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2012 Burning of the Socks

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bill Blevins

Tomorrow marks the 2012 Vernal Equinox. This means that sailors won’t be wearing their socks again until next winter so it is time to hold a party to burn the stinky ones. The Canandaigua RC Laser Fleet is building the … Continue reading →

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Burning of the Socks Kicks Off 2011 Sailing Season

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Bill Blevins

As spectators and other sailors look on, George Walter (#47) throws his socks into the fire as part of the traditional Burning of the Socks ceremony which signals the beginning of the 2011 sailing season on Canandaigua Lake. The Burning … Continue reading →

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Warm-up Series Starts on Sunday

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Bill Blevins

On Sunday, March 20th at 1 p.m. we’ll begin our five-week warm-up series. These races won’t be scored for low point awards but they will contribute to the overall “batting average” score for the year and the 60% participation requirement … Continue reading →

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