Posts for January 2009

121 MHz EMERGENCY RADIO BEACON COVERAGE ENDS FEBRUARY 1st

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday January 27, 2009 01:52PM


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121 MHz EMERGENCY RADIO BEACON COVERAGE
ENDS FEBRUARY 1st

BoatU.S. Rents Newest 406 MHz Beacons for Offshore Passages

ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 27, 2009 - For boaters cruising offshore, having a way to summon help in an emergency is critical. For years cruisers and racers making offshore passages relied upon EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) utilizing the 121 MHz radio frequency. However, with better technology available in the newer 406 MHz EPIRBs, the U.S. Coast Guard will cease monitoring the old frequency on February 1.

"406 MHz EPIRBs are now the standard for offshore distress signaling," said BoatU.S. Foundation Rental EPIRB Program Manager David Carter. "They have better accuracy, fewer false alerts and greater reliability. Search and rescue agencies are able to respond quicker and pinpoint offshore boaters in trouble."

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# 428 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

R. Strother Scott on Monday January 26, 2009 07:58AM

DOWN THE BAY RACE BUZZZZZZZZZZZ:  Early information on the re-instituted DOWN THE BAY RACE FOR THE VIRGINIA CRUISING CUP (May 22 start date) is buzzing around.  This will be the 60th rendition of this old, old event where racers will compete non-stop from just below the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Hampton Roads.   The course will cover the 120 mile distance from Annapolis to Hampton on the Chesapeake Bay. Classes include IRC, PHRF A,B,C, Non-Spinnaker (double headsail), and any one-design classes with 5 or more boats entered.  The first warning signal will be at 1030, Friday, May 22, 2009.  The website is building at www.hamptonyc.com/downthebay    Hampton Yacht Club and Storm Trysail -Chesapeake Station are administering this event.  Event Co-Chairmen are Vince Behm (757) 876-7778 and Wayne Bretsch (301) 332-6773.
 
JUNIOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS:  Please note that David Houck is the CBYRA Junior Division Chair for 2009.  He can be reached at (202) 365-2255 and his email address is  davidhouck@yahoo.com 

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KWRW Interview with Travis Weisleder

R. Strother Scott on Monday January 26, 2009 07:34AM

2009 Key West OTW Anarchy Presented by Quantum Sails

# 427 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin McCarthy on Thursday January 22, 2009 04:14PM

CBYRA Region 4 official scorer, Tom Roberts has been burning the midnight oil.  Here are the CBYRA Region 4 High Point  "top dogs" in both the North and South Divisions.  Region 4, South Division: PHRF A (10 qualifiers):  1.Cash Flow, Lloyd Griffin; 2.Feather, Phil Briggs; 3.Sea Star, Dave Eberwine.  PHRF B (10 qualifiers): 1.Bad Habit, Bob Archer; 2.Gremlyn, Greg Cutter; 3.Callinectes, Ben Cuker.  PHRF C (10 qualifiers): 1.It's White, Batchelor, Winters, Piccillo; 2.Spray, Bumps Eberwine; 3.Roundabout, Alan Bomar.  PHRF Non-Spin (9 qualifiers): 1.Virginia H, Andy Armstrong; 2.Midnight Mistress, Jake Brodersen; 3.Impulse, Tom Peddy.   Region 4, North Division: PHRF A (6 qualifiers): 1.Correyvreckan, David Clark; 2.Wavelength, Rob Whittet; 3.Chilcoot, Alex Alvis.  PHRF B/C (4 qualifiers); 1.Schiehallion, Brad Miller; 2.Shenanigan, Miles Booth.  PHRF Non-Spin (4 qualifiers): 1.Checko, Don Barfield; 2.Juggernaut, Mike Dale.    Plans are underway for an awards presentation ceremony,  the details of which will be announced within a week, if all goes well.

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# 426 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin McCarthy on Tuesday January 13, 2009 02:12PM

This is the time of year when event planners get down to the nitty-gritty while skippers and crew get down and get gritty prepping boat bottoms!

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New -maybe final -Draft of Sailing Events Schedule announced

R. Strother Scott on Monday January 12, 2009 04:23PM

Mayo has asked me to post this revised Draft #11 attached draft of the Sailing Events Schedule for 2009.

#425 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin McCarthy on Tuesday January 6, 2009 06:24PM

MURPHY RULES - 2009, January 24th seminar at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club is full to capacity and registration is closed.  HOWEVER, due to the overwhelming response, plans are underway to hold an identical second session,  on a Saturday sometime in March.  Watch future issues of SBRNYCU for the specific date and place for "MURPHY 2" once plans are finalized.  For additional information now, please call Lin at (757) 850-4225 or email  mcbear@earthlink.net
 
ONE-DESIGN (small boats) SCHEDULE for CBYRA:  The "Honcho" of the One-Design Schedule for the small boats for the entire Bay is our very own Tom Roberts at tjroberts2@cox.net .  Club and One-Design Class reps should be sending their one-design events schedule directly to Tom along with points of contact, etc.  He is already putting together the spreadsheet for the entire Bay right now, so you really need to get on this, if you are not already.
PHRF SPLITS FOR 2009 in REGION 4:  Here are the approved and published PHRF splits for both Region 4 (southern Bay) divisions -
SOUTH  DIVISION:    A FLEET = Up to 109;   B FLEET = 110 to 163;   C FLEET = 164 and UP    Non-Spin = all ratings
NORTH  DIVISION:    A FLEET = Up to 112;   B FLEET = 113 to 166;   C FLEET = 167 and UP    Non-Spin = all ratings
 
PHRF Valid Rating Renewal Application Forms are expected to be mailed out around mid-January.  Submit your renewal early and beat the crush in the Spring.  Most race entry forms will require you to submit with them a copy of your 2009 valid rating certificate.
 
PHRF Honchos for 2009:  President - Bruce Bingman;  VP Region I,II, and III - Mike Mullarky;  VP Region IV - Mike Dale. Secretary/Treasurer - Bob Thomas.   Chief Handicappers - Region IV - Christian Schaumloffel;  Regions 1, II, and III - Eric Crawford;
 

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