# 368 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
on Monday November 5, 2007 02:51PM
Caribbean 1500 hangs a right at Cape
Henry. At noon yesterday 69 boats headed for points
south, specifically Tortola BVI. The 18th annual Caribbean 1500 rally
makes up in Hampton each October and has boats that come from all parts of the
country. Steve Black, head honcho of the Cruising Rally
Association which administers the 1500 as well as the Atlantic Cup and the
Bermuda Cup, makes his home in Hampton.
SLEEPYHEAD ALERT - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDED EARLY
YESTERDAY MORNING. IF YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE IN THE OFFICE RIGHT
NOW, THAT IS WHY!
Fluky-shifty winds in FROSTBITE #2 caused
constant shuffling of positions within the fleets Sunday. Boats dropped
from first to last and recovered to somewhere in between. This was the
kind of race that allowed crew members to actually get to know one another;
there was time to detail family histories, tell career plans, and share personal
dentist recommendations while waiting and hoping for the next puff.
That given, patience and determination did pay off, and the last boat
finished just before 4:30pm. RESULTS: PHRF A -
1.Mirage, Christian Schaumloffel; 2.Voodoo 2,
Leroi Lissenden; 3.Feather, Phil
Briggs; PHRF B - 1.Wham Bam,
Dave Taylor; 2.Strega, Neal Garrett;
3.Bad Habit, Bob Archer. PHRF C -
1.Incentive, Ron Lewis; 2.Spray,
Bumps Eberwine; 3.Quicky, Mike
Veraldi. PHRF Non-Spin - 1.Treaty of
Ghent, Jim Williams/Will Roberts; 2.Riptide,
Marty Steffens; 3.Valkyrie, Karl
Petersen. PRO - Dick Boykin. 29 boats
raced.
FROSTBITE #3 - Sunday,
November 11 - same time; same place; same plan. For info or
to enter, call Dick Boykin at (757) 890-0093.
Remember, you can enter the entire series or one race at a time. There are
a total of 5 races, all on consecutive Sundays and all in Hampton Roads
harbor.
Old Dominion University sophomore Katrina Williams and
freshman Stephanie Roble finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the
Inter- Collegiate Sailing Association Singlehanded Championship (Women's
Division) in Seattle, Washington, this weekend. Katrina and Stephanie
raced Laser Radials against 15 other collegians.
What is a GABOON? Webster's
Unabridged Dictionary offers two possibilities: 1. a soft,
reddish-brown wood ... and, 2. a large, venomous
snake.... But, the most important meaning of all is that it is the
name of the annual GABOON RACE, set for Sunday, December 2.
This year is the 30th Anniversary of the event. Line up your crew
now, 'cause this is going to be a happening. PHRF limits on the number of
crew do not apply, but you must have a valid PHRF certificate with at
least a 5P equipment category. For details or to enter, contact
Phil Briggs at (757) 244-5477. The Gaboon Race is a
staggered start (pursuit) race sailed in Hampton Roads harbor and
sponsored by HYC.
HYC FALL FLING - November 10 and 11.
Lightning's, 505s, FJs and 420s are invited! Two days of racing
off Hampton Flats, hosted by Hampton Yacht Club. Limited housing is
available, but you need to call now - contact Tyler and Jane Moore at (757)
726-2130. For regatta info and to enter contact Malcolm or Kathy Brady at
(757) 723-3244.
Shutterbugs - Huey Fourquet says if you have photos
you want to share at the CCV Awards Party and Year End Bash you should email
them to him at huey@ccvracing.org Do it
now, 'cause he's putting together the presentation for Friday night even as we
speak.
Samatha Ficksman is the new head sailing
coach at Hampton University. "Sam" moves to HU from an
assistant coach position at ODU. Previous HU coach, Carolyn
Grant, remains on the HU staff in an advisory position and will spend
summer months at her new position heading up the sailing program at the newly
founded Great Harbor Yacht Club in Nantucket. Congratulations to
both.
A regatta spin-off. The Hospice Turkey Shoot
Regatta set all kinds of records, e.g. 130 boats, and now comes this ... a
spin-off regatta. Merry Point Yacht Club is hosting the
LEFT OVER TURKEY REGATTA on Saturday, November 24th -
yup, that's the Saturday after Thanksgiving! For entry info,
contact Barr Brooks at 130 John Creek Road, Merry Point, VA
22513-0111. Gobble, gobble!
CCV AWARDS PARTY and YEAR END BASH -
This Friday, Nov 9th. There'll be cocktails from
7:00pm to 8:30pm . Award presentations followed by dancing and
party-ing with live music by the THE PHUN DOCTORS from 9:15pm -
midnight. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, free wine and beer (while it lasts) and
cash bar. Remember, High Point trophies and qualifiers awards will
be presented. For info and ressies, contact Karl or Senta Petersen at
(757) 271-2869. Put on your "high heel
sneakers and your wig-hat on your head!"