#229 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS

Lin Mccarthy on Monday December 13, 2004 11:21AM

The schooner Virginia was launched and christened last week in Norfolk.  A heart warming presence among the notables attending was Gary Jobson, one of the special invited guests at the christening.  Also, adding special words and thoughts at the christening was Bill Pinkney, former Master of the Amistad America.  There were several local racers at the christening Friday, including, but not limited to,  Larry Bryant, Don Wade, Ben Cuker, and Thom Thornton.   And, of course Governor Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, who actually christened the Virginia, were top officials in attendance.
Racers' Financial Advisory:  Keep in mind that the beginning of the year is when you want to get your 2005 dues and fees paid for the coming season.  The main memberships you'll need to take care of are:
CCV (racing membership, includes entry fees for 10 of the 11 CCV High Point races, $110/$125, OR club membership $25); CBYRA (Adult , $35); PHRF ($35 includes valid PHRF rating certificate); USSAILING (Adult $50).  Usually these organizations publish application and renewal forms in January. Watch future issues of SBRNYCU for detailed info on why you need to join these particular groups.
 
The Hampton One Design Class in particular and sailing in general has lost  well known and much appreciated racer Bill Dougherty to Fiddler's Green.   Bill died  December 4, 2004, following complications from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.  In a report to  HOD class members Latane Montague explained that Bill had traveled to New Orleans for the procedure and never regained consciousness after the surgery.  Latane forwarded information from Bill's sister saying Bill wished to have his ashes scattered on Hampton Creek and that there will be a memorial service in mid-January in Hampton for him. 
 
Mark your calendar:  2005 RACING RULES and RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS, CLINICS, and WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR THE SOUTHERN BAY:
 
January 29    Racing Rules Seminar   Norfolk, VA,  hosted by Norfolk Yacht & CC   
                       Southern Bay Racing News Seminar
                     $15 covers lunch, break refreshments, etc  - OPEN TO ALL - one day
 
February 12   Racing Rules Seminar  Lancaster, VA,  hosted by Yankee Point YC     
                        Southern Bay Racing News Seminar
                      $15 covers lunch, break refreshments, etc.  - OPEN TO ALL - one day
 
February 26   US SAILING Basic Race Management Course  Irvington, VA,
                       hosted by Rappahannock River YC  - OPEN TO ALL - one day
                        meets requirement for USSAILING Certified Club Race Officer - test (optional), lunch, and break
                        refreshments included in fee ($15).
 
March 12      Racing Rules and Race Management Seminar  Richmond, VA, hosted by
                      Fishing Bay YC   Southern Bay Racing News Seminar
                     $15 includes lunch, break refreshments, etc.  - OPEN TO ALL - 2 separate half-day sessions
 
April  2          CCV - HYC Race Management Workshop  Hampton, VA  hosted by
                       Hampton YC  FREE  - OPEN TO ALL - half day
 
Lead instructor for each of these seminars is Southern Bay Racing News' very own John McCarthy, US SAILING approved course instructor and certified judge and advanced race officer.  (757) 850-4225
 
 
There's a new dog on the racing scene.  Sadie is the official mascot of the SUNSET GRILL located on the first deck of Willoughby Harbor Marina at the tip end of Willoughby Spit.   Sadie, a Jack Russell terrier, is easily recognizable these days because she is sporting a racer's red knit sweater - holiday spirit, ya know.  Here's the deal:  This coming Saturday, December 18, 2pm to 6pm, Sadie and the humans she supervises, will host a holiday Open House at the Grill.  They will be collecting items for Toys For Tots.  So, take yourself by, wish your sailing buddies a Merry Christmas, and, if you can, leave a toy or a donation for Toys for Tots.  For detailed directions or info, call the Grill at (757) 588-1255.
 
CBYRA 2005 Officials:  Vice President for Region 4-Tom Roberts; Scheduler Handicap Fleets (PHRF, MORC, COD)-Lin McCarthy; Scheduler One Design (small boats)-Tom Roberts;  President-Todd Lochner; Executive VP-Angelo Buscemi; Treasurer-Dick Emmett; Secretary-Gil Renaut.
 
Word is the College of William and Mary Sailing Team will get a helping hand February 5, 2005,  from US Olympic Sailing Head Coach Gary Bodie.  Coach Bodie will be featured guest at a fundraiser for the Tribe team hosted at The Mariners' Museum.   For info on the event, "An Evening with US Olympic Sailing Head Coach Gary Bodie", email  sailin@wm.edu
 
Remember, there is racing on New Year's Day!  OPCYC and HYC jointly sponsor the 2005 NEW YEAR'S MADNESS RACE, January 1, 2005.  The race starts at HYC and finishes at OPCYC.  For info contact Jeff Rogers at 449-2931.   SYC sponsors their long standing New Year's Day Race; for info contact Carl Early at (757) 890-2743.  Start your year right - GO RACING!!
 
MURPHY'S LAW:  Scuttlebutt (issue #1727, Dec 9, 04) mentioned that Ellen MacArthur, in her quest for the solo circumnavigation record, recently encountered "...the Royal Navy's frigate HMS Iron Duke..."  on the high seas and that " ...the ships company came out on deck to cheer and wave."  So, what's the big deal?  Plenty of us southern Bay racers, especially in the Hampton Roads area, have had the experience of encountering big gray Navy ships.  And, many have received more than a mere wave... try several horn blasts and even a "promised" frogman team boarding.  Now that's a "hello"!  /S/ Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.
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