Thanks For A Great Refresher On Sail Racing

Thanks again for a great session at RRYC's Clubhouse, Saturday. Tom Chapman led this excellent event and shared his tips for those tough racecourse situations when even the most experienced sailors are debating the proper move.  His program was incredibly well organized with a thoughtful agenda that led to a lot of knowledge for this sailor.  One of the Club's newest members, David Lee, was kind enough to share his extensive racing knowledge along with some great tips for improving our chances on the racecourse.   Sam Marshall, also one of the top racers in the region, was very helpful on new rules, too.  It was a pleasure to be in a group of truly excellent sailors and racers who were all willing to share their knowledge with each other and those just starting out. Julia Lee, wife of David Lee made two delicious plates of baked goods.  We're thankful and hope to see more of her fine cooking in the group sessions to come!

Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar Today, April 13th

The 2013 Racing Rules Seminar's time has changed.  It's being offered from 2-5:30pm at the Rappahannock River Yacht Clubhouse today, Saturday May 13th.

Please plan on attending the annual Racing Rules Seminar today at its new time.  There will be a review of the rules by going through situations that occur as you go around the race course.  Discussion will be led by new member David Lee, along with Sam Marshall, and Tom Chapman. We hope to encourage discussion and have an emphasis on the changes for 2013 to 2016.  Bring your rule book and we'll see you there soon.

The Kick Off Party Launching The Typhoon Season At RRYC Is Set For Wednesday, April 24th

It's beautiful, warm and balmy outside these days - perfect sailing weather and time to burn those socks.  While this may not be one of the events on the calendar for this year's Kick Off Party, it is still guaranteed to be a fun night.  There will be a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dessert.
Afterwards, Jerry Latell of Latell, has graciously agreed to again lead us through a Typhoon Racing Rules Refresher in his informative and clear style.  This is always casual and great for both new and seasoned racers.  So join us at 6PM at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club.  Please let Kinnet know by Saturday, April 20th if you're coming so she can make sure that there's plenty of food for all. Just email her at kinnet@verizon.net or call 804.438.9320.  The cost is only $10 per person.

2013 Typhoon Nationals Date Is Set

 We're very excited about our news that the 2013 date has been set for the Third Annual Typhoon Nationals.  This year, we're lucky enough to have the wonderful John McCarthy serving as our Principal Race Officer again. John is CBYRA Regional Race Management Coordinator, Regional Race Officer and Senior Judge.  Anyone who was competing in the past Nationals knows that he runs a wonderful and well-organized race.  His wife Lin McCarthy is editor of the weekly newsletter Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use - true to its name and a must read for all serious racers on the Chesapeake Bay.

The races are set for September, that's right, September 27-29th so hold that weekend!  This should allow all of us to get in a bit more practice and possibly have more wind than we did in the first two national competitions.

After its original launch and two great years of racing, the Ty Nationals Chairman, Ron Mihills,  is turning over the leadership of this year's race to Debbie Cycotte.  Debbie is an experienced racer and race organizer.  She's grown up in the Mid-Atlantic racing Flying Scots.  Debbie's also the proud owner of the Typhoon, Goldfinch and regularly competes with her partner Mosby West who's also a RRYC member. (More information on Debbie to follow soon.)  If you need to contact her regarding the Typhoon Nationals, she can be emailed at dcycotte@yahoo.com.