September 3, 2024 • Soling 1M Master Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Witzel, Jeff
Master
1
2.45
Quinn, Anthony
Master
2
8.12
Pacini, Bob
Master
3
8.50
Boisvert, Denis
Master
4
6.44
Posnack, Al
Master
5
5.18
Cundy, Don
Master
6
3.38
Whitehead, Mark
Master
7
6.83
Leker, Steve
Master
8
7.29
Monetta, Ted
Master
9
6.62
Malay, Bill
Master
10
10.57
Gerber, Ken
Master
11
9.00
Barstow, Tom
Master
12
6.25

September 3, 2024 • Soling 1M Sailor Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Davis, Linwood
Sailor
1
1.71
Wilhelm, Bruce
Sailor
2
2.50
Ware, Genie
Sailor
3
2.00
Opie, Jim
Sailor
3
2.00
Barstow, John
Sailor
5
3.75
Keto, Dave
Sailor
6
5.67
Stevens, Al
Sailor
7
Curran
Sailor
7
5.67
Currier, Dick
Sailor
9
8.40
Corbett, Dave
Sailor
10
4.86
Butler, Jeanne
Sailor
11

Model Yachting News • Week Ending September 7, 2024

Posted on by Paul McBride

Written by Mark Whitehead, Tim Wright
Editing and Proofreading Kathleen Whitehead
Photos by Karen Enos, Paul McBride, Rick Parent, Mark Whitehead
Photo Captions by Paul McBride
Layout by Ken Gerber
Games by Dave Perry

e-mail: backbayskippers@gmail.com

Just One More

Next week is the last officially scored regatta of 2024. After that, placement is for bragging rights only — something we’re particularly good at! We then will enter a period of less intense sailing, autumn, a glorious time to relax and enjoy its colors.

A Bit of a Bluster

The first regatta of September brought out twenty-six skippers along with strong winds that demanded everyone be alert. Three skippers had to drop out almost immediately with mast and winch issues. As the afternoon progressed, four more decided to remain on the sidelines.

The fleets completed ten very close races with six different skippers crossing the finish line first, six taking second, seven finishing in third, and six landing in fourth. Again we had a reasonable split of the fleet with twelve in the Master Class and eleven in the Sailor Class.

Solings on a Breezy Clear Day
Soling Scorekeeper and Skippers
Strong winds mean more trips to the dock for adjustments and repairs.
The Soling Master Fleet prepares for a start.
Soling Sailors round the first mark.
Soling Masters gathered around the second mark.

Solings Out on the Course

A new skipper every week seems to lead the Sailor Class. This week it was Linwood Davis who earned the first-place spot, scoring seven wins, two seconds, and a score of 1.22. Bruce Wilhelm’s three seconds, four thirds, and a score of 2.89 put him in second place overall. It was Genie Ware and Jim Opie tied for third place with a score of 3.11, Genie with five and Jim with six top-three finishes. John Barstow’s score of 4.00 earned fifth, having crossed the finish line in second place twice.

Linwood Davis 22
Bruce Wilhelm 831
Jim Opie 130
Genie Ware 74
Jeff Witzel 820

Those gusty winds pushed Jeff Witzel across the finish line in first place four times and in second place twice for a score of 2.78 to lead the Master Class this week. Anthony Quinn had a couple of first-place finishes to tally a score of 3.89 for second place. Bob Pacini had four seconds and a score of 4.44 for third, followed closely at 5.11 by Denis Boisvert and Al Posnack.

Anthony Quinn 111
Bob Pacini 1068

Five US12 Sailors

Thursday, September 5, a beautiful day. The winds didn’t match the weather, however. Although the wind just about disappeared at times, the skippers managed to complete ten races. One sailor competed in only a single race due to mechanical problems. For the first eight races there were four participants, the minimum required. The last two races had only three racers, so they didn’t count officially.

Five US12s get ready to start a race.
Scorekeeper Karen Enos, Don Cundy, and John Simms

Karen Enos was the guest scorekeeper, stepping in to help out. Thank you, Karen! Don Cundy also helped out by moving the third mark a little closer and rescuing a wayward boat. Thank you, Don! You both helped to make so many races possible. The skippers, as always, let the spectators try sailing the boats while sharing their love of the sport.

On the course, John Simms came in first with five wins and a 1.29 average. Rick Gates had two wins and a 2.29 average to finish in second. Don Cundy had a 2.57 average with four second-place finishes and a third-place finish overall. Anthony Quinn had one win and a 3.00 average to finish in fourth place. Don McBride competed in only one race before the gremlins struck, and finished in fifth with a 4.00 average.

As the scoring season is winding down, we can look back on a great spring and summer of racing. Once the scoring is over, we will start the “Bring What You Want to Sail” part of the season, which is always a welcome change. It is wonderful to see many different types of boats sailing together. We hope to see you there!

John Simms 101
Rick Gates 35
Anthony Quinn 937

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A Soling and a US12 approach the finish line.
A Santa Barbara chases a US12 and a Soling.
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Sailing on Back Bay

The 2024 season is winding down but still active, 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.

Come join the fun! We love to share, so give it a try.

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August, 29 2024 • US12 Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Wright, Tim
Sailor
1
1.00
Simms, John
Sailor
2
2.67
Laird, Rick
Sailor
3
3.56
McBride, Donald
Sailor
4
4.33
Cundy, Don
Sailor
5
4.43
Gates, Rick
Sailor
6
3.92
Wilhelm, Bruce
Sailor
7
6.17
Quinn, Anthony
Sailor
8
3.33

August 27, 2024 • Soling 1M Master Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Wright, Tim
Master
1
1.08
Whitehead, Mark
Master
2
6.82
Gates, Rick
Master
3
6.83
Posnack, Al
Master
4
5.20
Pacini, Bob
Master
5
9.11
Witzel, Jeff
Master
6
2.60
Monetta, Ted
Master
7
5.33
Barstow, Tom
Master
8
6.42
Boisvert, Denis
Master
9
6.75

August 27, 2024 • Soling 1M Sailor Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Corbett, Dave
Sailor
1
4.86
Curran
Sailor
2
5.00
Ware, Genie
Sailor
3
1.86
Bennett, Kevin
Sailor
4
6.60
Currier, Dick
Sailor
5
8.25
Wilhelm, Bruce
Sailor
6
2.56
Barstow, John
Sailor
7
3.57
Butler, Jeanne
Sailor
8

Model Yachting News • Week Ending August 31, 2024

Posted on by Paul McBride

Written by Mark Whitehead, Tim Wright
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

Two- or Three-MPH Winds?

That’s what the forecast said on the morning of August 27, but luckily for the Back Bay Skippers, Mother Nature did a little better. We had sunshine and a gentle breeze that was strong enough to move the boats along all afternoon. There were fewer skippers than we’ve had the last few weeks, but a respectable number of seventeen showed up — eight in the Sailor Class and nine Masters. With less powerful winds, the race tally was only seven, but everyone still had a good day.

We consider ourselves lucky compared to the Minuteman Club to our south. Its main pond is packed with enough weeds to halt sailing, and its backup pond has been closed because of bacteria.

Solings Out on the Course

The Sailor Class had some new faces on the podium this week to demonstrate just how competitive the class is. Top honors went to Dave Corbett with one win, four seconds, and a score of 2.17. Curran’s new sails were worth hoisting because she has made progress steadily all season. This week, she took second place with her first win, yet another win plus two seconds for a score of 2.33, only .16 behind the class’s first-place finisher. She should be proud of this regatta! Genie Ware’s two wins and a second put her in third place with a score of 2.83. Class of 2024 skipper, Kevin Bennett, after achieving his first-win award last week, broke into the top five with a win of his own and a score of 3.33 for fourth place. Another Class of 2024 skipper, Dick Currier, took fifth scoring 4.00. All skippers deserve a round of applause this week.

 

Dave Corbett
Dave Corbett 148
Curran 31
Curran 31
Genie Ware
Genie Ware 74

With only two more scored regattas left, the seasonal scores seem to be locked in at the top with Tim Wright in first, Jeff Witzel second, and Don Cundy third.

Yes, Tim Wright took this week’s regatta, winning all but the one race he was able to throw out for a score of 1.00. It’s never give up for the rest of us. Commodore Mark Whitehead finally got his “mojo” going and took second with one win and two second-place finishes for a score of 3.33. Rick Gates earned two seconds and a score of 3.60 for third overall. Rounding out the top five were Al Posnack and Bob Pacini. Al seems to be getting the hang of his new boat, scoring two seconds for fourth at 4.50. Bob Pacini wasn’t far behind with a score of 4.67 for fifth.

Tim Wright
Tim Wright 58
Mark Whitehead 12
Rick Gates
Rick Gates 319
Boat Launching from the Dock
Radio-Controlled Sailing in the Sky
Skippers Meeting Before the Start of Racing
Kevin Bennett received a First-Win Certificate.
A Soling Master Fleet Start
A Soling Sailor Fleet Start
US12 Skippers and Scorekeeper

A Beautiful Late August Afternoon

On the twenty-ninth, eight US12 sailors were treated to another wonderful day of sailing. While the wind softened by the end of the regatta, we were able to complete twelve races before 3:00 p.m. The winds were variable, with breezes coming from just about every direction for a little while before changing. It was not uncommon to see a boat sitting with no wind while another sailed right past. Needless to say, it was a challenging day.

On the Race Course

The competition was very close with boats bunched closely together around the course in most races. In eighth place, Anthony Quinn sailed in eight races and had a 6.00 average. Bruce Wilhelm had two third-place finishes and ended with a 5.10 average and a seventh place for the day. Rick Gates was one of five sailors to get a first, and finished in sixth place with a 5.00 average. Don Cundy had a second and two thirds for fifth place and a 4.30 average. Don McBride sailed to fourth place with a 3.70 average thanks to two firsts and two seconds. In third, Rick Laird had two firsts and three thirds. He finished with a 3.40 average. John Simms had a 2.50 average and finished in second place. He had one first to go with four seconds. Tim Wright had six wins, and finished with a 1.40 average. He finished in first, but had there been fewer wind shifts, the scores could have been very different for everyone.

Bruce Wilhelm 267
US12s round the first mark.
US12s sail the second leg, and round the second mark.

The best part was the sailing and the camaraderie. We all had a good time and want to thank our dependable scorekeeper, B. B. Wright, for keeping us on the move. Had it not been for her getting us to the line right after our finishes, we couldn’t have completed twelve races. As we near the end of the season, we are treasuring these wonderful days of sailing, and we look forward to next Thursday’s friendly competition.

Tim Wright 438
John Simms 101
Rick Laird 307
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Sailing on Back Bay

The 2024 season is in full swing, 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.

Come join the fun! We love to share so give it a try

Sunday Sailing at Lily Pond

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Previous Highlights

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Upcoming Events:

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August, 22 2024 • US12 Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Wright, Tim
Sailor
1
1.00
Gates, Rick
Sailor
2
3.73
Simms, John
Sailor
3
2.73
McBride, Donald
Sailor
4
4.40
Laird, Rick
Sailor
5
3.62
Cundy, Don
Sailor
6
4.33
Brennan, Bob
Sailor
7
5.75
Wilhelm, Bruce
Sailor
8
6.00

August 20, 2024 • Soling 1M Master Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Wright, Tim
Master
1
1.09
Witzel, Jeff
Master
2
2.22
Cundy, Don
Master
3
3.00
Leker, Steve
Master
4
7.17
Posnack, Al
Master
5
5.33
Quinn, Anthony
Master
6
9.00
Boisvert, Denis
Master
7
6.43
Monetta, Ted
Master
8
6.36
Barstow, Tom
Master
9
5.50
Whitehead, Mark
Master
10
7.30
Gerber, Ken
Master
11
8.75
Pacini, Bob
Master
12
9.62
Gates, Rick
Master
13
7.60

August 20, 2024 • Soling 1M Sailor Class Regatta

NAME
CLASS
SCORE
SEASON
Ware, Genie
Sailor
1
1.67
Wilhelm, Bruce
Sailor
2
2.12
Davis, Linwood
Sailor
2
1.83
Barstow, John
Sailor
2
3.00
Wolcott, Clint
Sailor
5
3.80
Bennett, Kevin
Sailor
6
7.25
Corbett, Dave
Sailor
7
5.50
Currier, Dick
Sailor
8
9.33
Clare, Henry
Sailor
9
Butler, Jeanne
Sailor
10
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