Model Yachting News • April 2024

Posted on by Paul McBride

Written by Mark Whitehead
Editing and Proofreading Kathleen Whitehead
Photos by B. B. Wright, Paul McBride, Mark Whitehead
Photo Captions by Paul McBride
Layout by Ken Gerber
Games by Dave Perry

e-mail: backbayskippers@gmail.com

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With the assistance of B. B. Wright and Steve Leker, Tim Wright presented a Zoom session on April 9 about rules and tactics. These learning sessions are meant to help our Skippers prepare for their upcoming season.
Ready and Waiting for the Dock to Be Put In.

Dock-In Delayed

Because of so much rain, the lake was at near-record level. Dock-in originally was scheduled for April 18, but Mother Nature had other ideas as she covered all town docks along the river with water. On the very last day of the month, opportunity knocked. Sailing will start on Tuesday, May 7.

Our fantastic crew had the job done in a flash, but looked a bit damp when rain instead of predicted intermittent showers arrived. Soggy hats off to Bob Brennan, Denis Boisvert, Al Stevens, Joel Nelson, Steve Leker, Paul McBride, Tim Wright, B. B. Wright, Ken Gerber, John Simms, Skip Koehler, and Mark Whitehead.

Placing the First Section of the Dock
Adding the Second Section of the Dock
Sorting Out Which Legs Go Where
Tim Wright, Ken Gerber, and Joel Nelson braved the cold water.
Putting in the Last Section of the Dock
Bob Brennon, Ken Gerber, and Tim Wright get ready to launch the rescue boat.
Tim Wright set up the mooring for the rescue boat.
The dock is ready and weighted down in case the water rises any higher.
Denis Boisvert got in a little sailing from the newly installed dock.
Let the show begin at Camp Brookwoods.
Al Posnack received the "Most Improved Skipper" award, which is a rudder with tiller made by Mark Whitehead.

Just Spectacular

For the past few years, Camp Brookwoods has very graciously hosted our final gathering before sailing starts.

As a way of introduction, Al Posnack was presented with an award for the most improved Back Bay Skipper of 2023. Al improved his standing in the Master Class by 7.18 points. As our 2024 race director, Al also was presented with an official hat.

 

As 2024 Race Director, Al Posnack received the official "Race Director" hat.

On a lighter note, Tim Wright, our sailing wizard, revealed his secret on maneuvering in light air by showing a battery-operated propeller-drive for the keel. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT USING IT! IT’S ILLEGAL!

Al Stevens offers to handcuff Tim and arrest him for violating AMYA rules.
Tim Wright performs his magic.

This was followed by an introduction to the scoring system by B.B. Wright.

The call went out to “man your stations” and those attending made the rounds for the next couple of hours.

The Back Bay Skippers offered a completely different format this year as they hosted a sailing information fair with nine booths. Anthony Quinn demonstrated how to make Soling sails. Tim Wright handled rigging and knots while B.B. Wright and Karen Enos described our scoring system. Al Posnack offered advice on tuning, Bruce Wilhelm on transmitters, Jeff Witzel on boat painting, and John Barstow on electrical troubleshooting. For boat restoration it was Joel Nelson, and Mark Whitehead told those interested how to make panel sails.

B.B. Wright explains the scoring system.
Karen Enos and B.B. Wright explained the scoring system.
Al Posnack gives some tuning tips to Bob Strodel, our host at Camp Brookwoods.
John Barstow and Tim Wright at the Electrical Troubleshooting Table
Jeff Witzel discusses the boat-painting process with Genie Ware.
Tom Barstow and Anthony Quinn at Anthony's Soling Sail-Making Table
Anthony Quinn teaches the sailmaker's art.
Sailing Demonstrations at Camp Brookwoods
Tim Wright takes a close look at Denis Boisvert's boat, sail number 44.
Two of Tim Wright's Boats
Tim Wright demonstrates rigging.
Joel Nelson, center, describes some boat-restoration projects.
Joel Nelson works on some improvements to this Footy. Although allowed by the Footy Class rules, building a hull from bricks is probably not a good idea.
Bruce Wilhelm and Bill Malay discuss transmitters.
Bruce Wilhelm used his boat to demonstrate transmitters.
Dick Currier takes a look at Mark Whitehead's instructions on making panel sails.
Dick Currier in One of His Full-Sized Boats

Sailing on Back Bay

It all starts May 7, with radio-controlled model yachts on Back Bay in Wolfeboro from 1 PM to 3 PM weekly, the Solings on Tuesday and the US12s on Thursday, weather permitting. Wednesday serves as an alternate day should sailing conditions be poor.

Join the fun! We love to share so don’t be shy about asking to try your hand at the controls. Come watch the show or take a picture. It’s a sight to behold.

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We will open on Wednesday, November 11 from 10am to 4pm.to honor our veterans and active military.

Free admission for veterans and active military.