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Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use   # 470

SBRNYCU is an independent weekly publication of southern Chesapeake Bay racing happenings. Founded in April, 2000.

It's a short work week.  HAVE A  GOBBLIN'  GOOD  THANKSGIVING! 

FROSTBITE Gets in Good Day.  The 4th Sunday of Frostbite racing was a good thing.  Moderate wind throughout and a good turnout of racers; 22 boats in all.  The final Frostbite of 2009 will be this coming Sunday, November 29, same place, same Bat Channel.  PRELIMINARY RESULTS:  PHRF A (5 boats) - 1.Phil Briggs, Feather;  2.Christian Schaumloffel, Mirage;  3.John Blais, Stardancer. PHRF B (8 boats) - 1.Graham Field, Independence;  2.Rusty Burshell, Cool Change;  3.Neal Garrett, Strega.   PHRF C (6 boats) - 1.PDQ;  2.Bob Thomas, Surprise;  3.Bumps Eberwine, Spray.   PHRF Non-Spin (3 boats) - 1.Dave Lively, Lively Lady;  2.Dixon Wilde, Kingfisher;  3.Bob Nunn, One o Five.   Principal Race Officer - Dick Boykin.

(As promised, here are the winners of the Sunday, November 15 race:  PHRF A - Phil Briggs, Feather;  PHRF B - Eric Schwab, Five Speed; PHRF C - PDQ;  PHRF Non-Spin - Dixon Wilde, Kingfisher.)

Race 5 of the Frostbite Series will be at the same time and place, Sunday, November 29.  For info contact Dick Boykin at (757) 890-0093.

So,  you burned your socks last Spring and you are still sailing sock-less?   You have accepted the MURPHY CHALLENGE!    A group picture will be taken  of all of Murphy the Racing Beagle's friends, who like Murphy, sail sock-less.  The photo will be taken Sunday, December 6, at the Hampton Yacht Club  "back porch",  immediately prior to the 32nd running of the Gaboon Race.  We'll plan to snap the shot at 11:30.  So, bare your feet and go down in history as a participant in The First Annual Murphy Challenge!

SPINSHEET CREW LISTING PARTY - SOUTH  is well on its way through the planning stage.  April  3, 2010 (Saturday) has been set as the date for all skippers and crewbies to gather, meet, schmooze, and make sailing season plans.  The gathering will take place at the southern Bay sailors'  favorite watering hole,  MARKER 20  in downtown Hampton (one block off the waterfront).  Check out the sailing and racing scene in the southern Bay.  Get a ride on a race boat or find that much needed crew to round out the team.  Plan to nob some hobs and get involved, really involved,  in sailing in 2010.  Watch SBRNYCU and SpinSheet  Magazine for updates.  (NOTE:  for information on sponsorships and/or info booths for your organization, contact  Mary Ewenson at SpinSheet  (410) 216-9309  or  David Taylor at (757) 344-5292.) 

The 32nd Annual Gaboon Race, Sunday, December 6, 2009.  Staggered start (beginning at 1300) off Hampton Yacht Club docks; announced course around fixed marks in the harbor;  finish off Hampton Yacht Club docks. Must have a current valid PHRF rating; PHRF equipment category 5P is allowed (as well as 4P).  PHRF crew numbers limits do not apply (bring 'em all!).  Starting times will be posted at the registration table in the HYC lounge prior to the race.  For further details and to enter, please contact Phil Briggs at (757) 723-5477.

December Southern Bay Racers Calendar:  Wrap up warm and keep on racing!

Throughout the month, southern Bay clubs will be having holiday soirees and grand celebrations.  So, be sure  to participate in the jingling of bells and the guzzling of eggnog!   It's all good!

December 5          SATURDAY        CBYRA Annual Meeting in Annapolis

December 6          SUNDAY             32nd Annual Gaboon Race,  HYC - Phil Briggs, (757) 723-5477

December 25 FRIDAY               Christmas Day

January 1, 2010    FRIDAY               New Year's Day

January 1, 2010   Dana Dillon Memorial New Year's Madness Race, OPCYC -  Dennis Miner (757) 867-1028

January 1, 2010   Seaford Yacht Club New Year's Day Race, SYC - Chuck Eldred  SYC

In case you missed  the Caribbean 1500 Rally results, here is how the southern Bay boats did:  Jeff Carpenter, Club Carp (Jeanneau 54DS) - 3rd in Rally Class 1;  Whitey & Nancy Lipscomb, Destiny  (Hallbery-Rassy 53) - 6th in Rally Class II;  Sam Fowler, Catharpin Blue (Island Packet 420) - 4th in Rally Class 4.  Three other southern Bay boats cruised  down (therefore, no race finishes):  John and Diana Jaeger, It's Only Money;  Robert Pinney, Moonlight Fantasy; and, Dietmar Weselin, Romany Life.  Complete Rally results are available at the event website - www.carib1500.com

Hey, OPTI  Kids, Parents, and Friends!   You have only until July to get ready to race at the 2010 Optimist Nationals which will be held here in the southern Bay in Deltaville, VA.     Fishing Bay Yacht Club has launched the event website http://optinationals2010.org  for the event to be held on July 17-24, 2010. The website was built using modern blogging software and has many features for participants, parents and fans to get information about the 2010 Nationals and to follow along as it happens.  There is absolutely no reason to be uninformed - check it out...often!

MURPHY'S LAW:   Thanksgiving...  one of Yrs Truly, The Racing Beagle's, favorite holiday celebrations.  A traditional dinner which includes my personal favorites  Fat Dove Soufflé and  Skittering Squirrel Pate' - um, um!    /S/  Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.

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