The 2011 season kicks off with the infamous Skipper's Meeting and Opening Party at our new WNR host and home; Villa Capri Italian Restaurant. Bring family and friends to see the magnificent view the Villa Capri has to offer.
The new venue will combine a spectator friendly race course, a relaxing outdoor patio, great service, starting & finishing lines within viewing range, an outdoor "refreshment area", a new menu; just for Wednesday Night Sailboat Races, and topped with Texas-style sunsets overlooking competitive sailboat racing on Clear Lake.
Check out the web site, or Facebook page, for information: http://clearlakeracing.org/
- March 30th @ 6:30 pm: Skipper's Mtg & Opening Party @ Villa Capri
- April 6th @ 6:15: Start of 2011 racing season
- Further schedule is posted on Web site.
Looking forward to it.
Can the Villa pour a tall rum drink... ? Do I have to even ask?
It took awhile to train the Club Classic bartenders...even with generous tip...
I don't mind starting over. Looking forward to the change of scenery
::)
Sounds great! Looking forward to it!
Will be there at the Villa tonight with registration money in hand...the Soverel 27 Adios Dos will take another run at catching Burns Brown and crew on Footloose....
Buddy, I'm donating some money this year...it should cover more than that quarter quart of 2 stroke oil we donated during the last race.
Famous Buddy quote:
Buddy: "Chris, do you have any two stroke oil?"
Us (sailing by): "Sure, here's all we have..catch!"
Buddy: "But..but...that's not enough!!"
Us: "Buddy, were a sailboat!" ::)
A great and windy start to the season for Series 1 Race 1
Looking for last weeks results...
Is this the right link for PHRF Spin?
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=44&Itemid=72 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=44&Itemid=72)
Quote from: ChrisK on April 13, 2011, 09:57:55 AM
A great and windy start to the season for Series 1 Race 1
Looking for last weeks results...
Is this the right link for PHRF Spin?
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=44&Itemid=72 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=44&Itemid=72)
Um.. the page says," PHRF Spinnaker Year to Date Results
Written by Buddy Brown
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:48 "
I'd be inclined to say , "No".
I don't think there are any 2011 results up yet - but I'd be happy to be wrong.
~L
MCA #7066 - Got Rum?
How do you use a Random Prize "50% off Sunday Brunch" only good for one week. We are starting to kick-in the racing season there are not many sailors available on sunday to use that coupon.
Quote from: Xavier on April 15, 2011, 12:50:50 PM
How do you use a Random Prize "50% off Sunday Brunch" only good for one week. We are starting to kick-in the racing season there are not many sailors available on sunday to use that coupon.
Ummmm.... take that lovely wife of yours to Brunch?
~L
Buddy has the results up
Actually there were a few hitches in the process and the results finally got up on the board about 4:05 PM this afternoon. Slightly nicer format. Still finding glitches in the data and so some of the results may have changed slightly. We are reviewing our options and are hoping to post results from Villa Capri or as soon as we get home to an internet connection.
J
Oops, Buddy just called and we missed a step. It will be fixed in the next hour.
J
From the CLRA website:
Additional Parking: Next door to Villa Capri is the SA Sleep Lab. The drive can hold up to thirty additional cars, and we have been given permission to park there on Wednesday Nights. Just pull into the driveway, and angle park to the left or right at the first available location. Please do not block the central driveway (or leave garbage, etc)
Now we just need to get Buddy to trade the Cadillac for a microphone (http://youtu.be/nrKmNkDcDuk), and a decent flat screen to view the GoProHD on...
We got results :) :o :D :P ::) :P
Go Andale!!! Wahooo!! from 5/11
http://youtu.be/e4AMFlx45bg (http://youtu.be/e4AMFlx45bg)
Quote from: ChrisK on May 12, 2011, 09:04:56 AM
Go Andale!!! Wahooo!! from 5/11
http://youtu.be/e4AMFlx45bg (http://youtu.be/e4AMFlx45bg)
Great videoa!
Results are up for Series 2 See ya next week
J
Adding year to date for each class at the bottom of the report on final series results. See www.clearlakeracing.org and the menus on the left.
J
Thanks for letting us know the results are posted.
Tom
Can someone please post the results and times from last week's race? Thanks!!
Done
It has been on there since last Thursday, just now figured out how to make the new series visible. Won't happen again. Enjoy!
John
Thanks John.
Thanks John, some times your the boat some times your the wave.
but its up and its all good.
Sorry guys, I had to change and repost the Spin and Nonspin times because I confused the two SN 28s. The new postings reverse the times for these two boats and change the results in the Nonspin class significantly. Congratulations Dave Atkinson. My apologies and thanks to the persons who pointed out my oversight.
John
Thanks, John!!!
Longest race of the year tonight (at least in available daylight).
Also, are we really half way done?
Some good looking pictures from KTRK, Channel 13
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/gallery?section=news&id=8204320&photo=1 (http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/gallery?section=news&id=8204320&photo=1)
I need to contact my agent before conducting interviews...unless, of course, it's Dominique....
Just fixed some glitches in the posting of scores. I think they all point to series 4 now.
John
I found this on the Classic Cafe's Facebook page....
"Now honoring all Villa Capri Wed. Night Sail boat race coupons. The Sunday brunch good for breakfast Sat or Sun. and late Night menu Thurs - Sat 3 am.Go see buddy brown tonight at the Villa capri?"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seabrook-Classic-Cafe/95088656479
I just mention this... to mention this.
~L
-- In weather like this, common sense dictates that we stay at home. In lieu of common sense we have foul weather gear.
Did Buddy find the RC help he needed for tonight (7/13)?
Did I hear Buddy correctly last night? Meeting about the future of Wednesday nights next Tuesday 7:00pm at the GBCA clubhouse?
Quote from: Bob H on July 14, 2011, 04:15:13 PM
Did I hear Buddy correctly last night? Meeting about the future of Wednesday nights next Tuesday 7:00pm at the GBCA clubhouse?
The meeting is the monthly GBCA Board of Governors meeting. Senior GBCA members are welcome to attend and listen.
Looks like Wed. night races made the Sailing Anarchy web site. Cool!
http://www.sailinganarchy.com/index_page1.php (Jeanna Goes Swimming )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqTRhBDOIeo&feature=player_embedded
To clarify, the meeting at GBCA this Tuesday is not about the future of Wednesday nights. Buddy requested some time to address the Board during our regularly scheduled meeting. Once that is over we will continue with our very busy agenda.
Yeah, Wednesday night racing made Sailing Anarchy and the skipper of the Soverel 27 (who shall remain nameless but is an absolutely wonderful guy) took a huge amount of misinformed commentary. This is why I don't post anything on SA. The readers are a bunch of ideologs who post their righteous views without thinking and almost always focus on negative comments about either the boat, the skipper, or both.
This kind of commentary makes Tempesta a huge amount of money, but SA is not on my list of things I wish to facilitate.
Alot of misinformation on SA.
One of the main reasons why I choose not to be part of their online community.
For now, I'll continue to keep my stalker status, and take the high road.
Yes, there are a few things in the boat/sail handling/crew coordination/safety department we could do different and (of course) like every team, we'll discuss what can be done and hopefully be a little better for the next race.
I'm reading/listening and open to all the comments...criticism and complements alike.
I'd really rather you meet me in person. I'd be more than happy to talk about the event and how you handled your similar experiences as well.
Big picture, Jeanna is/was safe and coming back next week.
We're going to race the boat as hard (yes, that might include another broach or two) and as safely as we can.
See you Saturday!
Lots of misinformation, including that about you being fouled right after the start! ;) ;)
What I marvel at the most is that most of the comments were made by people who not only do not know anything about the venue, they know nothing about the people involved. Its very easy to demonize someone while your hiding behind a keyboard or video screen, but not so easy to do it face-to-face.
I'm pretty sure everyone, even the best professionals, have at one time or the other been in similar situations.
Don't drop out on us Chris.
Thought it was a non-event the MOB was in the water less than a minute.....
OK, minor digression, but just want to say this: As a woman and a relative newbie to sailing. I have as raunchy and "un PC" a sense of humor as any far more seasoned sailor and try not to take things too seriously, however I was as appalled by the constant stream of degrading comments towards women on the SA thread as I was at the amount of "armchair skippers" berating people they don't know for a situation they did not personally witness. It really makes me appreciate the community we have here and how supportive and accepting they have been as opposed to what I've been reading there. Just sayin'.
I agree that it was a non-event, the problem is the crew without a clue about SA thought it would be a funny to put on that site. Stupid idea.
Amen.
Agree this was an entertaining non-event!! Doll Fin has it on the money.
Minimizing a person overboard to a "non-event" is dangerous in itself, to call it "entertaining" shows disrespect for the seriousness of this life threatening event. 50 intangibles could have gone a different way, and we would be lamenting a tragedy on Clear Lake. Serious injury to Jeanna, or other crew members during the event could easily have happened. And, the sail, boat and crew handling have to be examined in order to grow the knowledge and safety of the crew, and the sport in general. The SA community has many well-intentioned people ruined by a majority of infantile, morally bankrupt artless foobs. Some points were well stated, though. Not many.
I am not at all a good example of wearing a PFD, but a throwable nearby is prudent.
Here is what I see:
After the first round-up, initiated by crew weight movement off the rail, I suspect-- the spin guy gets eased @29sec, this initiates the second round up, and parks the boat, losing Jeanna. At this point, the guy could be run completely through the blocks (assuming your strongest crew is holding the spin sheet in position for a take down) and the kite could have been under control a little faster. One minute to get the kite under control is not bad at all.
I was thrown off a J/80 while under spinnaker practicing before a WNR on the Bay, by the mainsheet (not the crew), and I have 35 years sailing under my belt. It was the first time I had ever fallen overboard. Falling off a dock is a different matter--I did not spill the drinks, though. It is a vulnerable feeling of helplessness as the boat sails away, and one that helps me respect the seriousness of a crew overboard.
Sorry, out of town on a personal matter, Scores are up.
John Butler
Thank you John for getting the results up.
Alan has some very good points. With enough time, one will be dislocated from a boat. Lifelines or not, it can happen. I have had trapeze wires break, harnesses break, lifelines break and just plain tossed off a boat. I grew up on small boats and got into the habit of wearing a lifejacket, in all conditions. Over the years, I have gotten relaxed at times, but this is a reminder of how quick everything happens. In a time of panic, and probably disbelief, a turn around time of a minute is not a bad job by Chris and crew. Can we all watch the video and pick the actions apart, yes. How many of us out there have had a MOB? Even if one has experienced a live MOB event, the situations are different and cannot be related. It becomes scary and real very quickly. I have had a couple of events where a crew member went overboard, but they were able to hold onto a spinnaker sheet where I was able to get them back on board.
I also agree that it isn't a non-event. It is something we all need to keep in mind of how quickly bad a fun time can turn tragic. It's the ones that down-play this type of event are dangerous on a boat. In regards to SA and the comments that were made; one has to realize their perspective: they don't know how small the race area is, how many boats are around, the depth of the lake, or many of the factors that were going on at that time.
But, like any video or audio recording, it can be manipulated, and/or misunderstood, and does not always tell the entire story.
Excellent video and commentary Alan Bates! Some great J80 racing on the bay
http://youtu.be/ZvMY-4dztAs (http://youtu.be/ZvMY-4dztAs)
Video #2 from Wiskey Tango.
http://youtu.be/6Ypwt0AjTBE (http://youtu.be/6Ypwt0AjTBE)
Nice videos Alan. Good for sailing, a great link to give our non sailing contacts an idea of what racing in the bay area is like.
Check this out:
http://ultimateclearlake.com/stories/259783-sailboat-races-on-clear-lake-offer-landlubbers-a-waterfront-view
Great article.
Quote from: ChrisK on August 13, 2011, 09:26:48 AM
Video #2 from Wiskey Tango.
http://youtu.be/6Ypwt0AjTBE (http://youtu.be/6Ypwt0AjTBE)
Great video Alan. I like the gimbaled camera mount. Gives a lot more perspective on how shifty the wind gets.
2011 CLRA Ballots are online for:
Most Improved
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60)
Best Crew Member
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59)
Sportsmanship
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58)
ALERT
Some of the stuff on the Web site is 2010 stuff that Buddy put in while building the site and testing it out. I have not gotten up to speed on making changes to anything but the results. Be aware that the forms you send in will go to Buddy and not to Scott until I can figure out how to make the changes. The date shown on the RSVP is LAST YEAR's date. The party is shown correctly (I think) on the Schedule as being on Wed Sept 26. Check the Facebook page. When I get it figured out, I will change the title so you will know it is now active and live.
MEANWHILE Confirm everything with Scott.
John
ONE MORE REGULAR RACE TO GO!!!
ALERTALERTALERTALERTALERTALERTALERTALERTALERT
OCTOBER 26!!
Some of the stuff on the Web site is 2010 stuff that Buddy put in while building the site and testing it out. I have not gotten up to speed on making changes to anything but the results. Be aware that the forms you send in will go to Buddy and not to Scott until I can figure out how to make the changes. The date shown on the RSVP is LAST YEAR's date. The party is shown correctly (I think) on the Schedule as being on Wed Sept 26. Check the Facebook page. When I get it figured out, I will change the title so you will know it is now active and live.
MEANWHILE Confirm everything with Scott.
John
ONE MORE REGULAR RACE TO GO!!!
Some great pics by Dan Jacobs, dan@dvjimages.com
http://www.dvjimages.com/dvjimages/Sailing_Pictures/Sailing_Pictures.html (http://www.dvjimages.com/dvjimages/Sailing_Pictures/Sailing_Pictures.html)
Pictures from the Championship Semifinals #1 on 9/21 are at
http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/clra11s1 (http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/clra11s1)
Great racing!
The FINALS are tonight. Come out to the Villa and check it out. First start about 4pm, but with four starts, if you get there later you won't miss much of the action...
It should be an epic battle between:
Ben Miller, Tom Meeh, Stuart and Casey
Also, a reminder to vote...the 2011 CLRA Ballots are online for:
Most Improved
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60)
Best Crew Member
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59)
Sportsmanship
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58)
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Quote from: ChrisK on October 05, 2011, 08:25:21 AM
The FINALS are tonight. Come out to the Villa and check it out. First start about 4pm, but with four starts, if you get there later you won't miss much of the action...
It should be an epic battle between:
Ben Miller, Tom Meeh, Stuart and Casey
Also, a reminder to vote...the 2011 CLRA Ballots are online for:
Most Improved
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=4&Itemid=60)
Best Crew Member
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=59)
Sportsmanship
http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58 (http://www.clearlakeracing.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2&Itemid=58)
So who won? Just got back in town..
http://www.clearlakeracing.com/images/Scores/finals.pdf
J
A few more pics from Dan Jacobs on the final evening..
Yes, it was close racing... ;D
http://www.dvjimages.com/dvjimages/Sailing_Pictures/Pages/Clear_Lake_Racing_Association_10_5_2011.html (http://www.dvjimages.com/dvjimages/Sailing_Pictures/Pages/Clear_Lake_Racing_Association_10_5_2011.html)