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Wednesday Night Race Video
Video from the Race Committee boat by Sea Scout Ship 1781 aboard the VICTORY II. This is the leeward mark rounding in the third race of the Spring 2015 Wednesday Night Race Series. Winds were 8-12 knots out of the southeast. The mark is R”24″ on the York River, Virginia and the big smokestack in … Continue reading "Wednesday Night Race Video"
Read MoreSpring Squall Disrupts Wednesday Night Races
After a first week with so little wind no one finished in time to make it official, the racers out for the Wednesday night York River sailboat races were hoping for a bit more wind. But it seems too much energy was going into that thought. What they ended up with was a squall which, … Continue reading "Spring Squall Disrupts Wednesday Night Races"
Read MoreSailboat Racing 101 Teaches Old and New
Mike Mastracci has been teaching the Sailboat Racing 101 for years now. It’s open to anyone and provides great information for old salts as well as those new to sailboat racing. His notes are available online. But reading them isn’t the same as seeing him present it in person. The notes are a great summary … Continue reading "Sailboat Racing 101 Teaches Old and New"
Read MoreFrostbite Series – Race #4
Admiral’s Cup 2011
The 15th annual Admiral’s Cup was held on Saturday, August 6th, once again hosted by our good friends at Seaford Yacht Club. Conditions in Poquoson Bay were challenging, with 15-25kt winds around the 11.7 nm, two-lap triangle course. For the first time, we had a cruising-class fleet along with spin and non-spin. The spinnaker fleet was an all-YRYC event, with Steve Bowen’s Dream On holding off Jim Bordeaux’ Solstice and John Haracivet’s Midnight Rider.
Read MoreFrom #553 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
On Saturday, Steve Bowen’s Dream On won the Admiral’s Cup. Nine boats raced in three classes in the 15th annual running the Admiral’s Cup held off Seaford. Competitors had winds around 12 knots at the 1pm start. And, those winds built to over 20 by the race finish. And, even though predicted rain storms held off until most of the boats had finished, there was some great heavy weather sailing! Results: PHRF A/B/C (3 boats): 1st Steve Bowen, Dream On. PHRF Non-spin (3 boats): 1st Chuck Eldred, Gail Force. Cruising: (3 boats):1st Bill Small, Cleo.
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