# 336 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
on Monday March 12, 2007 09:57AM
Wake Up, Sleepyheads! If you didn't
notice, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME began yesterday.
VELUX 5 OCEANS Update: The
second finisher on the second leg of this around the world solo event
is due to arrive in Norfolk Wednesday, March 14. Kojiro Shiraishi,
Sprit of Yukoh, should cross the finish line, at Cape
Henry, and proceed to a welcome ceremony at Waterside, downtown Norfolk, on
Wednesday, IF nothing untoward occurs. But, this is a sailboat race with
very fast boats and a lot of ocean. For up-to-date arrival time
information, you can visit http://www.velux5oceans.com
From there, click on "Norfolk Stopover" for local updates as they become
available. Join in the fun and be part of the greeting party at
Waterside!
Hampton University sailing coach, Carolyn Grant,
reports that the HU Team qualified for the America Trophy competition
by virtue of their finish in the ODU Open South #1 regatta weekend before this
past.. HU finished 5th overall, but 3rd among those seeking
"qualification" at the regatta.
CCV-HYC RACE MANAGEMENT CLINIC -
Saturday, March 17, 2007,
0900 - 1200. Hosted by
HYC at 4407 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA. There is no admission
charge and the clinic is open to all. John McCarthy, US Sailing
Advanced race Officer, will give you "The Big Ten". These are the ten
things the race committee must do AFTER the start to ensure fair and fun racing
for all. Check-in, coffee, and pastries, compliments of CCV and HYC, begin at
0830. ALSO, bring your Rule Book (a limited number of copies will be
available for purchase ($15) at the clinic). For directions/info call
(757) 850-4225.
"Murphy Goes
Racing" - SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS ANNUAL RACING WORKSHOP, - March 24, Saturday,
0900-1530 - hosted by Pasquotank River Yacht Club at the Museum of the
Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC - $35 includes morning refreshments, lunch and
workshop materials. "Murphy Goes Racing" is OPEN TO
EVERYONE. Info or register
by contacting Lynn Jolley at (252) 771-2511
or email LJolley@albemarlenet.com
MURPHY'S
LAW: It's eight more days until official Sock Burning
Day, the first day of Spring - March 20. And, remember you need to pull
out your GREEN socks now, so you can wear them Saturday, St. Paddy's Day!
/S/ Murphy the Racing Beagle,
the sailing spirit in us all.
To subscribe directly, send an email to mcbear@earthlink.net , put
SBRNYCU on the subject line, give your name, and say, "Sign me
up!" SBRNYCU is free. You may reprint or forward all or any
part of this publication as long as you give credit to:
SOUTHERN
BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE, Lin McCarthy, Editor
VELUX 5 Oceans Solo Challenge IN HAMPTON
ROADS NOW. The first skipper, Bernard Stamm, arrived
Saturday, March 3, near midnight . The second place boat,
Spirit of Yukoh, Kojiro Shiraishi , is predicted to finish the middle
of this week. If you would like to be part of the welcoming party notification,
please email dwilbar@sailtime.com. For
up-to-the-minute details, stop by the web site, www.velux5oceans.com Call VELUX
stopover sponsor SailTime Virginia Beach at (757) 362-3002 for more
info.[ Advertisement ]