Category Archives: RC Laser Fleet 14

We are two weeks into our summer series and it has been a test of strength, courage, and desire for everyone.  On the first Sunday of the meet we were faced with winds of 15 knots and gusts that were … Continue reading →

Knowing  that his only opposition (Jonathan) was going to be absent  for the day, Jack assured us that the series was his and did not need to be contested. As usual no one listened and forced him to take a fifth … Continue reading →

May is that month where the RCs have to start giving room to all those oversized boats that block our wind. Occasionally we run into them but no real damage appears to be done. It has been up and down series … Continue reading →

There are just 2 Sundays left for determining the order of finish for the Spring Series. Much like the Kentucky Derby it is coming down to the wire.  Jonathan Gorbold has a 1 point lead over Jack Bennett who had … Continue reading →

We had 7 races Sunday afternoon which shuffled the deck in the standings for the Spring Series.  Jack Bennett, who had a win, a second, two thirds, and two forths, was overtaken by Jonathan Gorbold who dominated the races with … Continue reading →

The enthusiasm and the weather attracted 15 Lasers and 2 Victoria’s for our 2016 Walkabout races.  It was a day for sunscreen and patience waiting for that puff of wind that would lead you towards the next mark. The first … Continue reading →

It was one eyed Jack aka Captain Jack Sparrow aka Jack Bennett who led the way by posting 3 wins a second and a third to capture first place after seven races were completed.  Anne Gorbold scored 2 wins, Jonathan Gorbold and Maggie … Continue reading →

The final day of racing and everything went well until the first race was underway.  It was at the leeward mark that Jay pitch poled with Jonathan right behind him. As luck would have it Jay’s rudder came down over … Continue reading →

The one thing I realized yesterday was that for most of the day Mary was walking up and down the dock in the opposite direction from everyone else.  That meant that while everyone else was fetching the windward mark Mary was already … Continue reading →

Just as forecasted the rain clouds retreated and the sun broke through occasionally for our afternoon of racing.  With everyone using “C” sails it was not uncommon to see boats pitch poling when trying to fetch the leeward mark.  After having … Continue reading →