# 368 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday November 5, 2007 02:51PM

lipscomb.jpgCaribbean 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 BriggsPHRF 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 VeraldiPHRF 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!"
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