Posts for May 2005

Today I was able to modify the Home Page …

Thanks - Bill Simpson Commodore SHYC

For the painful answer, click on ...For a hint - please review and compare this image.

Both images were taken from The Fleet Tracking web site for the Rolex Transatlantic Race. and both images represent the tracks of the various competitors in the transatlantic race.

The first image is the track of the Sailing Vessel Stad Amsterdam chartered by the Storm Trisail Club. Detailed inspection of the second image reveals that the Stad Amsterdam is the westernmost boat in the race, and apparantly sailing Southwest, while the rest of the fleet seems to be headed southeast - in search of the gulf stream to help carry them to the finish line, which …

The goal is to advance all the way to the Prince of Wales Cup races which will be held in Long Beach CA in September.

Dymer Creek Cruise, 2005 (almost anyway) and other events

Joe and Carolyn Schott were the Cruise leaders for the first FBYC adventure of the year on May 14-15 to Dymer Creek. The sailing was so good that the group decided to sail past Dymer and anchor in Mill Creek. Cocktails and dinner aboard were enjoyed by Sam and Nancy Stoakley on their ‘new’ Island Packet, “Reflections”, Gordon and Sheila Nelson, and the Schotts. The sail back was nice, especially when they all arrived before the rain began! Total mileage was 46.88 miles for the Stoakleys and Schotts, and 67.78 miles for the Nelsons. Many of us missed a neat sail and cruise. Additionally, we are all that much …

Volunteers Needed!!  We are still seeking folks to sign up and help out with various tasks, to include selling tickets, beer and rum drinks.  Just go to http://www.hamptonyc.com/sbrw/Volunteer%20Sign%20Ups.htm, find a time, and click on the link to send an email to Leigh Morgan.  The party is free and open to all clubs’ members.  They can make a day of it with the Blackbeard Festival happening in Downtown Hampton the same weekend.

Early Entry Discount ends May 27 – This one is self-explanatory.  Get those Entry Forms to Leigh Morgan by midnight May 27, or you’ll have to pay an extra $35 just to race.

Dunkees Needed!! – …

The juniors plan to practice again this Sunday and are hoping others will come out and join them. After a morning of sword fighting and dirt clod throwing, the sailors generally rig-up and hit the water around 11:00am.

The first away Regatta for the juniors this year is Sunday, June the 5th at Hampton Yacht Club see http://www.cbyra.org/redbook/HYCjrSpg.htm. This is a very informal regatta and a …

Cruise up the Piankatank to an anchorage near 37o32.385’N Latitude and 76o 24.02W Latitude (in cove in front of the DeNunzio home). Come early and enjoy a dip in the pool.

There will be dinghy service from 1700 to 1730 for those needing a ride in from anchorage. Or call 804-512-0110 Vic’s Cell) if you don’t see anyone at the DeNunzio dock. Dinghy rides back to anchorage will be available upon request.

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will be included and provided at 1730. Dinner with wine and other drinks will be served at 1900.

On Sunday morning you will sail 10 …

Corrotoman River Cruise - Sunday May 29, 2005

On May 29, the Sunday following the usual Rosegill activities, we’ll sail to the Eastern Branch of the Corrotoman River and anchor in the pretty bay located at 37º 42.867’ N, 76º 27.306’ W. Belles Creek enters this bay from the NW shore and the Eastern Branch continues NW for a couple of miles.

Tony and Kate Sakowski and Sam and Nancy Stoakley have graciously agreed to serve as host boats for a large raft during the cocktail hour starting about 5pm. Please bring an hors d’oeuvre to share and your own liquid refreshments.

Some may prefer to join the main raft by dinghy, and dinghy service will be …