Some members of Liberty Yacht Club had an opportunity to travel to Newport, RI to watch the in-port race and the next leg’s race start of the iconic Volvo Ocean Race. And, they were not disappointed. Two days of watching these thoroughbred boats race around a course so close to shore was a great experience!
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Racing Rules 101
Racing season is almost here, but after what seemed like such a long winter season, how is your memory of the Racing Rules of Sailing? Pop quiz, when does rule 18 apply at a mark? What rules apply before the start? How long do you have to raise a protest flag after you’ve been fouled?
Dog Days of Summer Regatta
It was definitely the Dog Days of Summer, with the temperature hitting 95 degrees at the dock and the heat index registering 110° Fahrenheit. Oppressive is too kind a word to describe the heat onshore! Fortunately, it was a different story out on the water. Despite the sweltering heat, there was a nice wind, and that helped to keep the racers relatively cool. A cooler full of ice-cold water was also a big help. It was also a day when biminis on boats were much appreciated, even if they made trimming sails more of a challenge.
On Sunday, August 14th, Osprey Maritime Services hosted the Dog Days of Summer Regatta. Kudos to Jim Chambers, Michelle and JP Purinton for putting on a great event. We would also like to thank Port Supply for graciously donating a handheld VHF radio as a prize for the winner on corrected time. The Regatta was a resounding success, with wind, sunny skies and a number of club members taking part! Read more