The first Friday night at Sail Sand Point on the lake was really
great. We had 4-5 SPYS junior sailors, 4-5 U-W sailors, a bunch of SSP
regulars and our fearless leader Kurt Hoene even showed up and sailed
double handed with his son. All told there was 14 boats. The weather
was beautiful and sunny, we got 5-6 short races off with some good
tight racing and plenty of boats finishing inches apart, and we all
hung out for BBQ sandwiches afterwords.

This is going to continue every Friday all summer, there’s no entry
forms or anything like that, just show up about 5ish and the racing
will go from 6 to 8 with food and socializing afterwords. All for a
measly 5 buck donation. SSP has boats available to use with really low
fees and if you can’t afford that they will work something out. The
checkout procedure is pretty simple, takes about 15 minutes, and you
only need to do it the first time you use the boat. See the web site
for more info www.sailsandpoint.org. Last week there were 3-4 boats
not being used and the goal is to get everyone of those boats off the
dock. There’s plenty of parking, 3 launch ramps, a dock and a beach if
you want to bring your own boat.

If anyone has any questions or comments feel free to get in touch with
me and I hope to see you all out there this Friday.

-Andy Scheen

So, no CYC regatta this weekend. I don’t have details on next weekend. This all just came to light.

Click here for the Laser Results

Frigid? Well, temps in the 60s and bright sunshine ruled both days. The problem for many was they didn’t get enough sunscreen on. Wind? While it wasn’t enough for most of us to get into the straps until the last couple of races, there was enough to get in 11 competitive races in over two days. Food? Yun McFall topped her jaw-dropping efforts of last year. See the pix, close your eyes just imagine some of the best food you’ve ever tasted. No lie, just ask anyone who was there. Camaraderie? The homey gathering at Kelly’s house built on last year and there is no doubt that the personal connections are a big part of this event, and Laser sailing.

The sailing itself was great. PRO Dennis Clark reeled races off like clockwork, aided all weekend by Jim Johnston and Randy Shuman. All windward leewards sounds boring, but there were plenty of shifts and surprises that kept everyone engaged. Young David Brink had it dialed in on Saturday, but on Sunday Michael O’Brien’s consistency eventually prevailed. Sunday there was a shore delay, but to many peoples’ surprise a great northerly rolled in around 1215. Brink ended second overall, Bob Britten third, Peter Woytkowiak fourth, and John Purdy of Portland fifth.

The six boat Radial fleet was closely fought with Lex Aird followed by Sarah Mackey, two of SYC’s rising stars. As officers in the SYC program, they’re planning on helping get more SYC Radial and Lasers sailors involved in SLF racing.

Seven Tasars joined us for Saturday, and while Jay and Lisa Renehan clearly sat atop the fleet, the close scores of the rest of the fleet indicate some great racing.

The fleet was joined late Saturday by a pod of orcas. We did a quick head count of competitors afterward to make sure there were no EBOs (eaten by orcas).

Frigid Digit succeeds because of volunteers. Leave it to an eclectic bunch of singlehanders to pull together and create a special event.

February 4-5, 2012

Shilshole Bay Marina – Seattle, Washington

Hosted by the Seattle Laser Fleet

Schedule

Saturday 4th February 2012

1000   Registration
1100   Skippers meeting
1200   Start first race
~1630 Good Food @ CYC (immediately after racing)

Sunday 5th February 2012

1100  Start first race
1500  No start after
After last race: Awards

Plan for multiple short races to keep everyone as warm as possible

Anticipated Classes

Laser, Radial, 4.7, Tasar

Rules

This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

Sailing Instructions

Will be available at registration and skippers meeting, and possibly in advance online. Check http://lasersnw.org.

Awards

Top 3 for each class and other awards at discretion of Race Chairman and PRO

Point of Contact

Kurt Hoehne, 206-335-8776, kurthoehne@gmail.com

Registration Fee

$30 US

Preregistration

If you’d like to preregister, please send name, class, sail number and $30 to: Frigid Digit, 7541 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117.

Location

               Corinthian Yacht Club, Shilshole Bay Marina, 7755 Seaview Ave NW,  Seattle, WA 98117,

Parking

During this weekend, please observe any parking signs.

Billeting

Competitors may be provided billeting. Please contact Kurt Hoehne.

LIABILITY

1. Seattle Laser Fleet and all their officers, members and volunteers do not accept liability for loss of life or property, or personal injury or damage caused by or arising out of this or other SLF sponsored regattas and competitors take part in the championships at their own risk.

2. The establishment of the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions in no way limits or reduces the complete and un

Laser results are posted, and the other classes will follow.

And a special thank you to Michael O’Brien, who created this website.