Regional2011

Alex Bell Regatta, April 16-17, 2011

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Tot
Net
Rich Obst
Kevin Minton
FS 2127
Idler
1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 9
Brian Tyrrell
Jeannie Silvers
FS 1864
Emily Lauren
6th 1st 1st 1st 1st 10
Umbright Aquarius 23 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 16
Hyde Montgomery 17 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th 19
Johnson Newport 28 2nd 5th 6th DNS 6th 26

Thanks to the Lewis-Clark Sailing Association for hosting a fun event. Complete race results can be found at the regatta website.

Vancouver Lake Sailing Club Regatta, June 4-5, 2011

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Tot
Net
Brian Tyrrell
Laura Bolin
FS 1864
Emily Lauren
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 5
Ray Peters
Chris Peters
FS 4887
Breezin
DSQ 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 11
Rich Obst
Kevin Minton
FS 2127
Idler
2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 13
Roger McVicker
Mike Marley
FS 4368
White Light 2
3rd 4th 4th 4th 5th 3rd 18
Doug Queen
Kathy Queen
FS 3539
Blew Skies
4th 5th 5th 5th 4th DNF 23

Racing was to start Saturday at 1 pm. The skies were blue and the temperature a pleasant 76° F, but the wind failed to arrive for two hours. When it did arrive; zap, it came in at 12-16 mph and blew steady the remainder of the race day. Brian Tyrrell and Laura Bolin took top honors that day winning all four races. The Vancouver Lake Sailing Club hosted a wonderful dinner, promply serving everyone 45 minutes after the boats had landed. Two additional races were held on Sunday, with lighter winds (4-7 mph) that diminished. Brian Tyrrell and Laura Bolin continued their winning ways, even winning the race to the boat ramp at the end of the day. Thank you to the Vancouver Lake Sailing Club -- everything was done right: excellent organization, perfect weather, sharp race committee, little down time between races, delicious food, and perfect camping. The club is already talking about returning next year. Complete race results can be found at the regatta website.

Al Morris Regatta, August 6-7, 2011

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Tot
Net
Brian Tyrrell
Tanya Tyrrell
FS 1864
Emily Lauren
3rd 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 8
Ray Peters
Chris Peters
Truda Peters
FS 4887
Breezin
6th 3rd 2nd 1st 2nd 5th 2nd 3rd 18
Rich Obst
Kevin Minton
FS 2127
Idler
1st 4th 3rd 3rd 4th 3rd 5th 4th 22T
Doug Farnham
Amy Farnham
FS 2074
Idler
2nd 2nd 5th 5th 3rd 4th 4th 2nd 22T
Roger McVicker
Mike Marley
FS 4368
White Light 2
5th 5th 4th 4th 5th 6th 3rd 6th 32
Mark White
Mark Bowden
FS 2333
Arbuzs
4th 6th 6th 6th 7th 2nd DNS DNS 39
Sarah Burton
Kathy Queen
Tirsa Butler
FS 5407 DNS 7th 7th 7th 6th 7th 6th 5th 45

Six Flying Scots from the Columbia Basin Sailing Club competed in the 2011 Al Morris Regatta at Yale Lake, Cougar, WA on August 6th and 7th, with the class being completed with an additional Scot from the Seattle Fleet, sailed by Doug and Amy Farnham. Moderate and steady winds allowed the race committee, hosted by the Willamette Sailing Club, to hold five races on Saturday and three more on Sunday. The Scots were fourth in the starting order of six classes: 1) A-Cat, 2) Thistle, 3) Tasar, 4) Flying Scot, 5) Lido, and 6) open. Saturday's race courses were single loops around the windward and leeward marks, and Sunday's races included two triangular courses with spinnaker reaching marks. The efficient race starts, good camp sites, steady winds, mountain-lake scenery, and fun local pubs has made this regatta a favorite among the club members. Thank you to the Willamette Sailing Club for hosting the regatta -- the Columbia Basin Sailing Club is certain to be back next year to race at this event. Complete race results can be found at the regatta website.

Lake Chelan Regatta, September 10-11, 2011

Flying ScotClass

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Tot
Net
Rich Obst
Mark Bowden
FS 2127
Idler
5th 1st 4th 2nd 4th 1st 2nd 14
Ray Peters
Chris Peters
FS 4887
Breezin
3rd 4th 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 3rd 14
Doug Farnham
Amy Farnham
FS 2074 4th 3rd 2nd 5th 1st 4th 1st 15
Brian Tyrrell FS 1864
Emily Lauren
2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 3rd 5th 4th 18
Brian Bolin
Lindsey Bolin
FS 5025 1st 5th 5th 1st 5th 3rd 5th 20
Doug Queen
Kathy Queen
FS 3539
Blew Skies
6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 36

Large BoatsClass

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Tot
Net
Bob Spaulding
Yvonne Mata
Debbie Clark
George Mata
Mirage 236
#2367
1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 6
Scott Patterson Ranger 20
#328
5th 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd DNF 18
Gerry Austin SJ 77
#67987
2nd 1st 2nd 3rd DNC DNC DNC 20
Dean Falteisek Beneteau 26
#11
4th 4th 4th 4th 2nd DNC DNC 24
John Dame Ranger 20
#1742
3rd 5th DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC 32

MultihullClass

skipper
crew
boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Tot
Net
Randy Brooks Corsair 24
#750
1st 4th 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 7
Scot Chapman Hobie 17
#5876
2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 12
David Polehn
Shekina Polehn
Hobie 14
#40277
4th 3rd 3rd 2nd 1st 3rd DNC 16
Dan Fritz Hobie FX1
#478
3rd 2nd 4th 4th 4th 4th 3rd 20
Stephen Hobie 17
#4441
DNC DNC DNC DNC 5th DNC DNC 35

Light winds (4-7 mph) prevailed all weekend, but the winds were consistent enough to keep the boats moving for all races. The Flying Scot fleet was very competitive as shown by the scoring (only six points separated the first 5 competitors after 7 races). Any small change in sailing in the light winds could have rearranged several of the placings.

Notable at this event: 1) capable 13 yr old crew Lindsey Bolin, 2) impressive single-handed sailing by Brian Tyrrell, 3) string of 1st place bullets by Bob Spaulding, 4) new club member Dave Polehn's finish in his Hobie 16, 5) Laura Bolin assisting on Race Committee, 6) Maureen Obst's oatmeal cookies, and 7) Russ Jones (RC Chairman) entertaining technique for shouting down jet skis & other power boats in the sailing area. Overall this was a good event for the combined racing of Flying Scot Fleets 100 & 186, great camping and mountain/lake scenery as usual. As promised, the water was a crystalline 72° F, and quite refreshing at the end of each day. Thank you to the Lake Chelan Sailing Association for hosting the regatta -- the Columbia Basin Sailing Club is certain to be back next year to race at this event. Complete race results can be found at the regatta website.

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