third place. 

Also there to enjoy the fun were Bill David, Al Sampson, Albert Meyer, Pat Donovan and me.

The full results are on our website mhbmyc.org

The Solings race next Tuesday, July 19th when the tide will be coming in to a high at 1.44 pm.

And the DF95s will race again on Thursday, July 21st when the tide will be midway coming in towards a high at 3.31 pm

Have a great weekend and stay safe and well,

Derek

Yet another beautiful sunny day and a brisk wind tempted eight members to bring their boats down to the cove this morning. There was plenty of beach as the tide was very low

We were also joined by Judy David once more to keep score. Thanks, Judy.

Before racing got going, Bill Raposa’s boat lost its backstay and my boat had a tangled jib sheet.  Bill rescued them both and everyone agreed that the wind was too damaging to continue so racing today was abandoned. 

No  results this week, but all the news may be found on our website mhbmyc.org

DF95s take their turn next Thursday, July 14th when the tide will be going out from a high at 09.12.

Solings hope for better weather conditions on Tuesday, July 19th with the tide coming in towards a high at 1.44 pm

Stay safe and well,

Derek