Skamokawa 2022 Recap

It’s true that Skamokawa did not live up to its usual standards with only 2 races Saturday and the Long-Distance race being cancelled… after which the wind kicked in! (of course). The hot weather reduced the thermal winds we are used to, with it filling in later, and with lighter conditions. The two races on Saturday were in the late afternoon, but provided good, technical racing with strong current and less consistent wind conditions. Following the racing, all enjoyed meatball sandwiches, salad and other goodies for dinner. The new manager of Vista Park and the Port of Wahkiakum County joined us with his family. He is a sailor and very happy to have us at the park. He was very keen on asking for suggestions to help the park improve (besides the obvious Sand Mat thorns!) and excited to have us back next year. Sunday the wind just would not fill in as the hot temps in Portland and Skamokawa were about the same. We were unable to start a race before the 3pm time limit.

There was a sad incident to report. Around noon on Saturday, there was a call to 911 from other park visitors down the beach. 2 brothers aged 26 and 28 were swimming, were caught and swept out by the current (and possibly ship wake) and drowned as a result. Our mark set team of Bob, Al, Tim, and Andrew, along with Jeff and Sue were instrumental in assisting both the emergency services and the families during this tragedy. Using their radios, they were able to communicate with the local authorities, with passing vessels and a Coast Guard helicopter to assist in the search. Jennifer Hoag assisted by translating Spanish with the family and authorities on shore. Sunday, the search continued, and our chase/safety crew spent the day taking the family and friends out in search of the brothers. As sad as this situation was, it is good to know we are prepared as a group and could be of assistance at the time of need. We also have a new AED defibrillator to carry on a chase boat in case of need on the water. This was onboard with Tim all weekend.

Thank you to everyone who was involved. As Paul E. said, we are all part of the same family that play on the water, whether as a swimmer or boater, we help those in need.

Results can be found here:
http://sailwave.com/results/hobiediv4/skamokawa2022.htm

For those interested in the status and outcome of the search, the Wahkiakum Eagle newspaper has been posting the Sheriff’s reports here:
https://www.waheagle.com/story/2022/08/11/news/remains-of-both-missing-swimmers-recovered/21211.html

Paul C.

Quinault delivers again!

I just got home from another great weekend of sailing at Lake Quinault! Yes, the wind gods delivered another great weekend of racing and warm weather for the over 30 boats in attendance. In fact the conditions were perfect for most of the week for the youth camp as well… What a great way to spend time especially after such a long, cold and wet spring!!

Thanks to Charley who was RO for the weekend giving us 9 races overall (5 Sat/ 4 Sun) where the racing was tight and competitive. Well done to Charley and his team!

And the ‘on-shore’ stuff was pretty awesome too! Kudos to Laura and her food service team for an incredible meal on Saturday night (as always!) with some light hearted banter and ‘ceremonies’ before the raffle was held. A great spread of goodies were raffled off to the crowd to the usual hoots, hollars and cat-calls… All in all, a fun time was held by all.

Thanks to J for organizing some pretty cool trophies as well

If you missed it, too bad!! Come next year!!

Results are available here: https://sailwave.com/results/hobiediv4/Quinault2022.htm

Next weekend is the Skamokawa regatta. Online registration closes soon, but you can always register onsite Saturday morning. 

Registration is also now open for the Harrison Regatta, Sept 3/4. Here is the registration link: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/2022-harrison-hot-springs-hobie-division-4-championships-harrison-hot-springs-september-845118

See you all there!! 

Paul Evenden

Caleb Tarleton Memorial Regatta

2022 Caleb Tarleton Memorial Regatta
July 23-24 
Sail Sand Point, Seattle, WA

NOTICE OF RACE

  1. RULES:
    1. The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2021-2024.
    2. The Three Minute Audible Signal Racing System will be used in accordance with Appendix U of the US Sailing Prescriptions. 
  1. ELIGIBILITY:
    1. This is a ‘Points Regatta’ as described by the Hobie Class Association of North America.
    2. This event is open to all Hobie Classes. As per Class rules, one crew member on each boat must be a member in good standing of the HCA.
    3. Members of the Sail Sand Point community may also participate in the Wave Class.
      1. You can join the Hobie Class Association of  North America at the following link: 
        1. http://hcana.hobieclass.com/join/ 
    4. Eligible boats may enter by completing and submitting the attached form:
      1. https://forms.gle/CzNA97Ba8xqMJpiw6 
  1. ENTRY AND ENTRY FEE:
    1. Registration closes Saturday, July 23rd at 1100.
    2. Each competitor must have a signed Sail Sand Point Participation Waiver which can be found at the following link:
      1. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5a6a4392ca618/web/ 
    3. An entree fee of $15 payable with cash, credit, debit, or check which will be accepted the morning of Saturday, July 23rd prior to registration ending at 1100.
  1. CHARTERS:
    1. SSP will provide 12 Hobie Waves. 
      1. Sailors may charter waves through the Open Boating Program on a first come first serve basis, emailing rentals@sailsandpoint.org and requesting the use of a Wave for this event through the Open Boating Program.
  1. MEASUREMENTS:
    1. Each boat shall comply with the International Hobie Class Rules and may be subject to inspection at any time during the regatta.
  1. SCHEDULE:

Saturday, July 23

1000    Report time. Registration.

1045    Mandatory Competitors’ Meeting.

1100    Registration ends.

1130    First warning; sailing will continue throughout the day.

Food will be served 30 minutes following the docking of the Race Committee Boat

Sunday, July 24

0900    Report time.

1000     First warning; sailing will continue throughout the day.

1500    No race will be started after this time,

1530    Results and Awards Presentation.

Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the Official Notice Board located by the Sail Sand Point office.

  1. RACING AREA:
    1. All races will be sailed on the northern part of lake Washington, north of the 520 Bridge. Boats can launch from the beach and hand-launch ramps at the North Shore Recreation Area by Sail Sand Point on the north end of Magnuson Park.
  1. SCORING:
    1. The scoring system is as follows:
    2. 1 race is required to be completed to constitute a series.
      1. When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. 
      2. When 5 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
  2. PENALTY SYSTEM:
    1. The penalties are as follows:
    2. For the Hobie classes, rule 44.1 is changed so that the Two-Turns Penalty is replaced by the One-Turn Penalty.
  1. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION:
    1. Sailors are responsible for their own transportation and housing. 
    2. The address of the regatta site is:  7861 62nd Ave NE Seattle WA 98115. 
      1. Directions to the racing venue can be found at https://www.sailsandpoint.org/about-us/contact/ .
  1. BERTHING:
    1. From the evening of Friday, July 22 to the evening of Sunday, July 24, boats competing in the regatta and their corresponding trailers may be stored in the Sail Sand Point Boat Yard.
  1. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:
    1. Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
  1. INSURANCE:
    1. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum $100,000 cover of per incident or the equivalent.
  1. CONDUCT:
    1. No contestant shall use, either on or off the water, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or distilled spirits, each as defined in Chapter 51 of the US Internal Revenue Code and intended for beverage use), or marijuana, cocaine, or any other controlled substance (as defined in 21 US Code 802), the possession of which, by that contestant is unlawful under 21 US Code 841.
    2. Infringements of this regulation and/or other inappropriate conduct occurring during the regatta, may be the basis for a hearing under RRS 69.1. The protest committee for such a hearing shall, at a time and place selected by it, meet to hear said protest, and it may impose scoring penalties, or other sanctions that it deems appropriate, including summary removal from the regatta.
  1. REGATTA CONTACTS:

    Name    Telephone             Email

Regatta Chair and PRO:    Jack Killalea    (206) 525-8782 jack@sailsandpoint.org

Fleet 95 Representative:   Jennifer Hoag        jj.hoag3@gmail.com 

Chief Mark Setter:    Bob Combie        bobcombie@gmail.org