New Match Racing Program: Open to the Public
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SpinSheet Crew Listing Parties Are Back
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ather up a few friends who are seeking boats to crew on or crew for their boats and invite them to come with you to SpinSheet’s Crew Listing Parties April 3 in Hampton, VA and April 18 in Annapolis. It’s true that these are great parties for socializing, but don’t forget to bring a pen, a pad of paper, and some business cards to get some serious sailing business done. One hour before party time at the Annapolis event (3 p.m.), a panel of local sailors will conduct a Q&A for new sailors looking to get into the sport of sailing this summer. The waterfront party, which runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (723 Second Street in Eastport), features free Mount Gay Rum, Otter Creek Beer, soft drinks, and live music by the High Tide Steel Drum Band, who have played at our parties for 14 years. The Virginia event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Marker 20 (21 East Queens Way in downtown Hampton). Southern Bay sailors are billing the event as a combination networking event and sock-burning. Will there be flames in the bar? This could get interesting… To learn more, see page 51. Sign up for our free online crew listing service at spinsheet.com. If you already have a crew listing on spinsheet.com, make sure to update it before party time.
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Fisher Wins J/22 Midwinter Championship
fter nine races completed over a three-day event, Annapolis sailor Greg Fisher secured a victory at the J/22 Midwinter Championship, March 11-14, beating his closest competition by 10 points. Sailing with wife Jo Ann, daughter Martha, and Jeff Eiber, the team sealed the standings with a bullet in Sunday’s first race. They finished with 29 points, followed by John Loe (39), Max/Jake Scott (64), and Chris Doyle and Glenn Darden (tied with 67). Conditions on Lake Pontchartrain, LA were beautiful for the regatta’s conclusion with winds at about seven to eight knots, clear skies, and warm temperatures. After Fisher won the first race, Flip Wehrheim won the final race of the 39-boat regatta. For complete results, visit j22mw.com. 88 April 2010 SpinSheet
atch racing is coming to Annapolis! Whether you’re an Olympic hopeful or just interested in learning, Annapolis Community Boating (ACB), in partnership with the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) and Eastport YC, invites you to enjoy the great sport of match-racing sailing in a fun, relaxed environment. On Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m., kick off the season with an introduction to the Annapolis Match Racing program at the NSHOF building (the old DNR building) at City Dock. This meeting will outline all the details of this inaugural program. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and accept registrations. Immediately following, there will be a Rules Seminar led by Jeff Borland, an international umpire, who will be reviewing the racing situations, applicable rules, and interpretations of this exciting sport.
From there, every Monday night from April 19 to May 24 will be spent training and racing close to shore of this spectator-friendly venue. Teams will race on ACB boats. Each Monday night will begin with a skippers’ briefing on shore to outline the goals of the session. In addition to match racing, there will be hands-on opportunities for members to learn about race committee duties for these high-speed short courses and to learn on-the-water umpiring. Racing, match-racing drills, classroom lectures, and cocktail party debriefs are on the calendar for those who join. Come on down to be part of the action or to cheer for the racers. Membership is $100 for the season and open to the public. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact ACB president Lorie Stout at lorie@stoutgear.com or (410) 703-8248.
A Sailing Festival: Northern Bay Race Week
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he Glenmar SA’s (GSA) Northern Bay Race Week, scheduled for June 26 and 27, is a sailing festival and regatta with a great party at the Middle River YC on Saturday after racing. Starts will be offered for the following classes: multihull, PHRF A, B, C/D, non-spinnaker, Corinthian, and a special non-sanctioned cruiser class.
This is a Wild Card event for CBYRA High Point. The Northern Bay offers uncluttered waters and fair winds at this time of year. The racing is always open and competitive. Please plan to join GSA for this annual regatta now in its 23rd year. The party on Saturday includes free food and a cash bar. Racers can dock for free at the Middle River YC. glenmarsailing.org
Snipe National Championships Coming in August
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t’s not known as the windiest week of the year, but you never know on the Bay. August 13 to 20 will definitely be exciting and fun, as Snipe sailors from all over the country descend upon Annapolis for the National Championship Regatta out of Severn SA. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, email snipe@severnsailing.org. If you are willing to provide housing for out-of-town sailors, contact bhetherington@ verizon.net.
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