#235 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday February 7, 2005 08:24AM

CBYRA HIGH POINT WINNERS FOR 2004 SEASON:
More than 70 racers and friends attended the CBYRA Region 4 Dinner and Awards Presentation Saturday evening hosted by Fishing Bay Yacht Club.  CBYRA Vice President for Region 4, Tom Roberts, made the presentations with an able assist from immediate past  (2004)  CBYRA President John Dodge.  On hand to receive first place awards in their fleets for 2004  were Leroi Lissenden, VooDoo Chile, for PHRF A North, Allan Heyward, La Maga, for PHRF B North,  Bob Archer, About Time, for PHRF C South, and Jake Brodersen, Midnight Mistress, PHRF Non-Spin South.  Also, at the soiree to pick up silver were Strother Scott, Loose Cannon, 2nd in PHRF A North;  Mike Dale, Juggernaut, 2nd in PHRF B North;  and Bill Chandler, Rhumb Line, 3rd in PHRF B South.   
Also, in the top 3 of their fleets, but unable to attend the ceremony and dinner, were:  PHRF A North:  3. Rob Whittet, Wavelength; PHRF A South: 1. John Hanna, Battlewagon; 2.Bumps and David Eberwine, Sea Star; 3.Bob Mosby, Cyrano.  PHRF B South: 1. Rusty Burshell, Cool Change; 2.Ben Weeks, Rumble.  PHRF C: 2.Mike Veraldi, Quicky; 3.Ben Cuker, Callinectes.  PHRF NS South: 2.Justin Morris, The Hunter; 3.Ed Andrews, No Problem.
 
 
More quality racing events coming to the southern Bay: Fishing Bay Yacht Club has been selected to host the 2005 Bay Open for juniors. The event will run in July.  And, Ware River Yacht Club will host the Mobjack Nationals in August. 
Last reminder:  Yankee Point Yacht Club is hosting the SBRNYCU 2005 Racing Rules Seminar this coming Saturday, February 12th,  at the YPYC Clubhouse (Merry Point, VA).  Registration will open at 8:15 and the seminar will start promptly at 9:00 am. and conclude at 1:30 pm.   Cost for the seminar, including lunch and refreshments at the breaks, is $10.   Participants should bring with them their copy of the 2005-2008 US SAILING RACING RULES of SAILING (RRS) (red and white cover).  RRS will be available to participants for purchase at the seminar ($15).  To register, please contact Joe Urban at jurban@copper.net  
 
On a day like yesterday, cold, clear, and crystal blue, if your boat was in the water, ya had to go out!  That was Jeff Rogers on Halaha whom envious drivers on the HRBT saw enjoying a day on the Bay!
 
Word is The Groundhog did see his shadow last Wednesday!  AKKKK.  Don't throw away your boat gear catalogs yet.  There may still be a couple of snowbound days in our futures. 
 
The US Match Racing Championship for the Prince of Wales Trophy (Area C qualifier regatta) - Hampton Yacht Club has been selected (and has accepted) as host of this prestigious event.  Six three person crews will  match race J/24's May 20-21-22 in Hampton Roads, with the top two teams advancing in the ladder event.  J/24 Fleet 71 members, along with others, will loan their boats for the competition.  The owner/skipper of the loaned boat will be aboard his or her boat with the competing team.  Different boats will be used as competitors move through the levels.  At the Finals in September in Newport beach, California, they will sail Governor Cup 21s.  Teams will be selected to compete by the national committee.  Match racing is great for on the water spectators who appreciate good racing.  There will be a lot of racing, high level skills, and in an America's Cup format.   Watch for more details as they become available.
 
Tug on your club race captain's sleeve!  The deadline for race/event circulars for the 2005 Racing Guide is Tuesday, February 22nd.  And, in order to ensure that your name and info appears in the membership listing of the Guide, CCV must receive your dues and application no later than February 19th. 
 
Valentines Day is only a week away - Plan to remember your Heart of Hearts! 
 
Southern Bay Notables in CBYRA 2004 One-Design Final Standings:  FLEET CHAMPIONS: Mobjack:  Meg Roberts; Hampton One-Design: Kevin Hanna   Award winners: J-22:  3.Scott Batchelor; 7. Dave Alexander/Pete Wallio.  Laser: 5.Henry Amthor. HOD: 2.Latane Montague; 3.Mark Wheeler; 4.Eddie Wolcott; 5. Gordon Stokes. Mobjack: 2.Trey Smith; 3.Jerry Desvernine.  Junior Division:Club 420: 2. Brett Baker.  Jr. Div.Laser-Full: 1.Drew Johnson. Optimist: 5. Sam Stokes; 10.Gordon Wolcott.
 
Quotes you wish were yours:  Helen Quinby says last year during the Annapolis to Solomons race the air went so light they spent 2 hours looking at the finish line, but were unable to cross it.  Heard at the time on Paul West' boat:  "Light air is why I don't carry a gun on board."
 
US SAILING BASIC RACE MANAGEMENT COURSE - Hosted by Rappahannock River Yacht Club (Irvington, VA) on Saturday, February 26th.  This course is particularly helpful  for race committee members who want to provide quality racing for their club's events.  The course meets the course requirement for US SAILING Club Race Officer certification; the certification test (optional) will be given at the end of the day for those participants who wish to take it.  Course instructor is John McCarthy; he will be assisted by Blaine Liner.  Cost is $15 and includes lunch and refreshments at breaks.  OPEN TO ALL>  To register or for additional information, please contact Lin McCarthy at (757) 850-4225 or email at  mcbear@earthlink.net
 
Right now - get it done - get your valid 2005 PHRF certificate:  check out the PHRF website for the 2005 application form at www.phrfchesbay.com
 
MURPHY'S LAW:  Racing sailors are NOT groundhogs.  Proof is the number who were out and about (and not back in their holes) this past weekend at the FBYC Bermuda High party that included the CBYRA Awards dinner.  Mr. P. Phil would do well to take a lesson.    /S/ Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.
 
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