GBCA Discussion Forum

One of Figaro's crew is looking for a ride share after HMR from Port A to Houston/Seabrook on Saturday morning.
Please contact me if you can help out.
Thx,
GW

Could a Board Member please update the Race Calendar on the GBCA website?
Thx

As Bee pointed out in a recent post, there will be triangle or multipoint ("polygonal"  for Archimedes aficionados) courses for racers AND REACH-REACH courses for cruisers.

However, before discussing courses, let me point out another development:
This year, all HMR fund raising efforts will be geared towards supporting Port A. Ovarian cancer again next year but this year Port A.
Skippers, who have paid docking fees for the Municipal Marina may consider diverting refunds towards the Aransas fund.

Back to courses:
While Dwight is working hard on finalizing the SI's I will share my insights:
Start as usual on Thursday, near the Galveston Pleasure Pier.
Finish probably inside the jetties, near marker "11".
Cruising reach-reach courses either in the general direction of Freeport or - depending on prevailing winds - towards the direction of Sabine Pass. Distance for cruisers probably less then 150 nm.
Racers - polygonal courses up to 170 nm - direction again depending on prevailing winds.
(Jeff, I believe suggestions of racers expressed on this forum or addressed directly to the PRO will receive proper consideration.)
In my humble opinion and from a racing standpoint this venue deserves participation in the triple digits.
If you have not already done so, sign up and in the process help Port A!
GW

Our juniors did an excellent job on Saturday. It was good to see a lot of junior crew as well, not only skippers! Well done GBCA (Bob Hunkins et al.)!
I have posted photos on my Facebook site and assume that they are available to everybody via friends or friends of friends....
GW

To the cruisers among GBCA racers!

Next Saturday, February 6, Linda and I will give a ppt. presentation of our two week cruise along the southern coast of Dalmatia, last September.
This is one of the most desirable cruising destinations in the Mediterranean.
It is near shore blue water sailing with several attractive destinations like Dubrovnik, Korcula (home town of Marco Polo), Hvar and Split.
Location: LYC, Commodore's room.
Time: 13:00

Plenty of time to get ready for the GBCA Commodore's Ball later in the day!
Gerhard Wittich

The NOR for Bay Cup II has been posted on Regatta Network.

Links are attached:



Notice of race link for bay cup 2
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/8686/BayCupII2014NORFINAL.pdf

on line entry
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=8686

crew waiver
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=8685

listing of submitted waivers
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=8685&custom%20report%20id=70

Most abandoned rigs and pipes in Galveston Bay and some in Trinity Bay have been removed.

A hazard in Trinity Bay remains, about 1 mile ENE of Marker "4" of the South Cut remains.
It is a pipe with a diameter of about 10 ", typically exposed 1 to 3 feet with the following approximate location:

N 29 32'986
W 94 52'770

Registration for Bay Cup I (March 1) is open on regattanetwork.com

Plan A - in case of favorable conditions:
Two races - one starting near Kemah, finishing at the South Cut;
Second race in Trinity Bay.
(courses similar to the last two Summer Bay Cups)

Plan B - in case of low water level or other adverse conditions:
Quadrangle courses in Galveston Bay (one or two races);
(similar to the last two Winter Bay Cups)

Entertainment: Kelly McGuire

GW

682 NM/24 hrs during the single hand Vendee Globe. (28.4 NM average;)
Armel Le Cleac'h on the 105 ft trimaran Banque Populaire.
Frenchman with cojones mas grandes!
(I hope he doesn't enter the GBCA orange class this Saturday.)

Icicle 3 will be (unofficially) the third annual Goulash race.
Goulash soup provided by King's Biergarten.
BYOBG (bring your own beer girls)!
GW

One of Figaro's crew needs to catch an 8:30 AM flight from Corpus on Sunday.
Please let me know if someone would like to share a taxi ride, leaving Port A around 6:00 AM.
Thx,

gwittich@me.com

This year's Texas Challenge Cup is scheduled for this Saturday (September 28).
First gun 1000, up to five races; race area between Seabrook/Red Bluff, HSC and extension of Clear Creek Channel.
GBCA (defending champion) versus LYC; racing J/80's and J/22's.

Signal Boat: Tramp
GBCA team captain: Chris Dees
LYC team captain: Dave Christensen
Spectators are welcome.
Figaro can take a limited number of spectators on board.
If interested, please contact skipper Mike Lecompte - (281) 235-5088
GW

The NOR for Bay Cup I (Saturday, March 2) has been posted on Regatta Network.

NOR: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/6281/BayCupI2013FINALNOR2.pdf

Register here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=6281

View Registrants: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6281&custom_report_id=2

Online Crew Waivers: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6281&custom_report_id=2

View Crew Waivers: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6280&custom_report_id=70

Gerhard Wittich

Attached is a picture of a navigational hazard in Trinity Bay.
It is located approximately 0.8 nautical miles ENE of South Cut Marker
"4" at 58 degrees.
Approximate coordinates:

N 29 32.970
W 94 53.630

It consists of a pipe with a diameter of approximately 15 inches and
two small tubes nearby.

The NOR for Bay Cup II has been posted on Regatta network.

Here are the links:

Registration link : https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5617

View Registrants link : http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5617&custom_report_id=2

Submit Waivers link : https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5616

View Submitted Waivers link : http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5616&custom_report_id=70

Registration for the LYC Shoe Regatta (May 19 and 20) is available.



Registration link :
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5254


View Registrants link :
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5254



Submit Waivers link :
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5229


View Submitted Waivers link :
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5229



Gerhard Wittich

Lakewood will host a one day Offshore Safety and Navigation Seminar this Saturday, April 14, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
It is primarily intended for racers entering the Galveston to Gulfport Race.
However, racers planning to participate in the upcoming Heald Bank and Harvest Moon Regattas or other offshore races are also welcome.
Attendance is free.

Gerhard Wittich

NOR and Registration for Bay Cup I (March 3) are available at
www.regattanetwork.com
The course selection differs significantly from that of previous years since the Coast Guard does no longer permit crossing the Houston Ship Channel in a racing manner.
We will offer different lines, all in Galveston Bay, west of the ship channel:
A distance course with pursuit start for the Classic Canvas, SOS, Multihull and Pole less Cruising Spinnaker classes. (One or two races).
Standard timed starts will be offered for PHRF non-spin, PHRF spin and One Design classes. (Up to three races).
We intend to set distance courses for PHRF non spin, W/L courses for One Design classes and a combination for PHRF spin. (Course configuration will be fine tuned with feedback from various fleet captains.)
J 80's and J 105's may consider this a tune up for upcoming races.

Gerhard Wittich
Chair, LYC Race Committee

Great start into the new season! Thanks to the GBCA Race Committee!

Figaro finished at 13:52:22.

We finished about seven seconds ahead of Astarte.
Astarte, please confirm. Katana (first in the Handicap Class) was not sure about the finishing sequence of Figaro versus Astarte.

Thanks,
GW

The HMR cruising spinnaker class has more than doubled over the last four years with more than 30 boats signing up this year. We should be able to form a double digit fleet for local distance races.
(Shaken not Stirred, Katana, Curmudgeon, La Dame Argentee, Makan Angin, Party of Five, Figaro and others;)
Without a doubt, GBCA, LYC, HYC would support such an effort.
The HYC turkey race could be a start.

GW