June, 2008 Seattle’s First NOOD was a resounding success By Steve Travis and won the regatta on a tie breaker NOOD Regatta Co-Chair after throwing out an 8th with Nicoli Lenti throwing out a 6th. Close to 800 sailors gathered for the first of which will become an annual event Stephen also claimed “boat of the re- that was held in Seattle May 16 to 18 on gatta” and thus a trip to the Caribbean the waters of Puget Sound for the “Sperry in November to compete against other Top Sider NOOD regatta”. NOOD regatta winners courtesy of Sunsail. It was great to see the vener- The event was organized by Sailing J-29s on the wind, Photo Neil Rabinowitz able 6 meters out again, with the top World and co-hosted by CYC and SYC two boats separated by only 3 points and drew 231 boast in 24 fleets, ranging recent memory. Some of the older sailors after ten races with the winner being from the ultra modern single handed were trying to remember the last time we Andy Parker in Finnegan. The J105 musto skiffs, to F-18 Catamarans, to the had that many racing and in the end, since no fleet was controlled by Michael Schiltz classic 6 meters. In between were large conclusion could be reached, it was decided with five 1sts in six races. The 11 boat fleets of J-24’s, Melges 24’s, Thunder- that it must have been in the last century San Juan 21 class was won by local ( birds, Lasers, 505’s, Melges 24’s, San some time!!!! We were fortunate to have Federal Way) Chris Popich in a fairly Juan 21’s and Santana 20’s. Peter Reggio who runs the America Cup dominant performance with seven 1sts races and events such as the Farr 40 worlds and three 2 nds. If your fleet is not mentioned you need to here for this regatta and all Race Commit- get more out for next year! Next year’s tee’s got to have him on board for a day. Throwouts proved to be critical in event’s are scheduled for the same time some other wins. In the Moore 24 and place, May 15-17, 2009 and Bobbi Two thousand pounds of food, 20 cases of fleet Ben Braden threw out a 3rd and Campbell – SYC Chair and Steve Travis rum, six kegs of beer, 70 cans of pineapple Kathryn Mayer threw out a 5th, they CYC Chair look forward to making it juice, countless bottles of coke and tonic. ended up tied and Kathryn won on a a bigger and better event. Put it in your Great weather, and for many people not tie breaker. schedule early! I understand that at the enough sunscreen was used – I am sure you request of the 505 fleet the batteries will know who you are! In the Melges 24 fleet, Matt McGregor be removed from Matt Jones loudspeaker threw out a 6th and Bob Pistay a 5th for next year’s event. The results are available on line, however to end up tied with 16 points and Bob closer scrutiny of them reflects some in- winning on the tie breaker. Some general statistics; 231 boats, 221 teresting miscellaneous facts: The most races, probably 700 cars, ten motor dominating performance was in the F-18 This article continues on Page 5 with homes, 45 or so trailers, boats from as far class by Scott MacDonald with 9 firsts in more photos from the event. away as New Mexico and Utah one each, 10 races – one race was a DNC. At the other two from Idaho and Montana, 17 from end of the spectrum, in the Santana 20 class, Oregon and 23 from Canada helped make 13 points separated 1st through 6th in a nine this the largest event in Seattle in boat fleet! At the end of the day, Stephen Orsini was rude to our Oregonian guests Corinthian Yacht Club Leadline, June 2008 From The Helm The NOOD Regatta was a Grand Success! Joe James step of unanimously approving the The marina has been very helpful in Wow! proposal brought to us by SYC to working with us on the details for co-host this event. We were most NOOD. A few of the continuing fortunate to have Steve Travis join the issues involve the safe and efficient Wow! Board this year and agree to skipper use of the three northend hoists, CYC’s NOOD efforts while work- parking, dinghy access and storage Wow! ing closely with Bobbi Campbell of racks, guest and temporary moorage Commodore Joe James SYC. in support of our regattas and nam- ing the northend sailing center. NOOD turned out to be everything Meanwhile we offer our thanks to we had hoped for. CYC and SYC David Blakemore for thirty years of Eighteen CYC cruisers enjoyed worked together with Sailing World service as CYC’s Director to PHRF. a pizza party in Kingston in April. to present social events and very John Cahill has agreed to replace Da- Our fleet captains cruise, Rod and competitive buoy racing for upwards vid in this role. Matt Wood remains as Mary Deyo, missed the traditional of 800 sailors on 231 boats. The our PHRF handicapper for keel boats Memorial Day cruise to the South weather gods even smiled on us with while Geo Lefter is our multihull Sound because they were racing 80+ degree sunshine and ten to seven- handicapper. All of us are indebted their J-35 Diversion at Swiftsure; teen knot winds. Sailing World was to these volunteers and thankful for however, look for the details of the so pleased with the response of the the services they perform. Fourth of July cruise in this news- Northwest sailing community they letter. Matt MacGregor will be our Shils- are planning to return in 2009. Praise hole Bay Marina and Port of Seattle A couple more yeomen deserving was heaped on the quality work of our liaison. Jed Miller has filled this role our thanks. Geoff Pease has been race committees. in the past while working to improve upgrading our computer systems The Seattle NOOD redefined Nation- dry storage at Shilshole. Several to improve our bookkeeping and al Offshore One Design to include our other CYC members have worked security. And George Trusk has small boat racers on Lasers, 505’s and closely with the Port and Shilshole donated a wireless microphone to 29er’s as well as classic Northwest marina, especially with the details the club for our Monday Lunch fleets like the 6 Meters , Thunder- of our moving the clubhouse to its speakers and club functions. A per- birds, San Juan 21’s and Moore 24’s current location. We envision Matt’s sonal thank you to all our members to complement the latest racer-cruiser role will be to develop and maintain who contribute to the success of our classes like t h e J-109’s and the contacts, relationships and avenues club. I was proud to represent you C & C 115’s. Last November Our of communication with appropriate at SYC’s Opening Day ceremonies CYC Board took the bold personnel within Port of Seattle and as our burgee was raised and to wel- Shilshole Bay Marina. come all the racers at the NOOD. Officers Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle Commodore Joe James Leadline: Allan Johnson, Editor 7755 Seaview Ave. NW Pier S Vice Commodore Bruce Sherman Joe James, Publisher Seattle, WA 98117-6007 Rear Commodore John Rahn Bruce Sherman, A. Editor Office Phone: (206) 789-1919 Treasurer Jamie Thomas Fax: (206) 789-5896 Secretary Suzette Connolly The Leadline is published monthly by Corinthian email: [email protected] Fleet Captain, Race Lorenzo Migliorini Yacht Club of Seattle, Inc. Material may be sent Web Page: www.cycseattle.org Fleet Captain, Cruise Rod Deyo to the club. Noncommercial classified ads are Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday 12-5 published free of charge for members for one Junior Staff Commodore Eric Sanderson month and must be resubmitted (or notification given) for subsequent issues. Commercial adver- Corinthian Staff tisement, including business cards, are solicited. Directors Contact the office for rate card. Ad copy must Manager: Bruce Miller Lisa Winterhalter Dan Falk be received by the 10th of the month preceding Race Manager: Kevin Cunningham Dan Heyl Steve Travis publication. All other copy must be received by Bev Multerer Lisa Dodd the 15th. Page 2 Web Site: Derek Storm Corinthian Yacht Club Leadline, June 2008 Dan Falk dreams about our The Board Report CYC Junior Program Then I started to think about a By Dan Falk Southerly. With a decent Southerly Written by Allan Johnson it seems you would have wind all the way, but I would have to beat up I was charged with this month’s board Agate Pass. For some reason I envi- report. If you are reading this I was also sioned that if it was a Southerly, the charged with writing about PSSR in last tide would also be ebbing. I spent month’s issue of Leadline, so I am not the next twenty minutes of the meet- quite sure why I had to write the Board ing imagining short tacking up the Report but I held up my hand as Joe Bainbridge side of Agate Pass. I had started the meeting and volunteered to made my way almost to the bridge Board Member: Dan Falk sailing do so. Perhaps it was sleep deprivation, and had touched bottom twice but his Laser. Photo Sean Trew or the long race around Vashon two now the wind was dying.