Racing 6/5/25

June 3, 2025

After a cool start, the morning quickly warmed up and reached the low seventies. This, combined with the promise of a light breeze, enticed 8 members down to the cove.

Judy and Connie were there and looked after the starting and scoring as usual—many thanks.

Apart from the competitors, Bill Raposa, Brad, Bill Northup, and Shelley came along to watch. However, the promise of a breeze failed to materialize, and we waited 30 minutes before sailing could start. We only managed three races before the wind vanished, so the competitors resolved to meet again to continue today’s racing next Thursday.  Unusual, but in the fun spirit of the club, to call a “semi-weather” day.

New members, Mike Todd and Louis Cordeiro, raced today, Louis having acquired Al Meyer’s old boat, sail number 70. A big welcome to both.

Rob set the course with the starting line from the pin near the shore to the red/white mark to the west. Head south and take the blue mark and the green mark to port, then a long leg north through the gate formed by the red/yellow and pink/white marks in the north, and back to the line.

Three races and three winners: Bill David, Fokka, and Rob. Mike finished third in race three, a good start.

We had the DroneBuoy in the water, but it didn’t play a part until it was time to get it out of the water, when it refused to budge. The controller had a little encounter with water a little earlier, so the DB had to be brought to shore by the rescue boat and the efforts of Kim and Mike.

Henry and Al Sampson both had fourth-place finishes.

Today’s racing is to be continued………….. next Thursday, June 5th, when the tide will be coming in from a low at 09.55.

Expecting more favorable winds,

Derek

Racing 5/27/25

May 28, 2025

Yesterday was a sunny day, but there was very little wind in the morning, and the course was plagued by seaweed. I could only stay for a short while, but it was great to see so many familiar faces. Ladies first, Judy and Connie were there to help with starting and scoring. Kim has used a SkyFly transmitter to control the DroneBuoy, and he handed control to Connie.

A good turnout of eight members brought their boats: Bill David, Henry DiPietro, Kim Hanna, Rob Hill, Wes Siegner, Al Sampso, Fokka de Jong, and new member Mike Todd (Sail Number 77). Potential new member, Louis Cordiero was also there and would like to know if anyone has a DF95 for sale. Welcome Mike and Louis.

The wind picked up a little as I left, and boats were in the water. I asked Kim later what happened then, and this is what he wrote. Many thanks, Kim.

“We had one race, but the seaweed was stopping or slowing almost all the boats, so we stopped official racing.  The wind picked up, and there was some fun racing, after a fisherman’s line that went between the two southwest buoys (and snagged several boats—any excuse in a storm 😊) was removed by Rob.  The drone buoy seemed to be operating pretty well, but also had a fair amount of seaweed in the props—at least it got back in.”

Our weather day is Thursday, but the forecast is for rain until 4 pm, so that’s out.

Next racing will be on Tuesday, June 3rd, when the tide will be coming in from a low at 08.43

 See you then,

Derek

Al Meyer

May 17, 2025

I’ve just received an email from Al’s wife, Harolyn, that Al passed away in early January. Al was a true gentleman and will be missed in the club.

Condolences to Harolyn.

Sad news

Derek

5/12/25 Racing

May 14, 2025

Hi All,

On Monday, 5/12, Rob brought the repaired dinghy to the cove and a crew consisting of Rob, Wilkie, Bill David, Bill Raposa, Al Sampson, Mike Todd, and Kim set out the marks in the cove.  We were finished before noon and were in position for racing the next day.

Tuesday, 5/13, was a challenging day, with winds from the south and southeast, gusting, shifting, on and off, and generally miserable for sailing.  Sailing were Al Sampson, Rob, Bill David, Fokka, and Kim.  Mike Todd had his boat in the water for his first boating adventure, decided not to be scored, and made great progress for a first-time sailor.  Connie and Judy scored (thanks!) and Bill Raposa was on the beach for a while.  The results for the day are:

Next racing day is 5/20 with racing starting at 11:00 AM.  Let’s have some more sailors!

Best,

Kim

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