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Women's foul weather bibs - Third Reef (West Marine brand). These are a roomy size 8. I only wore them a couple of times and I'm more of a fair weather sailer now so I just don't see needing them again. Great pockets. All zippers and Velcro on good condition. Email for photos  Karenpenrose@yahoo.som $50

We are looking for a new home for our old blue Soling. As much as David and I love that boat, we just haven’t been able to race lately and we would love to see her go to somebody who would get her back on the water. This is a 1969 Soling that still has the original winches. and deep floorboard. Although this is not a one design Soling, it is an excellent PHRF boat that has won multiple class championships for Wednesday night races and won or placed in multiple regattas.  Asking price is $2000, which includes trailer and two sets of sails (once that was only used for half a season before we stopped racing, The other set has a few years of wear but still in good shape). Newer standing rigging, but could use a little TLC in other areas. Please call David at 832-492-0376 if you think you might be interested in giving Old Blue a new home.

Dave Perry is well known for his enthusiastic and engaging teaching style for sailors of all ages and levels, as well as highly respected for his deep knowledge of the sport of Sailing. He is one of the sport's leading coaches and rules experts, serving on the US Sailing Appeals Committee and being the Rules Advisor for several recent America's Cup teams and the US Sailing Team at the 2008, 2012 and 2021 Olympic Games.
Dave is excited to "return" to the Houston area and continue his online work with the sailors and race officials in the area, to help them know the rules better so they are more confident in close-quarter action at the starts and around the marks, and so they can play and run the game at a higher level. Dave encourages sailors of all abilities, or who normally crew, to join us because knowing the rules better will dramatically increase their racing enjoyment.
March 8 – The Rules at the Starting Line
March 15 – The Rules on the Upwind and Downwind Legs
March 22 – The Rules at the Windward & Leeward Marks and at the Finishing Line
Fee: $45 for HYC members ($5 discount included) $50 for Non-members for entire 3 part series - Club Charge or Credit Card
To Sign Up: Call the Club at 281.471.1255; for HYC members, register online.
Send in your rules questions to Dave ahead of time: Dave encourages registered participants to send in their rules questions before each session. To ask a question, send your question to June Shaw (email below).
Zoom & Recording link: A week or so before each session, registered participants will receive a Pre-read with some study materials and the Zoom link. Following the session, participants will receive the recording of the session.
For additional information, email June Shaw at: june.shaw@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Dave's two books on the rules, updated for the 2021-2024 rules, are available in print or digital format at: https://shop.ussailing.org

Does anyone have a boat that the race committee could use this Saturday for the Conundrum? Call 713 408-0444 if you can help. Thanks!

I believe the chili needs to be there by 4-4:30 PM. At least that's what time the judges are supposed to be there.

Mark Set boat needed for the Chili Chase regatta this Saturday! If you have a boat you would be willing to let us use, please reply asap! Thanks!

We are also looking for one or two additional chili judges, so if you would like to be a judge, let me know. We plan to meet at the clubhouse at about 4PM.

Reply here or call 713 408-0444 if you would like to help.

Hello! Your friendly neighborhood volunteer coordinator here (aka Chief Cat Wrangler). We are looking for someone who might be interested in helping provide post-race grub for the Conundrum regatta this Saturday. If you are interested in offering up your culinary skills, please call me at 713 408-0444 for details. Thanks!

Hello all! We are in need of two volunteers to help on the chase boats for both Saturday and Sunday. If you're not planning to race but would like to be involved, please call me at 713 408-0444 or email karenpenrose at yahoo.com. Thanks!

Posting this for a friend who is moving out of state. The boat is currently on Lake Livingston. PM me if you want me to send more photos or put you in touch with my friend Diane.

Classic small racer/cruiser set up for short handed (2 person) or fully crewed (4 people) sailing! Used for day sails and racing. Hull #119. Boat was stripped down and refurbished Jan-Mar 2015. Boat has been dry sailed in fresh water since 2014. Boat has a registered PHRF of 231. Tows easily with a mid size truck. Mast is easy to step and unstep for middle aged people. $6500

Equipment: The following equipment is new from 2015.
Main sail, dacron (w/2 reef points, Atlantic Sails)
135 jib, mylar (C&C Sails)
110 jib, dacron (Atlantic Sails)
45 storm jib, dacron (C&C Sails)
Standing rigging
Main halyard
Tuff luff jib track
Tohatsu 6 hp outboard
Humminbird depth finder
Other Equipment:
Self-tailing Barient winches
Compass
Trailer (with new leaf springs and wiring)

Sold! 

Very sturdy used genoa deck bag. Blue nylon/mesh. $50 Message me or call 832 492-0376. Thanks!

Meant to say asking price $300

Used UK main and jib for our Soling #106. Raced for a few years but in good condition for practice and casual sails. Send me a message or text or Call David at 832 492-0376.

ATTN: FEMALE SKIPPERS AND CREW: Join us at Houston Yacht Club on April 1 for the Mermaid Sail Regatta!


Notice Of Race: http://houstonyachtclub.com/Racing/RaceSchedule.aspx

Entry Form: http://regattanetwork.com/html/calendar.php#

Just to let anyone coming to or from HYC know, Phoenix struck something HARD and unmarked. We were on the HYC side of the channel and were past the dredging lines. We struck hard and got hung up on whatever it was. The depth all around there was 8-9'. There was a nearby mooring ball, but again, we were past the known dredging lines. We are waiting to see what damage was done to Phoenix, and also will be investigating the cause of this dangerous obstruction. The approximate coordinates are N29*37.11 by W94*59.228.