November Regatta Report     

Although we were hoping for a bigger turnout for our final regatta, the four sailors who participated were greeted with balmy temperatures, but virtually no wind. Nevertheless, we made the best of it and used the opportunity to practice tuning our boats for light winds which are sure to appear next season. Looking on the bright side, the light winds meant that no one experienced mechanical failures.

The day ended with Steve Delva posting six first place finishes and 15 points, making him the overall winner. In second place was Bob Kolowich with 19 points including one first place finish and six second places. Following was Bill Wright with 20 points. However, it should be mentioned that Bill played the role of club ambassador during one race and let an interested bystander sail his boat. Gary Watson finished with 30 points including one second place and four third places, but experienced some electrical problems.

Once again, Bill Wright took the overall championship with 83 points. In second place was Steve Delva with 135 points and Pip Ziman took third with 202 points.

Over the winter, we all plan on refitting and repairing our boats to be ready when the 2009 season opens next March. See you then!

Race Organization:

• There must be at least 3 boats competing in each heat and at least 5 heats for an official race day.
• Each race will consist of 10 heats (or as many as weather permits up to 10). Heats 1 through 5 begin after the skippers meeting, and will be run back to back. (A minute or two between heats). 
• Each heat is scored with 1 throwout for the day.
• After the 5th heat, there will be a 30min break for boat tuning, battery swapping, lunch, whatever. 
• After the break, heats 6 through 10 will run back to back.