Jerry, Andrea and Jackson Latell took the last sail of the year aboard their S2 9.1, Chumacabra, on the afternoon of December 31st. They later attended the RRYC New Year's Eve Party. At 5:55AM on New Year's Day, Andrea gave birth to their new son, Henry, who arrived over a month early. All are doing well and we welcome our newest club member.
Volvo Ocean Race Posted Feb. 4, 2012
The Volvo Ocean Race is finishing up the third leg. Visit VOR website to get more details. www.volvooceanrace.com
Visit the Volvo Ocean Race youtube channel to see exciting videos of the Volvo Open 70s. www.youtube.com Do a search for Volvo Ocean Race. Add the VOR to your channel listing to get all the updates.
Watch the replay of the exciting offshore race at the start of leg 3. Advance the video to 4 min., 18 sec. to start the footage.
The Capsize of the Costa Concordia Posted Feb. 4, 2012 (contributed by Ron Mihills)
This explains what happened to the Itialian Cruise Ship Costa Concordia from a navigation standpoint. It is a fascinating narrative of the ship's last moments overlaid on a AIS plot. Worth watching all the way through.
ESPN Classic 1987 America's Cup Retrospective Posted Feb. 2, 2012
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1987 America's Cup Retrospective
Airs on ESPN Classic:
February 4 at 2:00am et (February 3 at 11:00pm pt)
February 4 at 12:00pm et (9:00am pt)
February 4 at 7:00pm et (4:00pm pt)
American skipper Dennis Conner suffered a traumatic defeat losing the America's Cup in 1983. The New York Yacht Club had held it for 132 years. Conner and his crew aboard Liberty faced a technologically superior boat named Australia II, that featured an innovative winged keel. In a best of 7 race series it came down to one final race. Liberty led for most of the race, but lost near the end of the race. Depressed by the defeat, it took several months for Conner to recover.
Six months later Conner mounted a comeback. But, first he had to defeat 12 other teams to earn the right to be the challenger. After a grueling elimination series Conner prevailed, and faced the Australians in the 1987 America's Cup. Conner won in four straight, and became a national hero. ESPN covered the races live.
This program relives this amazing comeback tale. Dennis Conner talks about his experience on the 25th year Anniversary of his victory with Stars & Stripes.
The program is sponsored by North Sails and Rolex. It is hosted by Gary Jobson and Jim Kelly.
The Tall Ships Are Coming!!! OpSail 2012 Virginia Posted Jan. 30, 2012
The Tall Ships Are Coming
What a wonderful opportunity for us to live so close to one of only five locations (New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Boston) that this event will be held. Over 40 vessels consisting of international Tall Ships, military ships and air crafts are expected. More than 4,000 international officers, cadets, crew and dignitaries from more than 15 nations will be guests of the event. Three parades are scheduled:
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - SEA & AIR PARADE - various military and sea service vessels;
Friday, June 8, 2012 - TALL SHIPS PARADE OF SAIL - from Lynnhaven Anchorage to downtown Norfolk-Portsmouth;
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - PARADE UP THE CHESAPEAKE BAY - destination Baltimore.
Many activities are planned with Parades of Sail, Ship Tours, Air Shows, Festivals and Fireworks. Food, fun and 1812 historic celebrations will abound. The events are free and open to the public. You can even sign up to take part in the parades and receive an official OpSail 2012 Virginia "Parade Flag"!
Flying Scot #6000 at Chicago Boat Show Posted Jan. 28, 2012
History-Making Flying Scot #6000 On Display in Chicago
Deep Creek, MD - The 6000th Flying Scot has been built and will be on display at Chicago's Strictly Sail boat show January 26-29 at the Navy Pier. After the show it will be delivered to its new owner, Dan Koules, who requested the number and ordered the boat more than two years ago. Koules sails out of Sheridan Shores Yacht Club in Wilmette, Illinois, where Flying Scots are the most active fleet in club racing.
The Flying Scot is a beautiful, all-purpose boat with lovely traditional lines that is very well made. The Flying Scot also has a very strong class association. Flying Scots are a strict one-design class, with all boats being pulled from a single master mold. The Flying Scot was designed in 1957 by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass, who wanted to design a boat that was roomy, comfortable and stable and could be used for both racing and cruising. The Flying Scot was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 1998.
Harry Carpenter, the current builder, has been building Flying Scots since 1978 and owned the company with his wife, Karen, since 1991. Today the Flying Scot is a leading one-design class in the United States. While many small boat builders have folded their tents, Flying Scot, Inc. has continued to grow.
Nuts and Bolts of Race Committee Clinic Posted Jan. 28, 2012
**March 24, 2012- NUTS AND BOLTS OF RACE COMMITTEE - Emphasis on Starting and Finishing Races.OPEN TO ALL. 0900 - 1200 at Hampton Yacht Club (Hampton) This is a great clinic for Race Committee teams, volunteers, and anyone else interested in getting the basicsdown. This is a practical clinic - good for newbies as well as a refresher for race committee regulars. There is NO CHARGE for this clinic and coffee, pastries, and other refreshments are included. The clinic will be led by area race management officials John McCarthy, Buk Lawrence, and Lin McCarthy. Please do PRE-REGISTER, since space is limited - call or email Lin McCarthy to reserve your spot - (757) 850-4225 or mcbear@earthlink.netHampton Yacht Club and CCV are co-sponsors of this clinic.
New Photo Page Posted Jan. 23, 2012
We now have a new photos page in our web site. Our own Skip Ferguson has volunteered to be the custodian of club photographs and has created a photo page based on the use of the Shutterfly web site. Any photos you have that you would like to see added to the new page email to Skip at his email. Click here to view the new photo page.
New Club Calendars Posted Jan. 18, 2012
NEW RRYC 2012 CALENDARS HAVE ARRIVED
The new 2012 Event Calendars have arrived and can be picked up this Saturday during the January Social at the Ship's Store. The calendar looks great and is chock full of our events and many fun pictures. For those of you that did not get in on the original order, we will be doing a second order so please notify us if you want your name added to the list. The cost is $20.00 and the proceeds go to our Junior Sailing Program. Contact Debbie at the Ship's Store (email)
Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use #576 Posted Jan. 30, 2012
For additional information contact: Lin McCarthy, (757) 850-4225
Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use #576
SBRNYCU is an independent weekly publication of southern Chesapeake Bay racing happenings. Founded in April, 2000.
Try sailing - it's NOT easy! - Bill Schanen, SAILING Magazine
GROUNDHOG DAY is THIS THURSDAY!
ground hog: see WOODCHUCK - woodchuck or ground hog, . . . MARMOT family . . .Old superstition holds that it leaves burrow on Candlemas Day, Feb. 2, returning to it for six weeks if it sees its shadow. [The Columbia Viking Desk Encyclopedia; Oct 1953] The idea being that IF the Groundhog returns to his burrow, it is because there are 6 more weeks of Winter on our doorstep. Therefore, racers will hope for a cloudy day this Thursday, so he will NOT see his shadow!
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Ullman Sails Unlocking the Racecourse Seminar
SEMINAR SERIES
UNLOCKING THE RACECOURSE
Join Us For This Exclusive Look At Buoy Racing
Ullman Sails presents a new seminar that gives you an inside look into how sailing’s top competitors tackle the racecourse. With insight from some of our most decorated sailors, “Unlocking the Racecourse” will walk you through each stage of a typical race day and cover key strategies used by the pros to sail and win consistently. Our panel of experts will cover all types of racing and positions, whether you sail a dinghy, sportboats, handicap or one design.
When: February 15, 2012 Cocktails 5:30-6:30 pm Program 6:30 pm Where: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel - Richmond Airport Map link From the West: Take I-64 East to Exit 197A, Richmond International Airport. Follow Airport Drive into the main airport entrance. Continue on Airport Drive and take a right on Eubank Road. Hotel will be directly in front of you. Cost: $30 Adults $20 Juniors (Includes light hors d’ouvres, coffee, tea soft drinks, cash bar) Presented by: FBYC and Ullman Sails Registration: http://www.fbyc.net/Registration/rememberEvent?event_id=1158
3 Hour Program including Q&A with the Panelists
DAVE ULLMAN – 4-Time World Champion & 1996 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year
GREG KOSKI – 10-Time National Champion & 2009 J/22 North American Champion
ERIK SHAMPAIN – 2008 Etchells World Champion & 2010 Pacific Cup Winner
CHUCK SKEWES – 3-Time North American Champion and 2009 Rolex Big Boat Series Winner
This event is not to be missed! Sign up today.
US SAILING One Day Race Management Seminar
US SAILING ONE DAY RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Saturday, March 10, 2012
This seminar is designed for those with some race committee experience and newcomers are welcome as well. Everyone should bring a copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012(official US Sailing rule book)
Subjects covered will include RC responsibilities, sailing instructions, RC jobs and equipment, setting a course, starting system, starting penalties, before the start, during the race, finishing, and scoring.This seminar meets the certification seminar requirement for US SAILING Club Race Officer. The test which is required for CRO certification will be given at the end of the seminar for any who are interested. Taking the test is OPTIONAL.
John McCarthy is a US SAILING certified Regional Race Officer, Senior Judge and Instructor. He has taught many workshops, clinics and seminars, including the MURPHY RULES and RACING series. Rick Klein will assist with the course presentation and is a Club Race Officer.
Ullman Sails presents a new seminar that gives you an inside look into how sailing’s top competitors tackle the racecourse. With insight from some of our most decorated sailors, “Unlocking the Racecourse” will walk you through each stage of a typical race day and cover key strategies used by the pros to sail and win consistently. Our panel of experts will cover all types of racing and positions, whether you sail a dinghy, sportboats, handicap or one design.
