Seattle Yacht Club Jack & Jill Race
This summer, the Jack & Jill race,
hosted by Seattle Yacht Club, was held on a beautiful afternoon, the last Saturday of August, in spectacular Elliott Bay. In a Jack & Jill race, the crew consists of one man and one woman. Cruising and racing boats from several different clubs took part. All boats managed to complete the ten-mile, double-lap buoy course between Elliott Bay Marina and West Point in an 8 to 12 knot northerly without any major mishaps, as far as we know. In addition to the Jack & Jill aspect,
this particular race had two other features: boats could decide to use and be rated with spinnakers during the race, depending on conditions (and negotiations), and kids 12 and under and two other guests were allowed on board provided they didn’t help during the race. These things make the event
more family friendly. And new this year, the event was held out of Elliott Bay Marina. The marina provided free guest moorage Friday and Saturday for a mini vacation with a city view and the restaurants, live entertainment, and SYC facility at the marina. Thank you Elliott Bay Marina.
Congratulations to Kathryn Meyer
and Bill Blodgett for winning line honors and first place in their boat More Cowbell racing with the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle. Second place when to Derek Storm and Cindy Gossett aboard Outlaw and third place went to Duke Phan and Hilary Specht aboard Grayling. Also, congratulations to Ruth Medley as first time race skipper aboard the Bavaria 38 Puffin sailing with her dad. If you couldn’t make it this year, check it out for next year at
www.seattleyachtclub.org
Sloop Tavern Yacht Club J & J Race
35 boats attended Sloop Tavern
Yacht Club's J & J race, September 11 and were greeted by a warm 80 degree 12 knot northerly. Formerly known as the Jack and Jill race, this year’s event was modified to accommodate singlehanded and double-handed sailors (Jack & Jack) and was the final race in the inaugural J & J Championship. As with all STYC races, the non
flying sails class started first and made their way to Spring Beach subsequently followed by progressively faster classes with the NM 55 Strider bring up the rear only to take the lead halfway down the first run. As the fleet rounded the leeward West Point buoy, it was soon clear the beach was the place to be as a healthy flood tide punished the boats choosing to sail towards the shipping lanes. Fleets continued to make their way around the full 13 nautical mile course in short time as leaders continued to stretch their leads on the following NFS boats lead by Duke Pahn's beautiful Q Boat Grayling, as he handily won the NFS division as well as the Triple Sound Crown. Kathryn Myer's Moore Cowbell was the clearly the hero of the day winning 1st overall beating Nate
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& Wanda Creitz's Three Ring Circus by a mere 16 seconds, followed by Kirk Utters Scimitar in class 3. Class 4 was won by Svein Ellingsen's Bergen Viking followed by John and Lisa Doherty's familiar blue C&C 115, Dacha. Sun-baked and thirst parched sailors enjoyed libations and a free burger dinner hosted by the title sponsor Ballard sails. This is the first year for the series
that is now commonly known as Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s “J & J. “ The series is comprised of Race to the Straits, Down the Sound, and the final, Jack and Jill. About 10 months ago, Nigel Barron
led the movement to convert the Jack and Jill into the third race in the series. Bear in mind that both RTTS and Down the Sound have Jack and Jill components such that the crossover is a natural one. As such, those who wish to compete in the traditional Jack and Jill fashion may still do so. For the inaugural year, Ballard
Sails is our generous title sponsor with Quantum Sails and Smart Plug also providing sponsorship as well as CSR and the Seattle Sailing Club. Go to
styc.org for full results.
6th Annual
Mid Sound Sailing Social at Des Moines Marina - Great Success!
This free summer time, family-
friendly event featuring sailing fun, great food and valuable prizes, was also a great success as a fundraiser! Participant donations totaled over $6,000 for Hospitality House and over $1,400 for the Des Moines Food Bank. Hospitality House is a unique program of rehabilitation for homeless single women and includes job training, counseling and housing assistance. The Des Moines Food Bank has seen demand rise and does its best to provide for the most needy among us. The sailing social was held on six Thursday evenings and included a low key race, conducted by The Three Tree Point Yacht Club, which was followed by a social hour with food, beverages, and generous prizes donated by local merchants. This is an annual event, so if you missed it, join us next year. For information contact the Des Moines Marina at (206) 824-5700, or Debra Valpey at (206) 243-5566.
CYCT 2011 Point Series The Corinthian Yacht Club of Tacoma
announces the 2011 Point Series. This is a four race series of middle distance races in the Commencement Bay area. All PHRF racers are invited, and must have a current PHRF-NW certificate as well as meeting PIYA requirements. October 8: Command Point October 29: Point Defiance November 5: Browns Point C o n t a c t S t e v e R y a n
(253) 759-5213, or Ed Pinkham at epinkham@ha rborne t . com or (253) 332-7656. For the NOR and Race Instructions go to
CYCT.com
Tacoma Yacht Club Races
October 16: Fall Race 2 October 30: Halloween Regatta December 3: Winter Vashon Race February 26: Gov Teats Sailboat Race and Frostbite One Design Series Race 1 March 25: Frostbite One Design Race 2 April 29: Frostbite OD Series Race 3 June 16: Tacoma YC Summer Vashon
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