Yesterday was the first day of scored racing this season and also the first time we tried to race two classes of boats on the same day.  Weather forecasts of thundershowers were not enough to deter our members who enjoyed some pleasant weather for a few hours before lightning was sighted on the horizon at around 2.00 pm accompanied by the distant rumbling of thunder to our west. There were 9 Solings on the shore at 11.00 am, but Sue decided not to race and Pat had elusive electrical gremlins and could not race, so 7 boats were in the water for the first race. The wind from the north was quite brisk and Bill R and Paul had set out a simple course: north from the start line, port rounding of the white mark, then south to the other white mark, also taken to port and back to the line. Occasionally this course was run twice around. We had seven races in all, but by the final race the wind and waves had taken their toll and there were only 4 boats left in the race.  In the past, I would have said, “the full results are attached”, but now, thanks to Paul and ‘Afleet’ software we have the results posted to our website mhbmyc.org click on “Racing Details”, then click on “2020 Racing Results”  Bill David won two races and was second in three to win overall.  Bill Raposa was a close second also with two wins and four thirds.  Dick Mahoney finished third having won the first race. Paul, Bruce, Steve and I made up the rest of the field. A good time was had by all.  Thanks to Manny for keeping scoreAfter the lunch break, we were ready to race DF95s. Once again there were 9 members with boats, but Will and I didn’t race so there were seven boats competing.  Will did a great job keeping score. Many thanks, Will.There was only time for five races, unfortunately, before the threat of thunder curtailed the fun.  There was some close racing, but Paul triumphed with one win and three thirds.  In second place was Wilkie who won the opening race, had one second and one third and in third place overall was Rob with one win and two thirds.  Jim Kelly won two races but finished fourth today.  Kim. Dick M and Ned were the other racers.  Full results on the website mhbmyc.orgWe welcomed Rich Field back for another visit. Rich has ordered oneof the DF95s from Rob’s recent bulk purchase.  We also welcomed Jim Bradley who may just get into racing.Next race day, same format, is next Tuesday, July 21st when the high tide will be at 09.18 with low tide around 2.pm
Stay safe and well,

Derek

Scored racing begins tomorrow. Solings at 11AM & DF95s at 1PM
We can always use help with scoring if you’re not racing!

Another warm summer day and a brisk wind enticed 14 members to come down to the cove, most brought lunch and all were ready for a 1 pm start with a mixture of Solings and DF95s.Before we put our boats in the water Rob reminded members that he would make a bulk purchase of DF95 kits if sufficient members were interested.  Please let Rob know if you would like to participate.We also discussed when to start our Championship racing and everyone present voted for next week on Tuesday with Solings racing starting at 11.00 and DF95s racing from 1.00 pm.  So if you will be racing both classes or racing with one class but helping with the other please bring your lunch.Back to today, we had a number of races with close racing and keen rivalries in each one.  Some of us had boat problems, but nothing too serious, But most of all we had a lot of fun and camaraderie. We welcomed potential new member Richard Field at the cove….I think Richard will get in on the DF95 purchase. Another potential new member is John Zawilinski.  Both are residents of the Village.
I’ll issue a new schedule for the shortened season as soon as I can, but, in the meantime, next Tuesday, July 14th is the start of the racing season.  11.00 for Solings and 1.00 pm for DF95sThe low tide will be at around 08.40 with a high tide just before 4 pm.See you then,Stay safe, stay well.Derek

A pleasant sunny morning, but only with a modicum of wind.  Around a dozen members came down to the cove dodging the sewer works on Schooner Drive and brought a mixture of Solings and DF95s. To start the morning off, Rob held a DF95 set-up clinic that we all found very instructive and helpful.  Many thanks, Rob.We held a number of fun races for DF95s and Solings together. Another good, enjoyable time together…….socially distanced, of course.
It was suggested that next Tuesday we race at 1pm when the wind is likely to be stronger.  So let’s try this as an experiment.  In addition please let’s have a communal lunch starting at noon so please bring a sandwich or salad and a beverage. (A chair would be useful too.)This would also allow us time to discuss the start of scored competition.
See you next Tuesday, July 7th at noon for lunch and 1 pm for racing.  High tide then will be at 10.34 with a low tide at 3.28 pm so we’ll be in the middle.In the meantime have a wonderful 4th July and stay safe and well,Derek

In view of adverse weather reports, our normal Tuesday sailing is cancelled and moved to next Thursday, July 2nd at 11.00 am.  Rob will be at the cove from 10 am and will start his DF95 clinic at 10.30.The tide will be going out with a low at around 11.20.See you there,Derek

Twelve members spent a pleasant hour or so at the cove yesterday sailing Solings and DF95 all-in together.  Bill Raposa had a tech problem before we got started and did most of the “heavy lifting” by placing the marks and performing most of the rescues although Wilkie also had to rescue his boat twice.  Many thanks to Bill.Sue and Steve Walsh had brought their Solings as had Bruce, Paul, and Pat. Pat Donovan was also embroiled in tech issues.  Paul’s Soling also succumbed before the morning was out, so that left mostly DF95s in the water.  Manny sailed his new boat with a new number, 60. Will, Jim Kelly, Dick Mahoney, and Bill Northup had some close racing.  The morning finished with an impromptu match race between Will and Dick.  Will led the whole way round, but just got beaten on the final run to the finish line.Paul Mercer suggested we start racing and scoring. A number of members present thought this was a good idea. Let me know what you think and I’ll draw up a schedule for the remainder of the season. My initial thoughts are that we could have 10 race days with the best 6 to count (or 8 with the best 5 to count).  The only issue is racing both classes on the same day…..but we can try.Two days of Match Racing for each class to be held on Thursdays.Please let me know how you feel.Let’s assume the season will commence at 11 am next Tuesday, June 30th when it will be low tide at 09.36.  Choose your boat or bring both.Stay safe and well,Derek

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Thirteen members turned up at the cove today and we had a number of races, two Solings, and the remainder DF95s.  We battled a quirky wind vaguely from the north and enjoyed the sunshine, the water, and the companionship.

The general feeling was that there isn’t much interest in a meeting today so we have decided to abandon the meeting this month and next month unless there’s something we all need to discuss.

If anyone has anything to discuss now, I will log onto Zoom at 3pm……also in case anyone has not read this email first!

A great time today.  I hope to see you all next Tuesday at 11.00 am when the high tide will be at around 10.30.

Derek

Next Tuesday, June 16th, is forecast to be a beautiful day. Tide will be low at 10:30AM. Breeze expected to from ENE at 8 knots. Great day for more informal fun racing. Hope you will join us!

Beautiful day at the cove yesterday. 8 boats were there to “shake off the rust”. Only issue was the lack of a breeze. Only 1 painfully slow fun race was completed. Still….it was a fun day and all there complied with the Covid 19 rules. Please join us next week as we continue the unscored racing.

The opening up yesterday was just a tiny chink, but it was a start.Rob, Will, and Bill Raposa went down to the cove early and got the marks in the water.Well done and thanks to all.Paul Mercer and I had brought our Solings and Rob had his DF95We were very pleased to welcome back Dan McHugh,  Dan retired on May 1st so he is free to race with us this year. He brought his Soling too so we had three Solings in the water and Rob’s DF95.  We splashed about for about twenty or thirty minutes and Rob sailed the DF95 that he’d built for Manny.  Manny picked up his new boat from Rob so we’ll have Manny back racing as well.Maybe more members will put a toe in the water next Tuesday, June 9th at 11 am.  It will be high tide at 11.48 so this might present a challenge for “Social Distancing”Stay well,Derek