Canandaigua Lake RC Laser Sailing

We reeled off 7 races on Sunday afternoon at Holiday Harbor and Mary Schmidt won four of them.  Following close behind her was Gary Schmidt with two wins, three seconds and two thirds.  The only other race was won by Bill Schmidt. As one might expect Mary is leading in the Frostbite Series, Gary is running second and Bill is only a point back in third.  “Frostbite Results”

Boats on a prolonged 5 minute break (owners inside)

It was a great afternoon for racing.  We had nine boats on the water to race for the day. The wind was mostly out of the north (4-6 knots) which made for a windward leeward course that was free of any weeds.   There was not much sunshine so it was asked by many that we take a 5 minute break to warm up inside after four races. I don’t know why it is but a 5 minute break is never 5 minutes. We were actually 15 minutes and ready to get in the other three. We raced until the clock ran out (4PM) and then moved inside for some of Anne’s great chili, Jack’s sushi, and Glennis’ apple pie.  There was some chalk talk but I did not hear Mary offering much on her technique.

Next Sunday we will once again be at 423 Holiday Harbor 2-4pm for week three of the Frostbite Series.

AND: Just as a reminder:

Annual dues for Fleet #14 RC Lasers will expire at the end of October 2015. Your payment of $20 makes you an active member from 11/01/15 thru 10/31/16.

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

Thank you for your membership.

See you on the water Sunday.

The Admiral

And… it led us to another Great Night of celebration–
We closed the 2015 Sailing Year in Style once again.

“CONGRATULATIONS ANNE”

Anne Lambert was able to hold off Jay Niggli by 7 points to win the Overall High Point Series for 2015.  Her commitment to racing and attendance was unmatched.

The evening was filled with 1st place awards going to Jonathan Gorbold first in both the Frostbite and Fall Series,  the Spring Series going to Terry Schmidt, and the Summer Series going to  Anne Lambert.   “Photos”

We wasted no time in turning the page to the 2015-16 series by having our first day of competing for the Frostbite Series the next day.

It was the proper way to start, having temperatures in the 30s’ and a brief snow flurry at times.   You would have thought by looking at us that we were going skiing instead of sailing. But not so!  We were able to get off 5 races before we all took shelter back at the picnic tables where there was hot coffee and not so warm wine.

The day belonged to Mary Schmidt and Jack Bennett (with refurbished transmitter) who traded firsts and seconds 4 out of five races. Determined to also be recognized was George Nix pulling a win out of his hat.

Complete Results

We have another 4 weeks of racing before we give up the boats and actually do begin skiing.  But till then the next meeting will be 2-4pm (Sunday Oct. 25) off the boardwalk at Holiday Harbor for a change of scenery if the wind conditions are right.

See you on the water!!!

The Admiral

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

Please let the club know if you wish to be seated at the RC Laser table for dinner.

Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Dinner choice of:

Parmesan Crusted Boston Cod $18.95

Salad, rice, vegetable and dessert

Chicken Parmesan $19.95

Salad, pasta and dessert

Marinated Flank Steak $20.95

Salad, potatoes, vegetable and dessert

Followed by Award Ceremony

Please call 396-9200 for reservations

Sunday afternoon we had a Captain Morgan Challenge Race Series which consisted of 2 hours of racing for Captain Morgan Prizes.  The races were not counted in the Fall Series but the format was worth it to Mary Schmidt. Here’s the way it worked….

We had 2 hours to get in as many races as possible.

Win 1 race and receive one gold dollar or one 50ML of Captain Morgan

Win 3 races and you could trade in your previous winnings for a 375ML of The Captain

Win 6 races and trade in your winnings for a 750ML

Win 9 races and win the ultimate prize of 1 liter of Captain Morgan Private Stock street value $40 x 2 = $80.

Also, the person having the most wins would be able to double their prize.  Second and third would get a little more Captain (but not much).

As it turns out we were able to only get in 7 races which after doing all the tallying it was Mary Schmidt that scored 3 wins and walked away with the biggest prize of the day (750ML of Captain). Drinks on Mary next week.

Next Sunday we will officially begin our Frostbite series which will consist of 4 Sundays ending on November 15th.  Starting time will be 2pm and ending at 4pm off the south dock.  The weeks following have yet to be determined but I am certain that we will land somewhere.

I hope to see everyone Saturday for Sailor’s Night and Sunday for Racing….

The Admiral

I had ordered up an eight to ten knot wind out of the south for our week seven racing event and as usual that’s what we got.

Jonathan Gorbold, who was acting PRO, managed to rip off 5 bullets on an eight race card. ( Even extra duties doesn’t seem to slow him down). Mary Schmidt managed 2 bullets after taking the first four races to repair her boat equipment and Jay Niggli managed to get up for one.

B sails were the best to accommodate those winds that were just enough to pitch pole your boat with an A. (Yes I tried it once. Bad choice.)

While club racing may be coming to an end the RC’s will continue after the Fall Series with a 5 week Frostbite Series which will end on November 15th. We use this time to adapt ourselves to the cooler but more forceful winds that will prevail. We will use either the south dock or Holiday Harbor as our race venue and then retire to 423 Holiday Harbor to warm up with a hot dish of some type and a glass of wine.  Spectators are always welcome and someone is usually willing to give up their boat to a spectator in order to warm their hands.

This Sunday (October 4th)we will be starting at 5PM to allow racers to be recognized at the volunteer appreciation event at the club.  It will be the final race date of the Fall Series and scores will then be tallied for Sailors Night.

Sad to see the Club close for the Snow that follows…..

The Admiral (Nelson Habecker)

Sunday September 13th Gary Schmidt unveiled his fall Bills mascot boat for the remainder of the year.  After watching the Bills win there first game of the season, as luck would have it, in the water it went and never looked back in race one.

In total there were five races and five different winners. I believe that the course layout may have had something to do with it. Acting PRO Jonathan Gorbold was determined to find a windward and leeward leg. The course was south, then east, then west, then south, then north, and then south to the finish. Thank God it was only once around!  I do know that with all the sail trimming I had used up most of my battery life. I also know I had to do a lot of rowing to pick up all the marks laid out for the course.

So, after a very cool and shifty wind day it is Gary in first place in the fall series (“RESULTS“), the Buffalo Bills undefeated in the AFC  (1-0) Go Bills!!!) and Anna Gorbold now racing her own RC #44. (Go Anna!!!)

Next Sunday will be week 6 of our series and will once again be off the south dock CYC beginning at 4PM.

See you on the water!!!!

The Admiral

There seemed to be plenty of wind a hundred yards off shore but very seldom did it come our way.  What started out to be a south wind quickly turned into a light north wind which turned out to be fine.  we all just started on the opposite side of the line and went in the opposite direction.

Jonathan Retrieves Rudder

Before the racing started Anna was curious to see if the rudder for her boat would float if it were to become detached from her boat.  Jonathan was nice enough to go swimming to retrieve it. (Nope doesn’t float)  We managed to muster 5 races with as many as 10 boats in a race.  Jonathan (PRO) being concerned that with the light winds there would be much foaling at the marks decided to act as referee. If he called a foal on you a tack and a jibe was to be completed before the next mark. 

No need for a foul call though,  all boats rounded the marks in an orderly fashion and gave  plenty of room.

Midway through the series it is Gary Schmidt who leads with Jay Niggli  a close second.  “Complete Results”

There will be NO RACING Labor Day weekend so that we might enjoy holiday but we will be back to work Sunday Sept. 13th for week 5 of the series.

Enjoy the holiday!!!!!!

See you on the water!!

The Admiral

The day began early with all the preparations being made. Seven boats entered the water at noon for the 2.3 mile race across the lake.  The chase boats were power boats, canoes, and kayaks.  Keith Calkins (race director) laid out the starting line and did the countdown. Six boats took a course of east and then south while one boat (Jay) took a course of south and then east.  At the finish first in 1 hour and 11 minutes was Jonathan Gorbold  followed 1 minute later by Jay Niggli. Bringing up the rear in 1 hour and 28 minutes was the Admiral (Nelson Habecker).

The complete order of finish over was:

1. Jonathan Gorbold #62
2. Jay Niggli #81
3. Terry Schmidt #71
4. Gary Schmidt #59
5. Jack Bennett #005
6. Nelson Habecker #54
7. Mary Schmidt #652 DNF ( engine problems)

The Atkins were well prepared to receive us as we pulled our boats from the water for a short rest before the elimination rounds began.

A course was set a bit off shore where we could get the best wind and competitors were shuffled in and out with their boats to compete in the elimination rounds.

First up:

• Neil Atkins #172 defeating Anna Gorbold #62A
• Anne Lambert #272 defeating Neil Atkins #172
• Anne Lambert #272 defeating Mary Schmidt #652 (more engine trouble)
• Nelson Habecker #54 defeating Anne Lambert #272
• Nelson Habecker #54 defeating Jack Bennett #005
• Gary Schmidt #59 defeating Nelson Habecker #54
• Gary Schmidt #59 defeating Terry Schmidt #71
• Gary Schmidt #59 defeating Jay Niggli #81
• Jonathan Gorbold #62 defeating Gary Schmidt #59

to win The 2015 Atkins’ Hospitality Regatta.

Awards were handed out to the top three finishers and all the female participants for putting up with the guys. 

We all then settled back to enjoy all the strip steaks prepared by our hosts and all the side dishes and deserts contributed by all.

“Many Thanks”  to all that help to make this happen, our hosts Maggie and Neil, our race director Keith, chase boat staff Anne, Anna, Cathy & Mike, Barb & John, and to everyone else that took the time to enjoy the racing.  “Event Photos”

The Admiral

Gary Schmidt
Back to his winning ways

After missing out on week one with an electrical malfunction Gary was able to rebuild his boat with new servos and score 2 bullets out of 4 races.

After two weeks of the Fall Series it is Gary Schmidt and Jonathan Gorbold who are tied for first with Jay Niggli close on their heels.  Just a touch further back is Anne Lambert in forth.

It was hot!!!!! without much wind, but the boats managed to keep moving (although at a very slow pace).  I (The Admiral) decided to loan George Nicks my boat for one race so I would stop pulling my hair out trying to get to the mark and doesn’t it figure that the wind comes up and he cruises to a victory.  I immediately took my boat back and the wind died.  All we have proved is that my boat likes wind to race fast or it simply doesn’t like me.

Quickly approaching on Saturday August 22nd is the Atkins’ Hospitality Elimination Regatta.  I know that the many racers are looking forward to it and final plans are in the works.  If you believe that you may be coming please let us know.  The deadline is quickly approaching.  ( Maggie at matkins@frontiernet.net or Admiral Nelson at eal1667@gmail.com)  For more info “click here”

Good Luck to all this Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Admiral

Maggie & Neil Atkins will be hosting their Annual Hospitality Elimination Regatta which will include great company, a great meal and drinks for all.  The address is 4314 Deep Run Canandaigua, NY 14424.  This is just off of East Lake Rd.

The regatta will begin promptly at 12 Noon off the south dock at CYC.  A starting line will be set and the start may be upwind or down depending on the wind direction that day. If you do not wish to race across the lake but would like to participate in the elimination rounds you will need to arrive at the Atkins’ home by 2PM.  If you are a fleet member in good standing and would just like to attend the party you are asked to arrive by 5PM for all the festivities and awards.

There is no participation fee for this regatta, but please RSVP by Tuesday August 18th  to Maggie at matkins@frontiernet.net or

Admiral Nelson at eal1667@gmail.com so that we know how many Sailors to expect.

If you are planning on attending and would like to contribute by bringing an appetizer, a specialty dish, or desert please inform Maggie at (585) 396-9973 or matkins@frontiernet.net to help coordinate her efforts.

Regatta Rules:

• You are required to have a chase boat to follow your RC across the lake.  If you do not have one -Please let us know prior to Thurs August 20th so we can help.  We will make every effort to find you a boat or help you team up with another chase boat.
• A finish line will be set somewhere close to the Atkin’s dock which you will be required to pass through in order to finish the race across the lake.
• If you have been awarded a handicap in our regular series racing you may continue to use it at the start of the race across the lake.  If you have not been awarded a handicap you may not petition for one.
• Racing from CYC to Maggie & Neils home will determine your placement for the next round i.e.  ( 1,2,3,4,etc) .  (If your boat wins the across the lake race you are guaranteed at least  second place. You may rest until your challenger has been determined through elimination.)  If you do not race across, you may still participate in the regatta by bringing your boat by car to their home or using a boat already on location. You will be placed at the bottom and will have to earn your way to the top.  Those that do not race across the lake will race by drawing names with the winner moving on to the next elimination round.  This will continue until only one remains. This boat will then race against the lowest placed boat of those that did race across the lake. The winner will progress to the next round until a winner is determined.  If by chance no boats complete the race across all racers will be at the bottom and elimination for all will be by drawing names.
• A course will be set to the approval of this year’s race  committee  and a race will consist of a minimum of 4 legs (2 laps).
• Racing will end by completing the elimination races or when the hosts ( Maggie & Neil ) determine it is time for all of us to leave.  If all the elimination races have not been completed at that time the order of finish will be whatever your placement was at the time races were cancelled.
• The very coveted 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (gold, silver, Bronze) place awards will be presented to those who will have earned their place in history.

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  1st               2nd                    3rd

  These races will not be included in the Overall High Point Series or Fall Series, but it would be a shame not to participate…Hope to see you there!

   Admiral Nelson

SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST

The weather could not have been better for the 2015 Squaw Island Regatta.  By 2pm the wind was out of the west at anywhere from 2 knots to 15 knots depending on where you were on the lake.  The support staff were all on time and the chase boats were ready.

Richard Phelps donated his jet ski while Dave Kaye donated his dingy complete with motor and comfort chair.

The ideal wind caused us to lengthen the course to approx. 3 nautical miles (Squaw Island and back 1&1/2 times) which took 1 hour and 47 minutes for the winner to complete.  And after all that time and distance the first place boat was just 2 seconds in front of the second place boat that was just 8 seconds before the third place boat.  Great racing by all!!!!!!  Except Jay Niggli who unfortunately lost his keel to the deep blue sea while trying to remove weeds while enjoying a small lead in the race.

The final results were:

Nelson Habecker
The Admiral
First Place

Gary Schmidt
Second Place

Terry Schmidt
Third Place

Anne Lambert, George Nicks & Jack Bennett
First Place Team Boat

We had Hots, Hamburgs, and Sausage along with all the fixens that were contributed by all to make it a very full filling afternoon.  All retired for the day to prepare for the last day of the Summer Series.

SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND

It was an exact reply of Saturday.  Plenty of wind out of the south had us all changing from A sails to B sails and back.  Anne Lambert was able to score 2 bullets out of 6 races which ensured that she would capture first place in the series.  Jay Niggli (with a borrowed keel ) was also able to score 2 bullets that insured his second place finish.  Finishing in third place was Nelson Habecker (renamed The Rear Admiral).

Click RACE RESULTS for all the scores.

The Fall Series begins August 8th 4pm on the south dock. See you on the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Rear Admiral