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Events, News, Series Racing

summer series week #6 – August 10, 2021

Tuesday’s forecast is for SW winds around 9 mph with temps in the upper 80’s and only a 20% chance of storms….looking good!  Andy Lenczycki is scheduled to be our race chair – thanks Andy!  And thanks to our PRO for putting together that course document I sent yesterday!  if you missed it, look at last weeks post (the document is linked). 

If we sail, Andy may be taking pictures by drone to be used for the next multi-year trophy base. If you want to be in the picture, Tuesday would be a good night to be present.

Year-End party plans are shaping up!  We are looking at having it outdoors, possibly at Main St. Pub on Westnedge on either Saturday September 25th or Saturday October 2nd.  We need your input if you plan to attend:  Which of these Saturdays work best for you?  Please let us know, either by replying to me (not reply to all) with your choice or let us know at Brewster’s tomorrow. 

Speaking of Brewster’s, attendance was extremely low last week after cancellation, so in the event of a cancellation, we will be releasing the room.  Enjoy the evening with your loved ones or gather at a place of your choice.  

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 (particularly from race 1 to race 2)

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).

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!

– Kathy

News, Series Racing

Summer Series Week #5 – racing cancelled

Sorry to kill the good vibe for Summer Series sailing, but racing for Week #5 – August 3, 2021 is cancelled due to low to NO wind!

We will be meeting at Brewster’s between 6:30-7 PM. If you get a chance look at the info for expanded race course offerings that was posted earlier today. Any of the experienced skippers can help answer any questions regarding this tonight, because we anticipate using some of the upwind finish race courses next week.

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 #4 – July 27, 2021

Hello All, 

For week #4 of the Summer Series, the forecast is calling for temps in the mid 80’s mostly sunny, winds are forecasted to be around 7 gusting to 12 out the NorthWest.

Brewsters after sailing! 

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.

Remember to email Andy Lenczycki, Statistician if you are sailing with someone other than what you registered as (different skipper, different crew, going 2 up to Solo boat or vice versa, different sail No, different boat)! Waiting to notify him at Brewster’s really slows down the whole process and it then needs to be done at least twice!

Fair Winds-

Walter Elsner 

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-

Events, News, Series Racing, Summer Series

spring-summer break reminder

Hey Everyone,
Just a friendly reminder that we have tonight (Tuesday, June 29, 2021) off for the 4th of July break week.  Starting next Tuesday (July 6, 2021) we will begin week 1 of 10 of our Summer Series.

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 #6 – June 8, 2021

Alright, week #6 isn’t exactly looking promising… forecast is calling for low 80s with a chance of rain/thunderstorms. and unfortunately LOW wind 4-2 mph and shifting direction… 🙁 keep an eye on facebook and email for a potential cancellation.

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! 

If you haven’t paid but would like to kept on the mailing list please let us know! We will be going through this list to try to eliminate people who may not have interest any longer. 

Fair Winds-

News, Regattas, Series Racing

spring series week #5 – June 1, 2021

Hope everyone had a great Memorial day Weekend!

For Week 5 of our Spring Series, the forecast is calling for mid 70s partly cloudy, winds will be LIGHT around 4mph… but all that may change… Do your wind dances tonight!

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM

This is a busy weekend for Hobie 16s coming up! 

Hobie 16 and Hobie 20 NACs are being hosted in Ocean Springs! Good Luck to all those attending!!!

2021 Hobie 16 North American Championships : Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron, Inc. (regattanetwork.com)

As an alternative, CRAM is hosting a regatta this weekend at North Cape Yacht Club! It’s a very nice venue and if you can make it you should! Help us support the sport! and have a blast! 

CRAM Sailing – North Cape

Later this month,

The 2021 Hobie Cat Division 10 Championship Regatta will take place on June 26-27, 2021 sponsored by Hobie Cat Association of North America (HCANA) and Hobie Fleet 126 of Michigan City, IN. This regatta will be sailed on Lake Michigan at Washington Park Beach the site of the 2022 H16 NACs!!! come get some practice in at the venue and Have some FUN!

2021 Hobie Div 10 – Division 10 Championship Regatta : Hobie Fleet 126 (regattanetwork.com)
Hobie Fleet 126 Website : http://div10.hobieclass.com/division-fleet/fleet-126/
Hobie Division 10 Website:  http://div10.hobieclass.com

Fair Winds-