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Stingray Awards to George Burke, GOIN' and HYC
R. Strother Scott on Tuesday September 6, 2011 09:16AM
FBYC's own Rear Commodore George Burke was awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy by John McCarthy, Chief Judge at the event. George sailed REVEILLE in the races, and then came ashore and worked really hard to make sure the land activities worked well - and indeed they did. Thank you George.
Dennis Hannick and the crew of GOIN' won their fleet and the Brenton S. Halsey Jr. Memorial Trophy as the top boat at Stingray. The crew of GOIN' is pictured with three of Brent's children.
Finally, Hampton Yacht Club held the Potts Southern Bay Challenge Cup. This year Hampton Yacht Club, represented in the competition by Leroi Lissenden's VOODOO 2 and Bob Mosby's CYRANO, successfully defended it's grip on the trophy. Southern Maryland Sailing Association and host Fishing Bay Yacht Club were the other two clubs contending.
Thanks to John Hubbard for the pictures.
#557 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Lin McCarthy on Monday September 5, 2011 10:07AM
Dennis Hannick and the crew of GOIN' won their fleet and the Halsey Memorial Trophy for the outstanding boat in the regatta at the 17th Annual Stingray Point Regatta. If there have ever been two more perfect days for racing in the Rappahannock River area, nobody remembers it. Stingray Point Regatta racers raced their brains out in five races over two days with breezes from 10 to the high teens each day. Even the newly added Friday mid-distance race, which did not count in the regatta scoring, was filled with moderate breezes. The sailors raced, ate, drank, partied, and generally had a grand Labor Day Weekend that included sailboat racing. The beginning of the rejuvenation of the Stingray Point Regatta was clearly reflected in the result of the efforts put forth by organizers, Mike Karn and Jay Buhl, along with special support from Dave Hinckle (current commodore), Allan Heyward, Noel Clinard, and George Burke. Kudos to the army of FBYC folks who treated visiting racers to a grand weekend. RESULTS: PHRF A (10 boats) - 1.Clarke McKinney, The Riddler (1-3-6-1-1); 2.Bob Mosby, Cyrano (3-4-2-2-2); 3.Leroi Lissenden, Voodoo 2 (5-2-1-6-3). PHRF B (9 boats) - 1.Dennis Hannick , Goin' (1-1-1-2-2) - also winner of the Halsey Memorial Trophy; 2.Bob Archer, Bad Habit (2-3-3-1-1); 3.Jerry Latell, Chupacabra (3-2-2-3-3). PHRF C (7 boats) - 1.Bob Fleck, Horizon (1-1-2-2-1); 2.Lud Kimbrough, Prophet (2-2-1-1-2); 3.Brad Miller, Schiehallion (3-3-3-4-4). J105 (6 boats) - 1. Cyane Crump, She Crab Soup (1-1-1-1-1); 2.Mike Karn, Inevitable (2-4-2-2-2); 3.David Clark, Corryvreckan (3-3-4-3-3). J24 (5 boats) - 1.Tom Chapman, Hot Air (1-3-1-1-2); 2.Drake Johnstone, Cat's Pajamas (3-1-2-2-1); 3.Neil Ford, Rocket J (2-2-3-4-4). PHRF Non-Spin (8 boats) - 1.MD Riley, Turbo's Tub (1-1-2-1-2); 2.James Whited, Whiskers (2-2-1-2-1); 3.Dick Cole, Nutcracker (4-4-5-4-3). Principal Race Officer - David Lee; Race Officer (Friday Race) - John Wake. Official Scorer - Jim Black
There is a competition within the regatta competition at Stingray Point among yacht clubs with boats participating at the event. The winning club is awarded the venerable POTTS TROPHY. This year Hampton Yacht Club, represented in the competition by Leroi Lissenden's VOODOO 2 and Bob Mosby's CYRANO, successfully defended it's grip on the trophy. Southern Maryland Sailing Association and host Fishing Bay Yacht Club were the other two clubs contending. One other special award was given at the regatta, the Sportsmanship Award, which went to George Burke, who raced in the regatta (Reveille) and was in constant motion in support of the shoreside activities. Regatta Chief Judge, John McCarthy,
was asked to make the actual presentation to George.
Stingray Point Regatta - New Skippers Meeting Time
John Buhl on Friday September 2, 2011 05:53PM
Power has been restored!
Jon Deutsch on Friday September 2, 2011 05:48PM
Power has been restored to Fishing Bay Yacht Club and all of Stove Point. It was restored around 2pm this afternoon.
Stingray - Ice
R. Strother Scott on Thursday September 1, 2011 04:22PM
The ice machine at FBYC is non-functional and that ice has melted. FBYC will be buying adequate ice for the parties, but please get whatever ice you will be needing for your boat before you get to the Club.
Stingray Point Regatta Electrical Update
R. Strother Scott on Thursday September 1, 2011 04:20PM
As of this moment the electricity is on in Deltaville but still not yet working at FBYC or at Stove Point. The latest report from Va Power is the FBYC service should come back on Saturday afternoon and evening between 5-11PM but we aren't counting on it.
FBYC has rented three generators. The first is a large 80KW generator which is being installed at 3PM today. It will power everything needed on the FBYC Clubhouse side of our property. The second generator is a smaller 6KW generator which will enable us to use the hoist on Jackson Creek for launching J-24's. A third generator powers the water system at the East Bath House. There is no generator plan at this time for Fannie's House, the docks, or the East Bath House hot water heaters.
The combination of these generators will provide power for water, lights, the kitchen at the Main Clubhouse, the music, and the bar for the entire weekend. Our shower facilities will be limited, and we are not sure if we can get water service to the docks.
We have 48 boats registered and are expecting about 175 people for the seated dinner on Saturday Night.
The full agenda from the party Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through the Labor Day Cookout and Awards Sunday are a GO!!
See you 'all this weekend. Let the party begin!
Good Night Irene!
Stingray Point Regatta Committee
Stingray Registration closing 9:00am Thursday
Deborah C Usry on Wednesday August 31, 2011 09:12PM
We are going to close on-line Registrations for Stingray Point Regatta on Thursday morning at 9:00AM. We have to turn in the food counts to the caterer who will be off to the supply house Thursday morning.
If you would like to add to our dinner counts for Friday and/or Saturday, please send me an email by tomorrow a.m. at 9:00 and also register on line (so the paper work can be accurate). I need to catch the caterer before he runs off to do his shopping. We have planned some lovely meals, and are looking forward to a very nice weekend.
Stingray updates Dredging Volunteers and Garments
R. Strother Scott on Wednesday August 31, 2011 02:31PM
Dredging continues in Jackson Creek but the good news is the channel is much improved and the dredging work doesn’t block the channel.
Due to the challenges of Irene, some of our volunteers are not going to be able to help out at the Sunday afternoon family picnic. If you could donate about three-four hours on Sunday afternoon please be in touch with Abigail Whorley. Akwhorley@gmail.com. 804-357-3240. It will be fun, and thanks!
Stingray Regatta Garments- White Short Sleeve Cotton Tees and Long Sleeve Technical Shirts, with the accompanying design, will be available for purchase at the regatta site. Following robust on-line sales, these garments will be available in somewhat limited quantity, so you are encouraged to purchase them promptly at registration. If demand is sufficient, it may be possible to place paid orders for a subsequent reprint of these garments, subject to seasonal availability of the underlying garment.
Looking forward to seeing everybody at the event.
#555 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
R. Strother Scott on Monday August 22, 2011 11:01AM
DIG ON THIS! If you are planning on going to Stingray Point Regatta on Labor Day weekend, there is great news regarding the channel into Jackson Creek. The dredging project is on schedule, and, likely is completely done by the time you read this. There are plans for a permanent fix in the near future (permits, etc. in process), but, in the meantime, the channel she izzz good for Stingray Point Regatta. www.fbyc.net for info and to enter.
The 2011 HOD National Champion is . . . Latane Montague with crew Caroline Lamotte. The championship really was never in doubt as the dynamic duo had a string of [2]-1-1-1-1-1 in the three day event. There were two 3rd generation HOD sailors on the podium: Ian Stokes, with his dad Gordy crewing, took second place overall, and Chris Harrell and Jeff took third. The 8 boat fleet, like many others racing in the southern Bay this past weekend, battled light air, thunderstorms, and Dismal Swamp smoke. The Race Committee Chairman was former US Olympic Team Coach Gary Bodie, who is a long time resident of Hampton. Hampton Yacht Club, place of origin of the HOD, was host to the regatta.