New Revised Sailing Instructions
Your approval would be appreciated.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
OT, but a follow up from Sunday...
Members Connie Williams and Shelia Tidwell have a radio program that some may find interesting.
In particular, I found their discussion with an author of a book about grieving most informative. She gives many great tips about how to approach and what to say to people stuggling with grief. Healing, the Essential Guid to Helping Others Overcome Grief
Much of Ms. King's advice is directly applicable to our military veterans as we remember December 7th, 1941.
In particular, I found their discussion with an author of a book about grieving most informative. She gives many great tips about how to approach and what to say to people stuggling with grief. Healing, the Essential Guid to Helping Others Overcome Grief
Much of Ms. King's advice is directly applicable to our military veterans as we remember December 7th, 1941.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Kamikazee was a real gift!
Temps in the 60's. Winds blowing nicely at the start, building to 20kts gusting to 27. No rain. How could you ask for anything better in December? Those who didn't come out missed a great opportunity.
Kenny Cooper won first overall and first in the non-spinnaker class. Congratulations Kenny!
James ODell and Bob Powers also won their clases.
JD was baffled that after everyone ate, he had as much chili left over as he started with. Thanks JD, LJ and crew for the great food!
We also placed 4 people on boats as pick up crew. Thanks to the skippers who took them!
Kenny Cooper won first overall and first in the non-spinnaker class. Congratulations Kenny!
James ODell and Bob Powers also won their clases.
JD was baffled that after everyone ate, he had as much chili left over as he started with. Thanks JD, LJ and crew for the great food!
We also placed 4 people on boats as pick up crew. Thanks to the skippers who took them!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Paid crew positions available for racers
From: Danny Havens [mailto:dhavens@oceanracing.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:16 PM
To: paullat@comcast.net
Subject: Caribbean Racing Circuit
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:16 PM
To: paullat@comcast.net
Subject: Caribbean Racing Circuit
I wanted to let you and your members know that we have a limited number of crew positions available for our Caribbean racing circuit early next year. Sailing on LP is incredible and the trade winds of the Caribbean will only make it sweeter. The schedule includes the Caribbean 600, St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and St. Thomas International Rolex Regatta, plus options to crew offshore on the transit there and back from Charleston. You’re welcome to join us as an individual or group and the link below provides the details. If you’re not up for the adventure, I would appreciate it if you would pass this info on to your membership and others that may find it exciting.
As an exciting incentive, we would like to return a portion of any crew fees paid by your members as a contribution to your sailing programs.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Winter Season Returns!
We will be racing the winter series formats Starting November 13th! We will continue Sundy November 13, 20 and 27 (yes, we'll give you an excuse to cure cabin fever). Then December 11th and 18th (CORRECTED TO SUNDAY).
The format will be pursuit, unless somebody steps up to be PRO. We will not limit ourselves to only one course option. All the distance courses will be possible. Pursuit times for the courses will be posted at HCM and on the web shortly.
We will race if:
Your comments are encouraged, as we want to increase participation and will modify these basic rules, should the group has ideas how to do that.
The format will be pursuit, unless somebody steps up to be PRO. We will not limit ourselves to only one course option. All the distance courses will be possible. Pursuit times for the courses will be posted at HCM and on the web shortly.
We will race if:
- Forcast temperature from Wunderground for Sunday is 40 degrees or over, and
- Chance of rain is 40% or less
- Informal skippers meeting at 1:30 where we will agree to the course we'll sail.
- Start at the no wake buoys at 2:00.
- Race one of the distance courses as determined at the skippers' meeting.
- Portsmith time-on-time scoring
- Experienced racers will exhibit a Corinthian attitude that will always encourage participation by new racers never putting their own finishing position before the goal of sharing the joy of racing with new folks.
- We will use the Racing Rules of Sailing.
- There will be no arguing on the course over the rules - fly a protest flag and we'll have an open protest hearing after the race to promote understanding of the rules by all PPYC participants.
- You will advance your finishing position by one spot for every newbie, spouse, or significant other on your boat (no limit!).
Your comments are encouraged, as we want to increase participation and will modify these basic rules, should the group has ideas how to do that.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
US Sailing accident reports
Here is a link to a couple of accident reports that deserve reading.
70 pages about Wing Nuts that capsized in the Chicago-Mac race that killed two people:
http://media.ussailing.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=16940
A 420 capsize and death. They make the comment, "If you think you need to call 911. Call 911".
http://media.ussailing.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=16941
70 pages about Wing Nuts that capsized in the Chicago-Mac race that killed two people:
http://media.ussailing.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=16940
A 420 capsize and death. They make the comment, "If you think you need to call 911. Call 911".
http://media.ussailing.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=16941
Fall Off this weekend!
The forecast is looking GREAT! Come on out and do some racing.
Jim Hicks has some great plans. Paul LaTour and Kenny Cooper will be running the RC. We've got the club boats racing and still have some spots on them for new crew. Call Ian Montgomery, or Bob Keim to catch a ride.
See you Saturday morning.
Jim Hicks has some great plans. Paul LaTour and Kenny Cooper will be running the RC. We've got the club boats racing and still have some spots on them for new crew. Call Ian Montgomery, or Bob Keim to catch a ride.
See you Saturday morning.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
GREAT WEATHER for October! Let's race tonight.
Winds are great. Temps are great. Let's do the Wednesday night course tonight!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Want to help with regattas?
Some new sailors this year have gotten some experience racing by first coming out and helping on the committee boat. You will learn what we have to do to start and score races. You will have the best seat in the house for watching sailboat racing. You will learn some skills that will allow you to give back after you've become a famous racer.
For the Fall Off, we want to start a program to start people learning how to use Sailwave for computer scoring at our races. Ideally, we would have 2 or 3 people with their laptops on the committee boat to score the Fall Off. Yes, we'll always have a paper backup to save us if we mess up the computer too badly.
Kyle Claybrook has made templates for us to use, so the heavy lifting has been done. One needs to learn how to enter the late registrations and actually start/score a race.
We will have some race committee seminars this winter. Then you can gain experience in our winter racing program before it gets serious with the Force Five next Spring.
Your participation would be great appreciated. I can assure you it is fun to work on the RC, get your lunch bought for you, and participate in the after race activities as our honored guests.
For the Fall Off, we want to start a program to start people learning how to use Sailwave for computer scoring at our races. Ideally, we would have 2 or 3 people with their laptops on the committee boat to score the Fall Off. Yes, we'll always have a paper backup to save us if we mess up the computer too badly.
Kyle Claybrook has made templates for us to use, so the heavy lifting has been done. One needs to learn how to enter the late registrations and actually start/score a race.
We will have some race committee seminars this winter. Then you can gain experience in our winter racing program before it gets serious with the Force Five next Spring.
Your participation would be great appreciated. I can assure you it is fun to work on the RC, get your lunch bought for you, and participate in the after race activities as our honored guests.
Equalizer is history!
Thanks Paul Latour for a great job as Regatta Chair and Robert Mattix as PRO. The S2's brought in a lot of boats from out of town because of Paul's efforts.
Thanks to everyone who responded on short notice to help out! Without a lot of support people regattas are impossible to run.
Thanks to everyone who responded on short notice to help out! Without a lot of support people regattas are impossible to run.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Help needed this weekend!
Saturday morning we need two people to help with registration. Contact Paul Latour, or the race director.
All day Saturday and Sunday we need somebody to drive a chase boat to handle the buoy on the starting line. The boat at the starting line will have one of the best views of racing you can imagine. Even if you can only help one day, contact Robert Mattix or the race director.
Thanks, the regatta is shaping up to be have a tremendous turnout by the S2's!
All day Saturday and Sunday we need somebody to drive a chase boat to handle the buoy on the starting line. The boat at the starting line will have one of the best views of racing you can imagine. Even if you can only help one day, contact Robert Mattix or the race director.
Thanks, the regatta is shaping up to be have a tremendous turnout by the S2's!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Music City Catalina Cup is history
I just want to thank everyone for making this such a great event. Without running the risk of forgetting people, let me just list the areas of help:
Roger had a committee boat full of people who had never seen a sailboat race before. He had a training session Friday evening for all involved. Bobby McCullough cooked some great burgers for everyone.
Saturday we had some fantastic food. A number of new members did jobs so far in excess of anything we'd ask, it was just really so wonderful.
Saturday evening, Jacob from Rotiers catered the food. No, he didn't make Rotiers classic food, he added his own twists to the items. There was not much left over! A number of people brought pastry to share. Wow!
Ken Gum brought some homemade beer. All I can say is: I never imagined Ken could make such great beer.
Sunday, Kevin and Vicki Baker came up from Lewisburg to make us some breakfast. Kevin's smoked sausage was fantastic. Thank you so much guys. They got a real bonus as there was a little puppy obviously looking for a home. Kevin and Vicki took him home and will be rewarded with a great dog, no doubt!
And then there were the chase boats. Thanks to everyone who did such a fantastic job helping keep the courses set in most difficult conditions.
I just can't express how wonderful it was to see such a wide group of people participate in this event. This is how friendships and clubs are built! Thank you all so very much!
And thanks to our sponsors! Joe Waters, of Waters sails made us sail bags for trophies. Bob, from the Franklin NAPA store embroidered the logos and stuff for the sail bags. Gregg Merriman and Tiger Marts kicked in some money. They were just all so generous. :)
Roger had a committee boat full of people who had never seen a sailboat race before. He had a training session Friday evening for all involved. Bobby McCullough cooked some great burgers for everyone.
Saturday we had some fantastic food. A number of new members did jobs so far in excess of anything we'd ask, it was just really so wonderful.
Saturday evening, Jacob from Rotiers catered the food. No, he didn't make Rotiers classic food, he added his own twists to the items. There was not much left over! A number of people brought pastry to share. Wow!
Ken Gum brought some homemade beer. All I can say is: I never imagined Ken could make such great beer.
Sunday, Kevin and Vicki Baker came up from Lewisburg to make us some breakfast. Kevin's smoked sausage was fantastic. Thank you so much guys. They got a real bonus as there was a little puppy obviously looking for a home. Kevin and Vicki took him home and will be rewarded with a great dog, no doubt!
And then there were the chase boats. Thanks to everyone who did such a fantastic job helping keep the courses set in most difficult conditions.
I just can't express how wonderful it was to see such a wide group of people participate in this event. This is how friendships and clubs are built! Thank you all so very much!
And thanks to our sponsors! Joe Waters, of Waters sails made us sail bags for trophies. Bob, from the Franklin NAPA store embroidered the logos and stuff for the sail bags. Gregg Merriman and Tiger Marts kicked in some money. They were just all so generous. :)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Music City Catalina Cup update
Roger Arnold took on a boat full of enthusiastic new members for his race committee. A bunch of new members brought pastry and desserts tonight. Jacob, from Rotiers catered a fantastic dinner and grilled BBQ chicken on the grill.
Jim and Amy are sailing the Club C-22 and are solidly in 2nd place in the cruiser fleet! They've only been sailing since last Spring. I think they are hooked. LOL
The winds were light, but we are making up for it with some fantastic food!
Jim and Amy are sailing the Club C-22 and are solidly in 2nd place in the cruiser fleet! They've only been sailing since last Spring. I think they are hooked. LOL
The winds were light, but we are making up for it with some fantastic food!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Need Crew, want to Crew in the Octoberfest?
Post your name and contact information as a comment and we'll try to match you up. Many of the racers have made a commitment to take an inexperienced person racing on their boat this Fall. :)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Call for Help Staffing the Music City Catalina Cup
This is the first of what we hope will be a successful annual race for Catalina 22's at PPYC. There will be a number of out of town boats racing this weekend, including the Catalina 22 current national champion and a few former national champs. So, if you want to see some good, close one design racing, this will be a good chance. If everyone shows up that have told us they will be racing, this will be the largest regatta of the year.
Regatta Chair, Craig Klich and PRO, Roger Arnold need help putting on this new regatta the 2nd weekend in October (10/8 and 10/9).
Craig needs help setting up for the dinner and cleaning up afterwards.
Roger needs help with the Chase boats (4 people per day), running the flags for the starting sequence (1 person per day), a score keeper, a line spotter and someone to watch the clock.
All volunteers are encouraged to attend the dinner and refreshments, compliments of the YC.
If you want to be a part of this exciting event, contact Roger, Craig, or I.
Regatta Chair, Craig Klich and PRO, Roger Arnold need help putting on this new regatta the 2nd weekend in October (10/8 and 10/9).
Craig needs help setting up for the dinner and cleaning up afterwards.
Roger needs help with the Chase boats (4 people per day), running the flags for the starting sequence (1 person per day), a score keeper, a line spotter and someone to watch the clock.
All volunteers are encouraged to attend the dinner and refreshments, compliments of the YC.
If you want to be a part of this exciting event, contact Roger, Craig, or I.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Club boats available for regattas!
The Board last night made our club boats available for regattas with reduced restrictions! Pilots will be able to reserve at any time for the days of the regatta on a first come basis. If a Pilot doesn't reserve a boat 2 weeks prior to the regatta, the reservations will be opened up to Pilots.
If you feel you need some individualize racing instruction, please contact the Club Boat Program Director or the Race Director and we'll make sure you feel comfortable with this great activity.
From personal experience, I can tell you the learning curve racing is highly beneficial to any sailing you will do.
If you feel you need some individualize racing instruction, please contact the Club Boat Program Director or the Race Director and we'll make sure you feel comfortable with this great activity.
From personal experience, I can tell you the learning curve racing is highly beneficial to any sailing you will do.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sunday Practice 9/25 especially for new racers!
On Sunday, 9/25 we'll have a brief review of how to start a race without getting into trouble. Then we'll go out and run some practice starts.
Chalk talk on the deck will be at 1:00.
Racing will start as soon as we get done, but not before 2:00.
We will do some coaching on the water via VHF, so bring your radio, or have it turned on to the channel we'll announce from the Committee boat.
Our goal is to build your confidence and make sure you have fun in the upcoming regatta!
Experienced racer are welcome, too. We'll have separate starts for you all.
Chalk talk on the deck will be at 1:00.
Racing will start as soon as we get done, but not before 2:00.
We will do some coaching on the water via VHF, so bring your radio, or have it turned on to the channel we'll announce from the Committee boat.
Our goal is to build your confidence and make sure you have fun in the upcoming regatta!
Experienced racer are welcome, too. We'll have separate starts for you all.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Interesting stuff from Kentucky Lake
They have changed the format of some races and combined them. Unfortunately, one of them is scheduled on top of our Octoberfest regatta, but see: Commonwealth Cup Flyer for a description of what they are doing. It looks like a lot of fun.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Sunday 8/7
It's pretty far out yet, but winds are predicted to be around 8mph. That's certainly enough to go racing at 2:00! There will be practice starts with a sprint to the windward mark. Two groups, experienced and inexperienced.
Add a comment, if you want to get a ride!
Add a comment, if you want to get a ride!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Summer Doldrums have set in...
Wednesday, August 3th, the S2's are doing the cookout for us. Hopefully, there will be wind, but if not we had a really great time socializing last month. Come on Down!
Sunday, the 7th we'll do anything we can to go racing. At 2:00 we'll head out to race and introduce folks to racing as best as the wind will allow with some short windward/leeward courses/starting practices. Please try to be there close to 1:00, so we can hook up boats with inexperienced folks.
Sunday, the 7th we'll do anything we can to go racing. At 2:00 we'll head out to race and introduce folks to racing as best as the wind will allow with some short windward/leeward courses/starting practices. Please try to be there close to 1:00, so we can hook up boats with inexperienced folks.
Monday, July 18, 2011
DIYRA Portsmith Chamipionship
Championship will be held at Privateer YC, Chattanooga on August 20/21, 2011. Can we get some PPYC boats to compete?
See the Notice of Race
See the Notice of Race
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Sunday July 17th - WIND!
If somebody will step up and be RC today, we could race. I have a commitment this afternoon, so can't do it.
I'll coerced people till 1:00, then I have to leave. :)
I'll coerced people till 1:00, then I have to leave. :)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday night cookout!
Even though we didn't get to race last month, the extra time socializing was fantastic! Everyone come on out tonight, no matter the wind!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Sunday July 3rd, 2011
Let's try to race! Only 94 and winds around 5 mph out of the West. I'll be there to setup a race. You show up if you want to race!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
C-22 Nationals by Kyle and Keim
Sunday and Monday the winds were 20-30 gusting to 40. We raced with a reefed main and jib... as did almost everyone else. Carnage was: one mast, 3 whisker poles, 2 spinnakers, a spinnaker pole and a main.
Having never sailed in such winds, we got 2 4's and a 5th, which pretty much took care of the regatta for us. We did win one race and got a special award from the PRO, as shown in the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRmd-x-qLgg&feature=youtu.be
For the novices, this is called "port tacking the fleet". :) It's not the preferred method to go it, but it worked this time!
Before we got to the windward mark, we were caught on the left side of the fleet when a persistent change to the right came in and we went from 1st to next to last in that race! We clawed our way back up to the middle by the end of the race.
Having never sailed in such winds, we got 2 4's and a 5th, which pretty much took care of the regatta for us. We did win one race and got a special award from the PRO, as shown in the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRmd-x-qLgg&feature=youtu.be
For the novices, this is called "port tacking the fleet". :) It's not the preferred method to go it, but it worked this time!
Before we got to the windward mark, we were caught on the left side of the fleet when a persistent change to the right came in and we went from 1st to next to last in that race! We clawed our way back up to the middle by the end of the race.
Friday, June 17, 2011
June 19th - Father's Day and June 26th
No racing this weekend to celebrate Father's Day.
You all have fun next week, Kyle Claybrook and I will be in Dallas racing the C-22 Nationals. :)
Sunday, the 26th we'll get back on schedule with some buoy races at 2:00!
You all have fun next week, Kyle Claybrook and I will be in Dallas racing the C-22 Nationals. :)
Sunday, the 26th we'll get back on schedule with some buoy races at 2:00!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
SATURDAY - June 11th - Luau race!
At 11:30 Saturday morning we will get in the mood for the Luau with a distance race.
Come on out and have some fun! Somebody on your boat will need a bathing suit and the ability to swim in order to sail the course. ;) We will put some ribbons on a tree on Luau Island. You will need to send a crew member to Luau Island and retrieve a ribbon before you finish the race.
Drag a dinghy, sail up close with a swing keel, swim, no motoring. Use your throwable PFD to retrieve the crew with your ribbon? A PFD for the swimmer is highly recommended.
No, we will not put the ribbons on the North side where the rocks will get everyone. They will be on the other end of the island where the slop is more forgiving.
No diving off boats.
Aw, a taste of Luau Island!
Skippers meeting at 11:30 - race to start shortly afterwards. Course will be decided depending on the winds Saturday.
Come on out and have some fun! Somebody on your boat will need a bathing suit and the ability to swim in order to sail the course. ;) We will put some ribbons on a tree on Luau Island. You will need to send a crew member to Luau Island and retrieve a ribbon before you finish the race.
Drag a dinghy, sail up close with a swing keel, swim, no motoring. Use your throwable PFD to retrieve the crew with your ribbon? A PFD for the swimmer is highly recommended.
No, we will not put the ribbons on the North side where the rocks will get everyone. They will be on the other end of the island where the slop is more forgiving.
No diving off boats.
Aw, a taste of Luau Island!
Skippers meeting at 11:30 - race to start shortly afterwards. Course will be decided depending on the winds Saturday.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Sunday June 5th - Racing clinic at 2:00
Paul Latour will tell us what he does at the starting line to get his boat off the line on time, at speed, and in position to take advantage of the first shift! A short 15-20 minutes, then we'll go out on the lake and practice it.
Leave your radios on and we'll communicate tips and advice to the less experienced racers. I don't know what channel we'll use yet, so if anybody has a suggestion other than 68 or 72, post a reply to this message.
Leave your radios on and we'll communicate tips and advice to the less experienced racers. I don't know what channel we'll use yet, so if anybody has a suggestion other than 68 or 72, post a reply to this message.
Wednesday Racing Cookout tonight, June 1st
The forecast keeps varying from 5-10 and 10-15 winds. Whatever the winds are, it will be hot.
The Catalina 22 fleet will be cooking tonight. You all come on down!
The Catalina 22 fleet will be cooking tonight. You all come on down!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
RRS 1.1 - Forward from Carl
The Catalina got in trouble and several boats closest to them kept on racing.
Rule 1.1 SAFETY:Helping Those in Danger
A boat or competitor SHALL give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
Comments: You are expected to help those persons or vessels you believe are in danger, and you may request redress if your helping affects your position, whether or not help was actually needed. You may put yourself in a position of disqualification, if help is needed, and you were in a position to offer help, but did not do so.
Rule 1.1 SAFETY:Helping Those in Danger
A boat or competitor SHALL give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
Comments: You are expected to help those persons or vessels you believe are in danger, and you may request redress if your helping affects your position, whether or not help was actually needed. You may put yourself in a position of disqualification, if help is needed, and you were in a position to offer help, but did not do so.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
No racing Memorial Day weekend
The next weekend, the first weekend in June, we will do some practice starts in an area of some geographic issues, if the winds will blow out of the right direction. ;)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday May 22nd - Family Fun Race!
Sunday we will do a distance race starting at 2:00. Don't miss the Skippers meeting at 1:15. Well... if you mist the skippers meeting check in with the committee boat and we'll tell you what you need to know! After the race, everybody can come back to the porch to socialize and share a pot luck supper.
We'll fire up the grills, so everybody bring your favorite grill item. Bring a covered dish to share with our friend, your own plates, eating utensils and liquids.
Each Wife and Kid on a boat will improve your stating position by one spot (Limit - one Wife per boat)! In order to not give me an unfair advantage, ex-Wives do not count.
Any experienced racer who allows the starting area to get them upset will not get any sympathy. We want the experienced people to help the less experienced folks have fun and learn how to avoid running into to each other! Please extend all possible courtesy to everybody.
The sail/race will have a "special test" section in it. That special test will require each boat to do something that is not part of a normal race. You will perform the special test during the race and you will not be able to continue racing until you have finished your special test. It won't involve getting wet (yet) and it will be family friendly. :)
Come on out and have fun sailing in an organized sail where you can kibitz your friends.
We'll fire up the grills, so everybody bring your favorite grill item. Bring a covered dish to share with our friend, your own plates, eating utensils and liquids.
Each Wife and Kid on a boat will improve your stating position by one spot (Limit - one Wife per boat)! In order to not give me an unfair advantage, ex-Wives do not count.
Any experienced racer who allows the starting area to get them upset will not get any sympathy. We want the experienced people to help the less experienced folks have fun and learn how to avoid running into to each other! Please extend all possible courtesy to everybody.
The sail/race will have a "special test" section in it. That special test will require each boat to do something that is not part of a normal race. You will perform the special test during the race and you will not be able to continue racing until you have finished your special test. It won't involve getting wet (yet) and it will be family friendly. :)
Come on out and have fun sailing in an organized sail where you can kibitz your friends.
Kevin's research of the rules/protest Sunday
During the protest hearing yesterday, I was a little unclear on what the Race Committee (RC) should do when it sees a boat touch one of the finishing marks (either the boat or the mark). To me the rules are a little vague on this. After doing some research, the short answer is that if a boat crosses the finishing line but touches a mark in the process, the RC still has to record the boat as finishing. The RC should also make a note that it saw the boat touch a mark. The RC cannot score the boat Did Not Finish (DNF). If the RC is signaling each boat as it finishes (shouting "mark" or blowing a whistle, etc.) it should signal this boat too. It appears that rule A5 does not apply in this case. The boat has finished according to the rules, but has also broken rule 31 for touching the mark. After the race, within the time limit for filing a protest, the RC should file a protest against the boat indicating that the boat broke rule 31.
If a boat does not cross the line properly (e.g., passes outside of the finishing marks, etc.) in my opinion the RC can score the boat DNF. I believe rule A5 does apply in this case. The boat has not finished according to the rules. The RC should still record a finishing time in case the boat asks for and is granted redress.
Of course if a boat does a penalty turn for hitting the mark and re-crosses the line correctly, then the boat has finished correctly and has complied with rule 31 and there would be no need for the RC to file a protest. In the case yesterday, it appears that the boat did do it's penalty turn and re-cross correctly so no RC protest was required (sorry about that David).
If a boat is forced to hit a finishing mark by another boat and protests the other boat (correctly with a hail and a flag) and wins the protest, then the RC's protest would probably then be dismissed. In this case I would suggest hearing the boat-to-boat protest first.
In my opinion, the RC should not inform the boat that it hit the mark. It is the boat's responsibility to know if it finished correctly. I'll send a separate message on RC communications with competitors later.
From the Race Management Handbook
(The Handbook is available in PDF format for free to all US SAILING members. Any PRO who is a US SAILING member should download a copy. Note that the Handbook has not been completely updated for the newest rules. It mentions RRS 31.1 and 31.2. RRS 31 now has only one part and is just RRS 31. )
Finishing properly
There are a number of rules that apply to finishing properly, and the race committee should pay careful attention to the manner in which boats are attempting to finish. The basic rule is the definition of “finish”. “A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 31.2 or 44.2 or, under rule 28.1, after correcting an error made at the finishing line.”
1. Crossing the finishing line
It is not necessary for a boat to cross the finishing line completely. After finishing, she may clear it in either direction (rule 28.1).
2. Touching a finishing mark
A boat that touches a finishing mark, even after finishing, breaks rule 31.1. However, the race committee cannot penalize a boat for breaking a rule, except the few listed in rule 63.1. If a boat meets the definition “finish,” the race committee must score her as finished, even if she has broken a rule. If a boat has broken a rule, such as 31.1, the race committee may protest her (see rule 60.2(a)). A boat that breaks rule 31.1 by touching a finishing mark can exonerate herself by taking a one-turn penalty (see rule 31.2). It is a good practice to keep a record of each time a boat finishes, and to score her in her position the last time she meets the definition “finish.”
3. Crew and equipment in normal position
On downwind finishes, watch for boats letting out spinnaker halyards, sheets or guys (which may change the sail from its normal position—see definition of “finish” above and in the rule book). If you detect this, finish such boats on the stem or spinnaker pole, rather than on the leading edge of the spinnaker.
Rules that May Apply
A5 SCORES DETERMINED BY THE RACE COMMITTEE
A boat that did not start, comply with rule 30.2 or 30.3, or finish, or that takes a penalty under rule 44.3(a) or retires after finishing, shall be scored accordingly by the race committee without a hearing. Only the protest committee may take other scoring actions that worsen a boat’s score.
DEFINITIONS
Finish--A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 44.2 or, after correcting an error made at the finishing line, under rule 28.1.
31 TOUCHING A MARK
While racing, a boat shall not touch a starting mark before starting, a mark that begins, bounds or ends the leg of the course on which she is sailing, or a finishing mark after finishing.
28 SAILING THE COURSE
28.1 A boat shall start, leave each mark on the required side in the correct order, and finish, so that a string representing her track after starting and until finishing would when drawn taut
(a) pass each mark on the required side,
(b) touch each rounding mark, and
(c) pass between the marks of a gate from the direction of the previous mark.
She may correct any errors to comply with this rule. After finishing she need not cross the finishing line completely.
44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of the line before finishing.
61 PROTEST REQUIREMENTS
61.1 Informing the Protestee
(b) A race committee or protest committee intending to protest a boat shall inform her as soon as reasonably possible. However, if the protest arises from an incident the committee observes in the racing area, it shall inform the boat after the race within the time limit of rule 61.3.
61.3 Protest Time Limit
A protest by a boat, or by the race committee or protest committee about an incident the committee observes in the racing area, shall be delivered to the race office within the time limit stated in the sailing instructions. If none is stated, the time limit is two hours after the last boat in the race finishes. Other race committee or protest committee protests shall be delivered to the race office no later than two hours after the committee receives the relevant information. The protest committee shall extend the time if there is good reason to do so.
Cases or Appeals that May Apply
CASE 80
Rule 60, Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 61.2(b), Protest Requirements: Protest Contents
Rule 62.1(a), Redress
Rule A5, Scores Determined by the Race Committee
A hearing of a protest or a request for redress must be limited to the alleged incident, action or omission. Although a boat may be scored DNF if she does not finish according to that term’s definition, she may not be scored DNF for failing to sail the course correctly.
Summary of the Facts
When boat A crossed the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, the race committee scored her DNF because it believed from its observations that she had not left one of the rounding marks on the required side and, therefore, had failed to sail the course correctly. A requested redress on the grounds that, even though she had finished properly, she was not given a finishing place. The protest committee did not give A redress, deciding that rule 62.1(a) did not apply because A failed to sail the course correctly, and that her failure to do so was not due to an act or omission of the race committee but was entirely her own fault. A appealed.
Decision
A’s appeal is upheld. The race committee acted improperly in scoring A DNF when she did finish according to the definition Finish. The race committee could have scored boat A as DNF only for failing to finish correctly (see rule A5). Since A crossed the finishing line from the direction of the last mark, she should have been recorded as having finished.
A fundamental principle of protest committee procedure is that a hearing must be limited to the particular ‘incident’ alleged in a protest (see rule 61.2(b)) or to the particular incident alleged to be ‘an improper action or omission’ in a request for redress under rule 62.1(a). Although the incident that was the subject of A’s request for redress was that she had been incorrectly scored DNF, the protest committee turned to a different incident when it considered whether or not she had failed to sail the course correctly and therefore broken rule 28.1. Since that incident was not the incident alleged in the redress for request, the committee acted improperly.
If a race committee believes from its observations that a boat has not sailed the course correctly, it may protest the boat for that breach as permitted by rule 60.2(a). In this case, the race committee did not protest A. Because A had not been protested for failing to sail the course correctly, she could not be penalized for that failure.
In summary, the facts show that A finished according to the definition Finish. She should not have been scored DNF and was therefore entitled to redress under rule 62.1(a) for an improper action of the race committee. The decision of the protest committee is reversed and A is to be scored as having finished at the time she crossed the finishing line.
If a boat does not cross the line properly (e.g., passes outside of the finishing marks, etc.) in my opinion the RC can score the boat DNF. I believe rule A5 does apply in this case. The boat has not finished according to the rules. The RC should still record a finishing time in case the boat asks for and is granted redress.
Of course if a boat does a penalty turn for hitting the mark and re-crosses the line correctly, then the boat has finished correctly and has complied with rule 31 and there would be no need for the RC to file a protest. In the case yesterday, it appears that the boat did do it's penalty turn and re-cross correctly so no RC protest was required (sorry about that David).
If a boat is forced to hit a finishing mark by another boat and protests the other boat (correctly with a hail and a flag) and wins the protest, then the RC's protest would probably then be dismissed. In this case I would suggest hearing the boat-to-boat protest first.
In my opinion, the RC should not inform the boat that it hit the mark. It is the boat's responsibility to know if it finished correctly. I'll send a separate message on RC communications with competitors later.
From the Race Management Handbook
(The Handbook is available in PDF format for free to all US SAILING members. Any PRO who is a US SAILING member should download a copy. Note that the Handbook has not been completely updated for the newest rules. It mentions RRS 31.1 and 31.2. RRS 31 now has only one part and is just RRS 31. )
Finishing properly
There are a number of rules that apply to finishing properly, and the race committee should pay careful attention to the manner in which boats are attempting to finish. The basic rule is the definition of “finish”. “A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 31.2 or 44.2 or, under rule 28.1, after correcting an error made at the finishing line.”
1. Crossing the finishing line
It is not necessary for a boat to cross the finishing line completely. After finishing, she may clear it in either direction (rule 28.1).
2. Touching a finishing mark
A boat that touches a finishing mark, even after finishing, breaks rule 31.1. However, the race committee cannot penalize a boat for breaking a rule, except the few listed in rule 63.1. If a boat meets the definition “finish,” the race committee must score her as finished, even if she has broken a rule. If a boat has broken a rule, such as 31.1, the race committee may protest her (see rule 60.2(a)). A boat that breaks rule 31.1 by touching a finishing mark can exonerate herself by taking a one-turn penalty (see rule 31.2). It is a good practice to keep a record of each time a boat finishes, and to score her in her position the last time she meets the definition “finish.”
3. Crew and equipment in normal position
On downwind finishes, watch for boats letting out spinnaker halyards, sheets or guys (which may change the sail from its normal position—see definition of “finish” above and in the rule book). If you detect this, finish such boats on the stem or spinnaker pole, rather than on the leading edge of the spinnaker.
Rules that May Apply
A5 SCORES DETERMINED BY THE RACE COMMITTEE
A boat that did not start, comply with rule 30.2 or 30.3, or finish, or that takes a penalty under rule 44.3(a) or retires after finishing, shall be scored accordingly by the race committee without a hearing. Only the protest committee may take other scoring actions that worsen a boat’s score.
DEFINITIONS
Finish--A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 44.2 or, after correcting an error made at the finishing line, under rule 28.1.
31 TOUCHING A MARK
While racing, a boat shall not touch a starting mark before starting, a mark that begins, bounds or ends the leg of the course on which she is sailing, or a finishing mark after finishing.
28 SAILING THE COURSE
28.1 A boat shall start, leave each mark on the required side in the correct order, and finish, so that a string representing her track after starting and until finishing would when drawn taut
(a) pass each mark on the required side,
(b) touch each rounding mark, and
(c) pass between the marks of a gate from the direction of the previous mark.
She may correct any errors to comply with this rule. After finishing she need not cross the finishing line completely.
44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of the line before finishing.
61 PROTEST REQUIREMENTS
61.1 Informing the Protestee
(b) A race committee or protest committee intending to protest a boat shall inform her as soon as reasonably possible. However, if the protest arises from an incident the committee observes in the racing area, it shall inform the boat after the race within the time limit of rule 61.3.
61.3 Protest Time Limit
A protest by a boat, or by the race committee or protest committee about an incident the committee observes in the racing area, shall be delivered to the race office within the time limit stated in the sailing instructions. If none is stated, the time limit is two hours after the last boat in the race finishes. Other race committee or protest committee protests shall be delivered to the race office no later than two hours after the committee receives the relevant information. The protest committee shall extend the time if there is good reason to do so.
Cases or Appeals that May Apply
CASE 80
Rule 60, Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 61.2(b), Protest Requirements: Protest Contents
Rule 62.1(a), Redress
Rule A5, Scores Determined by the Race Committee
A hearing of a protest or a request for redress must be limited to the alleged incident, action or omission. Although a boat may be scored DNF if she does not finish according to that term’s definition, she may not be scored DNF for failing to sail the course correctly.
Summary of the Facts
When boat A crossed the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, the race committee scored her DNF because it believed from its observations that she had not left one of the rounding marks on the required side and, therefore, had failed to sail the course correctly. A requested redress on the grounds that, even though she had finished properly, she was not given a finishing place. The protest committee did not give A redress, deciding that rule 62.1(a) did not apply because A failed to sail the course correctly, and that her failure to do so was not due to an act or omission of the race committee but was entirely her own fault. A appealed.
Decision
A’s appeal is upheld. The race committee acted improperly in scoring A DNF when she did finish according to the definition Finish. The race committee could have scored boat A as DNF only for failing to finish correctly (see rule A5). Since A crossed the finishing line from the direction of the last mark, she should have been recorded as having finished.
A fundamental principle of protest committee procedure is that a hearing must be limited to the particular ‘incident’ alleged in a protest (see rule 61.2(b)) or to the particular incident alleged to be ‘an improper action or omission’ in a request for redress under rule 62.1(a). Although the incident that was the subject of A’s request for redress was that she had been incorrectly scored DNF, the protest committee turned to a different incident when it considered whether or not she had failed to sail the course correctly and therefore broken rule 28.1. Since that incident was not the incident alleged in the redress for request, the committee acted improperly.
If a race committee believes from its observations that a boat has not sailed the course correctly, it may protest the boat for that breach as permitted by rule 60.2(a). In this case, the race committee did not protest A. Because A had not been protested for failing to sail the course correctly, she could not be penalized for that failure.
In summary, the facts show that A finished according to the definition Finish. She should not have been scored DNF and was therefore entitled to redress under rule 62.1(a) for an improper action of the race committee. The decision of the protest committee is reversed and A is to be scored as having finished at the time she crossed the finishing line.
Grand Old Open Results
Results are final
NS 500 Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | Brown | None | 6052 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 2nd | Campbell | Phoenix | 16259 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 3rd | Weil | None | 95 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 4th | Powers | None | 16277 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
NonSpin Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | Claybrook | surfabilly | 548 | NonSpin | PPYC | 98.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2nd | Cooper | Ruach | xxx | NonSpin | PPYC | 102.28 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 3rd | Waggoner | Rebellious | xxxx | NonSpin | PPYC | 89.47 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 4th | Deck | Gypsy Dancer |
387 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.11 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 DNC |
6.0 DNC |
24.0 | 24.0 |
| 5th | Graves | Winning Bid |
583 | NonSpin | PPYC | 89.1 | 5.0 | 6.0 DNF |
6.0 DNS |
6.0 DNC |
6.0 DNC |
29.0 | 29.0 |
Spinnaker A Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | ODell | None | 535 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 2nd | Hellerqvist | Beatit | 463 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 3rd | Latour | Itch | 231 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 1.0 | 6.0 DSQ |
3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 4th | Stevens | Synergy | 41 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 76.12 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| 5th | Girone | None | 22 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 72 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 |
Sailwave Scoring Software 2.02 build 6
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Touch of Class this coming weekend!
Got a woman lined up to helm your boat?
I can tell you nothing looks better on a woman's credenza at work than a sailing trophy. :)
I can tell you nothing looks better on a woman's credenza at work than a sailing trophy. :)
Wednesday Racing Continues this week. :)
May 18th we will race Wednesday night. The Northstars will be cooking burgers for us after the races!
Please be aware that the 2nd Rock Marker for the course is gone and there are only 2 small diameter markers up by Luau Island which we will use. Look for them after you round the first mark, because they are hared to see except when the trees of the shore form a dark background for them.
Have fun!
Please be aware that the 2nd Rock Marker for the course is gone and there are only 2 small diameter markers up by Luau Island which we will use. Look for them after you round the first mark, because they are hared to see except when the trees of the shore form a dark background for them.
Have fun!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Buoy and Distance course changes - See Sailing Instructions!
Buoy course - We wanted to clear up a question that comes up from time to time. See SI 2.4 and the diagram of course 40. Kevin did a good job explaining it in the SI's. SI's for buoy courses
Distance course - In the Force 5 there was much confusion concerning rounding the island or mark at Goose Island on the "L"ow water course. We have changed the SI's to make the rounding of that mark the same direction as virtually ever other mark. See SI A 1.6 at Distance sailing instructions
Distance course - In the Force 5 there was much confusion concerning rounding the island or mark at Goose Island on the "L"ow water course. We have changed the SI's to make the rounding of that mark the same direction as virtually ever other mark. See SI A 1.6 at Distance sailing instructions
Good news :)
Sunday morning.
Water is down nearly 2' in the past 48 hours. We might just get lucky and have a dry ramp by race day!
Friday, May 6, 2011
GOOR Will Be Raced Come Hell or High Water!
We are sorry about the misfortunes of those downstream from us. And Percy Priest Lake is likely to still be extremely high in 8-9 days, but we can't wait to sail anymore!
Carl has his boat fixed and says, "Let's race!"
Latour is back from the NOODS and needs to beat up on some local boats.
The Northstars are chomping at the bits to get at it.
The J-22's may have their big weekend canceled at KY Lake because it is a record levels.
We'll have the chase boats and a few more to ferry people back and forth.
We will have the skipper's meeting at the committee boat so people don't have to come back to the marina.
We will have the lake to ourselves!
Let's race!
Carl has his boat fixed and says, "Let's race!"
Latour is back from the NOODS and needs to beat up on some local boats.
The Northstars are chomping at the bits to get at it.
The J-22's may have their big weekend canceled at KY Lake because it is a record levels.
We'll have the chase boats and a few more to ferry people back and forth.
We will have the skipper's meeting at the committee boat so people don't have to come back to the marina.
We will have the lake to ourselves!
Let's race!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Editorial about the high water and safety
We are all big boys/girls around here and can make our own decisions. However, I want to express my feelings about one issue. All the power going to the docks is run in conduits attached to the ramp that is now submerged.
Given the job the contractor did building the docks, and all the problems we continue to have with them, do you really want to risk electrocution based on their ability to keep all the electrical connections above the existing waterline and/or in water tight boxes?
Metro electricians have wired 30 amp plugs wrong at the downtown docks and burned up everything on at least one boat. These folks would be the ones keeping us safe from the contractor.
If you see one of our good friends struggling to keep from drowning while transiting the flooded ramp... consider that it is most likely electricity that is causing their inability to control their muscles. If you jump in to try to save them, you will almost certainly experience the same trouble. This scenario has repeated too many times, until every witness and potential rescuer is dead. I cannot think of a more terrible situation for any of us. If, indeed, you get put into this scene - USE A BOAT to attempt the rescue, do not jump in the water!
Like I say, you are a big boy/girl. You can make your own decisions about the level of safety you want. I have waded down the ramp with water up to my belly button in years gone by. I have pulled some extremely dangerous stunts, so I am no one to preach. I just want you to have some background upon which you can make your own decisions. ;)
Given the job the contractor did building the docks, and all the problems we continue to have with them, do you really want to risk electrocution based on their ability to keep all the electrical connections above the existing waterline and/or in water tight boxes?
Metro electricians have wired 30 amp plugs wrong at the downtown docks and burned up everything on at least one boat. These folks would be the ones keeping us safe from the contractor.
If you see one of our good friends struggling to keep from drowning while transiting the flooded ramp... consider that it is most likely electricity that is causing their inability to control their muscles. If you jump in to try to save them, you will almost certainly experience the same trouble. This scenario has repeated too many times, until every witness and potential rescuer is dead. I cannot think of a more terrible situation for any of us. If, indeed, you get put into this scene - USE A BOAT to attempt the rescue, do not jump in the water!
Like I say, you are a big boy/girl. You can make your own decisions about the level of safety you want. I have waded down the ramp with water up to my belly button in years gone by. I have pulled some extremely dangerous stunts, so I am no one to preach. I just want you to have some background upon which you can make your own decisions. ;)
Flood and Racing...
All racing is suspended until the water goes down because of the difficulties of getting to the docks.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
4/28/11 - Water levels may impact us this weekend...
Percy Priest is way up. The water is nearly to the top rail of the fixed part of the ramps. Paducah is flooded, so the lake is likely to be held high in the short term.
With such high water levels, the Sunday races are in jeopardy. Galen is scheduled to do practice instructions, if we can get to our boats.
Stay tuned for further announcements.
With such high water levels, the Sunday races are in jeopardy. Galen is scheduled to do practice instructions, if we can get to our boats.
Stay tuned for further announcements.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sunday May 1st - Galen and practice starts!
We encourage newbies to come on out and join the fun. Galen will do some chalk talk while I set up the course. We will have two starting groups - the experienced folks will start first with a Red flag. Then the newbies will start by themselves with a Green flag.
It's really not a intimidating as it might appear. For the starts you just need to remember a few rules:
Then May 15th is the GOOR! Followed by the Touch of Class. This will be a great opportunity to get some practice starting!
It's really not a intimidating as it might appear. For the starts you just need to remember a few rules:
- Don't run into a boat in front of you.
- Boats on Port tack need to stay out of the way of boats on Starboard.
- Windward boats need to keep away from boats below them.
Then May 15th is the GOOR! Followed by the Touch of Class. This will be a great opportunity to get some practice starting!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Need a PRO for the Good Ole Open Regatta
How about a J22 that is not going to the regional race? Somebody else who hasn't run a race in a while?
It looks like we are going to have very nice S2 and Northstar 500 fleets, so I'd much prefer get someone from outside those fleets.
Most likely we will have both buoy and distance courses run at the same start/finish line.
I'll be calling and laying a guilt trip on you, if somebody doesn't step up to the plate.
It looks like we are going to have very nice S2 and Northstar 500 fleets, so I'd much prefer get someone from outside those fleets.
Most likely we will have both buoy and distance courses run at the same start/finish line.
I'll be calling and laying a guilt trip on you, if somebody doesn't step up to the plate.
Friday, April 8, 2011
We need some people to run the races the next 2 weekends
This coming weekend (4/10) we are scheduled to do buoy racing. However, this is the weekend of theTennessean, so a simpler distance race would be in order, unless someone steps up to do race committee. Can somebody take control of this weekend?
The next weekend (4/17), we are scheduled to do a "Family Fun Distance Race" followed by a pot luck supper. We need somebody to step up and take ownership of this event. How about someone who doesn't normally participate in weekend races?
The 4th weekend we will be cycling through the fleets for management of the Sunday races. Shoot, maybe even Chuck Trotter would come back and run one for us. :)
The next weekend (4/17), we are scheduled to do a "Family Fun Distance Race" followed by a pot luck supper. We need somebody to step up and take ownership of this event. How about someone who doesn't normally participate in weekend races?
The 4th weekend we will be cycling through the fleets for management of the Sunday races. Shoot, maybe even Chuck Trotter would come back and run one for us. :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Wednesday racing starts this week with a cookout (4/6/11)
The board will feed you all this week at the Wednesday night races. First warning horn is 6:00. Time starts at 6:06.
Need a ride? Show up around 5:00-5:15 at the first picnic table on the porch.
NOTE: We will only race one course on Wednesday - the standard course.
Be careful of the depth at the first Rock Marker!
Get your finishing position to the PPYC Race Director any way you can - email, text, or a post to the blog.
Need a ride? Show up around 5:00-5:15 at the first picnic table on the porch.
NOTE: We will only race one course on Wednesday - the standard course.
Be careful of the depth at the first Rock Marker!
Get your finishing position to the PPYC Race Director any way you can - email, text, or a post to the blog.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Force 5 Final Results
The results are now posted to the main web page at: http://ppyc.org/racing/raceresults/2011/ForceFiveResults2011.htm
Congratulation to everyone who came out in these challenging conditions!
David Pilcher did a fantastic job as Regatta Chair coming in way under budget and putting together a great support staff both on the water and at the marina.
Congratulation to everyone who came out in these challenging conditions!
David Pilcher did a fantastic job as Regatta Chair coming in way under budget and putting together a great support staff both on the water and at the marina.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
April 6th - Wednesday night cookout!
The Board will cook for everyone on April 6th for our first Wednesday night race of the year.
A boat grounded this weekend at the first Rock Buoy. Leave a lot of room getting around it until the water comes up. Please post a response as to how much room you suggest based on your experience. I need more than 20' in my C-22, but I don't know how much more. [YIKES]
Can we post the finishing positions to the blog, or text them to me?
I solicit your comments about running the course either direction. Do you like to run it backwards? Is it worth the effort to fly the flags?
A boat grounded this weekend at the first Rock Buoy. Leave a lot of room getting around it until the water comes up. Please post a response as to how much room you suggest based on your experience. I need more than 20' in my C-22, but I don't know how much more. [YIKES]
Can we post the finishing positions to the blog, or text them to me?
I solicit your comments about running the course either direction. Do you like to run it backwards? Is it worth the effort to fly the flags?
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Force Five Saturday results
It was brutal today! We had 5 boats with broken equipment and/or ripped sails. At least 5 boats got knocked down, some taking water in the cockpit. The winds are predicted to be even higher tomorrow, after building through noon. If we have a chance of getting in any races at all tomorrow, we'll have to get started on time Sunday. We will not take a chance with more wind than we had today, however. Peak gusts around noon appeared to be between 20 and 25.
Congratulations to everyone who hung in there today!!!
Results as of 14:48 on April 2, 2011
NonSpin Fleet
Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rob Montgomery | Dancing Days | 1019 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2nd | Larry Roberts | Titillation | 402 | NonSpin | PPYC | 90.35 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 3rd | Deana Deck | Gypsy Dancer | 387 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.11 | 3.0 | 5.0 DNS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 4th | James Hicks | Southern Belle | ??? | NonSpin | PPYC | 96.89 | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
S2 7.9 Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2nd | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 3rd | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 3.0 | 5.0 DNF | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 23.0 | 23.0 |
| 4th | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 5.0 DNF | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 5.0 DNS | 25.0 | 25.0 |
J/22 Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 2nd | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 3rd | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 84.2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 4th | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
Spinnaker A Fleet
Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 2, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lem Stevens | Synergy | 41 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 76.12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2nd | Mark Girone | None | 22 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 72 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Catalina 22 Fleet
Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | R1 | R2 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Pilcher | None | 275 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2nd | Charla Steele | None | 209 | Catalina 22 | 98.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| 3rd | Bobby McCullough | Intrepid | 741 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 3.0 | 5.0 DNS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 4th | Don Berridge | None | 492 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 4.0 | 5.0 DNS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Northstar 500 Fleet
Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Entries: 6, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | R1 | R2 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jim Doran | Banana Wind | 34061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2nd | Dan Lindstrom | Polaris | 14825 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3rd | Charlie Brown | None | 6052 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 4th | Randy Campbell | Phoenix | 16259 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 7.0 DNF | 2.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 5th | Steve Wherry | Ann-Esthesia | 24061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 4.0 | 7.0 DNS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 6th | David Weil | None | 95 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 7.0 DNF | 5.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
R1 - NonSpin Fleet
Start: Start 3, Finishes: Finish time, Time: 11:47:00, Wind str: 4
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Elapsed | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rob Montgomery | Dancing Days | 1019 | NonSpin | PPYC | 91.80 | 1:38:14 | 1.0 |
2 | Larry Roberts | Titillation | 402 | NonSpin | PPYC | 85.53 | 1:41:44 | 2.0 |
3 | Deana Deck | Gypsy Dancer | 387 | NonSpin | PPYC | 91.09 | 1:52:17 | 3.0 |
4 | James Hicks | Southern Belle | ??? | NonSpin | PPYC | 92.49 | DNS | 5.0 |
R2 - NonSpin Fleet
Start: Start 3, Finishes: Finish time, Time: 13:56:00
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Elapsed | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rob Montgomery | Dancing Days | 1019 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.2 | 0:47:07 | 1.0 |
2 | Larry Roberts | Titillation | 402 | NonSpin | PPYC | 90.35 | 0:46:58 | 2.0 |
3 | Deana Deck | Gypsy Dancer | 387 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.11 | DNS | 5.0 |
3 | James Hicks | Southern Belle | ??? | NonSpin | PPYC | 96.89 | DNS | 5.0 |
R3 - NonSpin Fleet
Start: Start 3, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R4 - NonSpin Fleet
Start: Start 3, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R5 - NonSpin Fleet
Start: Start 3, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R1 - S2 7.9 Fleet
Start: Start 5, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNF | 5.0 |
R2 - S2 7.9 Fleet
Start: Start 5, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNF | 5.0 |
3 | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
R3 - S2 7.9 Fleet
Start: Start 5, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
3 | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
R4 - S2 7.9 Fleet
Start: Start 5, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
3 | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
R5 - S2 7.9 Fleet
Start: Start 5, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paul Latour | Itch | 231 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Michael Lawson | Nauticus | 463 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Craig Dooley | None | 230 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
3 | James ODell | None | 441 | S2 7.9 | PPYC | 83.7 | DNS | 5.0 |
R1 - J/22 Fleet
Start: Start 4, Finishes: Place, Wind str: 2-3
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 82.70 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 82.70 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 82.70 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 82.70 | 4 | 4.0 |
R2 - J/22 Fleet
Start: Start 4, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 84.2 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 4 | 4.0 |
R3 - J/22 Fleet
Start: Start 4, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 84.2 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 4 | 4.0 |
R4 - J/22 Fleet
Start: Start 4, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 84.2 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 4 | 4.0 |
R5 - J/22 Fleet
Start: Start 4, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Andy Carson | Baby J | 130 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Galen Freeman | Hot Rudder'd Bum | 1261 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Jennifer Grant | Helen Back | 238 | J/22 | FWYC | 84.2 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Wayne Cassady | None | 723 | J/22 | PPYC | 84.2 | 4 | 4.0 |
R1 - Spinnaker A Fleet
Start: Start 1, Finishes: Finish time, Time: 11:47:00, Wind str: 4
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Elapsed | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lem Stevens | Synergy | 41 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 73.80 | 1:19:06 | 1.0 |
2 | Mark Girone | None | 22 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 69.80 | 1:20:39 | 2.0 |
R2 - Spinnaker A Fleet
Start: Start 1, Finishes: Finish time, Time: 13:56:00
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Elapsed | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lem Stevens | Synergy | 41 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 76.12 | 0:38:39 | 1.0 |
2 | Mark Girone | None | 22 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 72 | 0:38:26 | 2.0 |
R3 - Spinnaker A Fleet
Start: Start 1, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R4 - Spinnaker A Fleet
Start: Start 1, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R5 - Spinnaker A Fleet
Start: Start 1, Finishes: Finish time
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | Place | Points |
|---|
R1 - Catalina 22 Fleet
Start: Start 7, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | David Pilcher | None | 275 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Charla Steele | None | 209 | Catalina 22 | 98.4 | 2 | 2.0 | |
3 | Bobby McCullough | Intrepid | 741 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Don Berridge | None | 492 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 4 | 4.0 |
R2 - Catalina 22 Fleet
Start: Start 7, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | David Pilcher | None | 275 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Charla Steele | None | 209 | Catalina 22 | 98.4 | 2 | 2.0 | |
3 | Bobby McCullough | Intrepid | 741 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | DNS | 5.0 |
3 | Don Berridge | None | 492 | Catalina 22 | PPYC | 98.4 | DNS | 5.0 |
R3 - Catalina 22 Fleet
Start: Start 7, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
R4 - Catalina 22 Fleet
Start: Start 7, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
R5 - Catalina 22 Fleet
Start: Start 7, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
R1 - Northstar 500 Fleet
Start: Start 6, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jim Doran | Banana Wind | 34061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Dan Lindstrom | Polaris | 14825 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Charlie Brown | None | 6052 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Steve Wherry | Ann-Esthesia | 24061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 4 | 4.0 |
5 | Randy Campbell | Phoenix | 16259 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | DNF | 7.0 |
5 | David Weil | None | 95 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | DNF | 7.0 |
R2 - Northstar 500 Fleet
Start: Start 6, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jim Doran | Banana Wind | 34061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 1 | 1.0 |
2 | Randy Campbell | Phoenix | 16259 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 2 | 2.0 |
3 | Dan Lindstrom | Polaris | 14825 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 3 | 3.0 |
4 | Charlie Brown | None | 6052 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 4 | 4.0 |
5 | David Weil | None | 95 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 5 | 5.0 |
6 | Steve Wherry | Ann-Esthesia | 24061 | Northstar 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | DNS | 7.0 |
R3 - Northstar 500 Fleet
Start: Start 6, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
R4 - Northstar 500 Fleet
Start: Start 6, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
R5 - Northstar 500 Fleet
Start: Start 6, Finishes: Place
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name | SailNo | Fleet | Club | Rating | Place | Points |
|---|
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