All classes are invited to participate in the final race of the season on Dec. 12th.
Registration: 11:30-12:30 at the club.
Skipper's Meeting: 12:30 inside the club.
First Race: 1:00 weather permitting.
Tropies for each class.
Series trophy to winner with best record in the three regatta series.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Turkey Day Regatta
Another typical "non-prevailing wind" day for the Turkey Day Regatta at Westlake -- southwesterly to northwesterly, but no where near as squirrely as the Trick or Treat Regatta. Why doesn't it ever just blow straight down the lake anymore? That's the way Bill Ficker designed it!
We had a weak turnout maybe due in part to long time member Bob Hunt's memorial service and celebration of life. He will be missed.
Lido 14's: A very competitive 3 boat Lido 14 class. Everyone had a first. After the third race the Potters and Bruce and Mark headed for the dock by the launch ramp. Kelly and Kevin loitered around the start line. Was the day over? Kelly hoped not! She was only a point out of first and she really looked like she wanted one last shot. OK, a short one.
After rounding the last mark with the sun low on the horizon, Kelly sat second and still had some work to do: First overall.
C-18's: Sal and Mitty won all three races. Ken and Michaella were the 2nd.
C-14's: Ross and Susan won all three races. Brian and Jon Rode, well, they were the only other boat.
Laser: Thanks to Christian Lee for coming out and mixing it up with the Lidos.
Many thanks to Chris and Debby Chigaridas for helping on Race Committee.
See you all at the Kris Kringle on December 12th.
We had a weak turnout maybe due in part to long time member Bob Hunt's memorial service and celebration of life. He will be missed.
Lido 14's: A very competitive 3 boat Lido 14 class. Everyone had a first. After the third race the Potters and Bruce and Mark headed for the dock by the launch ramp. Kelly and Kevin loitered around the start line. Was the day over? Kelly hoped not! She was only a point out of first and she really looked like she wanted one last shot. OK, a short one.
After rounding the last mark with the sun low on the horizon, Kelly sat second and still had some work to do: First overall.
C-18's: Sal and Mitty won all three races. Ken and Michaella were the 2nd.
C-14's: Ross and Susan won all three races. Brian and Jon Rode, well, they were the only other boat.
Laser: Thanks to Christian Lee for coming out and mixing it up with the Lidos.
Many thanks to Chris and Debby Chigaridas for helping on Race Committee.
See you all at the Kris Kringle on December 12th.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Labor Day Regatta
Labor Day Regatta in the C14s:
We lucked out (for a while) on Sunday. We needed it!
We got a late entry from Ray & Pam (first timers) to give us a 3 boat class.
Thanks guys. Hope to see again soon.
Our other competition was Franklin , very experienced, with Teagen,another first-timer, for crew.
We got good starts in the first two races and were able to hang on to win.
This led to the thought that we don’t need no stinken luck.
Race three Franklin and Teagen showed us otherwise.
We got another good start and Franklin & Ray were late. Race over?
Not even close! By the time we got to the South shore and tacked to port, Franklin was on the start line in a right shift and sailing straight up the lake!
We were on the severe header & by the time I figured this out and tacked back, Franklin rolled us and shut off our wind. What to do?
Confused and cursing we tacked a couple of more times and started looking for some luck!
Wow! We got some, got in front and made a great rounding at the weather mark. (a weather mark.)
Then Suz sez ”this is 4 we are going to 6!”. Franklin & Teagan sail by.
More cursing and praying for luck! Again we got pretty close by the time we got to 6 and then:
Another WOW! Maybe it was a new crew trying to get the pole ready or ?? Anyway, Franklin zigs when it’s time to zag and we get in front again!
F&T got it together and sailed great downwind. Well if not great, certainly as well as we did.
They stayed on our transom the whole way. But all we needed was, to stay between the competition and the next mark.
Not so easy with brain shut off. We decided to go left of the S/F line. They split to the right. But we weren’t dead yet. This had paid off for us in races 1&2.
However, rounding the S/F pin (brain still on off) I gybed the boat hard with the board still up, rounded up & nearly blew over. Game over!
Nice sailing Franklin & Teagan, You too, Ray and Pam.
We lucked out (for a while) on Sunday. We needed it!
We got a late entry from Ray & Pam (first timers) to give us a 3 boat class.
Thanks guys. Hope to see again soon.
Our other competition was Franklin , very experienced, with Teagen,another first-timer, for crew.
We got good starts in the first two races and were able to hang on to win.
This led to the thought that we don’t need no stinken luck.
Race three Franklin and Teagen showed us otherwise.
We got another good start and Franklin & Ray were late. Race over?
Not even close! By the time we got to the South shore and tacked to port, Franklin was on the start line in a right shift and sailing straight up the lake!
We were on the severe header & by the time I figured this out and tacked back, Franklin rolled us and shut off our wind. What to do?
Confused and cursing we tacked a couple of more times and started looking for some luck!
Wow! We got some, got in front and made a great rounding at the weather mark. (a weather mark.)
Then Suz sez ”this is 4 we are going to 6!”. Franklin & Teagan sail by.
More cursing and praying for luck! Again we got pretty close by the time we got to 6 and then:
Another WOW! Maybe it was a new crew trying to get the pole ready or ?? Anyway, Franklin zigs when it’s time to zag and we get in front again!
F&T got it together and sailed great downwind. Well if not great, certainly as well as we did.
They stayed on our transom the whole way. But all we needed was, to stay between the competition and the next mark.
Not so easy with brain shut off. We decided to go left of the S/F line. They split to the right. But we weren’t dead yet. This had paid off for us in races 1&2.
However, rounding the S/F pin (brain still on off) I gybed the boat hard with the board still up, rounded up & nearly blew over. Game over!
Nice sailing Franklin & Teagan, You too, Ray and Pam.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Alice Robinson Mem. Regatta
On July 25th we held the Alice Robinson Memorial at WYC.
We had 13 boats competing in 4 classes. In the Sabot class Jacob Stephens came in 1st and summer sailing academy student Sara Chick came in 2nd. In the FJ class, Christian Winitzky and Charlie Heatherly came in 1st, Jackie Hollander and Jason Vandenberg came in 2nd and Derek Thomas and Megan Stephens came in 3rd. In the C-18 class, R/C Brian Rackohn and Michaela Johnson came in 1st, Lovita and Scott Vandenberg along with Ana Winitzky came in 2nd and Alan Jeffery and Ken Bianchi came in 3rd. In the C-14.2 class and winner of the Alice Robinson memorial trophy was Ross Elena and Susan Kelsey, Jon Rode and Franklin Cofod came in 2nd, Mark Niles and Ray Chick came in 3rd and Ole and Megan Eichhorn came in 4th.
Thank you to Carol Amenta for running the regatta and helping in the tower was Bob Amenta and Bill Locklear. Of course thanks to our port captain Stuart Kovalivker for setting up the boats and marks. Ann Nelson for handling the registration and Jacob Rackohn and Madam rear Judy Rackohn for manning the kitchen. Duty Officer’s were Gordon & Katie Stoffer and Jim & Betsy Sumner.
Did you know?
The Alice Robinson memorial regatta was started in 1985. Alice moved to Westlake from New York and joined WYC in 1971. Alice served the club as a board member, treasurer, secretary and editor of the telltales. She helped form today’s opening day ceremonies and started our Friday night happy hours. She is one of a very few members that was named Honorary Staff Commodore. Our own Ann Nelson is Alice Robinson’s daughter. The apple did not fall from the tree as they say!
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Anyone with any suggestions please let me know. My E mail is brackohn@sbcglobal.net.
See you sailing!
R/C Brian Rackohn
We had 13 boats competing in 4 classes. In the Sabot class Jacob Stephens came in 1st and summer sailing academy student Sara Chick came in 2nd. In the FJ class, Christian Winitzky and Charlie Heatherly came in 1st, Jackie Hollander and Jason Vandenberg came in 2nd and Derek Thomas and Megan Stephens came in 3rd. In the C-18 class, R/C Brian Rackohn and Michaela Johnson came in 1st, Lovita and Scott Vandenberg along with Ana Winitzky came in 2nd and Alan Jeffery and Ken Bianchi came in 3rd. In the C-14.2 class and winner of the Alice Robinson memorial trophy was Ross Elena and Susan Kelsey, Jon Rode and Franklin Cofod came in 2nd, Mark Niles and Ray Chick came in 3rd and Ole and Megan Eichhorn came in 4th.
Thank you to Carol Amenta for running the regatta and helping in the tower was Bob Amenta and Bill Locklear. Of course thanks to our port captain Stuart Kovalivker for setting up the boats and marks. Ann Nelson for handling the registration and Jacob Rackohn and Madam rear Judy Rackohn for manning the kitchen. Duty Officer’s were Gordon & Katie Stoffer and Jim & Betsy Sumner.
Did you know?
The Alice Robinson memorial regatta was started in 1985. Alice moved to Westlake from New York and joined WYC in 1971. Alice served the club as a board member, treasurer, secretary and editor of the telltales. She helped form today’s opening day ceremonies and started our Friday night happy hours. She is one of a very few members that was named Honorary Staff Commodore. Our own Ann Nelson is Alice Robinson’s daughter. The apple did not fall from the tree as they say!
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Anyone with any suggestions please let me know. My E mail is brackohn@sbcglobal.net.
See you sailing!
R/C Brian Rackohn
2010 Ultimate 20 North American Championship
Mike Eisenberg, Larry DuBois and I are back after 5 thrilling days of sailboat racing at Lake Dillon Colorado for the Dillon Open last Saturday and Sunday and the Ultimate 20 North American Championship Monday thru Wednesday. We placed 4th at The Open (15 boats) but found "something extra" for the North Americans (25 boats) with two 7ths, two 5ths, two 3rds, two 2nds and we threw out a 13th for second place overall. Yeah, we're kind a stunned too! Two Canadian sail makers have dominated the class the past few years and placing second between two “professionals” is an accomplishment we’re quite proud of. We had good boat speed to weather, pointed much better than we have all year and had great speed downwind. We looked for and found clear air most of the time, avoided confrontations and often found ourselves clear of the pack. A few times we had some good luck that allowed us to take advantage of other’s misfortunes. We’re stoked!
Ultimate 20 #178 "Toon Town" -- at home at Mike's shop in Northridge
Congratulation Franklin
Ultimate 20 #178 "Toon Town" -- at home at Mike's shop in Northridge
Congratulation Franklin
Sunday, August 1, 2010
WYC Sailing Academy 3
Sailing Academy #3 will begin, Monday, August 2nd. Sailors are requested to arrive promptly at 11a.m. Life jackets are required and we suggest that you have rubber soled shoes and a hat. Bring a lunch and if you like, a towel.
Parents, please bring information regarding who to contact in case of emergency, if you have not already sent them to the club.
The sailors will begin de-rigging the boats around 3:30 and departuture time is 4pm.
We look forward to a great two weeks. Don't forget that there will be a BBQ and graduation on the second Thursday. The first week runs from Mon.-Fri. and the second week is Mon.-Thur.
If you have questions, we will be at the door to greet you on Monday.
Parents, please bring information regarding who to contact in case of emergency, if you have not already sent them to the club.
The sailors will begin de-rigging the boats around 3:30 and departuture time is 4pm.
We look forward to a great two weeks. Don't forget that there will be a BBQ and graduation on the second Thursday. The first week runs from Mon.-Fri. and the second week is Mon.-Thur.
If you have questions, we will be at the door to greet you on Monday.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Alice Robinson Memorial Regatta
The Alice Robinson Memorial will take place on Sunday, July 25th at the WYC. The event is for all classes of boats.
Entry:
Registraion is from 1100 hours to 1200 hours on race day. Entry fee is $10 which includes lunch and snacks.
Schedule:
Skipper's meeting will be held at 1230 hours. Three or more races will be
sailed, weather and wind permitting. First start will be at 1300 hours or when
the wind permits.
Life Jackets must be worn!
Entry:
Registraion is from 1100 hours to 1200 hours on race day. Entry fee is $10 which includes lunch and snacks.
Schedule:
Skipper's meeting will be held at 1230 hours. Three or more races will be
sailed, weather and wind permitting. First start will be at 1300 hours or when
the wind permits.
Life Jackets must be worn!
Summer Sailing Academy
We have completed two sessions of our Summer Sailing Academy. Thirty sailors have participated and are now sailing as Juniors.
The third and final session will start on Monday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and finish on August 12th with a graduation BBQ. The first week begins on Monday and runs through Friday and the second week starts on Monday and is completed on Thursday. There is a BBQ Thursday evening for the sailors and their families.
When the final session is completed we will have about 45 young junior sailors. All are invited to participate in the Vrooman regatta on Sunday, August 22. This race is only for Sabot sailors. Beginning sailors will compete in the "C" class. Intermediate sailors will sail in the "B" class.
Sailors from other clubs will also be competing because this is the first race of the year for Sabot sailors. Points will be award toward the championship. There are ten races throughout the year and the sailors compete at various yatch clubs in the southland. We encourage all of our young sailors to sail and practice their skills. Instructors will be available to help.
The third and final session will start on Monday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and finish on August 12th with a graduation BBQ. The first week begins on Monday and runs through Friday and the second week starts on Monday and is completed on Thursday. There is a BBQ Thursday evening for the sailors and their families.
When the final session is completed we will have about 45 young junior sailors. All are invited to participate in the Vrooman regatta on Sunday, August 22. This race is only for Sabot sailors. Beginning sailors will compete in the "C" class. Intermediate sailors will sail in the "B" class.
Sailors from other clubs will also be competing because this is the first race of the year for Sabot sailors. Points will be award toward the championship. There are ten races throughout the year and the sailors compete at various yatch clubs in the southland. We encourage all of our young sailors to sail and practice their skills. Instructors will be available to help.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
"ROUND ISLAND RACE
The July 4th "Round the Island Race" was well attended. The young Sabot sailors were given a 15 minute head start and then all the other sailboats played catch up. Hundreds of spectators watched and cheered and encourged them. It was particularly exciting at the bridge. Most of the sailors flipped their boats sideways and pushed them under the bridge. Other adventurous mariners, walked their boats along the abuttment of the bridge. On the other side, they bailed and climbed back into their boats and completed the race home to the club.
Staff Commodore Scott Vandenberg (Age Unknown) won the adult division and Claire Whitney (Age 9) won the junior division. All of the sailors completed the race and met at the club for refreshments. Scott was skipper of a C-14 and his crew included his wife Lovita and their grandaughter Abrigal. Claire is the grandaughter of Jan and David Whitney. She lives in Thousand Oaks and just began sailing two weeks ago.
The next regatta is the Alice Robinson Memorial on Sunday July 25th. All club sailors are encouraged to participated.
Staff Commodore Scott Vandenberg (Age Unknown) won the adult division and Claire Whitney (Age 9) won the junior division. All of the sailors completed the race and met at the club for refreshments. Scott was skipper of a C-14 and his crew included his wife Lovita and their grandaughter Abrigal. Claire is the grandaughter of Jan and David Whitney. She lives in Thousand Oaks and just began sailing two weeks ago.
The next regatta is the Alice Robinson Memorial on Sunday July 25th. All club sailors are encouraged to participated.
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