OCTOBER 8, 2024 A SURPRISING EASTERLY

 

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A SURPRIZING EASTERLY

Prediction for the night were for 8 knot winds decreasing as the evening progressed.  Reality was 10-12 knots blowing from the East.  You gotta love the Easterlies when they are present. The wind was coming from 82 degrees shifting toward the south.  An ambitious  course was called: Start>Blacks>Offset mark>S/F>Blacks>offset mark and finish at S/F (to SB).

The horn was blown and both Fleets got off to clean starts.  The first of A Fleet to round Blacks, for the first rounding, was Watts Moore, followed by Sagittarius, Double Espresso, Yellow Belly, Pegasus , Aquavit, Duett and Rosie.  B Fleet rounded Blacks with Zoop in the lead, followed by Gold Rush, Sailing Pair A Dice, Simpatico, Nidaros, Perfect 36,  Wind Goddess and Animal House.

After twice around the course A Fleet finished with Aboriginal in the lead 24:10, followed by Pegasus 28:33, Yellow Belly 29:08, Flexi Flyer 29:36, Double Espresso 30:28, Duet 30:43, Sagittarius 30:58, Watts Moore 31:02, Aquavit 31:21, Magic 31:26 and Rosie 34:36.  B Fleet was led by Zoop 28:40,  followed by Sailing Pair A Dice 29:45, Gold Rush 29:58, Animal House 30:05, Nidaros 31:37, Perfect 36 31:41, Wind Goddess  32:30, Simpatico 39:20 and TOAD 40:25.  All times are elapsed the the course distance was 2.08 NM.

When dealing with the conditions we get while sailing in Santa Cruz it is always great when we get a surprising Easterly.

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                                   PHRF                   ADJUSTED TIME

FLEET A:

1                             ABORIGINAL                                 33                          23:01    

2                            YELLOW BELLY                            141                        24:14

3                            DUET                                                141                       25:49 

4                            WATTS MOORE                               150                      25:50

5                             PEGASUS                                         78                         25:51

6                            FLEXI FLYER                                   96                         26:16

7                             MAGIC                                             141                       26:32

8                            SAGITTARIUS                                 120                        26:48

9                             DOUBLE ESPRESSO                      99                         27:02

10                          AQUAVIT                                           72                        28:51

11                          ROSIE                                                 162                       28:59

FLEET B:

1                             SAILING PAIR A DICE                    180                       23:31

2                             ZOOP                                                  144                      23:40

3                             WIND GODDESS (SWEET?)          168                       24:33

4                             GOLD RUSH                                    126                       25:36

5                             PERFECT 36                                      144                       26:41

6                             ANIMAL HOUSE                             96                          26:45

7                             NIDAROS                                         118                       27:32

8                             SIMPATICO                                      165                       33:37

9                             TOAD                                                150                       35:13

RACE QS:

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1070848&divisionId=103294&updatedAt=2024-10-09T01:13:16Z&dt=2024-10-08T17:20:01-07:00..2024-10-08T18:13:13-07:00&boat=Double%20espresso&time=1728433495979&focus=Double%20espresso&rival=Flexi%20Flyer&tab=fleet&view=match       

TUESDAY NIGHT SAILING:

We have an awesome event on Tuesdays! We race in a loose format with no race committee to regulate rules infractions.  By signing up for the series we have all agreed to follow the Racing Rules of Sailing.  Following the rules is critical for safety AND the continuance of our series.  When anybody breaks a rule and does not exonerate, it discourages other participants.

  Sometimes we sail in light wind in close quarters creating dangerous situations.  Remember, it is better to turn on the motor and retire to prevent collision and ensuing injuries or damage.

      _)                                       _)                                      _)                     (_                             (_               SCY C - Wednesday Information Seminars 

Hi All,

It is that time of year where we are planning out the Wednesday Night Information Seminars.  

I am looking for topics to discuss and or volunteers to put on a talk.  

If interested please contact me.

 

 

Jason Lauer

jason@lauer.com

BARRY KEELER

SAILING PAIR A DICE

OCTOBER 1, 2024 BLOGGING FROM THE COUCH

 

OCTOBER 1, 2024

BLOGGING FROM THE COUCH

 Predictions were for 8 knot winds decreasing through the evening.  The predictions seemed to be accurate with a light wind coming from 220 degrees.  A light wind from this direction requires setting a temporary mark as a windward mark.  This was accomplished and the 10-minute horn was blown at 5:20.  Both fleets started with no issues. The course was called to round the temporary windward mark, sail down to Blacks and return to finish with the S/F taken to starboard.

The first A Fleet boat to round Blacks was Sumo followed by Pegasus, Yellow Belly, Aboriginal, Interlude, Magic, Double Espresso, True Love, and Sagittarius.  Fleet B was led by Animal House, then Sailing Pair A Dice,  Zoop, Nidaros, Simpatico, Pacific Spirit, Makani, Gold Rush, TOAD and Wind Goddess.

As the wind lightened even more, and shifting to a mild Easterly both fleets progressed toward the finish line.   The first A Fleet boat to finish was Aboriginal 26:20 followed by Pegasus 27:08, Yellow Belly 27:43, Magic 30:23, Interlude 31:23, True Love 32:20, Sumo 33:26 and Double Espresso 38:21.  B Fleet was led by Animal House 31:07,  Sailing pair A Dice 33:37, Nidaros 35:01, Zoop 35:09, Simpatico 37:16, Pacific Spirit 40:89, Makani 42:21, Gold Rush 42:59, TOAD 44:21and Wind Goddess 52:40.  All times are elapsed and the course distance was 0.8 NM.

This blog was posted while I am out on knee replacement surgery.  Most information used to post this blog was gleaned from Race QS.  Please excuse if some information about conditions was not accurate. Since I was not there, I believe this blog should be titled BLOGGING FROM THE COUCH.

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULT:

PLACE                 BOAT                                                   PHRF        ADJUSTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             YELLOW BELLY                                             141                       25:22

2             ABORIGINAL                                                   33                          25:54

3             PEGASUS                                                          77                          26:05

4             MAGIC                                                              141                       28:50

5             INTERLUDE                                                     141                       29:50

6             TRUE LOVE                                                      72                          31:22

7             SUMO                                                                 141                       31:31

8             DOUBLE ESPRESSO                                        99                          37:00

FLEET B:

1             ANIMAL HOUSE                                              96                          29:50

2             SAILING PAIR A DICE                                    180                       31:12

3             ZOOP                                                                 144                       33:13

4             NIDAROS                                                          118                       33:26

5             SIMPATICO                                                       165                       35:04

6             PACIFIC SPIRIT                                                165                       37:51

7             MAKANI                                                           147                       40:23

8             GOLD RUSH                                                    126                       41:18

9             TOAD                                                                150                       42:21

10          WIND GODDESS                                              168                       50:24

 

 

RACE QS:

THE TRACK FOR THIS EVENING CAN BE REVIEWED AT:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1070848&divisionId=103150&updatedAt=2024-10-02T01:32:49Z&dt=2024-10-01T17:21:00-07:00..2024-10-01T18:32:26-07:00&boat=Double%20espresso&time=1727828501142&focus=Double%20espresso&rival=Yellow%20Belly&tab=fleet&view=follow&lat=36.950666&lon=-121.995497&tilt=1&range=777&heading=220

Sailing Pair A Dice

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 JUST ANOTHER DRIFTER

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

JUST ANOTHER DRIFTER

Predictions: Predict wind was calling for 5-8 knots decreasing through the evening.

I got to the harbor around 2 pm and thick fog was enveloping the harbor with the flags hanging limp.  As the afternoon progressed, the fog dissipated, and the flags were showing some wind.  Would it be enough to have a race?

With the new earlier (5:30) start, we were exiting the harbor at 4:30 to experience the real world on the water.  We saw 7-8 knot winds inside with a wind line showing more wind outside.  At the start mark we determined the direction to be the normal  240 degrees and set a start line square to this.  With more wind showing outside, we called for a short course to Mile Buoy and back to start.  Starting a little earlier worked out well as it allowed most boats to get out to the wind. 

Fleet A was able to get around Mile with Aboriginal in the lead followed by Heartbeat, Duet, Yellow Belly, Pegasus,  Magic, Rosie and Sagittarius.  As B Fleet slogged its way toward Mile, I called to shorten the course for Fleet B to finish at rounding Mile.  It was a challenging evening with the waves impeding forward progress in a breeze that was dying.

Some of the boats, frustrated by the light wind, headed for the harbor but at the A Fleet finish, after sailing the whole course, Aboriginal was first over the line 44:16 followed by Pegasus 52:27, Yellow Belly 52:58, Duet 56:52 and Rosie 1:26:49.  Times are elapsed, and the course distance was 2.2 NM.  Meanwhile, B Fleet sailing the shorter course was led by Animal House 27:23 followed by Nidaros 37:39, Simpatico 41:17, Big Mac 42:05, TOAD 45:54, Sailing Pair A Dice 46:31, Pacific Spirit 49:35 and Wind Goddess 1:00:15.  Times are elapsed and the course length was 1.1 NM.

Light winds on Tuesday Nights are getting to be the norm.  As frustrating as it is for all of us, tonight was JUST ANOTHER DRIFTER. 

At least we had an awesome barbecue at the club. A big thanks to Mike Gross with special cuts of incredible grilled food.  Other participants showed up with awesome food to grill and share.  This “last Tuesday of the month barbecue” is turning into quite an event.

A FLEET OFF TO A CLEAN START

 

 

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                   PHRF                                   ADJUSTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             ABORIGINAL                                   33                                          43:03

2             YELLOW BELLY                              141                                       47:47

3             PEGASUS                                          78                                          49:35

4             DUET                                                 141                                       51:41

5             ROSIE                                                144                                       1:14:11

FLEET B:

1             ANIMAL HOUSE                              96                                          25:37

2             NIDAROS                                          118                                       35:29

3             BIG MAC                                           222                                       38:00

4             SIMPATICO                                       165                                       38:15

5             TOAD                                                 150                                       43:09

6             SAILING PAIR A DICE                    180                                       43:13

7             PACIFIC SPIRIT                               165                                       46:33

8             WIND GODDESS                             168                                       57:10

 

RACE QS:

The track for this evening can be viewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=102978&updatedAt=2024-09-25T01:49:29Z&dt=2024-09-24T17:15:07-07:00..2024-09-24T18:47:38-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1727223658538&focus=Duet&rival=Pegasus&tab=match&view=match

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JACK AND JILL REGATTA:

Don’t forget to get crew and participate in this fun regatta:

Saturday Sept. 28, 2024

Mixed Gender Divisions

DH/ Family/Friends Doubles

Spinnaker/Jib & Main

Register online: www.scyc.org/regattas

Contact Sydnie Moore (831) 234-6809

sydniemoore@gmail.com

 

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 VARIABLE WINDS

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

VARIABLE WINDS

PREDICTIONS FROM PREDICT-WIND: 15 KNOT NW DECREASING TO 5 KNOTS WITH 20 KNOT GUSTS

As we left the harbor at about 4:45 it looked like steady winds on the bay.  We saw 12-17 knot winds as we approached the start mark and determined the wind was coming from 240. We set a start line square to this wind.  We ambitiously called for course Whiskey 5: start> Schuyler>finish at S/F.   As the clock ticked down the wind was going down also.  Another drifter was in the cards.  We quickly set a temporary mark about ¼ mile in the windward direction and changes the course to: start>temporary mark>Blacks and finish at S/F.  We blew the 10-minute horn and watched as Fleet A, sailing on the last gasp of very light wind crossed the line and sailed toward the temporary mark.  Five minutes later, Fleet B was drifting aimlessly in virtually no wind.  Ten minutes after the start had most boats unable to get over the start line as a few boats retired and headed for the bar.  

Most of Fleet A had rounded the temporary windward mark and were on their way to Blacks.  We called to shorten the course for Fleet A to finish by rounding Blacks and Fleet B to finish at the windward temporary mark.  Fleet B was drifting aimlessly, in close proximity with no control.  We got so close to another boat we started our engine to avoid crunching fiberglass.  We decided to motor out to better wind for a sail. Looking back at the group, the Easterly had finally filled in allowing boats that had not retired to finish.

The first A Fleet boat to round the Windward mark was Yellow Belly followed by Watts Moore, Flexi Flyer, Interlude, Good Timin’ and Magic.

At the windward mark finish line Fleet B was led by Animal House 24:35, then Nidaros 31:18, Rosie 33:34, Hot Tuna 33:45, TOAD 33:59, Quixotic 34:50, Makani 35:10, Simpatico 35:25  and Kicks 35:40.  All times are elapsed and the course distance was 0.25 miles.

Fleet A, with the Easterly filling in, was able to finish with Watts Moore in the lead 40:06, and Yellow Belly 40:55, Flexi Flyer 41:16 and Interlude 42:15.  All times are elapsed and the course distance was 0.8NM.

With the Northwest wind being great before the start to no wind and then the Easterly filling in, it was an evening of VARIABLE WINDS.

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                   PHRF                                   CORRECTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             WATTS MOORE                             150                                       38:06

2             YELLOW BELLY                           141                                       39:02

3             FLEXI FLYER                                 96                                         39:58

4             INTERLUDE                                   141                                       40:22

FLEET B:

1             ANIMAL HOUSE                            96                                          24:11

2             NIDAROS                                        118                                       30:48

3             HOT TUNA                                      243                                       32:44

4             ROSIE                                               162                                       32:53 

5             TOAD                                                150                                       33:22

6             QUIXOTIC                                        51                                         34:09

7             MAKANI                                           147                                       34:33

8             SIMPATICO                                       165                                       34:52

9             KICKS                                                180                                       34:55

RACE QS:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=102788&updatedAt=2024-09-18T02:05:18Z&dt=2024-09-17T17:45:02-07:00..2024-09-17T19:03:46-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1726641312807&focus=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&rival=Yellow%20Belly&tab=setup&view=follow&lat=36.950873&lon=-121.999185&tilt=12&range=274&heading=335

NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME:

Starting next Tuesday September 24, 2024, we will start the race 30 minutes earlier at 5:30.  This will give us more daylight time to complete the race.  The 10 minute horn will be blown at 5:20 for a Fleet A start at 5:25 and B Fleet start at 5:30.

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NEXT TUESDAY IS THE LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WHICH IS *******BARBECUE NIGHT AT THE CLUB**********

BRING YOUR BEST BARBECUE FOOD TO COOK AND SHARE!

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JACK AND JILL REGATTA:

Don’t forget to get crew and participate in this fun regatta:

Saturday Sept. 28, 2024

Mixed Gender Divisions

DH/ Family/Friends Doubles

Spinnaker/Jib & Main

Register online: www.scyc.org/regattas

Contact Sydnie Moore (831) 234-6809

sydniemoore@gmail.com

Barry Keeler

SAILING PAIR A DICE

 

 

 

Tuesday September 10, 2024 UNDEBATABLE WIND!

 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

UNDEBATABLE WIND!

Predictions  for the evening: 13 knot winds  with gusts to 18, decreasing through the evening.

Actual conditions:  consistent winds from 17 to 20+ knots from 235 degrees. 

We called for course Whiskey 2: Start>Schuyler>Mile>Blacks>Finish at S/F to starboard.

We blew the 10-minute horn and watched as Fleet A and B got off to a clean start.  Most of the boats took the inside track as is usually preferred for Northwest wind. The boats that had reefs in shook their reefs out as we approached Schuyler and the wind was starting to subside. The first A Fleet boat to round Schuyler was Heartbeat followed by Sweetheart, Sagittarius and Yellow Belly and Interlude together.  Fleet B was led by Perfect 36 then Sumo, Simpatico, Inspiration, Sailing Pair A Dice and TOAD.

All boats made their way around Mile and Blacks as the wind was getting lighter.  The first boat to finish in Fleet A was Heartbeat 38:08 followed by Sweetheart 41:16, Sagittarius 46:56, Aboriginal 47:26,  Interlude 50:29 and Yellow Belly 50:35.  The first B Fleet boat to finish was Zoop  51:13 followed by Sumo 51:33, Perfect 36 53:14, Simpatico 55:27, Sailing Pair A Dice 1:02:46, Inspiration 1:03:23 and TOAD  1:05:03.  All time are elapsed, and the course distance was 3.83NM.

It was awesome to actually have some good wind and clear skies.  Though there were fewer boats,          presumably because of the political debate, we enjoyed UNDEBATABLE WIND!

 

NORTHWEST WIND, GO INSIDE!

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                                   PHRF             ADJUSTED TIME

FLEET A

1                             HEARTBEAT                                     12                          37:22

2                             SAGITTARIUS                                  120                       39:16

3                             INTERLUDE                                     141                        41:29 

4                             YELLOW BELLY                             141                        41:35

5                            SWEETHEART                                  -6                         41:38

6                            ABORIGINAL                                   33                          45:19

FLEET B

1                             ZOOP                                                  144                       42:00

2                             SUMO                                                 141                       42:33

3                             PERFECT 36                                      144                       44:04

4                             SIMPATICO                                        165                       44:55

5                             SAILING PAIR A DICE                     180                       51:16

6                             INSPIRATION                                    144                       54:11

7                             TOAD                                                   150                       55:28

 

RACE QS:

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=102557&updatedAt=2024-09-11T02:30:48Z&dt=2024-09-10T17:45:02-07:00..2024-09-10T19:30:46-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1726015542928&focus=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&rival=Sumo&tab=fleet&view=auto

JACK AND JILL REGATTA:

The Jack and Jill regatta is coming up.  It is time to get crew together and participate in this very fun event.

Saturday Sept. 28, 2024

Mixed Gender Divisions

DH/ Family/Friends Doubles

Spinnaker/Jib & Main

 

Register online: www.scyc.org/regattas

Contact Sydnie Moore (831) 234-6809

 

sydniemoore@gmail.com

I hope to see you sailing next Tuesday.

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG

Predictions

Predict wind: Fair with 9 knot west wind decreasing after 7pm.

Reality: Light southerly wind with pockets of light wind across the bay.

The wind was from 210 degrees, so we set a temporary mark about 300 yards to windward and with the wind already starting to dissipate at about 5:30 we called for a short course: Windward temporary mark, Blacks and finish at S/F with possible call for shortening course depending on conditions.  We blew the 10-minute horn as the fog was getting thicker. Visibility was so poor, you could not see both ends of the start line.

Fleet A got off the line in search of the temporary mark we had set. It seemed like a game of follow the leader as boats all seemed to find the mark.  The first A Fleet boat to round was Aboriginal followed by Magic, Aquavit, Yellow Belly, Sagittarius, Duet, Rosie, Interlude and Double Espresso.  B Fleet was led by Big Mac followed by Sailing Pair A Dice, New Perspective, Simpatico, Nidaros, TOAD, Perfect 36, Kicks and Wind Goddess.

As the fog intensified, we announced to shorten course to finish at Blacks.  The only way to find the mark was following your chart plotter.  Have you updated the current position of Blacks on your GPS?  Once again, it was a game of following the leader, hoping that the leader knew where the mark was.  As the wind died even more, we finally could see the mark off in the distance ahead as we slowly crept up to it.

The first A Fleet boat to cross the finish line was Aboriginal 30:16 then Aquavit 34:12,Sagittarius 36:40, Yellow Belly 37:21, Magic 41:20, Duet 42:14, Rosie 44:25 and Interlude that was moving faster (under motor ?) 44:38.  B Fleet was led by Big Mac 32:18, then Nidaros 36:48, Perfect 36 38:30, Sailing Pair A Dice 39:42, New Perspective 42:14, Simpatico 42:53, Kicks 45:51, TOAD 49:26 and Wind Goddess 55:27.  All times are elapsed the course distance was 0.76 NM.

It was an interesting evening with fog that was thicker than any I have witnessed on the bay. It was amazing to me that nearly the whole fleet that started, continued on to finish in such light wind and heavy fog. It was a prime example of PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG.

We have a wonderful group of sailors as exemplified by the actions that took place this evening with multiple boats getting towed back into the harbor by other boats. Thanks to all of you for your assistance. 

 

 

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                   PHRF                   CORRECTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             ABORIGINAL                                    33                      29:50   

2             AQUAVIT                                           72                      33:17

3             SAGITTARIUS                                  120                       35:09

4             YELLOW BELLY                              141                       35:33

5             MAGIC                                               141                       39:33

6             DUET                                                  141                       40:27

7             ROSIE                                                 162                       44:25

8             INTERLUDE                                      141                       42:51

FLEET B:

1             BIG MAC                                            222                       29:29

2             NIDAROS                                           118                       35:18

3             PERFECT 36                                       144                       36:40

4             SAILING PAIR A DICE                     180                       37:24

5             NEW PERSPECTIVE                        144                       40:24

6             SIMPATICO                                       165                       40:47

7             KICKS                                                180                       43:34

8             TOAD                                                 150                       47:32

9             WIND GODDESS                              168                       53:18

RACE QS:

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=102305&updatedAt=2024-09-04T02:19:30Z&dt=2024-09-03T17:45:04-07:00..2024-09-03T19:15:41-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1725414927280&focus=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&rival=Perf36&tab=match&view=follow&lat=36.947917&lon=-121.981968&tilt=2&range=1217&heading=206

JACK AND JILL REGATTA:

This is always a fun regatta, check it out get, crew and  enter.

Match • Bring a Friend

Saturday Sept. 28, 2024  Mixed Gender Divisions DH/ Family/Friends Doubles 

Spinnaker/Jib & Main 

Register online: www.scyc.org/regattas Contact Sydnie Moore (831) 234-6809  sydniemoore@gmail.c

 

I hope to see you sailing next Tuesday, hopefully without the fog!

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice