When Jack Moseley won the big boat regatta section of the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta in his Custom John Townsend 47, Tusitala, he earned the right to represent the Turkey Shoot in the National Hospice Regatta next spring in Annapolis.

Cheyenne left the Virginia Capes last week in hopes of catching a very small weather window to have a go at the sailing 24 hour speed record.  However, as David Scully put it, "...with frontal winds reaching 50 knots shortly after we began the attempt... weather was too heavy for aggressive speeding and the record attempt officially ended when a huge wave smashed bodies into the steering wheel, breaking [the wheel]." Cheyenne turned around and spent the next 24 hours beating in 35 to 45 knots.  She got back to Norfolk late Wednesday night.  Undaunted, the team is looking at another attempt this coming week, IF the weather is right.

Sea Star was the star of the Goodwill Regatta:  Dave Eberwine brought Sea Star, J/36, across the finish line more than 3 minutes ahead of his nearest competition to win PHRF A. The Goodwill Regatta, the proceeds of which go to Goodwill Industries, was sailed yesterday in Hampton Roads harbor in never more than 18 knots and never less than 8 knots.  The sanctioned race counts for both CCV standings and CBYRA standings.  RESULTS:  PHRF A: 1.Dave Eberwine, Sea Star, J/36; 2.John Hanna, Battlewagon, Pearson 37; 3.Phil Briggs, Feather, J/37. PHRF B: 1.Mike Nestor, Glory Days, Cal 39; 2.Bill Chandler, Rhumb Line, J/30; 3.Larry Preddy, PF Flyer, Pearson Flyer 30. PHRF C: 1.Alan Bomar, roundabout, J/24; 2.Louie Lewis, Incentive, O'Day 27; 3.Bob Archer, About Time, Capri 25.  PHRF NS: 1.Ed Andrews, No Problem, Pearson 26; 2.Jim Williams, Checks in the Mail, Catalina 38; 3.Justin Morris, The Hunter, Hunter 26.5.  PRO: Dick Boykin, Mark Boat: Glenn Giles.  Event Chairman: Ed Robertson.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, October 26 (0200, 2:00 am).  Gain an hour of snooooooze time before heading off to Sunday's race.

The annual HYC Frostbite Series begins this coming Sunday and runs for 4 consecutive Sundays -  October 26, November 2, 9, and 16. (NOTE: The November 23rd race has been dropped from the Series schedule.  The 2003 Gaboon Race will move to that date.)  Even though PHRF crew limits do NOT apply for the Frostbite Series races, boats must have a valid PHRF certificate to enter.  The updated Sailing Instructions change the scoring so that there will be NO throw out for the Series. Racing is in Hampton Roads harbor.  The warning signal is at 1100.  For info contact Dick Boykin at (757) 890-0093. The updated SI is posted on the HYC web site at   www.hamptonyc.com

'ROUND THE LIGHTS RACE, this coming Saturday, October 25.  A truly fun, non-sanctioned event - pursuit race (slowest boat starts first, fastest last) - sponsored and administered by Old Point Comfort Yacht Club.  For info contact Jeff Rogers are (757) 499-2931.  Better get a move on - deadline for entries is Friday, October 24 at 1700 hours (That means received by  mail or in the HYC "drop box".) Post race festivities for all and will include burgers, dogs, and champagne at the restaurant over the Fort Monroe Marina - party starts at 6:30 pm.

CORRECTION  IMPORTANT info for the  'ROUND THE LIGHTS RACE!!!
                    THE CORRECT PHONE NUMBER FOR INFO ON THE                                  'ROUND THE LIGHTS RACE                               IS (757) 449-2931 (Jeff Rogers)
The race is scheduled for this Saturday, October 25, 2003, and is  a "must do" event.  Deadline for entries is Friday, October 24, 1700 hours (received by mail or in the HYC "drop box").

Special Homeland Security Note:  'Round the Lights racers planning to attend the post-race party at Ft. Monroe (Who in his or her right mind would not be there?!!) will be able to get on Ft. Monroe with a picture ID/valid driver's license.  If you have a DOD sticker on your car, you will not need a day pass.  Think car pool if possible - you will help the MP's get cars which need passes through the gate efficiently.

A bit of good fortune for our homies, Steve Hunt and Eben Russell, at the Olympic Trials site in Houston, TX.  They have in their possession their new boat which a supporter arranged to have shipped privately to them.  Their old boat is in a delayed container with most other competitors' boats coming from Spain.  So, our guys are sailing now and training.  Remember, donations are still needed for coaching, sails, and even gas money.   Send donations to:  Hampton Yacht Club-Hunt-Russell, 4707 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669.  Your donation will be documented and forwarded to USSF.  (Make checks payable to USSF and earmark it for Steve Hunt Account.)  The Trials begin November 6 and run through November 16.

Lightnings scheduled to strike!  The local Lightning Fleet (ILCA Fleet #509-at HYC) will host a regatta on November 8th and 9th in conjunction with the HYC One Design Regatta.  These are great boats to race or watch.  For info contact Ron Buchanan at (804) 399-2668.  Justin Morris, who races his Hunter 26.5 in the PHRF Non-Spin fleet, is a Lightning sailor who heartily endorses this racers' favorite, internationally popular, 3-man crew dinghy.

Yankee Point YC Takes Rappahannock River Cup:  Combined scores of top fleet finishers in the 2 race regatta gave the Cup win to Yankee Point over Urbanna YC (defending Cup holder) and Rappahannock River YC.  Saturday was a great racing day on the Rivah!  RESULTS:  Spinnaker - 1. Leroi Lissenden, Voodoo Chile (UCYC); 2. Dwight Timm, Silver Fox (YPYC).  Non-Spin - 1. W. McCarty, Tequila Rose (YPYC); 2. M. Dickerson, Sharp Tern (RRYC).

2003 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Class Winners:  AA - Pride of Baltimore (Baltimore, MD); A - Woodwind (Annapolis, MD); B - Malabar X (Hector, NY); C - Susan B. Merryman (Harve De Grace, MD)

Ed Robertson, event chairman for the Goodwill Regatta, is the skipper of Perceptions II and he is particularly fond of blue water sailing/racing.

In the "What It's All About" Column: The weekend before Cheyenne a.k.a. PlayStation  left for her run at the 24 hour sailing speed record attempt, they invited a group on high school sailors aboard.  According to one of the teenagers' moms, "All you could see were heads popping up and down as the kids tested out the trampoline!"  The unexpected invite came to the young racers who were participating in a high school regatta hosted by NY&CC, where Cheyenne is berthed.  Kudos to the Cheyenne team for their interest and participation in the local sailing community.

Seems like we will have a local entry from the Chesapeake Bay in the next Volvo Race.  Remember the excitement Chessie generated?  Watch for developments and official entry information as events unfold and we hear more of Team Kan-Do.

A traditional stop for sailboat racers who go to the Annapolis Boat Show is  Chick and Ruth's for breakfast and/or lunch.  Many traditions are upheld by the favorite establishment.  For instance, every morning at 0830, the fevered breakfast activity stops while wait staff, kitchen staff, and customers stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance together.

MURPHY'S LAW:  Time to pull out the sailing longies.  Chilly water and brisk breezes make this a great time for racing on the southern Chesapeake. This too is when you demonstrate to your friends and significant others your need for new, breathable, designer colored, decorated for safety, logo covered, frost preventing, and win guaranteeing sailing duds!  Living to race, racing to live. /s/Murphy the Racing Beagle

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