Canandaigua Lake RC Laser Sailing

It was a WINDY Day on the Water!
The temps have dropped and many weren’t ready.
Wind would have taken us farther but the strong vote was to rally after 5 races to the warm cottage for some hot chili!

Frostbite Series:
It is a battle between the Front Runners!
Mary Schmidt and Jay Niggli are tied for the #1 spot, Bill Schmidt is #3  (only 1 point behind the leaders) , Nelson Habecker and Anne Lambert are tied for #4.

Overall High Point Series:
Out of the gate– it was Bill Schmidt #1, Mary Schmidt in 2nd , Jay Niggli in 3rd and Anne Lambert #4.

Sunday Nov 2nd we will again race 2pm-4pm at the CYC docks.
After racing you are invited back to 423 Holiday Harbor for  clam chowder, bread and drinks.

AND: Just as a reminder:

Annual dues for Fleet #14 RC Lasers will expire at the end of October 2014. Your payment of $20 makes you an active member from 11/01/14 thru 10/31/15.

You can pay your dues online or offline! Click here.

Thank you for your membership.

See you on the water Sunday.

Last day of sailing was Picture Perfect  ~ Sunny with Wind!

And… it led us to a Great Night of celebration–
Together we closed the 2014 Sailing Year in Style!

photo by Anna Gorbold

“3” Cheers for Jonathan- He  Won the  “Big One”!
Being the supportive team that we are…
We all helped him carry his “Loot” to his car!

Final 2014 Overall High Point Score:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Anne Lambert
#3: Jay Niggli

It’s a New Day, a New Year, a New Series
Our 4 week Frostbite Series starts on Sunday Oct 26 at CYC docks
Time 2-4 pm
See you on the water!

 Friday October 17th is Sailor’s Night at CYC.

Please let The Admiral(EAL1667@gmail.com or 585-201-0514) know if you would like to sit with the RC Laser fleet for the 2014 Sailor’s Night Dinner and Awards presentation. I will collect the names and coordinate with the club so we can sit together and will also place dinner orders.  I will be making the reservations on Wednesday so please don’t hesitate.

Club Social Friday, October 17, 2014

Sailors Night

Dinner choice of:

Parmesan Crusted Boston Cod     $17.95

Served with salad, rice, vegetable and dessert

Chicken Parmesan     $18.95

Served with salad, pasta and dessert

Marinated Flank Steak   $19.95

Served with salad, fingerling potatoes, vegetable and dessert

Followed by Award Ceremony

Please call 396-9200  for reservations

Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 11:00 PM

Oct 5- Done! …~ in Style~ Slow wind started us off and it kept building (like the Admiral forecasted) which made for  a Super Ending to a Great Fall day on the Water! Thanks to All who helped celebrate Anne Lambert’s Birthday- We are So Grateful for such a Fun group of Friends! One might say we are a Social group with a Sailing Problem!

Some had bigger problems than others on Sunday which is bringing us to an interesting nail biting year end finish!

Sunday Results:
Jay Niggli won the first race quickly followed by Mary Schmidt winning 2 bullets and Neil Atkins and Jonathan Gorbold each enjoyed one as well.

Over All High Point Series:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Anne Lambert
#3: Jay Niggli

Fall Series:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Jay Niggli
#3: Anne Lambert

Please note: Oct 12 will be the last day of the Fall Series(2-4:00 pm) and the last day of the 2014 Sailing Year to be celebrated on Sailors Night Oct 17. There will be no racing on Sunday Oct 19th. Rest Up for the Frostbite Series… can’t have a Frostbite Series without Frost!
Please remember: to make your reservations and request RC tables if you wish to be seated as a Fleet.

Frostbite Series will begin on Oct 26th and continue through Nov 16th. We are currently looking at alternative locations. “Many Thanks” to those who have offered their hospitality and support to ensure another Great Winter Series.

Written by Anne Lambert, Edited by “The Admiral”

Sunday Sept 28

_2_ days left of the Fall Series

The Picnic tables were full, Lots of Spectators and Lots of Boats on the Water with~ little Wind~ to be found,

We were “wining” and nibbling on Mary’s Virginia Peanuts-

Thanks Mary! We needed “Peanut Power” to reduce the tension on the dock- with little wind the races were “nail biters” for many!

In attendance for this beautiful fall afternoon were: Mary and Bill Schmidt, Jonathan and Anna Gorbold, Rick Richmond, Barb Urich and Tom Howard, Nate Heinzelman and his cheering family, Action Jackson Bennett, Dick Halligan and Sally, The Admiral and Anne

• Jay Niggli was campaigning in a Regatta- hope he had more wind than we did! Cheers to Jay!
• Terry was taking care of the little Schmidtmeister, and Gary is in Germany starting  new fleets on the Danube and the Rhine
• Joan is bungie chording Keith to the couch so he will heal fast and be back for next season.

**Hope we didn’t miss anyone… it’s come one- come all to these Gala dock side events!!

Sunday Results: The light wind didn’t slow Mary Schmidt down…

Mary started with a blast … 2 bullets out of the shoot!

Jonathan joined her with a bullet and Bill Schmidt closed out the day with the Final Win!

Fall Series Results to date:

#1-Jonathan Gorbold

#2-Jay Niggli

#3-Anne Lambert

Overall High point Series Update:

#1- Jonathan Gorbold

#2- Anne Lambert

#3- Jay Niggli

Sailors night is quickly approaching~~ Looking forward to celebrating a Great 2014 Season with all!

Written by Anne Lambert, Edited by The Admiral.

Sunday Sept 21
Fall blew in and offered  some Wild Wind on the Water  (knots up to 30) and then came the calm …. in full Canandaigua Style….
Swirling Winds at their Fine-ist…  Making it fun & challenging for RC’s!

The rain went south and we went to the starting line 6 times-

We shared the Wins.. 5 different winners for 6 races!

Sunday’s Results:
Anne Lambert enjoyed 2 bullets.
She was joined in the Winner’s Circle by Nelson Habecker, Terry Schmidt, Jonathan Gorbold and Jay Niggli.

Fall Series Update:

#1:Jonathan Gorbold

#2:Jay Niggli

#3:Anne Lambert

Overall High Series Update:

 #1: Jonathan Gorbold

#2: Anne Lambert

#3: Jay Niggli

Please Note:
Next week we will start at 3:30 and race til 5pm (to accommodate those that will attend the J22 Fleet party which starts at 5pm).

See you on the water!!!!!!

A storm was a brewing…
Oops—
it was a party on the dock that caused all the commotion!
Admirals have Birthdays too- complete with Clowns!

September 14^th was Week #4  of the Fall Series

The “A Team” came with their “Happy On”…
and did an Awesome job helping to Celebrate
Admiral Nelson’s 29^th birthday!
Many Thanks to ALL for the treats, the flowers, the CLOWN and all the Fanfare!!

We had light wind and wandering boats so Thank Gosh for a Good Reason to Party!

In Spite of the elements we had 5 races
Sunday’s Winners were:
Race 1: Bill Schmidt
Race 2: Anna Gorbold
Race 3: Jay Niggli
Race 4: Jonathan Gorbold|
and Last but not least….
Drum Roll Please…..
Race 5: Nate Heinzelman- a real natural!!!

Nate Heinzelman

Latest Standing for the Overall HighPoint Series:
1. Jonathan Gorbold
2. Anne Lambert
3. Jay Niggli

Join us Dockside Sept 21st 4pm for more Competitive Fun!

HAPPY!!!!!!

After a Great day of BIG Boat Racing we assembled on the dock- got “Happy” and then put our skills to the test with the RC’s.
Some may want to change the order and their “Happy Factor” next week… others may just remain happy and keep singing and sailing~~!!:)

Winds remained steady for a Great Sunday Night Sail
We got 6 races in– all played fair and we shared the WINS.
Mary led with 2 bullets and Anne, Neil, Jonathan and Jay each enjoyed one as well.

Sunday Sept 14 will be week 4 of the Fall Series CYC south dock 4-6PM.

The ranking to date is as follows:
Fall Series:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Gary Schmidt
#3: Anne Lambert

Overall High Series: BIG SHAKE UP!!!
Lambert led all year long… and this week Jonathan- fighting to reclaim his #1 position – indeed did and knocked Anne out of #1 position.  Who will reign come Oct 17???
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Anne Lambert
#3: Jay Niggli

What a wonderful racing weekend and what a wonderful regatta and party!!!!!!!!!! Go to www.rcsailors.com for the full story and photos.

Great Racing Weekend!

Saturday Aug 23: Maggie and  Neal’s Elimination Extravaganzza…was another success!
Thank you- Thank You -Thank You Maggie and Neal for opening your home to us again and hosting what is by far-

The Best Party of the Year!!

We had wind (understatement!) and 8 boats that started the voyage from CYC to the Finish in front of Atkin’s Home on the East Side of the Lake thanks to the service of many (shuttle boats, ski-doo’s and paddlers).

The entries were:

• Mary Schmidt
• Dan Tratt
• Gary Schmidt
• Terry Schmidt
• Jay Niggli
• Jonathan Gorbold
• Keith Calkins
• Nelson Habecker

The across the lake portion of the regatta set up the pecking order of the elimination round.

1. Jonathan Gorbold
2. Mary Schmidt
3. Gary Schmidt
4. Terry Schmidt
5. Jay Niggli
6. Dan Tratt
7. Nelson Habecker
8. Keith Calkins (DNF)

Then came the exciting match racing  oh.. what fun for all….

Spectators were enjoying the challenge and the relaxing party on shore.

Those in the race and committee boats got the birds-eye view of all the strategies being played out.

First up:

Jack Bennett defeats Dick Hallagan

Jack Bennett defeats Anna Gorbold

Jack Bennett defeats Keith Calkins

Nelson Habecker defeats Jack Bennett

Nelson Habecker defeats Dan Tratt

Nelson Habecker defeats Jay Niggli

Nelson Habecker defeats Terry Schmidt

Gary Schmidt defeats Nelson Habecker

Gary Schmidt defeats Mary Schmidt

Jonathan Gorbold defeats Gary Schmidt

The Champion

3rd place
Mary Schmidt

2nd place
Gary Schmidt

1st place
Jonathan Gorbold

It proved to be a nail bitter all the way to the finish… with Jonathan just nosing out Gary by whispers of the last wind available to close out the regatta in Gorbold Style!

And then came the smell of the steaks… we all quickly switched gears and got into full blown party mode!

You will find many more photos taken in our photo gallery!!

Just “click here”

Sunday racing continued the Fall Series

Jonathan continued his winning streak and won the first 2 races, followed by Gary winning the 3^rd race of the day.

Only 3 races were completed due to the wind conditions that fluctuated dramatically from 10 knots to negative 10!

It was a great day for those that know how to sail in highly varied winds  to no wind at all.   “RESULTS”

No Racing Labor Day Weekend (due to all the regatta’s and Fa-La- La- La- La- Have Fun ..Be Safe and see you at the docks on September 7^th!

Upcoming is the first ever Rhode Island National Regatta  Sept 21^st–  It is not that far away.  So, if you are looking for another get away before the end of the season, I am sure that you will get a very warm welcome.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

And please join the National Class so that we support and are supported at the National Level.  Go to http://rclaserna.com/ to join.

We have gotten great visibility in the AMYA  Newsletter… let’s continue to help them help us!