Canandaigua Lake RC Laser Sailing

Sunday Sept 28

_2_ days left of the Fall Series

The Picnic tables were full, Lots of Spectators and Lots of Boats on the Water with~ little Wind~ to be found,

We were “wining” and nibbling on Mary’s Virginia Peanuts-

Thanks Mary! We needed “Peanut Power” to reduce the tension on the dock- with little wind the races were “nail biters” for many!

In attendance for this beautiful fall afternoon were: Mary and Bill Schmidt, Jonathan and Anna Gorbold, Rick Richmond, Barb Urich and Tom Howard, Nate Heinzelman and his cheering family, Action Jackson Bennett, Dick Halligan and Sally, The Admiral and Anne

• Jay Niggli was campaigning in a Regatta- hope he had more wind than we did! Cheers to Jay!
• Terry was taking care of the little Schmidtmeister, and Gary is in Germany starting  new fleets on the Danube and the Rhine
• Joan is bungie chording Keith to the couch so he will heal fast and be back for next season.

**Hope we didn’t miss anyone… it’s come one- come all to these Gala dock side events!!

Sunday Results: The light wind didn’t slow Mary Schmidt down…

Mary started with a blast … 2 bullets out of the shoot!

Jonathan joined her with a bullet and Bill Schmidt closed out the day with the Final Win!

Fall Series Results to date:

#1-Jonathan Gorbold

#2-Jay Niggli

#3-Anne Lambert

Overall High point Series Update:

#1- Jonathan Gorbold

#2- Anne Lambert

#3- Jay Niggli

Sailors night is quickly approaching~~ Looking forward to celebrating a Great 2014 Season with all!

Written by Anne Lambert, Edited by The Admiral.

Sunday Sept 21
Fall blew in and offered  some Wild Wind on the Water  (knots up to 30) and then came the calm …. in full Canandaigua Style….
Swirling Winds at their Fine-ist…  Making it fun & challenging for RC’s!

The rain went south and we went to the starting line 6 times-

We shared the Wins.. 5 different winners for 6 races!

Sunday’s Results:
Anne Lambert enjoyed 2 bullets.
She was joined in the Winner’s Circle by Nelson Habecker, Terry Schmidt, Jonathan Gorbold and Jay Niggli.

Fall Series Update:

#1:Jonathan Gorbold

#2:Jay Niggli

#3:Anne Lambert

Overall High Series Update:

 #1: Jonathan Gorbold

#2: Anne Lambert

#3: Jay Niggli

Please Note:
Next week we will start at 3:30 and race til 5pm (to accommodate those that will attend the J22 Fleet party which starts at 5pm).

See you on the water!!!!!!

A storm was a brewing…
Oops—
it was a party on the dock that caused all the commotion!
Admirals have Birthdays too- complete with Clowns!

September 14^th was Week #4  of the Fall Series

The “A Team” came with their “Happy On”…
and did an Awesome job helping to Celebrate
Admiral Nelson’s 29^th birthday!
Many Thanks to ALL for the treats, the flowers, the CLOWN and all the Fanfare!!

We had light wind and wandering boats so Thank Gosh for a Good Reason to Party!

In Spite of the elements we had 5 races
Sunday’s Winners were:
Race 1: Bill Schmidt
Race 2: Anna Gorbold
Race 3: Jay Niggli
Race 4: Jonathan Gorbold|
and Last but not least….
Drum Roll Please…..
Race 5: Nate Heinzelman- a real natural!!!

Nate Heinzelman

Latest Standing for the Overall HighPoint Series:
1. Jonathan Gorbold
2. Anne Lambert
3. Jay Niggli

Join us Dockside Sept 21st 4pm for more Competitive Fun!

HAPPY!!!!!!

After a Great day of BIG Boat Racing we assembled on the dock- got “Happy” and then put our skills to the test with the RC’s.
Some may want to change the order and their “Happy Factor” next week… others may just remain happy and keep singing and sailing~~!!:)

Winds remained steady for a Great Sunday Night Sail
We got 6 races in– all played fair and we shared the WINS.
Mary led with 2 bullets and Anne, Neil, Jonathan and Jay each enjoyed one as well.

Sunday Sept 14 will be week 4 of the Fall Series CYC south dock 4-6PM.

The ranking to date is as follows:
Fall Series:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Gary Schmidt
#3: Anne Lambert

Overall High Series: BIG SHAKE UP!!!
Lambert led all year long… and this week Jonathan- fighting to reclaim his #1 position – indeed did and knocked Anne out of #1 position.  Who will reign come Oct 17???
#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Anne Lambert
#3: Jay Niggli

What a wonderful racing weekend and what a wonderful regatta and party!!!!!!!!!! Go to www.rcsailors.com for the full story and photos.

Great Racing Weekend!

Saturday Aug 23: Maggie and  Neal’s Elimination Extravaganzza…was another success!
Thank you- Thank You -Thank You Maggie and Neal for opening your home to us again and hosting what is by far-

The Best Party of the Year!!

We had wind (understatement!) and 8 boats that started the voyage from CYC to the Finish in front of Atkin’s Home on the East Side of the Lake thanks to the service of many (shuttle boats, ski-doo’s and paddlers).

The entries were:

• Mary Schmidt
• Dan Tratt
• Gary Schmidt
• Terry Schmidt
• Jay Niggli
• Jonathan Gorbold
• Keith Calkins
• Nelson Habecker

The across the lake portion of the regatta set up the pecking order of the elimination round.

1. Jonathan Gorbold
2. Mary Schmidt
3. Gary Schmidt
4. Terry Schmidt
5. Jay Niggli
6. Dan Tratt
7. Nelson Habecker
8. Keith Calkins (DNF)

Then came the exciting match racing  oh.. what fun for all….

Spectators were enjoying the challenge and the relaxing party on shore.

Those in the race and committee boats got the birds-eye view of all the strategies being played out.

First up:

Jack Bennett defeats Dick Hallagan

Jack Bennett defeats Anna Gorbold

Jack Bennett defeats Keith Calkins

Nelson Habecker defeats Jack Bennett

Nelson Habecker defeats Dan Tratt

Nelson Habecker defeats Jay Niggli

Nelson Habecker defeats Terry Schmidt

Gary Schmidt defeats Nelson Habecker

Gary Schmidt defeats Mary Schmidt

Jonathan Gorbold defeats Gary Schmidt

The Champion

3rd place
Mary Schmidt

2nd place
Gary Schmidt

1st place
Jonathan Gorbold

It proved to be a nail bitter all the way to the finish… with Jonathan just nosing out Gary by whispers of the last wind available to close out the regatta in Gorbold Style!

And then came the smell of the steaks… we all quickly switched gears and got into full blown party mode!

You will find many more photos taken in our photo gallery!!

Just “click here”

Sunday racing continued the Fall Series

Jonathan continued his winning streak and won the first 2 races, followed by Gary winning the 3^rd race of the day.

Only 3 races were completed due to the wind conditions that fluctuated dramatically from 10 knots to negative 10!

It was a great day for those that know how to sail in highly varied winds  to no wind at all.   “RESULTS”

No Racing Labor Day Weekend (due to all the regatta’s and Fa-La- La- La- La- Have Fun ..Be Safe and see you at the docks on September 7^th!

Upcoming is the first ever Rhode Island National Regatta  Sept 21^st–  It is not that far away.  So, if you are looking for another get away before the end of the season, I am sure that you will get a very warm welcome.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

And please join the National Class so that we support and are supported at the National Level.  Go to http://rclaserna.com/ to join.

We have gotten great visibility in the AMYA  Newsletter… let’s continue to help them help us!

Entries need not register but do need to be at the starting line precisely at 1:30 PM.  As it stands right now the weather is for winds out of the east at 6 to 9 knots by 2pm and a slight chance of rain early afternoon.  We will take the advise of our race committee if it looks like storms could erupt during our race and if cancelled we will simply move all racing to Maggie’s home for elimination portion of the regatta.  Bring your transmit or a plastic bag for your transmitter in case the need arises.

Also bring a fast boat and extra batteries if you feel you will need them cause your going to look pretty silly if we have to tow you in with our tugboat.

Awards will be handed out at the completion of the regatta and before the wonderful hospitality of the Atkins is spread amongst us.

See you on the water!!!!!!!!!

The beginning of a new series brought many competitors out.  The spirits were high and the winds were too.  We had friends and spectators galore as we kicked off the Fall Series. There were as many as 12 boat on the water racing.

The Gorbolds’ had family in town and the feud had begun. At the end of the day it was clear who was the best. Jonathan had reeled off 3 bullets out of 6 races to declare himself the best on day 1.

And the time is upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD

Rain or shine whether there is racing or not the Atkins’ are committed to hosting us.

If conditions are right for racing, the start line will be the south dock at CYC and the finish line will be 2.5 miles south east  at 4314 Deep Run Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Maggie & Neil’s home).  This is just off of East Lake Rd.

Skippers meeting will be 1:15 and the race will begin promptly at 1:30 PM off the south dock at CYC.  A starting line will be set and the start may be upwind or down depending on the wind direction that day.  I will make every effort to acquire a chase boat if you are planning on racing across the lake.  I will also arrange transportation before or after racing to pick up our vehicles.  I suggest that you either leave your vehicle at CYC or at Deep Run park before racing begins.

If you do not race across you can still enter the elimination rounds of racing at Maggie and Neil’s home.  You don’t even need to bring your boat.  I am sure that one of the boats that race across will let you borrow it to compete.  This will be match racing (one on one) As long as you win in the elimination rounds you keep racing to improve your position.  Once you are eliminated or declared the winner it will be time to sit back and enjoy the hospitality of Maggie and Neil.  They always do a superb job at entertaining and feeding this group.

1st 2nd 3rd

The rewards are great!!!!!!

RC Summer Series – F-I-N-I-T-O!!!

Sunday August 10^th marked the end of our Summer Series.

With 6 hardcore racers on the water and several fun spectators…including Helena who came all the way from London and Luca who was celebrating his 5^th birthday—YAY!!!-

Neil Shifted gear and acted as PRO—so Anna could enjoy some sailing…

The efforts of all  helped us  put a strong close to the Summer Series and we celebrated as usual on top dining as we giggled and enjoyed a magnificent view of  lovely Canandaigua Lake!

The wind allowed for  5 races, Jonathan won 3 – Neil and Anne each enjoyed a bullet of their own.

Summer Series Closed as follows:

#1: Jonathan Gorbold
#2: Anne Lambert

#3: Jay Niggli

As we approach the Fall Series- the Overall High Point results year to date are as follows:

#1: Anne Lambert  (6508)

#2: Jonathan Gorbold  (6288)
#3: Jay Niggli  (6045)

Anne has competed in 100% of the races held in the high point series and her persistence is paying off.  With only 8 weeks remaining it is a very close race between the top 3.  Who will wind up on top????  You must be in it to win it!!!!

Once again I would like to remind everyone that Saturday August 23,  Maggie & Neil Atkins will be hosting their Annual Hospitality Elimination Regatta which will include a great meal and drinks for all.

There is no participation fee for this regatta, but please RSVP by Thursday August 21st  to Maggie at [email protected] or

Admiral Nelson at [email protected] so that we know how many Sailors to expect.

If you are planning on attending and would like to contribute by bringing an appetizer, side dish or desert please inform Maggie at (585) 396-9973 or [email protected] to help coordinate her efforts.

Week 1 of the Fall Series will be off the south dock CYC at 4PM  Sunday August 17th.

See you on the water!!!

Sunday July 27^th -Great wind allowed us 5 good races.

There was fresh competition on the water….

• New CYC  Member Dan Tratt,
•  Long lost friend Barb Urich and her fun and festively decorated boat,
• Rick Richmond tested a boat as a possible present for his fast approaching birthday.

Jonathan Gorbold won the first 3 races- and Anne Lambert won the last 2.
Barb came out of retirement and completed 3 races which puts her only 40 points behind the Former Champion Bill Blevins in the overall High point series. WOO-HOO BARB!!

Dan Tratt seems to be a natural at the helm- Welcome Dan!

With only 2 weeks left of the Summer Series…the Current  Standings are as follows:

Over All Hi Point Series:
#1: Anne Lambert – total points 6123
#2: Jonathan Gorbold – total points 5852
#3: Terry Schmidt- Total Points 5757

Low Point Summer Series:
#1: Jonathan Gorbold- net 14
#2: Anne Lambert – net 27
#3: Jay Niggli- net 30

With only a couple of weeks left the possibilities are wide open.
We missed Keith on the water~~
And maybe.. Just maybe….
Mary will come back from the beach and trade her noodle for her fast boat this weekend .

SAVE the DATE: Saturday August 23^rd– Not to be missed Great Event:

Maggie and Neil Atkins Hospitality Elimination Regatta

Please RSVP by Thursday August 21st  to Maggie at [email protected] or

Admiral Nelson at [email protected] so that we know how many Sailors to expect.

If you are planning on attending and would like to contribute by bringing an appetizer or desert please inform Maggie at (585) 396-9973 or [email protected] to help coordinate her efforts.

Thank you… See you on the CYC Docks  Aug 3rd 4pm!