Anybody up for a race?
This weekend is officially designated as open. However, there have been several requests to have a race.The days have been hot and humid. I think they could be considered Dog Days (or Dawg Days as we say in NY).If any one plans to sail on Sunday, and is interested in a little competition, let’s meet at the regular time and plan a course.Hope to see everyone on Sunday.
Meeting tonight 7:00PM Fishermen’s Catch
Please join the Point Lookout Yacht Club members and executive team for a general membership meeting tonight at the Fishermen’s Catch in Point Lookout.
Topics for discussion:
· TLC Fundraiser final tally
· John Garrett Memorial Regatta
· PHRF evaluation
· Sore Thumb trip
· Website and email communication
· Any other new business members would like to address
We look forward to your attendance and participation.
~Rob
Robert Feihel
Program Manage
Regional Information Center
“Make it happen”
Race to the Horizon
Guten Morgen Mitglieder,
The “Race to the Horizon” will take place on Sunday, but the rules have been modified since last year.
This race allows the captains to choose their direction based on the best conditions for their vessel. The longest distance recorded two hours after the start will be the basis for scoring (snapshot of the GPS required). The trip home will be leisurely, providing time to just enjoy the sail, AND collect trash from the water.
Current rules: dependent upon the bearing chosen, the vessel must round the JI to start, starboard tack to the west, or port tack to the east. Two hours after start, a picture of the GPS is taken to determine distance from the JI.
New rule: each item rescued from the water will increase the boat’s PHRF by a percent of their base PHRF (tentatively 1%).
We hope to see everyone on Sunday.
Cheers,
Rob
John Garrett
Regatta Plans
Hola Members,
I hope everyone got the messages about our summer schedule changes.
This weekend the previously scheduled Canvas Plus Regatta is being replaced by our annual “Race to the Horizon.” In addition, the “Dog Days Regatta” will be replaced by the “John Garrett Memorial Regatta. On August 5th.” The Race to the Horizon rules will be changing. The rules will follow.
Kimball & CJ’s Pet Resort is graciously funding the purchase of commemorative tee shirts for the event’s captains and crews. We look forward seeing you.
Phishing alert
it appears that Ellen may have a virus on her phone or PC sending out soliciting emails. I just received one and almost fell in the trap.
The pointlookoutyc.com message servers is up and running. When you receive an event alert, check to see that the link points back to our server, and be sure it is correctly spelled.
As long as the base domain points to us, you will be transferred to our server safely.
~Rob
Email list updates
The downloadable email lists on the website have been updated. The next time you care to distribute emails to club members, please use the revised list.
In the meantime, however, the site has been fixed and is distributing messages properly when an email to members@pointlookoutyc.com
Good luck.
Rob
Another outstanding TLC!
Thank you Team for another success! Special thank you to Jan for managing the event with a very short runway. We all appreciate your hard work and enthusiasm.
Your summer is now your own. Enjoy it and your grandson’s birthday!
Cheers,
Rob
Ahoy!!! So yes, it pulled off! Never had a doubt, lol…
Thank you to all who helped make the annual Toy Lending Center for Children with Disabilities sail and raffle event a success. We were able to raise over $5,000 for the center. WhooHoo!
It was a beautiful day and quite something to see the sails fly by going east and slowly come back to the west!
A special thank you to the Buoy Bar / Scotty’s for allowing PLYC to host this wonderful event. Thank you also for your help in setting up and taking care of whatever we needed.
I am already making notes for next year. Always things to improve!!!
Thanks again, have a great Sunday. Now off to CT for celebrate grandson Travis’ 7th birthday!
Love ya!!!
Jan