Model Yachting

Region 1 Laser Championship Regatta Scores
  Place      Name                   Score
    1        Tim Wright               11
    2        Michael Hoydis           24
    3        Glenn Chalder            28
    4        Bob Shapiro              43
    5        Bill Shaw                46
    6        Jacques Rioux            55
    7        Tim Stone                57
    8        Nate Hendrickson         75
    9        Russell Franklin         79
   10        Paul McBride             94
   11        Fred Skeels              94
   12        Mike Baker              123     

Solings Out on the Course

There were six skippers in the Sailor Class this week, led by Doug Griggs posting four wins, one second, and a third. Doug’s final tally was 1.86. Mark Bodenstab earned the second spot with his three wins and two thirds, scoring 2.57. Kevin Bennett sailed to third place earning three seconds, three thirds, and a score of 2.86.

Our guest Don Ouimette led the Master Class with six wins, a second, and a third, scoring 1.14. In a strong second, Back Bay Skippers’ Tim Wright had two wins, four seconds, and two thirds for a 1.86. Third went to Linwood Davis with a score of 3.50.

Solings on the Course

There was a strong showing from Jim Opie, his five wins, a second, and two thirds putting him at the top of the Sailor Class this week with a score of 1.43. Doug Griggs had two wins, two seconds, and two thirds for second place and a score of 2.29. John Barstow’s score of 3.29 and a third-place finish was reached thanks to a win and two seconds.

Solings on the Course

John Barstow pulled off a decisive victory in the Sailor Class, with eight firsts and a score of 1.20. Congratulations, John! Jim Opie took three firsts and four seconds, earning a score of 2.00 for second place. The Belfast Mutt family finished third with three seconds and two thirds, scoring 3.11. Just one tenth behind was Dave Corbett with two second-place finishes and a score of 3.12. Curran had a win but sailed only one race, not qualifying for the regatta.

Leading the Master Class was Tim Wright with eight wins and a score of 1.30. On a hot streak, Ted Monetta had two wins. In one, he was so far ahead of the rest of the fleet, they must have been in another time zone. He scored 4.30 for the second spot overall. Linwood Davis had one win and a couple of seconds, leading to a score of 4.40 for third.

US12 Sailing

The five sailors who raced on Thursday, August 21, were treated to cool temperatures and good winds most of the time. Which direction the wind would blow was always in doubt, but it was a good, steady wind — until it wasn’t. Some dead spots appeared, but the majority of races were done with a good breeze. We were delighted to complete twelve races by 2:40. To achieve that, we can thank B. B. Wright and Diane Guerriere, our scorekeepers, who kept us on task.

Before the racing started, Tim Wright sailed a model called an Independence class built by Bob Gabel. Bob and Liz are downsizing and wanted to find a good home for the boat he built. Tim received it through the New Hampshire Boat Museum, and spent time making it work. The test sail went very well, and Tim was pleased with the results. Thanks to Bob for all of his volunteer work for the museum, and for the generous donation of his boat.

Thursday US12 Sailing on August 14

A good day for sailing. Unlike the light winds we usually get in August, the six sailors were treated to a delightful wind. It ranged from drifter to overpowering, but, for the most part, it was just right. Big wind shifts were the order of the day. It seemed the favored end of the line changed each race. The shifts made every race a challenge, places changing constantly throughout the competition. The temperature was toasty, but the wind helped to keep it bearable. Our scorekeeper, B. B. Wright, with help from Diane Guerriere, kept us moving and we finished twelve races by 2:45, giving us two throw-outs each. Once we reached that plateau of twelve races, it was time to find shade and a cold drink.

Solings on the Water

It was a tie at the top in the Sailor Class with Kevin Bennett and Doug Griggs scoring 1.80, Kevin with three wins and Doug two. John Barstow was just four tenths behind for third place. Bryer Cain and Jim Opie didn’t have enough races to qualify but held their own in the races they ran.

Tim Wright earned four firsts for a 1.40 score to take the regatta in the Master Class. Ted Monetta again captured second place with one win and three seconds, scoring 2.20. Tom Barstow earned a 4.80 with consistent sailing.