Written by Mark Whitehead
Editing Kathleen Whitehead
Photos by Paul McBride, B.B. Wright, Mark Whitehead
Layout Paul McBride
The Diehards Sail Tuesday
The season isn’t quite over but it sure is getting close. We’ve lost a few skippers to other obligations but we still had a respectable turnout of sixteen on October 27. A good hard wind gave us a season high race count of fourteen, and with the number of skippers voluntarily sitting out now and then, we were able to go “all in.” This gave most skippers two throw-outs, one for every six races.
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
There was close competition throughout the fleet with five different skippers taking first, six finishing second, and six crossing the line in third. These included Tim Wright, Bill Malay, Don McBride, Al Posnack, Rick Gates, Mark Whitehead, Jay Burns, Bob Brennan, and Denis Boisvert. In other words, about half of the total participants earned the top spots in different races, demonstrating how competitive we’ve become.
Out on the Water
Tim Wright again could do the most bragging, Bill Malay took the second slot overall, and Al Posnack landed in third. Don McBride held off challengers for fourth, and Mark Whitehead just made the top five in fifth.
Rounding out the top ten were Denis Boisvert, Paul McBride, Jim Opie, Jay Burns, and Rick Gates. All skippers sailed well, making for a fantastic late-season regatta.
Sadly, Mother Nature Canceled the Last US12 Regatta
With a forecast of rain followed by snow, the October 29 US12 was canceled. And because Wednesday’s weather wasn’t much better, our alternate race day was useless.
The Season Ends
Our Town permit for use of Back Bay and the path ends on Tuesday, November 3, so that will be our last regatta of the 2020 season. The dock will be pulled the following day. We’ll see you again in April! And don’t forget to vote if you haven’t done so already!
We have three used Solings available for a donation to the New Hampshire Boat Museum if you are interested in joining the fun and camaraderie. We’d don’t like to blow our own horn, but we are indeed a great group! And we can help you bring them up to snuff.
During the winter, we will be having Zoom classes on different sailing topics. Keep your eye on the news for details. Everyone is welcome.
