Update from Cedar Point - Frostbiting has begun!

Sailors, Sunday is our second day of racing and it's looking to be another great day with winds 8-11kts W SW. First signal is at 1200, if you still need to register you can do so. Britt is our treasurer and he can accept CC payments. Last Sunday we had a great day of racing, with 22 boats. Pictures thanks to Chris Perez on RC PHOTOS HERE I did something by accident that I've never had happen, sail without a stern plug! Initially, it didn't affect me too much, but then in between races I moved back or checked for weeds on my rudder, which definitely took on water. The boat felt odd, and I remember looking back and thinking why does it seem like my transom is in the water? Lawrence rolled me pretty good! At least I finished the day without completely sinking, I've only seen 1 laser completely sink ;) almost unsinkable So what worked on Sunday? Andrew mentioned that he saw more breeze towards the right in the first race and that he never stopped making the boat go, that downwind he takes every opportunity to make the boat go forward, and keeps track of which gybe is favored with his top mast wind indicator, I believe if his wind indicator points at the sail, it shows him he's on the favored gybe. That's really cool! I tested the current with a sponge and it was ripping down and course left at the starting line, which would explain why there was a big line sag, it was also hard to make the pin if you ended up too close, both Andrew and I bailed out in a race from a pin start, gybed around and started on port, it paid off for both of us, Andrew first and me 2nd. More from CORK ocr:  So in the first race up in Kingston, Canada. - I had a pretty good start, it was one of the only non-U Flag starts of the 4 day regatta, I was sailing upwind on Starboard close to the middle of the course, (they're long upwind legs, maybe equivalent to 3 or 4 times our typical cpyc courses, 3-4 races per day.) It was hiking conditions and a port boat went to duck me and sheered my rudder right off the boat! I still had the tiller in my hand and no steerage, it took a second to figure out what had happened, and I yelled protest, I had a quick glimpse of the sailor as he did his turns but didn't get his number because I was trying to determine if I could fix this and at least sail the race. Once it was clear that I couldn't, I was waving my rudder at the jury since the radials were in sequence and I was right in the middle of the course, just a minute or two up the beat. A week or two before Cork, I was at a rules talk with Dave Perry and someone brought up questions about damage and redress. How do you qualify for redress? Well I'm glad I heard that talk because this was the first time ever that my boat had been damaged in a way that I couldn't sail and had to retire. I got towed in and luckily was able to get a new pintle and get back out to do the last race of the first day. I'd informed the safety boat that towed me in that I was protesting, and I didn't know the number initially which is actually part of the rule when it comes to damage or injury, if there's serious damage or injury, it's expected that you might not get the sail number right away, I did eventually figure it out. So in this case even though the boat that hit me did his spins, because he caused serious damage ( I was forced to retire) he was supposed to retire. So I filed a protest, the race committee at Cork are top notch, so the protest process is very fair, the sailor clearly didn't mean to hit me, he did his spins, but when there is damage or injury, the boat that broke a rule must retire, his coach talked to him about that after the race, so also if you sustain serious damage or injury in a race, you can ask for redress. So the protest committee found that the damage was serious (I couldn't steer my boat) so the port boat was DSQ in that race, and they determined that it was only fair that I get redress, and because something was still wrong with my rudder (it was sticky feeling) they gave me the average of my finishes for the following 3 days for the races, for races I missed because of this incident, excluding 2 finishes on the first day. The sailor who hit me apologized and he paid for the new parts without even asking, we became friends after. I feel like this is how protests should all be, in sailing we are the referees so we have to protest, I had an obligation to protest and I'm glad that I did. I would expect the same from any sailor had I caused damage to their boat. So don't be afraid to protest. It's likely both parties will learn something and you might make a new friend! So my rudder has been feeling off since then, I couldn't figure out what it was. So this week I discovered this week that not only did the force break the pintle, but it had bent the top pin on my rudder, so that explained why it's felt sticky after installing a new pintle. I'm glad I figured that out, I thought maybe the pintles were out of alignment, I think maybe both the pintles were off when I first put them on and the rudder pin was bent, so that made it very hard to steer. The regattas at CORK are really fun and many of the fleet have sailed there, if you have a story to share be sure to email me :) Sailing Videos: Sailing World Championships at Arhaus, Denmark - Laser Medal Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FWuRHN63c0 See you Sunday,  Sincerely, AJ Sorensen #204092 Laser Fleet Captain

Copyright © 2018 Cedar Point Yacht Club, All rights reserved. Fleet mailing address is: Britt Hughes 434 Housatonic Ave. Stratford, Ct 06615 Cedar Point Yacht Club Address: 1 Bluff Point, Westport, CT 06880

Fat Boyz Regatta - Saturday November 3 at Sail Newport!!

The NOR is posted on the fleet website at http://newportlaserfleet.org 

Please register on the website.  As a courtesy to our out of state competitors the schedule includes an earlier start (12:00 noon) and Saturday sailing.   

Hyannis Recap

HYC Laser Fleet News       Oktoberfest Success 36 boats raced in the third annual Oktoberfest, hosted by the Hyannis Yacht Club.  The regatta's attendance is gaining momentum, and at the current rate of growth we should have 48 boats next year!  It is a one day event with very convenient rigging, launching, and race course, and big fun both on water and after racing.  The RC did great work with the courses and starts, and was able to get off 6 races in great conditions.  The water is still warm, and the wind started at 12-15 with gusts to 18 and slowly dropped to 10, so all competitors had conditions to their liking at some point during the day.  Steve Kirkpatrick and Peter Shope battled it out for the top spot almost every race, while the rest of us marveled at their hiking prowess.  Steve ending up 1rst overall with 6 points, followed by Peter [8], Brian Fisher [22], P J Schaffer [28] and Christine Neville [28].  Peter Seidenberg won the Radial division, dropping his only second for a perfect score of 5.  Full results are posted at the regattanetwork site http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/17594#_newsroom+results The event features a post race Oktoberfest meal, good socializing, and a free beer fill up for the trophy mug winners.  The event is made possible by great RC work orchestrated by PRO Richard St. Onge, and shoreside organizers Lisa MacLean and Brian and Trish Leaver, all ably assisted by 18 more volunteers.  Brian Leaver has a bow mounted go-pro, and has shared the following on water video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Nq_p7VuPA&feature=share Plan on coming next year, we guarantee you a good time. HYC Laser Fleet Attachments area Preview YouTube video HYC Oktoberfest Laser Regatta 2018 HYC Oktoberfest Laser Regatta 2018

All sailors are welcome, come on down! Need more info? Our fleet sails on Lewis Bay in beautiful Hyannis, MA from June through October.  We typically launch from the HYC off Ocean Avenue (please observe town parking rules) or at the Yarmouth Sailing Center off New Hampshire Ave (signup required) and sail on the east side of Lewis Bay. To Register go to:  http://www.hycracing.com, select "One Design Race Index" on left then "Register for One Design".   You can also find race results there.  Cost is $100 for full season and a discounted rate for youth participants is available. Please email hyclaserfleet@gmail.com with any questions Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HYC-Laser-Fleet-1196041690521691 Interested in signing up for this newsletter? Click here: https://hycracing.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=757cd56e1b75021c41e17c82e&id=0393f2b222 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2018 Hyannis Laser Fleet, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for Laser fleet updates! Our mailing address is: Hyannis Laser Fleet 490 Ocean Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Add us to

Barrington YC is hosting a laser frostbite series- Sundays 1-4 starting Oct 28 thru Dec!!!

It is open to non-members and there is storage available at the club.  Soup and daily trophies to follow racing.

Here is the link

 

https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=6068

Forecast looks good for Oktoberfest!

2018 Hyannis Oktoberfest Laser Regatta

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Sponsored by Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis MA

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Sunday, October 7, 2018

OPEN to all regional competitors!

Come for one last Laser blast for the 2018 season

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​LOCATION Race location: Lewis Bay, Hyannis MA Hyannis Yacht Club location: 490 Ocean St ​Hyannis, MA 02601 Parking/Rigging: At Veterans Beach, adjacent to Hyannis Yacht Club SCHEDULE Date:  Sunday October 7, 2018 Check-in: 8:30-9:30 Captains Meeting: 10:00 Harbor Start: 10:15 First Gun: 11:00  (no starts after 15:00) Oktoberfest Party on HYC patio immediately following - Oktoberfest themed food included in registration fee. Cash bar available! EASY ACCESS Plenty of parking and launching room at Veterans Beach Park, adjacent to Hyannis Yacht Club 490 Ocean Street ​Hyannis MA 02601 REGISTRATION NOTICE OF RACE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2017 RESULTS

Post-race OKTOBERFEST PARTY at Hyannis Yacht Club - included in registration fee For more info: hyclaserfleet@gmail.com

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Casco Bay Laser Fleet

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Portland Yacht Club

2018 FROSTBITE SERIES

OCT 28, NOV 4 , NOV 11 , NOV 18, & NOV 25

RIGGING:                     10:00-12:00

(possible weekly sailing tips during rigging)

SKIPPERS' MEETING:     12:00-12:15

HARBOR START:             12:15

RACING:                         1:00-3:00

POST RACING: WRAP UP/FOOD/DRINKS

For food and commemorative items planning,

please let me know if you are coming:

etchellsfleet27@gmail.com

Multiple short windward/leeward courses

Maybe something more exotic at times

Bring your full and radial rigs

Class legal sails not required

Entry Fee:

Adults:             $60 for entire series            $15 per day

Juniors:             $30 for entire series            $10 per day

Included in all entire series registration is a very cool commemorative item.  

Others may purchase the item at a reasonable price.

Quahog Regatta is on for 2018!!! --- Limited to Lasers and Aero’s Mark your calendars for Saturday 10.13.18.  NOR & SI coming soon!

Dynamic New England Masters at Wickford, RI this weekend - It's not too late to register!

http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/16687

Hyannis Oktoberfest Regatta

3rd Annual
Hyannis Laser Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 7, 2018
 

Last year we had 25+ boats, world class sailors, and a fantastic breeze!
Don't miss out on the best Fall sailing around - in beautiful Hyannis, MA!
Plenty of parking, easy access, awesome sailing!
$35 registration fee -  food and shirt included

Details, NOR, registration:
http://www.hycracing.com/hyannis-laser-oktoberfest.html/


 

If you have any questions, please email us at:
hyclaserfleet@gmail.com

Thanks!
Pete Hallemeier
Dave Penfield,

• HYC Laser Fleet

Stone Horse YC is re-starting its Laser regatta tradition with a regatta on Sunday August 19th!!! Details will be posted at www.stonehorseyachtclub.org

Organizer: Jeff Ward

Email: jeffreytward67@gmail.com

Start time: 9am

End time: 1pm

Location: Stone Horse Yacht Club, 1 Harbor Rd, Harwich Port, MA

True Blue Spencer Evans Laser Regatta

Casco Bay Laser Sailors,

Hurry and register for the True Blue Spencer Evans Laser Regatta hosted by a group of guys who love Laser racing and travel to our regattas regularly.  

This regatta is an all out, two day event where we will sail until: 

our backs hurt, 

our knees are arching, and 

our abs are burning !

Bring the family.   If you don't know the Blue Hill area, you're in for a real treat !

Here is the link to what has the makings of a great regatta.  

https://www.regattaman.com/def_event_page.php

Questions contact 

Sean Guinness (305) 773-­‐0651/chris@happynomad.com or 

Carsten Steenberg 207-­‐266-­‐3564/carsten@rainwise.com

Hyannis Yacht Club - Fleet News

Races This Coming Week: Thursday 6PM (5:00pm rig) Sunday 12Noon (11:00am rig)

Aug 1, 2018 Hi All, We hope you had a great July 4 week!  The sailing conditions last week were at the two extremes with a stiff 15-20kts breeze on Thursday and  light air on both Wednesday and Sunday.  The light air days have dominated the schedule this year and those staying focused on the details have been rewarded. This week we are back to the normal Thursday and Wednesday schedule, so come on down and enjoy the best days of the summer! One issue to report is that the fleet has been very late getting out to the starting line this year - averaging about 25-30min late!  The RC has asked that we please pull it together so we can get started on time.  Please arrive in time to rig and leave the beach 20min prior to the first gun.  You're devoted fleet captains will be making an effort to keep everyone on schedule and trying to get off the beach at the appointed time.  Thanks for your help. Lastly, if you are still planning on bringing your boat down, make sure to stop in at the stewards office so they can help you find a spot.  The rack is very full, but there are various other craft currently in the rack that can be moved.   Also, if you have experienced any lost items, damage to your boat, or anything that concerns you in the storage area, please respond to this email and let us know.  We are currently working with the board and leadership of the club to address the boat storage area and any other concerns fleet members might have about the storage area. We're looking forward to another fantastic week of sailing and see you on the water! Pete Hallemeier Dave Penfield HYC Laser Fleet

All sailors are welcome, come on down! Need more info? Our fleet sails on Lewis Bay in beautiful Hyannis, MA from June through October.  We typically launch from the HYC off Ocean Avenue (please observe town parking rules) or at the Yarmouth Sailing Center off New Hampshire Ave (signup required) and sail on the east side of Lewis Bay. To Register go to:  http://www.hycracing.com, select "One Design Race Index" on left then "Register for One Design".   You can also find race results there.  Cost is $100 for full season and a discounted rate for youth participants is available. Please email hyclaserfleet@gmail.com with any questions Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HYC-Laser-Fleet-1196041690521691

The Return of the 50+ Boat MA State Laser Championship!

This year the Helly Hansen Marblehead NOOD is also the Laser MA State Champs, which drew 53 boats in 2016. The 2018 fleet already includes boats from Maine to Florida, multiple NOOD Champions, a hasben World Champion, and yachties from AUS & UK.

So far, 25 Lasers are registered, making us the 2nd largest NOOD fleet behind the J70, which has 46 boats - but those are big boaters who do dorky things like pack sandwiches and avoid late fees. Laser Sailors don't care about that. But we do care about max boats on the line - so as soon as you say:

Yeah! I'm Sailing This Thing!

go register here : https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=4475.

• Housing contact TomDailey15@gmail.com but don't procrastinate 
• Only 2 days: Saturday & Sunday 28/29 JULY
• Two championships in one regatta: NOOD and MA States
• This event is run in Laser style, with a dedicated race area, maximum number of races, and our kind of RC
• Register Now: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=4475.
• Host: Eastern Yacht Club: 47 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA

Bentley and Sachem's Head - Two great one-day'ers - Don't miss out!

Sachem's Head - Guilford, CT - June 24

Hi All-

Just a friendly reminder that this Sunday, June 24 is the ECSA Laser Regatta at Sachem's Head Yacht Club in Guilford, CT. The late fee for the registration kicks in on Thursday, so if there are others in your fleet that want to come, sign up before then to avoid the additional fee!

The $35 registration comes with racing, a regatta t-shirt, post-race food, and 2 drink tickets, so it's a fairly good deal if you decide to make the trek!

Laser Invitational Regatta Registration: https://www.regattatoolbox.com/eventDetails?eventID=bZDUDAn52t

Sachem's Head Yacht Club website: http://www.shyc.club/

John Bentley Regatta - South Dartmouth, MA - June 30

1. It is the most fun regatta of the summer.
2. It just went live on regatta network. -  http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/16600
3. Remember John Bentley by sailing on Buzzards Bay with great people!

       http://www.nbyc.com/racing/john-bently

If you haven't been to the Bentley Regatta before, you are missing out. You can't ask for better racing or nicer hosts, and your favorite die hard laser sailors will be there.

Regatta in Portland Maine!

Just a reminder, PYC Pilot Race/Laser regatta this coming Saturday. 

It is one of the best one day regattas you  will attend this year.

It's only $25 !!!

Which includes:

Live Band

Free Cocktails (not just beer and wine)

Dinner

Hot Showers to "freshen up" after racing

Registration takes place at: regattaman.com