Results from 8/30

Driving over Oak Creek bridge at 4 pm, I sure didn't think we were going to get a race in. At least it was a nice temperature. If we were going to drift around, it would be comfortable.

Turns out I was wrong. Not that there was some wind, but there was enough to move the boats. I sure hate to cancel three races in a row, so it was nice to get in a race. Shifty and light, but it was wind!

Congratulations to Bucky Buchanan and crew on Aunt Evelyn for a first place finish. That was Bucky's first first! Also having a great night was Jeff Staley and crew on Ostinato as well as Jeff Pevey and crew on Ful Dek. Great job in the light air!

You can see all the results >here<

Need Mark Boat help tomorrow

Okay, we're down to 4 open spots and 4 boats that need to help with mark boat:

Maddie
Starstruck
Claiborne Too Ferry
Swagman

We still need someone for **tomorrow**. If you can sign up, please do.

Sign Up Here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48a4aa2caafc1-20171

It's quite simple

Remember we start early in September. On 9/6, we will start at 5:45.

No racing - but 7/19 video

Let's hope we're not starting a trend here.

We almost had enough wind, but it just would not fill in across the course. After we gave up, the wind completely died out, so I guess it was good that we didn't try. I hate to be floating out there for hours hoping for something to happen.

Well, let's look at a video again. This one is from 7/19.

Video from 7/12

Let's do another video since this is a slow week!

Here is the video from 7/12

No racing - but a 7/5 video

Well, we couldn't get in any racing last night for lack of wind, but at least we could watch a video from the past.

Here is the video from July 7th. Remember those days with wind on the course!

Results from 8/9

It was guest skipper night!

It was pretty light wind out there, so we chose a 3.1 mile course just so we could get the race finished in a reasonable time. It turned out that most everyone could finish. It sure seemed like we would finish quickly, but that darn wind fell out making it challenging for everyone.

Sailing fast coming in first in the Star class was Sewall Cox with Jim Ryan are crew. Also sailing fast coming in first was Jay Tyson and crew on La Quatrieme as well as Mike Rajachch and crew on Ful Dek.

Great sailing!

You can see all the results >here<

Guest Skipper Night

Remember that Wednesday is the Guest Skipper Night.

Same times and format for courses - just guest skippers at the helm of many boats. Find a friend who has always wanted to try out the helm of your boat and trade for the evening. Mix up crew; change skippers; bring out a different boat - Just an evening of fun. Of course, the winner gets the Blind Squirrel award.

This race does not count towards high point.

Interested in the summer series results? You can see them >here< This link is always the same, btw.

We also need a mark boat for the upcoming weeks. You can sign up for mark boat >here<

Boats that still need to sign up for mark boat are:
Maddie
Starstruck
7970
Javelin
La Quatrieme
Claiborne Too Ferry
Tarris
Swagman

Eight weeks left - Eight boats that need to do mark boat. Sign up now to get your preferred week.

Results from 8/2

That was a nice race for the James H Wilson Round the Island Race! All the good stuff we look for in a race:

• reasonable winds
• Cool temps
• Interaction between boats
• Whacky current to figure out
• Last minute wind shifts
• Light show to the north
• Everyone safely in port by 8pm!

I think Mr. Jimmy would be happy to see everyone out there racing last night. Everyone was having a great time.

Congratulations to Dennis Glackin and crew on ReJoyce for a fast race coming in first the A class. Also having a great race coming in first was Jim Ryan and Sewall Cox in the Stars and Jeff Pevey and crew on Ful Dek. Great job everyone!

You can see all the results >HERE<

Starting early tomorrow!

It's a long race, so we're starting early. 20 minutes earlier than normal.

Here are the Sailing Instructions

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxO695y1tRgqOWlNM3JLdHE2Qmc

You will notice that this is a course sheet too. Print it and bring it with you. STAR sailors - you too!

The first leg might be upwind. It might also be off the wind. Make sure you honor those three marks as you go out the river and as you come back into the river. Clockwise or counterclockwise around the island is fine! Fun times in the current.

See you out there for the first warning at 5:45 PM.