SSA Laser Fleet 10: Laser Fleet Update -Happy 4th

Hello Laser Sailors,

Last Saturday, June 28th, 13 Lasers competed in the first day of the SSA Laser Summer series. The below report is from Tip Clifton. Chris Legg placed first, followed by Aaron Freeman in second and Tip in Third. Complete results are available at http://www.severnsailing.org/results/2008/629laser.shtml. The series continues on Sunday, July 13.

Nice day on the water. Race Committee set up off Bembe Beach in a southerly (8-10kts – I actually got to hike upwind). About a dozen lasers showed up for three races. First race Ellen Thomas, Chris Legg, and Cary Moore played the shifts masterfully up the left side, and ran away with the race. Second race Aaron Freeman (newcomer from New Jersey) beat out Chris and Cary for the win. Third race, Chris showed off true Grand Master consistency, coming in second once again (I managed to squeeze in ahead of him). Chris’ consistency puts him in first for the series, followed by Aaron and I.

Regards

Tip

North Caronlina Masters Regatta Results

Congratulations to the SSA members and District 11 sailors that competed in the North Carolina Masters Regatta June 27-28. The fleet had a good breeze and got in two races Saturday and five on Sunday. On one of the days, racing was cut short due to a thunderstorm rolling through producing blinding rain and high winds. District 11 sailors took the top 6 spots with Mike Schmidt (MRSA) taking the overall title.

"Mike is a hiking machine," said one sailor after the event.

District 11 sailors finished as follows:
1. Mike Schmidt (MRSA)
2. Henry Amthor (HYC)
3. Eric Reinke (SSA)
4. Bob Tan (SSA)
5. Ted Morgan (SSA)
6. Frank Murphy (FBYC)
10. Kim Couranz (SSA)
13. Jane Schmidt (MRSA)

Upcoming Laser Events

HAMPTON 78th ANNUAL REGATTA
Hampton Yacht Club will host their Annual Regatta this weekend, July
5-6 in Hampton Virginia. There is also a Junior Regatta at HYC for
Laser Radials on Friday. The NOR can be found at:
http://www.laserdistrict11.org/events/e327

FBYC LONG DISTANCE RACE AND SUMMER SEABREEZE #2
Fishing Bay Yacht Club will be hosting their annual Long Distance Race
on Friday, July 4. The event is sailed around government marks in the
mouth of the Piankatank River and all classes are scored together on a
Portsmouth Handicap. Laser sailor Dave Porter (FBYC) finished 2nd in
this race last year on corrected time.
NOR: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/events/e299

On Saturday, FBYC will host day two of their Summer Seabreeze Series.
First warning at 11.
NOR: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/events/e300

LASER ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP
As of this morning over 114 sailors have already registered for the 2008
Laser Atlantic Coast Championship. The event will be held on July 12-13
and already includes a half dozen District 11 sailors. Check out the
list at: http://www.bbyc.net/Sailing/registration/Competitors.php?rgtID=181

Have a great holiday!

Dorian

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