Written by Mark Whitehead
Editing Kathleen Whitehead
Photos by B.B. Wright, Tim Wright, Mark Whitehead, Paul McBride, Al Posnack
Layout & Photo Captions by Paul McBride
Games by Ellen Koehler, Kathleen Whitehead
Winter Happenings
After a very informative session in January on the new Soling kits, we moved on to the business of sailing and the Rules of Sailing. The rules are actually the international rules with some addendums specifically for radio-control sailing. Whether you’re sailing a full-size boat or a little one, the rules are basically the same.
Videos and Photos
- Back Bay Skippers Video (WMUR NH Chronicles)
- Back Bay Skippers YouTube Channel
- Latest Videos: Solings, US12s, Lily Pond
- Latest Photos: Solings, US12s, Lily Pond
- Photo Gallery
Previous Highlights
- Sheila Ryan Memorial Footy Regatta
- Awards for 2019 Season
- Tim Wright Wins CAN/AM Challenge 2019
- Lake Discovery Camp 2019
- US12 AMYA Region 1 Championship, Nashua
- Sasquatch Footy Regatta (Nor’Easter Footy Series)
- Skippers Spring Party 2019
Score Sheets
Tim Wright developed an absolutely outstanding two-and-a-half-hour in-depth program on sailing rules and how they affect all aspects of our sailing program. Steve Leker was the Zoom host, keeping the program running smoothly, and Laconia Model Yacht Club Commodore Bill Hagerup assisted with rule interpretations.
The time was split between the Finckh rules game and actual pictures or videos of Back Bay sailing. It sure brought the rules to life when you saw your own boat creating a foul! You might want to test yourself on the sailing rules game at http://game.finckh.net/indexe.htm. Be sure you click on all the different aspects of this game.
Next up on our sailing classes will be tuning and tactics on Tuesday, March 9, at 1:00 PM.
Model Yacht Building
With the new Soling kits on their way, the 2021 class filled in minutes. There were others who wanted to sign up, but given the Covid restrictions, we had to limit the workshop.
You do have options, however! Registration is open for the class of 2022, and there is even a gift certificate that would make a wonderful present. There is a loaner if you want to try your hand at sailing before you make the investment. Two used boats are available, and, of course, you can order a Soling kit and build it on your own ( Vac-U-Boat.com ).
The Sasquatch Is Back
Saturday, June 19, is the day when the little guys will be in the spotlight, when the twelve-inch Footys will gather for some fierce competition. The Sasquatch Footy Regatta was canceled last season because of the pandemic, but it’s back this year. Registration starts at 9:00 AM and races at 10:00 AM. Come join the fun.
If you would like to 3D print your own Footy all the information you need is at https://3dprintedradioyachts.com/ where you can find printing instructions, STL design files, and assembly instructions by Bill Hagerup.
Punxsutawney Phil Says
There are only six more weeks of winter. That means the boats will be in the water on the first of April.
Yahooooooooooooo !!!
Links: American Model Yachting Association, MinuteMan Model Yacht Club, Nashua Model Yacht Club, Marblehead Model Yacht Club, Greater Worcester Model Yacht Club, Sarasota Model Yacht Club, Space Coast Model Sailing Club, Sun Coast Model Sailing Club, Stowe Yacht Club, USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild, Vac-U-Soling, 3D Printed Radio Yachts