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[US42738]

Seeing your last post is from SEPTEMBER - I thought I'd get you all back into the spirit of sailing.

Are you all in your DN's or on snowmobiles up there? It's not that much colder up there than here in Chicago. Heck, most of our snow is almost gone now.

Not much colder, but we still have 16" on the ground. Too much to iceboat, but the sledding is great!

[seadog14]

[quote name='Rogue36' date='Apr 6 2007, 11:01 PM' post='1128315']
Rogue is the former Erliechda. We are members of the GL36 fleet and will be racing with the other N/Ms and Mumms as much as possible. There are four Mumms in Milwaukee now so even the local competition will be exciting. I think there will be at least 8 GL36 boats in the NOODs and Queens Cup.



I had it on pretty good authority that ERLICHDA went West to Seattle. Is that not true?

[seadog14]

[quote name='Robin' date='May 30 2007, 10:09 PM' post='1201422']
As I am in the Chicago fleet maybe I should just stay out of this conversation however as it has turned into a rating/handicap discussion maybe an outside perspective is of value. The fact that owner of Scout recognizes that his Bashford 41 has had the benefit of rather strange USSailing ruling on the what the PHRF base handicap for the boat should be applauded not viewed with suspicion. Locally LMPHRF, regardless of what one thinks about it or PHRF in general, has its hands tied by the USSailing decision with anything having to do with the Bashford 41s.

Also no single race and particularly not a Mack race result can determine a correct PHRF number.

With respect to question about whether IRC would provide for a "better" handicap I do not know. However, if you are a proponent of measured based rules (which I am) as opposed to performance based rules I would consider making a switch. That would, however, require a substantial body of your local owners making the commitment to get IRC measured and to race IRC for a period to determine if it suited your needs. You would also have to chose between endorsed or unendorsed certificates. Major difference is that an endorsed certificate requires actual weighing.

Robin

Interesting and sounds like a true gentlemen, but I heard SCOUT was under contract. is this the new owner we're talking about or the one that just sold her?

[ockam-nokam]

Rogue is the former Erliechda. We are members of the GL36 fleet and will be racing with the other N/Ms and Mumms as much as possible. There are four Mumms in Milwaukee now so even the local competition will be exciting. I think there will be at least 8 GL36 boats in the NOODs and Queens Cup.
I had it on pretty good authority that ERLICHDA went West to Seattle. Is that not true?

Are you talking about the J125 perchance?

[ecooper]

Interesting and sounds like a true gentlemen, but I heard SCOUT was under contract. is this the new owner we're talking about or the one that just sold her?

Where did you hear that? The rating change discussed was for local races in the 2007 season, not sure if it will remain in place for 08 or not. As far as I know Scout has been listed with Eric Jones but it hasn't been sold. Same as Promo and Edge, two other Milwaukee boats listed with Jones.

[barleymalt]

Are you talking about the J125 perchance?

No, the N/M36 that preceded the J125. The last Erleichda went to the Pac NW.

[seadog14]

Are you talking about the J125 perchance?

Sorry Knock'em.. You're right and I spaced... I was referring to the J125. wonder what they'll replace her with!??

[ockam-nokam]

Sorry Knock'em.. You're right and I spaced... I was referring to the J125. wonder what they'll replace her with!??

No worries seadog. Everybody's allowed a brainfart now and then. Just don't do it while racing though

btw, I used to race on the NM36 while it was here in Chicago. It's a bouncy little boat when the waves pick up.

[43577]

TOTALY CORNEY!

OK so here is some VHS video converted to Digital on a crappy windows machine in my basement.

It is of the boat and my father and some family frinds. Oh, and some ducks. It alsow shows us pulling into shouth shore (I forget the public ramp name there) harbor and the boats on morings along the way. I am not sure why I videoed all that, but heck it was 1995, and we were all doing stupid stuff in 1995.

There are two wother boats sailing, but the video is crappy and I can't make out the sial numbers. Though one lookes to be a J somethign or other....

Anyway, enjoy the scenery of Milwaukee in 1995 taken on a crappy VHS camera and converted to youtube crappy video.

And yes I do realize that no one was trimming the sails and the are flapping like flags on the fourth of July!

Oh, and there is no sound.

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edit* OK now I gotta figure out the embeded object thingy, I suck at the intraweb..


Here is the url for now. http://youtube.com/watch?v=HxBlM5xQguw

[LMSailor]

Anyone else hear the rumor that Merlin (Bill Lee's 68') is coming to Milwaukee this year replacing the big wooden boat?

[ecooper]

Anyone else hear the rumor that Merlin (Bill Lee's 68') is coming to Milwaukee this year replacing the big wooden boat?

I heard that a little while ago, can't confirm though... Still listed on fastisfun.com and shows up on the 2008 Pacific Cup site

[ecooper]

What's up with the disappearance and then sudden anonymous return of the McNulty trophy from MYC. Any inside info? Did someone take it home from the awards party assuming it was theirs to keep?

Trophy Disappearance

and then returned

[RtWL]

What's up with the disappearance and then sudden anonymous return of the McNulty trophy from MYC. Any inside info? Did someone take it home from the awards party assuming it was theirs to keep?

Trophy Disappearance

and then returned

Sure doesn't make for good PR for MYC. How many times has a trophy gone home for a while after an awards? Answer- LOTS. How many times has someone called the cops? Once. How does it look in the press?- Lousy.

[Bow Monkey]

Sure doesn't make for good PR for MYC. How many times has a trophy gone home for a while after an awards? Answer- LOTS. How many times has someone called the cops? Once. How does it look in the press?- Lousy.

My guess is either a really stupid boat owner (not sure who the new winner was), or a drunken prank that seemed funny at the time. Upon the onset of sobriety, the offending prankster probably said "oh shit, this might be a felony" and returned it. The fact that it was returned, undamaged makes those two choices the front runner in my opinion. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. It was only a $49,000 silver mug. It's not like they stole the big mounted fish from Louie's.

[arcpix]

Sure doesn't make for good PR for MYC. How many times has a trophy gone home for a while after an awards? Answer- LOTS. How many times has someone called the cops? Once. How does it look in the press?- Lousy.

Once again, clearly speaking without any actual knowledge of what happened. SOS.

[skinnywisconsin]

When is it going to stop snowing damn it!!!!!!!!!!
I wasn't there.......
Wasn't drunk.......
Couldn't have stole it..........
Drunk maybe,
But not there

[ecooper]

Once again, clearly speaking without any actual knowledge of what happened. SOS.

Can you enlighten us as to what did happen? Either way, it doesn't look good to have a 50K trophy walk away, at least it found its way back to the club.

[RtWL]

Once again, clearly speaking without any actual knowledge of what happened. SOS.

You're correct- I don't have personal knowledge of this incident.
Have I chased trophies after they were removed from winners dinners- yes. Have I known people who have taken them home for a while-yes. Have I heard of the police being called for this- no. Do I think this was bad PR-yes. Apparently, you believe something different. Please enlighten me.

[sailtwister]

I heard that a little while ago, can't confirm though... Still listed on fastisfun.com and shows up on the 2008 Pacific Cup site

It is coming and supposedly docking in the river with Promo near Performance.

[Hung]

It is coming and supposedly docking in the river with Promo near Performance.

And your geting paid big bucks to do this.We didn't see you again at theSS show do you need our names for a contact? We need totalk about some instruments. Taco tuesday I'll be at the club.How are the wife and kids?

[DC/Chicago]

And your geting paid big bucks to do this.We didn't see you again at theSS show do you need our names for a contact? We need totalk about some instruments. Taco tuesday I'll be at the club.How are the wife and kids?

Hey Hung
Are you guys coming down to the Goose Island J-105 winter partty on the 23rd of Feb?

DC

[Grinder]

Ohh, party, we're all coming!

[DC/Chicago]

Ohh, party, we're all coming!

U R more then welcome
$20.00 at the door or have your wife send money to the class Only $15.00.Two drinks and some food included .The party is at the Clyborn place .Maybe we can get that Gott boy to come.

[Hung]

Hey Hung
Are you guys coming down to the Goose Island J-105 winter partty on the 23rd of Feb?

DC

We'll be there. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

[sailtwister]

I would like to give a shout out to Tim Kent and Bill Goggins of Harken for putting on a great seminar this past Saturday at Harborside Yacht Center. We had a grewat turnout and showed quite a few people that it isn't that dfficult or expensive to update your systems.

Also thanks to Tom Pease from North Sails.

[sailtwister]

And your geting paid big bucks to do this.We didn't see you again at theSS show do you need our names for a contact? We need totalk about some instruments. Taco tuesday I'll be at the club.How are the wife and kids?

I think we took care of what you are looking at. We will have to talk more soon.

[LINE HONORS]

Anyone else hear the rumor that Merlin (Bill Lee's 68') is coming to Milwaukee this year replacing the big wooden boat?

I also heard she's coming to LM this summer, love to see her on the fresh water.

[LMSailor]

I also heard she's coming to LM this summer, love to see her on the fresh water.

Another rumor needs confirmation..... Reichel Pugh 55 footer?

[sailtwister]

Another rumor needs confirmation..... Reichel Pugh 55 footer?

ould this be Yendys?

[RtWL]

Another rumor needs confirmation..... Reichel Pugh 55 footer?

Who? Which side of the bay? Is this an addition to the fleet or a replacement for one of the Div. 1 boats on the market?

[Hrothgar]

Where do sailors hang out in Milwaukee? What bars? What nights (every night I assume). I am there on business 10-12 times a year and am tired of hotel bars.

Hroth

[RtWL]

Where do sailors hang out in Milwaukee? What bars? What nights (every night I assume). I am there on business 10-12 times a year and am tired of hotel bars.

Hroth

Milwaukee Ale House- Home of Louie's Last Regatta www.ale-house.com

[SaboJ35]

Milwaukee Ale House- Home of Louie's Last Regatta www.ale-house.com

Ale house is great, but you may also consider SSYC's Bar, Tuesdays during the Winter is Taco Tuesday and draws a good crowd and Wednesday is pretty much a popular night early.

[CW.]

Sad that the list is so short

[RtWL]

Nomad pub on Brady Street is also popular with certain crew of a large blue boat...

[Mayhem]

Nomad pub on Brady Street is also popular with certain crew of a large blue boat...

bunch o friggin hippies!!

[ecooper]

Any news in Milwaukee? Haven't seen this thread in a while...

Haven't heard anything about the R/P 55 rumor above. I do know that MYC Division 1 is going to be short at least 1 boat this season.

[RtWL]

Any news in Milwaukee? Haven't seen this thread in a while...

Haven't heard anything about the R/P 55 rumor above. I do know that MYC Division 1 is going to be short at least 1 boat this season.

Scoutless?

[ecooper]

Scoutless?

Yep, not sold but leased out of town for the season.

[RtWL]

Yep, not sold but leased out of town for the season.

So what's James got planned for the summer? Hop on the Magic Bus with Jere?

[Hrothgar]

bunch o friggin hippies!!

Any Anarchists want to get a beer next week? I am in town from GR M, T, W nights. Staying at the Hilton downtown. PM me if interested.

Hrothgar

[ecooper]

So what's James got planned for the summer? Hop on the Magic Bus with Jere?

Merlin for the distance races at least. Scout will still have some of the old crew for the NOOD and Verve, possibly be around for the Grand Prix. Not sure what his plans are for the normal MYC/SSYC series.

[Hung]

Spread the word . Crew search party at SSYC April 26th 3-6pm and don't forget free beer. All experience levels welcome . Did I say FREE BEER

[Robin]

Did I see Scout entered in the IRC Rolex in Harbor Springs by Dorsey Ruley. That seems a surprise. Any information?

Robin

[ecooper]

Did I see Scout entered in the IRC Rolex in Harbor Springs by Dorsey Ruley. That seems a surprise. Any information?

Robin

Dorsey is leasing Scout for the season.

[akaGP]

Dorsey is leasing Scout for the season.

In that case, anticipate a LMPHRF rating change.

[JoeO]

Dorsey is leasing Scout for the season.

Why, has Majic's LMPHRF certificate been pulled?

[gundy21]

FYI for the women sailing in the Milwaukee area -

Mark your calendars for April 8th, 7:00 pm for the Milwaukee Bay Women's Sailing Organization (www.mbwso.org) Spring meeting in the upstairs dining room at South Shore Yacht Club. Prospective members are welcome to attend. The fleet is growing and always looking for more boats and sailors!

[LMSailor]

I also heard she's coming to LM this summer, love to see her on the fresh water.

Over the weekend I heard she i son the truck headin this way........anyone seen the rainbow yet?

[RtWL]

Over the weekend I heard she i son the truck headin this way........anyone seen the rainbow yet?

She's in the travelift at Southwind. Stubby little rig laying on deck. Can't figure out how she's gonna get outta there. There's not much water in the well and there's a big sandbar at the end caused by that tin can tied next to it. Seems a little dredging might be necessary. A lot of boats were bottoming out in fall.

[skinnywisconsin]

When she launches I'll bring the beer so we can all watch from the bridge.......safety factor, should be far enough away

[RtWL]

When she launches I'll bring the beer so we can all watch from the bridge.......safety factor, should be far enough away

I think it will be less of a launch and more of a planting. It's spring- let's see what will grow.

Don't start me on the safety factor........

[skinnywisconsin]

heard they're gonna pick her than "just boom out into the middle of the river."
Gotta see it

[gundy21]

A lot of boats were bottoming out in fall.

You don't say, huh....wouldn't be speaking from experience, would you?

[RtWL]

You don't say, huh....wouldn't be speaking from experience, would you?

Only experience of bottoming out in the river in front of southwind. No experience of going to southwind this year. I chose a different yard for my storage this year. I just didn't have the 'nerves' to go there.

[RtWL]

heard they're gonna pick her than "just boom out into the middle of the river."
Gotta see it

What? Just lift it over the ship? Who's selling the tickets? I'll take two.

[Hung]

Don't forget crew search Saturday 3to6 PM . All are welcome . If nothing else free beer.

[RtWL]

Every now and then someone needs to post on this thread just so we remember Milwaukee exists in the sailing community. Only four and a half months to Louie's.













I should have the boat in by then.











Damn job is interfering with my personal life.

[gundy21]

Just a bump for Milwaukee.....getting ready to head down to SSYC to help launch my Wednesday night ride. Have to help get this boat in so I can get out on the pond since who knows when the Vicar will be back in the water......

[RtWL]

Just a bump for Milwaukee.....getting ready to head down to SSYC to help launch my Wednesday night ride. Have to help get this boat in so I can get out on the pond since who knows when the Vicar will be back in the water......

I'm working! (It happens occasionally) Got to photo Hank Aaron speaking to the grads at Concordia and then the Gov. speaking to the Marquette law school grads. Highlight of the day- Brettlie getting his JD. Brettlie's a lawyer! Watch out Milwaukee Bay. A sailmaker/lawyer. That'll endorse your PHRF certificate.

Congratulations Brett!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled ignorance of Milwaukee........

[43577]

Just a bump for Milwaukee.....getting ready to head down to SSYC to help launch my Wednesday night ride. Have to help get this boat in so I can get out on the pond since who knows when the Vicar will be back in the water......

Hey, where is the FREE wednesday night action? Is there any free beercan races in milwaukee? I am actually not appose to paying a small fee, just wondering about where the action is.

I plan on doing a couple, but living 4 hours away means a lot of gas to get there and back...... Maybe I'll move closer to the lake.

[Hung]

Are you talking crewing or boat entry ?

[43577]

Are you talking crewing or boat entry ?

Boat Entry. I got the boat, I even have a skeleton crew, which will work for recreational races. I am not a member of any yacht club, just US Sailing (don't ask). So if Wednesday nighters are open to the public, that would be great.

[Hung]

SSYC is $135 for non yacht club member and member of U S Sailing . Free beer after.

[thatsearl]

Kind of rich for us poor-boys, 43577 I'm not paying!!!!!

[43577]

Kind of rich for us poor-boys, 43577 I'm not paying!!!!!

LOL, OK

If that is for the whole summer series, that isn't too bad, and I can swing that price. If it is every wenesday night well then we can spectate.

[Hung]

Thats for the full season starting next week and going till some time in Sep. with a week off for Q Cup.

[thatsearl]

Do they accept Rockford yacht club? that one may be extinct.

[43577]

Thats for the full season starting next week and going till some time in Sep. with a week off for Q Cup.

Right on, that is actually pretty resonable for the whole season.

Pops (thatsearl) I can cover that expense. Well, I will check with how many nights I can make it up and so forth and then decide.

[sailtwister]

We had a great first weekend of racing here in Milwaukee. Steady 20's with gust over 30. Some carnage and some dropping out. Mumm 36's topped the list in PHRF 1. We hit 14.6 on Impetuous. Looking forward to the NOOD.

Fogged out on Wednesday.

[ockam-nokam]

We had a great first weekend of racing here in Milwaukee. Steady 20's with gust over 30. Some carnage and some dropping out. Mumm 36's topped the list in PHRF 1. We hit 14.6 on Impetuous. Looking forward to the NOOD.

Fogged out on Wednesday.

Sounds like you had a "blast", keep that Mumm reaching ......

[sailtwister]

Sounds like you had a "blast", keep that Mumm reaching ......

DDW my friend good wave and pumping. OH and bump!

[TripleZeros]

What is a good cheap hotel to stay at for thursday night? preferrably close to the YC...

-000

[43577]

4th of July Weekend!!

What's going on the fouth of July weekend?


We are out for th queens cup, on top of everything else that prevented us from going, my father (boat owner) is on Jury duty this week... Gesh.

Anyway, What is going on for the 4th? any weekend series we can hack in on? Any bouy races? Anyone want to hang out while we replace our bilge pump?

Thanks,

Eric

[gundy21]

Bump for the thread. Bummed that I am only sailing on Mondays this year - work trips keep getting in the way of my sailing on Wednesdays. And it is time to start talking about Louie's!

[RtWL]

Bump for the thread. Bummed that I am only sailing on Mondays this year - work trips keep getting in the way of my sailing on Wednesdays. And it is time to start talking about Louie's!

51 days to Louie's.
Start training your livers and warm up those checkbooks!

[43577]

Birds eye view of our boat using the harbor cam at southshore.

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And our neighbor in the morring field the "Dirty Vicor"

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[inappropriate]

Don't forget MAST racing which is a pretty darn nominal fee.

[CLaserGirl]

bump for Milwaukee. . . everyone needs to start thinking about Louie's!!!

[SaboJ35]

Wind Point tomorrow...

Good luck everyone.

Forecast

SUNDAY...NORTH WIND 10 TO 25 KNOTS. RAIN IN THE MORNING...THEN
RAIN LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET...BUILDING TO 3
TO 6 FEET IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Looks like a rough road coming back

[Mayhem]

anyone interested in doing the fall series at MYC...show up!!
race an ideal 18 and DRINK!

btw..i already have the BEST crew..

bring it bitches!?!?!?!

[mrs jones]

Our season isn't over...Louie's is this weekend! It is not too late to sign up. See www.louieslastregatta.com for all the details...the best race in Milwaukee Bay.

Mayhem, how was Wednesday? Maybe we'll have to come and challenge.

mrs jones

[Christian]

Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation
1st Annual Survey
January 26, 2009 - February 7, 2009

LMSRF has put together a survey to learn what racing boat owners and crews want in racing from organizing authorities, ideas on how we can grow participation and how we are doing overall. The most important message we wish to send is to forward this link to all of your crew members, your fleets, and get input from as far and wide across Lake Michigan as possible. We can't emphasize this enough. Results will be tabulated and shared on the LMSRF website for all of us to learn from (G-rated responses only!). We expect to incorporate your thoughts in the 2009 season plans.

Thank you, now here's the link and please respond fully.

Survey Link

Sincerely,
Donald Thinschmidt
LMSRF Commodore

[driller]

Be sure to add the POrt Washington Fun Regatta on Labor day weekend to your racing calendar. GREAT FOOD, GREAT BOOZE and GREAT RACING

[RtWL]

Be sure to add the POrt Washington Fun Regatta on Labor day weekend to your racing calendar. GREAT FOOD, GREAT BOOZE and GREAT RACING

Huh? This post did not happen. MKE does not exist.

[ockam-nokam]

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[Christian]

Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation

1st Annual Survey Results

LMSRF has compiled the results of the 1st Annual Survey including all of the essay answers (minus the ones that weren't "G" rated) and has them available for all Lake Michigan Sailors to review. We especially encourage all Organizing Authorities to listen to what the Sailors want. By responding to the needs of your customers, your events may grow and provide better satisfaction for all concerned.



Read the full results at: http://www.lmsrf.org...survey_2009.htm



As a reward for completing the survey, 2 sailors out of 133 who provided their names in a random drawing have won free memberships in LMSRF for the 2009 season. Congratulations Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation Members:

Jon Fischer

Paul Murray



Sincerely,

Donald Thinschmidt LMSRF Commodore

[RtWL]

News? Rumors? Innuendo?

[akaGP]

News? Rumors? Innuendo?

NOTICE OF THE NEW PROCEDURE AND DATE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE HEARING OF CHANCE’S REQUEST FOR REDRESS IN THE 2008 QUEEN’S CUP RACE

The time has come to move forward with the controversy involving the outcome of the 2008 Queen’s Cup Race. Since the adjournment of the hearing that had been set for February 24, 2009, considerable attention has been given to the best way to proceed towards a final resolution.

The USOC Panel’s decision (http://www.farrah-ha...neldecision.pdf) in the Farrah Hall Women’s Windsurfing Olympic Trials case on February 20, 2009, provided a road map for a final resolution of Chance’s Request for Redress. One of the things that the 2008 Queen’s Cup Protest Committee (PC) had hoped to achieve in handling this controversy was to limit the number of possible appeals before a final resolution was achieved. To help achieve this goal, it is now the intention of the PC to adopt the concept of a Class Action. At least in Wisconsin, an accepted definition of a ‘Class Action’ is when the question is one of a common or general interest of many persons or parties and it may be impracticable to bring them all together to answer the question, one or more may pursue the question for the benefit of all.

This is exactly the situation the 2008 Queen’s Cup Protest Committee (PC) is presently faced with. Therefore, all boats that finished and were scored, except for Rocinante, are therefore made parties to Chance’s Request for Redress. It is the opinion of the PC that Chance can fairly represent the common class interest, and it would be impractical to bring all the boats before the PC. Rocinante, although not a member of the Class, will be a party in her own right, and will be on the other side of Chance’s Redress Request.

What this means is that all communication, and evidence within the Class will be channeled through Chance. At the hearing, Chance will represent herself as well as the Class. Chance’s E-mail address is: Chance323@sbcgobal.net. However, upon request to the PC, a member of the Class will be entitled to have a duly authorized representative present at the hearing.

After the first adjournment on September 23, 2008, of Chance’s Request for Redress, and the LMSRF Appeal Committee’s decision on January 21, 2009, Chance presented statements to the PC implying that Rocinante purposely broke the racing rules of sailing. This is a very serious allegation, and will now be addressed by the PC.

The continuation of the hearing will give Chance and the Class an opportunity to present evidence to support these new allegations that Rocinante knowingly and purposely violated the racing rules of sailing when she submitted her Entry Form with a LMPHRF Measurement Certificate that did not accurately reflect her correct rating. Rocinante will be given an opportunity to defend herself against those allegations.

A NEW DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR Saturday, May 9,2009, 4:00PM CDT, at South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI. As part of the Hearing process, the PC will take into consideration the provision of RRS 64.2, shall make as fair an arrangement as possible for all boats involved, whether or not they asked for redress.

Respectively submitted on behalf the 2008 Queen’s Cup Protest Committee by:

Dean S. Cady, Chairman

Attached to this NOTICE is the LMSRF Appeals Committee’s decision upholding the PC’s decision, that Rocinante is the overall winner of the 2008 Queen’s Cup Race, as well as the winner of Section 11.


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Does anyone know what happened at the hearing scheduled for May 9,2009, 4:00PM CDT, at South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI.?

[Christian]

Chicago Sportboat Demo Weekend at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club

Montrose Harbor, Chicago

June 12-14

Here is your chance to come have a look at and TRY OUT the hottest trend in keelboat racing in the US – the 20’ish foot sportboats. That’s right – the right kind of “boat show” where you can actually get to sail some or all of these exciting boats.



In this economy many people are looking to spend less on racing sailboats enjoying good, fast racing and these boats offer exactly that, while also being extremely fun to sail – most people actually think they are much more fun than the typical spread of racer/cruisers. They don’t cost the same as a small house – indeed some of them are available new including a trailer, sails, covers, etc. ready to race from around $ 30,000; raced with 2-4 people and speeds that will put many R/C’ers in the 30-40 foot range to shame. Fleets are sprouting across the country and at the just concluded Charleston Race Week we had OD fleets of these with up to 32 boats on the line. Talk about fast, close and fun racing.



These boats are raced by both young and old – we have skippers in their seventies (they just think they are a lot younger). The boats are simple to set up and sail but obviously require some practice to get at the front end of the fleet



Please join us and have a taste of what we think is some of the most fun you can have with your clothes on.



The program for the weekend looks like this:



Friday afternoon from 3 PM forward the boats will be put together and displayed on the waterfront in front of CCYC. Here you can look, prod and quiz the builders and class members about the boats.

Friday evening there will be a live band at the club and the very affordable kitchen/bar will be open – all are welcome.



Saturday and Sunday the boats will be in the water so you can try them out in real life from 10 AM to 6PM. Bring your sailing gear, PFD, sunscreen, and be ready for the adrenaline rush……..



There will be food and beverages of all kinds available throughout the day/evening both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday night there will be a band at the club and I am sure we will have some good sportboat footage running as well. Join us for a fun evening after a day on the water.



I can guarantee that you will sail/walk around with a HUGE smile on your face.



The boats that will be lined up are:

Viper 640

Melges 20

Ultimate 20

Laser SB3

Rocket 22

I550

Shaw 650

Open 5.7

Open 6.5

Mini 650 (maybe)

Longtze (hopefully)



And I will also put Wanda (a Viper 830) in the water to give people rides on a slightly bigger sportboat.



The following Friday-Sunday, I have arranged to have a mixed sportboat fleet in the Chicago NOOD where these little speedsters will hopefully be joined by some of their brethren – we hope to have a big fleet at the NOODS. If you have one of these boats – we would love for you to join us for 3 days of sportboat racing. Let’s show Chicago what sportboat racing is all about. Registration is open on the NOOD website.



I hope you will all take this opportunity to come on down and try a new kind of sailing – fast, fun and affordable………….who knows – you might get hooked.



Oh – and did I forget to mention – this is free!



Cheers,



-Christian Jensen

[Mayhem]

HEY!!

WHERE is everyone??

boats in the water? anyone been out?

gearing up for races?

WHHHAATTT???

inquiring minds would like to know!

[gundy21]

I made it out for my first sail of the season last night (Thursday). Light wind, light on crew, just stayed inside the wall for a couple of hours of easy sailing and trying to remember how to do things. Nice night, glad to be back out. Our boat is ready for Monday night racing with MBWSO. Rumor has it there are about 15 boats this year.

[RtWL]

I made it out for my first sail of the season last night (Thursday). Light wind, light on crew, just stayed inside the wall for a couple of hours of easy sailing and trying to remember how to do things. Nice night, glad to be back out. Our boat is ready for Monday night racing with MBWSO. Rumor has it there are about 15 boats this year.

Gonna be a while. They aren't going back into the neck for a month. Looks like another year on the sidelines.....

Glad to hear you made it out. Hopefully Bev will be out there soon.

[RtWL]

HEY!!

WHERE is everyone??

boats in the water? anyone been out?

gearing up for races?

WHHHAATTT???

inquiring minds would like to know!

Dude- are you playing in MKE this year?

[seadog14]

HEY!!
WHERE is everyone??
boats in the water? anyone been out?
gearing up for races?
WHHHAATTT???
inquiring minds would like to know!

Dude- are you playing in MKE this year?

So sorry to hear you're going under the knife again! hope this is all progress that gets you back in the swing.
SeaDog

[RtWL]

HEY!!
WHERE is everyone??
boats in the water? anyone been out?
gearing up for races?
WHHHAATTT???
inquiring minds would like to know!

Dude- are you playing in MKE this year?

So sorry to hear you're going under the knife again! hope this is all progress that gets you back in the swing.
SeaDog

No knife this time- needles. They're burning out the offending nerves along the vertabrae. They call it pain management. It's fun. I recommend it for everyone.

[Mayhem]

[quote name='RtWL' date='May 30 2009, 11:17 PM' post='2298594']

Dude- are you playing in MKE this year?

Not so much...i'm on a crewboat in the gulf of mexico!!
i will be back next weekend for the windpoint and that MYC challenge the following weekend, on the mrs jones, then back to it. i do a 28 day on 14 day off rotation (altho in order to get time off for the mac, i've been on this facker 6 weeks!) so, time off for the mac (#25!!!) or supermac as the case may be...on the freakin peerless!
maybe a weekend or two in august.

[Mayhem]

Looks like Mrs Jones got off to a good start defending the season championship!!
how was the skelding?...good breeze?...any reports??

[SaboJ35]

Looks like Mrs Jones got off to a good start defending the season championship!!
how was the skelding?...good breeze?...any reports??

Yep it was good breeze, Shorts and sweatshirt weather. Although not the type of day you want for a first sail. The wind was a Westerly that was anywhere between 14-20 with gusts to 30 at times. The RC did a fantastic job getting 3 races in with a minimum of down time between races. Three races in a day is tough but the racing was done by around 3:30 to 4 pm.

Looks like an nice season with some pretty interesting fleets in both 1 and 2 with some great competition. 3 will come around if the Catalina's race.

Mrs Jones was very tough but Scout is back so I expect a great season for those guys. Div 2. Redrum won the first 2 but they had a brain fart on the last race that gave it away. Art had the Snow goose revved up they earned the blue flag in Div 2 and Latis won the last race...

Not a bad day.

[Mayhem]

Looks like Mrs Jones got off to a good start defending the season championship!!
how was the skelding?...good breeze?...any reports??

Yep it was good breeze, Shorts and sweatshirt weather. Although not the type of day you want for a first sail. The wind was a Westerly that was anywhere between 14-20 with gusts to 30 at times. The RC did a fantastic job getting 3 races in with a minimum of down time between races. Three races in a day is tough but the racing was done by around 3:30 to 4 pm.

Looks like an nice season with some pretty interesting fleets in both 1 and 2 with some great competition. 3 will come around if the Catalina's race.

Mrs Jones was very tough but Scout is back so I expect a great season for those guys. Div 2. Redrum won the first 2 but they had a brain fart on the last race that gave it away. Art had the Snow goose revved up they earned the blue flag in Div 2 and Latis won the last race...

Not a bad day.

Senator!!
thank you VERY much for some actual information! i was beginning to think that no locals 'cept me and RtWL were reading this sillyness!
see you sunday for the windpoint!