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Sailing Instructions: 2015 Squaw Island Offshore Race

Canandaigua, New York RC Laser Fleet 14 5th Annual Squaw Island Race August 01, 2015 Rules: The regatta shall be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing, as amended by Appendix E for RC sailing, … Continue reading

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NOTICE OF RACE 5TH ANNUAL SQUAW ISLAND REGATTA

NOTICE OF RACE Canandaigua, New York RC Laser Fleet 14 5th Annual Squaw Island Race August 01, 2015 Rules: The regatta shall be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing as amended by Appendix E for RC sailing, … Continue reading

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Fathers Shut Out On Father’s Day

Although it was Father’s Day (June 21st) it did not seem to mean much to Anne Lambert (4 wins) and Mary Schmidt (3 wins) who shut out the guys in all 7 of the races held.  Gary Schmidt was able … Continue reading

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Summer Series Begins

Sunday June 7th, 2015. It was a great day for racing.  From morning till dusk there was a 10 knot breeze that came in from the south.  There was a short delay in getting started due to all the big boat sailors … Continue reading

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Pot of Gold “Spring Series”

It was the final day for the Spring Series.  The rain came down all morning and most of the afternoon, but the  RC Lasers were determined not to cancel do to a little rain and temps in the 40s.  All those in … Continue reading

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Where Does The Time Go???

It seems not so long ago there was a cover of white over the lake.  Now we put up the umbrellas on the south dock and wait for the wind to fill in for RC racing.  Here it is Sunday … Continue reading

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Gary Schmidt Returns To Racing

Gary Schmidt put in his first race of the year following a winter tour in Germany.  The result was stunning.   He had a third place finish beaten only by Anna Gorbold and Anne Lambert. In all fairness the race was … Continue reading

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Week 5 in— 3 weeks to go

It was just another fine day for racing Sunday afternoon.  Although the wind was light (A sail) we managed to get in 7 races in total.  Jonathan Gorbold won 3, Jay Niggli won 2, Anne Lambert won 1 and Terry … Continue reading

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Midway through the Spring Series

We have now completed 4 weeks of our 8 week series and there has yet to be a boat to run off with the series.  Currently Bill Schmidt is 1 point in front of Jonathan Gorbold who is just 4 points in … Continue reading

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“Walkabout Fun” But “Not Without Injury”

  ——-WARNING——- The photo shown on this blog may be too graphic for children. Viewer discretion is advised. It was a great day for our annual Walkabout races.  The wind was squirrely as usual and from several directions which is … Continue reading

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