Sail Regatta
(May 02 Report)

Sail Regatta Meeting - 15 May; Novice Sailing Program

Sail Regatta meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 1900 in the main ballroom. All sailors, and anyone interested in sailing, are invited to attend. The next meeting is May 15th. The topic this month is the formation of a Novice Sailing Program. We will have a guest speaker from Poulsbo Yacht Club discussing the formation of the program at their club.

Sail Regatta Rendezvous; 1-2 June, Poulsbo

Make plans now for a weekend rendezvous in Poulsbo, 1-2 June. Details are being worked out now, but tentatively include: potluck Friday night, Brownsville Race on Saturday (for the racers), and dinner ashore Saturday night. Please contact Capt. Joe Payne with any special requests or ideas.

Wanted: Sailing Dinghies

We would like to obtain 2-3 sailing dinghies for club use. If you have a boat in reasonable shape that never seems to get much use, or know of someone who may have a boat, please contact Capt. Joe Payne.

Anyone interested in sailing lessons for their kids, grandchildren, or themselves is encouraged to contact Capt. Joe Payne or Capt. Gunter Krumme. We are attempting to gage the interest in a novice sailing program this summer. Don't be shy!

Racing Sheet

Congratulations to Tim & Dan Baker for finishing second in class on the Rich Passage Ramble held 13 April. Race #4 of the West Sound Sailing Association (WSSA) Trophy Series is the Port Orchard Yacht Club WSSA Invitational. The race is 18 May and starts at 0900 off Port Orchard Marina breakwater. Complete details are available on the BYC Webpage (http://bremertonyachtclub.org/bycSailBoat.html) and also posted at the BYC clubhouse.

Also this month, the Around Bainbridge Island race is scheduled for 11 May (sponsored by West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club), and the Friday Night "Six-Pack" races start at Port Orchard. The West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club is also sponsoring the WSSA Benefit/Brownsville Race (#5 of the WSSA Trophy Series), scheduled for 01 June and starting at 1000, Brownville Marina.

Our BYC Spring Series Regatta continues with races on 27 April, 11 May, and 19 May. All are held on Dyes Inlet and start at 1300. You may compete in any or all races. Each skipper's three best finishes will be used to determine the series champion.

Capt. Joe Payne

Sail Regatta Chairman

April '02 Report:

Sail Regatta meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 1900 in the main ballroom. All sailors, and anyone interested in sailing, are invited to attend. The next meeting is April 17th.

Wanted: Sailing Dinghies

We would like to obtain 2-3 sailing dinghies for club use. If you have a boat in reasonable shape that never seems to get much use, or know of someone who may have a boat, please contact Capt. Joe Payne.

Anyone interested in sailing lessons for their kids, grandchildren, or themselves is encouraged to contact Capt. Joe Payne or Capt. Gunter Krumme. We are attempting to gage the interest in a novice sailing program this summer. Don’t be shy!

Ladies Day Races

April 28th is Ladies Day at BYC! We will be hosting a Predicted Log Race, Sailboat Race, Potluck and Vessel Safety Checks by the Bremerton Power Squadron. Bring the whole family and make a day of it. See details at the clubhouse.

Racing Sheet

Congratulations to Phil Nenninger (Magic Dragon) and Dan Baker (Duke) for their victories in the Ides of March Regatta on March 10th. Phil finished First in Class 1 and First Overall, while Dan finished First in Class 2. Jim Wright (Attitude) finished 13 seconds behind Phil in Class 1, while Ed Schmid (Stillpoint) finished 20 seconds behind Dan in Class 2. Two very close finishes for a 6.3-mile race with excellent wind and a cameo appearance by a bright orb in the sky. Many thanks to Mike Knight (Lost Inheritance) for acting as our Race Committee Boat. Complete race results are posted in the clubhouse.

Our BYC Spring Series Regatta continues with races on April 6th, 14th, and 27th. All are held on Dyes Inlet and start at 1300. You may compete in any or all races. Each skipper’s three best finishes will be used to determine the series champion.

Race #3 of the West Sound Sailing Association (WSSA) Trophy Series is the 21st Annual Rich Passage Ramble, sponsored by the West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club. The race is April 13th and starts at 1000 off Port Orchard Marina breakwater. Complete details are available on the BYC webpage (http://bremertonyachtclub.org/sail/sinclair.html) and also posted at the BYC clubhouse.

Capt. Joe Payne
Sail Regatta Chairman