Model Yachting News • Week Ending July 3, 2021

Posted on by Paul McBride

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

They’re Back!
There might have been a lot of activity on Back Bay or perhaps it was the hot weather, but for whatever the reason, our June 29 regatta was plagued by weeds. Six weed calls showed up on the score sheet, but we’re sure that more just weren’t recorded. The commodore’s Number 12 had the highest tally with four of the six calls – weeds must be attracted to blue boats! The US12s slide right through them, but the Solings get stopped dead in the water. Perhaps a new award should be crafted in the workshop for most weeds!

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Skippers Memorial

Steve Leker calls, "Weed!"

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US12, Soling Masters, Soling Sailors

The winds held reasonably steady with only a few lulls. It certainly was hot, but everyone was prepared with extra water. The Soling fleet of sixteen skippers completed ten all-in races, but as more snowbirds return for the season and our numbers increase, we might be splitting the fleet soon.

A thank-you goes out to Steve Leker who showed up with a new pair of oarlocks for the rescue boat — the “eye” type that don’t let oars pop out. Thank you, Steve! They’ll save everyone aggravation.

Out on the Water
The Sailor Class had a tie at the top with Bruce Brown and Steve Leker sharing the honors. Jack Minahan was all alone in second place with Paul McBride, Anthony Quinn, and Al Stevens sharing third place.

In the Master Class, Tim Wright rose to the top of the heap. There were no ties in this class. Don Cundy for the second week in a row sailed into the second slot, and in his wake was Dan Masessa in third, Jay Burns in fourth, and Al Posnack in fifth.

US12 Sailing
The sailing for the US12s at Back Bay on July 1 was epic. We managed to get fifteen races in, and had eight boats whose skippers enjoyed the cooler temps and good winds. There are always wind shifts on Back Bay, which keeps things interesting, but today the wind speed was never too light and never too strong. The races went quickly, and it was a great afternoon of sailing.

US12 Skippers

Tim Wright was hard to beat today, although John Simms managed a couple of times. John came in second for the day with Don Cundy close behind in third and Jim Opie in fourth. Rick Parent and Bruce Wilhelm were hundredths apart in fifth and sixth with Bob Brennan and Paul McBride rounding out the fleet. Paul had some trouble with his boat today but displayed persistence and determination, fixing a serious issue then continuing to race and improving his finishes.

The US12 sailors have a great time every Thursday afternoon, and hope to have more sailors as the season really gets going. Come down and watch. It’s a pleasant way to spend a summer afternoon.

1st: Tim Wright 438
2nd: John Simms 101
3rd: Don Cundy 70
4th: Jim Opie 130
5th: Rick Parent 1790
6th: Bruce Wilhelm 267
7th: Bob Brennan 5149
8th: Paul McBride 223

Lily Pond
The buoys at Lily Pond in Gilford were set on June 30, and sailing will resume on Sunday, July 11, from 9 AM to 12 noon.


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), or Wednesday if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate on Tuesday or Thursday. Make sure you have your camera at the ready.

Upcoming events:

  • 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
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