Model Yachting News • March 2026

Posted on by Paul McBride

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

e-mail: backbayskippers@gmail.com

March Zoom Class

On the tenth, our Professor T, Tim Wright, presented a class discussion on sail shape and trim, using pictures from B.B. Wright’s collection to enhance the program. There were twenty-three in attendance, including from AMYA, Region One director, Glenn Chalder, as well as Bob Shapiro, national treasurer. We also were delighted to welcome Carol Waghorne and Gary Dehnel from our 2026 building class.

March Sailing Class Video

Duration: 01:35.46
Copy Passcode: c2^fC@C3

Vice Commodore Tim Wright
A Balanced US12

“The pessimist complains about the wind.
The optimist expects change.
The realist adjusts his sails.”

The first item on the agenda was discussion on a balanced boat. When adjusting the rig so the boat will sail upwind without any rudder input, balance is the critical setup for a fast boat.

Observe what’s around you — other boat performances, ripples on the water, and changing wind directions. Items discussed that dramatically affect the boat’s performance were main and jib slot, sail trim, boom vang, and back stay tension. Also important was learning to let out your sails till they luff then trimming them when luffing stops for the perfect setting. Always take the long tack first for optimal course gain.

US12s on the Long Tack to the First Mark
US12s head downwind.
Solings at the Start
AMYA Region One Director Glenn Chalder
AMYA Treasurer Bob Shapiro
from Bow Lake Sailing MYC
Carol Wagonhorne
and Boatbuilder Leo
Gary Dehnel
Gary Dehnel on His Big Boat
US12s
Solings

Back Bay Skiers Special Olympics

Back Bay Skiers Olympic Team --
They are all gold medalists in our minds!
Al Posnack - Is it real or is it Memorex?
Mark Whitehead
Chuck Rudinsky
Ted Monetta
The BBS Team practices for the Ski Cross event.

What to Do When the Water Gets Hard

When the Back Bay water hardens, several find other winter activities. For instance, the Back Bay Skiers meet weekly to discuss the critical sailing strategies for the new season. Ho ho! Chuck Rudinsky builds a new boat. Don McBride heads south and just keeps on sailing. And then there’s new skipper Bob DiGiacomio, who looks to the sky sailing gliders and recording sixty-minute flights.

Chuck Rudinsky
Chuck Rudinsky's New Boat
Don McBride Enjoying Sailing
and Refurbishing Boats in Florida
Bob DiGiacomio Sailing the Skies
Join the fun!

Sailing on Back Bay

Before you know it, our fleets will be out on Back Bay. The bay is slowly losing its winter cover of ice and snow. Look for us at the end of April. When the dock goes in, so do the boats.

Link to Class Recording

If you were unable to attend our March class but would like to access the lessons, look for the link on this page.

March Sailing Class Video

Duration: 01:35.46
Copy Passcode: c2^fC@C3

No Sailing Today

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Upcoming Events: [2026 Schedule]

  • April 8, 2026 Zoom Review
  • April 21, 2026 Dock In
  • April 28, 2026 Tune-up Regatta

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