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

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

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.