Written by Mark Whitehead, Tim Wright
Editing Kathleen Whitehead
Photos by Paul McBride, Mark Whitehead, B.B. Wright
Layout & Photo Captions by Paul McBride
Games by Dave Perry
Another Hard Wind Day
On just about every other day of the week, the wind has been good-natured. As soon as Tuesday and Thursday roll around, however, it turns into a bully looking for a fight, and the May 18 Soling regatta was no exception. Skippers gathered on Back Bay knowing the wind would hover around 12 mph — strong but manageable. When more powerful gusts began to punch and shove, equipment and skippers started to fail. By the end of the first hour, fifteen sailors dwindled to five, the attack taking its toll on the little boats.
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
US12 Action
On May 13, the US12 sailors finally got a chance to put their boats in the water and enjoy the warming temperatures. Seven sailors that included Paul McBride, Paul Wallace, Bill Hagerup, Jim Opie, Bruce Wilhelm, Tim Wright, and Don Cundy sailed twelve races, getting their boats back in tune and testing out the varied wind conditions. B. B. Wright also was getting back into her role as scorekeeper
As usual, the wind was all over the place, both in direction and in strength. At times the boats were either getting knocked down in gusts or finding no wind at all. Everyone hung in there and the sailing proved to be quite good.
Bill Quayle and Don Opie came to watch and had socially distanced front-row seats by the scorekeeper. It was a good first day and we look forward to many more over the season.
Thursday, May 20, was a great day for US12 sailing. Although the winds were light, the temperature was finally warm. It was very pleasant, and with our scorekeeper, B. B. Wright, helping to keep us moving, we completed twelve races with Paul McBride, Jim Opie, Don Cundy, Paul Wallace, and Tim Wright at their controls.
The winds did a good job of coming from every direction, which kept sailors on their toes. An upwind leg one race would be a downwind run the next. Still the competition was lively and satisfying. We had a number of spectators, including our loyal centenarian Don Opie. We are looking forward to more sailors making it on Thursdays — the more the merrier.
Join the Fun
The season is underway so folks are encouraged to stop by on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 PM to watch the action (weather permitting of course). Make sure you have your camera at the ready.
Upcoming events:
- June 19, 2021 Sasquatch Footy Regatta, Nor’easter Footy Series Race 2, 10AM Back Bay, Wolfeboro NH
- July 10, 2021 Scott Spacie Memorial Footy Regatta, Nor’easter Series Race 3, 11AM Rosemary Lake, Needham MA
- August 14, 2021 Sheila Ryan Memorial Footy Regatta, Nor’easter Series Race 4, 10AM Lily Pond, Gilford NH
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, US Vintage Model Yacht Group