Beaufort Wrap Up and onto Savannah
Posted by Butch on 08 May 2012 | Tagged as: News
Hey Again Everyone!
A quick wrap up from Beaufort last weekend. If you were not there you missed out on a chance to win a brand new radial sail donated by the McSweeney Sailing Foundation and all kind of goodies donated by Sayre Sailing.
The top performers were as follows.
Full Rigs
1) Nick Valente
2) John Potter
3) Peter Gamble
4) Rob Bowden
5) Rolfe Glover
Radial Rigs
1) Drummond Koppernaes
2) Travis Tucker
3) Jordan Wiggins
After two regattas I was going to give you the top 3 in the standings, however, that is already proving to be more difficult than I thought. I am going to have to get a refresher on St Pete Scorer. Anyway It looks as if Nick Valente and John Potter are tied for first with 5 points. Martin Willard is second with 8 points and Peter Gamble is third with 9 points. In the Radials it appears Avery Fanning is first with 8 points. Nancy Hagood is second with 9 points and Mac McKenzie and Travis Tucker are tied for third with 10 points. In the 4.7’s It is Patrick Mazzeo with 1 point over Walter Gnann who has 2 points. However, they have only sailed in one regatta so it is still wide open. Remember you have to be a member ILCA to be eligible for the Championship series.
Now onto Savannah May 19and 20. Charlie has asked me to post the notice of race and point out a few things many people might not know about. First of all camping is available you just have to get with Charlie to find out where you can set your camp up. (see # 9 on the NOR) Second they are planning on having some practice races Friday the 18th from 2:00 to 4:00. Then an impromptu dinner at Molly McGuire’s Tavern afterwards. A fun casual place where Laser sailors are welcome. (see #6 on the NOR).
Hope to see everyone in Savannah!
Butch
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB
D12 LASER CHAMPIONSHIP
730 Bradley Point Road
Savannah, Ga.
May 19 – 20, 2012
NOTICE OF RACE
1. Organizing Authority: The organizing authority is the Savannah Yacht Club (SYC).
2. Rules: This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the “Racing Rules of Sailing.” Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.
3. Fleets: Laser Open, Radial and 4.7.
4. Fees: Registration fee for each boat will be $55 with a $5 discount for US Sailing membership. Fees include Coffee and Donuts each morning, Water and one Saturday Dinner Ticket. Boxed Lunches and extra Dinners will be available for purchase.
5. Registration: Onsite registration on May 19, 2012 between 0900 -1015.
6. Schedule: Friday, May 18, 2012
Fun racing 1400 – 1600
Dinner at Molly McGuire’s Tavern at 1830 [Dutch Treat]
Address: 216 Molly McGuire’s Blvd
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Coffee and Donuts 0900
Registration 0900 – 1015
Competitors Meeting at 1030
Race One Warning Gun 1230
Attitude Adjustment 1700
Dinner Buffet at the Dock House 1800
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Coffee and Donuts 0800
Warning Gun 1000
No warning signal after 1400
Trophy presentation on completion of racing.
7. Courses: Courses will be windward/leeward, triangle, or a combination.
8. Races: Seven races are scheduled; however, one race will constitute a regatta.
9. Camping is available at the Club. Please contact the Regatta Chair for details.
More information: SYC (912) 897-1314 or syc@savannahyachtclub.org
Charlie Usher: Regatta Chairman – chasusher@comcast.net
SAVANNAH INFORMATION
The Savannah Yacht Club is located on Whitemarsh Island at 730 Bradley Point Road. There are no hotels/motels located on the Whitemarsh Island but plenty with in a 20 minute drive.
1) The city of Savannah is about a 10 minute drive. The Downtown offers a vast array of accommodations in the Historic District.
2) Midtown provides accommodations in the more economical range and is about a 25 minute drive.
3) Tybee Island/Savannah Beach is approximately a 15 minute drive.
To explore these areas, use the following websites:
www.savannahvisit.com
www.savannah.com
www.tybeeisland.com
www.tybeevisit.com
DIRECTIONS TO THE SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB
Depending on where you come into Savannah, there are two ways to get to the club.
1. Take President Street from downtown to Islands Expressway following signs to Tybee Island. Merge with Hwy 80 East using the flyover by Wal-Mart. At the 1st stoplight on Hwy 80 East turn right onto Bryan Woods Rd. At the dead end turn right onto Johnny Mercer Blvd. Get into left lane immediately and take a left turn at the flashing caution light onto Bradley Point Road. The SYC is at the end of the road.
2. Take Hwy 80 East thru Savannah after crossing the Thunderbolt Bridge (ICW) get in the right lane. Soon after crossing a small bridge bear right just before the stoplight onto Johnny Mercer Blvd. Continue on Johnny Mercer Blvd until the flashing caution light then take a right onto Bradley Point Road. The SYC is at the end of the road.
3. If you need help call the club at (912) 897-1314.