Posts tagged: LaserMasters
Laser Masters Photo on Cover of The Laser Sailor
Jon Deutsch on Thursday February 16, 2012 10:13PM
The Winter 2012 edition of The Laser Sailor, the North American Laser Class Association's quarterly magazine, features a photo from FBYC's Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters championship regatta last fall.
The photo features David Schoene and Keith Davids in a close finish during the 1st race on Saturday.
New rebuilt Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Trophy
Jon Deutsch on Friday October 21, 2011 10:26PM
Laser Masters sailors have a completely rebuilt trophy to sail for at the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship. The trophy features the ceramic plate with a painted picture of Lasers on Fishing Bay. The plate was part of the original trophy presented by Alain Vincey in the early years of the regatta. The new trophy is built like a serving tray with high sides to protect the plate from being broken.
Jon Deutsch and his father Stan built the trophy in a little over a week at the beginning of October and the trophy was unveiled at the regatta in mid-October. Read more about the building of the trophy and view more pictures on Jon's blog.
30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship Results
Jon Deutsch on Tuesday October 18, 2011 08:30AM
Laser Masters sailors from around the bay and beyond descended on Fishing Bay Yacht Club for the 30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship for two days of racing in a variety of conditions. Master Mike Schmidt from Magothy River Sailing Association emerged as the overall champion after 7 races beating Apprentice Master Keith Davids from Mission Bay Yacht Club by just a point.
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Lin McCarthy on Monday October 17, 2011 10:49AM
Thirty-six (36) 35-years-and-older Laser racers held forth Saturday and Sunday at the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championships hosted by Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Racers came from New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. When all was said and done (3 races on Saturday and 4 on Sunday), Mike Schmidt from Magothy River Sailing Association was first overall by one point over Keith Davis (Mission Bay Yacht Club). David Schoene of Severn Sailing Association was third overall. Both Schmidt and Schoene sailed in the Masters age group (45-54), and Keith Davis in the Apprentice (35-44) category. Southern Bay Laser racers at the CBLMC were: 10 - Alain Vincey; 12 - Michael Moore; 13 - Len Guenther; 15 - Ron Thompson; 16 - Robert Suhay; 27 - Mike Toms; 29- Brad Squires; 34 - Richard Biggs. The first Great Grand Master (65+) (5th overall) was Newton Wattis from Surf City YC, and the first Grand Master (55-64) (9th overall) was Jacques Kerrest from Potomac River Sailing Association. Event Chairman - Jon Deutsch; Principal Race Officer - Rick Klein. These people are proof positive that sailboat racing IS a lifetime sport!
**Flying Scots are invited!!!! Flying Scot Fleet 185 Annual Invitational at Rappahannock River Yacht Club, October 22nd. Made to appeal to Scots - there is $0 entry fee for this event. It's a one day affair. Entries (you do have to enter, but there is no fee) are due no later than Wednesday, October 19th. Check-in and Launch is from 0900-1000, then racing, then lunch on the water, then racing, then a casual dinner at 1730 (5:30 pm). For details and to enter, please contact Fleet Captain Burke Johnson at (757) 812-9635.
**FBYC Fall Series continues. Go to www.fbyc.net for info and to enter.
30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship: Saturday
Jon Deutsch on Saturday October 15, 2011 10:52PM
Mother nature delivered again with 20+ knots of wind for 3 long races on the first day of the 30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship. Magothy River Sailing Association sailor Mike Schmidt leads the regatta after the first day with a 4-2-1 on the day. David Schoene from Severn Sailing Association is currently in 2nd and Keith Davids from Mission Bay Yacht Club is in 3rd.
With the winds we had today and memories of gusts into the 30’s on day 1 last year, most of the fleet opted to the sail the radial rig under the rig swap rule that allowed radials to sail head-to-head against the standard rigs. The radials did remarkably well taking 13 of the top 20 places.
Tomorrow’s forecast calls for a little lighter winds for most of the day. We hope to get in another 4-5 races.
Welcome to the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship Regatta
Jon Deutsch on Thursday October 13, 2011 01:10PM
For everyone who will be joining us for the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship this weekend I would like to welcome you to Fishing Bay Yacht Club. This being the 30th we've got a great regatta planned including a great dinner Saturday night and we'll be unveiling a completely rebuilt perpetual trophy for the regatta. You'll be joined by 40 fellow competitors making their way from NJ, FL, TX, NC, VA, MD, and DC.
Weather-wise we are looking at perfect Masters sailing conditions - mostly sunny with winds out of the west at 13-17 on Saturday and 10-14 on Sunday.
A few notes for those who are new to FBYC or reminders for those who have been here before:
30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship NOR
Jon Deutsch on Tuesday August 23, 2011 12:34PM
The Notice of Race is up and Online Registration is now open for the 30th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship to be held October 15-16 at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. This regatta has been a yearly tradition for sailors over the age of 35 on the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. This year we're expecting sailors from New England and Texas. Not only will we have great racing on the water, but we’ve got a great dinner planned by none other than our own Alain Vincey.
Come be part of the tradition at the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship!