GBCA Discussion Forum

Last Saturday Joan III won the Bay Cup 1. That was Maarten's last race as skipper on Joan III and the last time she brought a trofee home for Joan the owner.

Joan and I have sold our yacht after 6 years to Anna and Frank Michiels. Anna and Frank have sailed as crew with us many times. Frank was on the wheel at our start last week. We are sad to see good bye to this wonderful Alberg 37 but pleased that she will be in good hands.

We will continue to sail Galveston Bay and beyond but for a while this will be on other people's yachts.

Thank you all for many great moments on the water... especially those moments when we were on starboard tack or just finished ahead. Winning in the crowd sailing Galveston Bay and Gulf of Mexico is an honor because there are so many very good GBCA, HYC and LYC sailors to compete with.

Joan and Maarten

Looking for a ride back early Sunday from PA to Houston 2 people (plus sailing gear) after the HMR. Also available if someone would want to bring a car out before the race starts.

The Houston Yacht Club wants to get people to sail. We have started a crew exchange. Skippers are HYC members. Crewing is open for members and non-members. If you are from time to time interested to crew please send an email to CrewXHYC@gmail.com with a descrition of your sailing skills: off-shore, foredeck, etc.

For the 8 and 11 year old kids of friends I am looking for a rowing/sailing dingy. The idea is that we can tow the dingy behind Joan III and when we anchor for lunch/dinner they can get the best sail training available: sailing their own small boat.

Any suggestions?

Lacy has updated the picture website. A new fresh look. Well done! I have written very often that racing GB would not be the same without the enormous pleasure to relive the events looking at the great pictures everyone makes and shares but the professionalism of Lacy tops. I have no more space in my study to hang enlarged pictures of Joan III!

By coincidence I came across the book written by J.Howard Williams, Love at first sight, describing his Sailing adventures around Galbeston Bay and far beyond. This is a very enjoyable read (for sailors) and takes one to past sailing adventures. The author has been commodore of GBCA must be over eighty now and apparently no longer sailing. Recommended reading.