#265 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOUR CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Sunday September 11, 2005 10:44PM

JAMES JACOB WINS CHESAPEAKE BAY LASER MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS:  Two southern Bay homies finished in the top 5 at the 2005 Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championships hosted by Fishing Bay on Saturday.  James Jacob from Fishing Bay YC took the top honors among the fleet of 18 competitors.  Henry Amthor from Hampton YC was tied for 2nd in points, but after the tie breaker rules were applied, finished 4th.  For detailed results see www.fbyc.net
 
CCV FALL SERIES Begins this coming Sunday!  Race #1 (Sunday, September 18); Race #2 (Sunday, September 25);  Races #3 and #4 (Sunday, October 9)  All races are counted toward the CCV High Point Championship awards; all races are CBYRA sanctioned.  All races require a current, valid PHRF rating, including a 4P equipment category. All races begin in Hampton Roads harbor.  WARNING for Races #1 and #2 is at 1100; warning for Race #3 is at 1000 and Race #4 as soon as possible after Race #3.    Those who have a 2005 CCV Racing Membership  are already entered; all others must submit standard CBYRA entry form and fees no later than 1300, the day before the race.
For info contact John McCarthy at (757) 850-4225
Jim and Barbara Williams, who race their Catalina 38, Checks-in-the-Mail, in the PHRF Non-Spin Fleet, are throwing in with neighbor Will Roberts with plans to acquire and race a Hobie 33 in PHRF A in 2006.  They plan to take possession of their "new to them" baby at the conclusion of the Hobie Nationals in Texas (October 23).  Jim says they'll finish out the CCV Fall Series in Checks in the Mail .
 
On the Collegiate Front:  Brett Baker, in his first year at the US Maritime Academy (Kings Point, NY),  and David Gundlach, a sophomore at the University of Virginia, were with their respective sailing teams at the regatta hosted by ODU Saturday and Sunday. 
 
On September 12, 1570, 435 years ago today, the first Spanish racing team to visit the southern Chesapeake arrived at Kecoughtan (now Hampton) Village.  Who knew...?
 
So far, there are 7 southern Bay bluewater boats signed up to do the 2005 Caribbean 1500.  Already committed to go are:  Belle of Virginia / Island Packet 380, Hudson and Lynne Hoen (White Stone);  Aldebaran / Jeanneau 49, Joe and Elsa Priestly (Williamsburg);  Romany Life / Hylas 54, Dietman and Mary Lou Weselin (Stafford);  Sunshine /Atlantic 42 Cat, Tom Robinson (Norfolk);  Club Carp / Jeanneau 54, Jeff Carpenter (Fairfax Station);  Harmonii / Najad, Keith and Julie Walton (Brownburg);  Kikuyu / Hallburg-Rassey 37, Fred Tathwell (Arlington). 
 
Frostbite Series skippers take note: Once they get here,  the Caribbean 1500 folks will be in town until Monday, November 7th, their departure date.  The first two Frostbite Series Races in Hampton Roads are set for Sunday,  October 30 and November 6th.  Last fall several of the bluewater skippers and crew enjoyed opportunities to crew on Frostbite boats.
 
Ron Stankavich, of Ron and Brenda who used to race Miranda in the southern Bay PHRF class, is in Hammond, Louisiana,  helping with the clean up and restoration of order.  NOTE: Murphy, The Racing Beagle, minded the mainsheet on Miranda.
 
ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW - October 6 thru 10, 2005.  For ticket info call (410) 267-6711.
Now is the time for groups to arrange buses, boats, or mule trains to the show.  Remember, October 6th is Thursday and is Trade/Press/VIP Day - admission is $30 @.  Friday thru Monday, the price for adults drops to $16 @ and for kids under 13 it drops to $8 @. 
 
Clark Mabry, was spotted at the Virginia In-Water Boat Show (in Norfolk) this past weekend.  Before leaving the Hampton Roads area (to which he has now returned), Clark crewed on Dave Bouchard's Santana 35, Ganar! 
 
Hampton One Design racers get set to honor the boat's designer, Vincent "Pappy" Serio.  HYC will host the HOD Regatta this coming Sunday, September 18.  Point of contact is Jane Moore at (757) 726-2130.
 
WOLF TRAP RACE for PHRF and MORC fleets, sponsored by Fishing Bay Yacht Club, this coming Saturday, September 17. This is a CBYRA sanctioned event.  For details racers may contact the FBYC Sailing Office at (804) 776-7716 and may register on line at  www.fbyc.net.
 
MURPHY'S LAW:   The advertising for the big sailboat show in Annapolis says "No pets or strollers."  I will be exempt from the exclusion.  I do usually stroll, but I can hustle if I have to.  After all, I am a highly motivated racing beagle. As far as the "no pets" thing - that is senseless profiling which I shall overcome with my celebrity status!  /S/  Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.
Fishing Bay Yacht Club
Office Mail: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, 2711 Buford Road #309, Bon Air, 23235,
Clubhouse Address: 1525 Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville, VA 23043 (no mail delivery)

Phone Numbers: Club House 804-889-2327

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