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summer series week #9 – August 31, 2021

Well the fall is swiftly approaching – lets hope for some good sailing for the remainder of our season.
Tuesday’s forecast is high 70s with.  Winds NE 7 gusting 8 mph.
Race committee will be Win Larsen, Thanks in advance Win. 
The committee boat will have a small red ball buoy behind it as a Barging mark. it is to be treated as an extension of the committee boat and is to be avoided. IF we cancel we will NOT be gathering at Brewsters. 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays Unless RC cancels for weather related reasons.

FOR ANY CHANGES:

To help Statistician/Committee Boat please notify Statistician if your status differs from your membership’s registration:

1.    Skipper change

2.    Crewed or Solo

3.    Crew change

4.    Boat Type

5.    Sail Number

6.    A or B Portsmouth Fleet

Changes to be emailed to Statistician by 4:30 pmrace day.

Email: Andy Lenczycki (Statistician) Hobie480@yahoo.com

Not the preferred method: Late changes can be texted to the PRO.

Dave Dunlap (PRO) 269-330-5496, dadworksmi@gmail.com

RACE NIGHT:

1.    Please check-in with Committee Boat prior to starting sequence for attendance.

2.    If possible, notify Committee Boat if you are not finishing a race or retiring for the night.

3.    Notify Committee Boat if you are going to protest. PRO will let you know when / where protest will be heard.

see you on the water and Brewster’s afterwards!

News, Series Racing

summer series Week #8 – August 24, 2021

Hello All, 
Tuesday’s forecast – mid 80s with a low (20%) chance of rain. SW winds 5-8 gusting 8-11 mph.
Julie Lenczycki will be Race Chair again this week. Thanks Julie! The committee boat will have a small red ball buoy behind it as a Barging mark. it is to be treated as an extension of the committee boat and is to be avoided. IF we cancel we will NOT be gathering at Brewsters. 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays, unless RC cancels for weather related reasons.

FOR ANY CHANGES:

To help Statistician/Committee Boat please notify Statistician if your status differs from your membership’s registration:

1.    Skipper change

2.    Crewed or Solo

3.    Crew change

4.    Boat Type

5.    Sail Number

6.    A or B Portsmouth Fleet

Changes to be emailed to Statistician by 4:30 pmrace day.

Email: Andy Lenczycki (Statistician) Hobie480@yahoo.com

Not the preferred method: Late changes can be texted to the PRO.

Dave Dunlap (PRO) 269-330-5496, dadworksmi@gmail.com

RACE NIGHT:

1.    Please check-in with Committee Boat prior to starting sequence for attendance.

2.    If possible, notify Committee Boat if you are not finishing a race or retiring for the night.

3.    Notify Committee Boat if you are going to protest. PRO will let you know when / where protest will be heard.

see you on the water and Brewster’s afterwards!

News, Series Racing

summer Series Week #7 – August 17, 2021

Tuesday’s forecast is for ESE “wind” 3 gusting 4 mph with temps right around 80. Julie Lenczycki is scheduled to be our race chair – thanks Julie!  The committee boat will have a small red ball buoy behind it as a Barging mark (this is instead of the blue mark we have traditionally had). it is to be treated as an extension of the committee boat and is to be avoided. IF we cancel we will NOT be gathering at Brewster’s. 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays Unless RC cancels for weather related reasons.

FOR ANY CHANGES:

To help Statistician/Committee Boat please notify Statistician if your status differs from your membership’s registration:

1.    Skipper change

2.    Crewed or Solo

3.    Crew change

4.    Boat Type

5.    Sail Number

6.    A or B Portsmouth Fleet

Changes to be emailed to Statistician by 4:30 PM race day.

Email: Andy Lenczycki (Statistician) Hobie480@yahoo.com

RACE NIGHT:

1.    Please check-in with Committee Boat prior to starting sequence for attendance.

2.    If possible, notify Committee Boat if you are not finishing a race or retiring for the night.

3.    Notify Committee Boat if you are going to protest. PRO will let you know when / where protest will be heard.

see you on the water and Brewster’s afterwards (hopefully)!

Series Racing

summer series Week #5 – August 3, 2021

Hello All, 

For week #5, the forecast is calling for temps in the mid 70s mostly sunny, winds are forecasted to be around 2-3 mph gusting 3 mph out the NorthWest. Stay tuned for a potential cancellation. 🙁

Brewsters after sailing! If we cancel we will convene earlier (6:30-7:00)

Andy Lenczycki is RC for this week so thanks in advance for the effort Andy! 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays Unless RC cancels for weather related reasons.

FOR ANY CHANGES:

To help Statistician/Committee Boat please notify Statistician if your status differs from your membership’s registration:

  1. Skipper change
  2. Crewed or Solo
  3. Crew change
  4. Boat Type
  5. Sail Number
  6. A or B Portsmouth Fleet

Changes to be emailed to Statistician by 4:30 PM on race day. Email: Andy Lenczycki (Statistician) Hobie480@yahoo.com

Not the preferred method: Late changes can be texted to the PRO. Dave Dunlap (PRO) 269-330-5496, dadworksmi@gmail.com

RACE NIGHT:

1.    Please check-in with Committee Boat prior to starting sequence for attendance.

2.    If possible, notify Committee Boat if you are not finishing a race or retiring for the night.

3.    Notify Committee Boat if you are going protest. PRO will let you know when / where protest will be heard.

Coming up in September Hobie 17 NACs will be at Michigan City!  

Fair Winds-

News, Series Racing

summer series week #3 – July 20, 2021

Hello All, 

For week #3 of the Summer Series, the forecast is calling for temps in the low 80’s, sunny, winds are forecasted to be around 10, gusting to 15 out the NorthWest.

Brewsters after sailing! Please be patient with the staff as well. 

Jerry Mohney is RC for this week so thanks in advance for the effort Jerry! 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays. Unless RC cancels for weather related reasons, we will make a decision by 5pm.  As a clarification from the PRO, weather – related cancellations will be made as soon as can be, based on the current conditions and not necessarily by 5pm.   

Coming up in September, Hobie 17 NACs will be at Michigan City! 

Fair Winds-

News, Series Racing

Summer series week #2 – July 13, 2021

Week 2 is upon us. 

The forecast is calling for temps in the mid 70s with a small chance of rain – hopefully it keeps away. Winds are forecasted to be around 10 gusting to 16 out the West.

Brewsters after sailing! 

Jeff Daane is RC for this week so thanks in advance for the effort Jeff! 

See the attachment as well in regards to making life easier on Race committee and scoring. 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP! 

Fair Winds-

News, Series Racing

Spring series week #7 – June 15, 2021

Hello All,

Alright, well we’ve taken some hits this season with the weather not cooperating…  #7 is looking rather promising! The forecast is calling for mid 70s with winds 10 guesting 14 should be perfect!

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM 

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP!  I will have a few ALCA Membership forms at the landing for anyone who is not a member, to get signed up.

Fair Winds-

News, Series Racing

Spring Series Week #3 – May 18, 2021

Good News Everyone!

It’s finally forecasted to be warmer! Tuesday is week 3 of our spring series. The forecast is calling for mid 70s but SUNNY with winds around 9 mph gusting 15….The feels like temp (windchill) is predicted to be around 73 degrees. The water more than likely will feel warmer but a wetsuit may still be a good idea this early in the season. 

First start sequence begins at 6:30 PM

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

Fair Winds-

News, Series Racing

Spring Series Week #2 Racing Cancelled

Due to the 55 Degree water temperature and similar air temperature, racing is being cancelled for the tonight, Week #2, May 11, 2021. As a result there will be no Zoom Results meeting.

News, Results, Series Racing

Spring Series Week #2 Results

We will again be meeting via Zoom meeting to dispense the results after racing on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Planned time for the Zoom room to “open up” is 8:00 PM. If we get cancelled due to weather or other conditions, there will be no Zoom meeting.

The link to the Zoom meeting is: Click Here.