Model Yachting

US12s on the Water

In seventh place, Paul McBride made it through six races before pulling his boat. He managed a third-place finish in the first race. In sixth was brother Don McBride, who became a spectator after four races when his boat didn’t behave well in the breeze. In Race 2, however, he could brag about coming in second. In fifth was Jim Opie, who had a third-place finish and many fourths. Anthony Quinn sailed to fourth place with a borrowed boat, garnishing a second-place finish and two thirds. In third was Don Cundy, who sailed consistently well, with six third-place finishes and two seconds. John Simms was right there all day, with seven seconds and two firsts, grabbing the second spot. Tim Wright had ten wins and proved tough to catch today.

The real winners were all of the sailors who had a great chance to challenge themselves and enjoy a wonderful summer afternoon. Thanks to our scorekeeper, B. B. Wright, and our race director, Don Cundy, for keeping us on task toward the completion of twelve races.

Next week, we hope for a little less wind but just as much sunshine.

US12s on the Water

On the US12 course, the sailing was very competitive. It’s getting harder to do consistently well. With the shifting winds, there is a certain amount of luck when the next puff hits. Tim Wright showed his talent in getting the most out of the wind, winning all but one race. John Simms was a solid second-place finisher, with a win and many seconds and thirds. Anthony Quinn came in third, with three seconds and three thirds. Don Cundy, who had two seconds and four thirds, finished in fourth overall. Jim Opie continued his strong showings with a fifth-place finish. He had a second and a third. Bob Strodel came in sixth, but never really got started, retiring after three races. Paul McBride was seventh overall, but spent much of his time taking pictures of the races. In eighth place, Don McBride sailed in four races before he realized that either the boat or the skipper was dealing with issues. Later on, Don sailed John Simms’ boat to a second place and a fourth. It must have been Don’s boat, right?

Out on the Water for the Solings

All scores are unofficial because we didn’t reach the required four races to qualify, but Paul Wallace has not been able to sail as of late so he decided to make up for it this week. In the Sailor Class, he sailed in two races and took a first and a second, winning the day with a score of 2.0. Jeff Witzel ended with a first, a second, and a fourth, scoring 2.33 to take the second spot. For third, it was a tie with Ken Gerber and Steve Towne scoring 4.67. Al Stevens cruised ever so slowly to a fifth-place finish, a fourth, and a sixth to place fifth overall.

Of course, our light-air master Tim Wright won all three races to take the Master Class. We all marvel at his ability to see the seemingly invisible puffs of wind. Tom Barstow sailed two races, finishing second and third for second overall. Paul McBride’s two third-place finishes plus a “weed” that gave a third-place average landed him in third place overall with a score of 3.0. Although Mark Whitehead had two second-place finishes, a sixth-place finish brought his score down to 3.33 for fourth. In fifth was Joel Nelson, finishing fourth in all three races with a final score of 4.0.