Author Archives: Admiral Nelson

“HOMETOWN BOY (BILL SCHMIDT #88) WINS FROSTBITE SERIES

In a stunning upset, Bill Schmidt races to victory in the Frostbite series 2013.  With a net score of 95 it bested Jonathan Gorbold (2nd) with a score of 99. I must mention that Jonathan did not compete the final week due to … Continue reading

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“JEFFERSON CUPS – UP FOR GRABS – FINAL WEEK”

In keeping with tradition, the top three finishers of the Frostbite Series will be awarded a “Jefferson Cup” engraved with your name and place of finish on sailors night 2013.  “It is still anyone’s race.”  Currently Johathan Gorbold holds the … Continue reading

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“FROSTBITE SERIES HEATS UP ON RILEY LAKE”

The snowflakes in the air confirmed we have properly named this series “The Frostbite Series” BUT…. Johathan Gorbold has a 1 point lead over Terry Schmidt, who has a 1 point lead over Jack Bennett after two weeks of racing.  … Continue reading

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“2 Weeks of racing on Riley Lake”

RC Fleet #14 & RAMYA Members – Oct 28, Lake Riley The sails got wet and so did we!:) No Pictures as we could hardly see between the rain”drips”! Yes.. we were DRIPPIN!! It was a relatively warm rain and we … Continue reading

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RC RACING ON RILEY LAKE SUNDAY OCTOBER 28TH

This coming Sunday we will be holding Week 3 of our Frostbite Series on Riley Lake in Rochester  from 2-4PM.  Also invited to race with us are any members of RAMYA that would like to participate.  Following racing Bill & Mary … Continue reading

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“SAILORS NIGHT”

  The Crescendo of the Sailing Season Awards were abundant for the Talented RC Sailors   Bill Blevins – Top Prize: Ultimat Vodka Jonathan Gorbold- 2nd Place Jay Nigley- 3rd Place         2012 Ladies Fleet Tracy Blevins – … Continue reading

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“Week 1” of Frostbites Series on the Erie Canal

  Racing on the Erie Canal can be very challenging.  Not only for RC Lasers but other boats as well.  “The boat in this photo is not the mark set boat.”     Fleet 14 held 5 races on Sunday … Continue reading

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Sailors Night Saturday Night Oct. 13th

Preparations are being made for meals and seating for the Sailor’s Night awards banquet.  If you haven’t yet been in touch with Tracy Blevins for arrangements please do so ASAP. Contact Tracy at 585-729-6779 or justtracy@mac.com. The festivities will begin … Continue reading

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Jonathan Gorbold Wins The Race Across The Lake

Race Report by Admiral Nelson. The weather was just perfect. The wind was out of the northwest and the west and the southwest for much of the race and at times was not there at all, for which Anne was … Continue reading

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