Texas Race Week 2012

[ShakenNotStirred]

Skippers and/or Snackticians:
For your convenience Pirate's Alley Cafe will be preparing boat lunches for the Saturday race.  Print and fill out the order form found at
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/5294/SandwichOrderForm2012.pdf
and bring it to the Skipper's Meeting.

A race committee volunteer will deliver your lunches to your boat on Saturday morning.
Cool, huh?

[KathyR]

Skippers!  Just to let you know there is a Buc-ee's (#7 The Beach Store) at 4231 E. Hwy 332 in Freeport where you can pick up bags of ice and other snacks for your boat.  I spoke with the general manager and he said no worries about running out of ice, they have plenty!  They also serve coffee round the clock, but I told him our folks need RUM around the clock!

See you at the Skipper's meeting this Friday!  Remember to bring cash or checks to sign up for event tickets and purchase other GBCA/TRW goodies!

[ShakenNotStirred]

Door Prizes!
To be given at the Competitors Briefing....
From Marina Bay Ships Store:  various safety devices including wood plugs, ?TruPlugs?, flares, and air horn.
From West Marine: An inflatable life-jacket with built-in harness (value $220).
Each one of these items can potentially save a life.

If you haven't already signed up for Texas Race Week already, do so today and double your chances of winning.

[beverly]

Your race course awaits you....(attached is the view from the Race Committee deck).

[beverly]

And your slip is ready.  Have you registered yet?  C'mon down!

[Sailchick]

LOVE!!  That marina looks beautiful!!

[beverly]

3 individual restrooms inside the big building (pottie, sink and shower), and there's a trailer outside that has 3 air conditioned pottie/sink/shower rooms.  Throw a water hose in the boat along with your power cord as most of these slips are open right now and don't have a hose on the reel.  I'll be your docking dame, so we'll be chatting as you get close I'm sure.  My cell is on the info sheet you'll get at the skipper's meeting tonight.  It's gonna be a HOOT!

[Christopher]

Sailing Instructions are posted on-line Linky

Official Notice Board Linky
For any notices, changes or Q&A.

[Bee]

So far Tango and Stinger will be using Kattack.  If you want in get the app and don't forget to turn it on.

[beverly]

....and if you want to share your SPOT link with the race committee so we can know when you're getting close that would be much appreciated.  It'll help me make sure I have a proper arrival beverage for you at the dock.  Post it on the forum if you want all your fans to cheer you on, or just send it to me if you'd like.

[Sailaway]

It started!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/

Here are pictures from the beach start of Texas Race Week 2012!

Party in Freeport tomorrow!

Photos by Scott and Beverly 

[Sailaway]

Got the today's finishes loaded.

Tried something different!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/

mv Tramp

[ChrisK]

Had a blast on s/v Big D.
Challenging race Thur night, fun race on Saturday. Of course, GBCA parties are the best.
Thanks RC, the hard working volunteers, Michelle, the Lacy Bros and the sponsors.
btw those are some cool trophies!!

[dc1sail]

Many thanks to the GBCA leadership and the many volunteers for their hard work putting on Texas Race Week.  It takes a huge amount of organization and attention to detail to stage such an event.  The Crew of Airborne certianly appreciate your efforts and is looking forward to next year !

WELL DONE !!!!

Dave Christensen
S/V Airborne

[Sailaway]

Well I don't know about you guys but I am pooped!

Got the final photos loaded this morning then took a long nap

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/

mv Tramp
sv Flying Kiss