Other PHRF Events in Narragansett Bay

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Here's a new thread so that we can separate other events from the weekly PHRF series at JYC. [b]First Event - The 2012 LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA[/b]

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First Event - The 2012 LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA Congratulations to EC Helme ([i]SPIRIT) and Bill Kneller ([i]RHAPSODY) for completing the course in this grueling demo derby which saw much damage aboard many yachts, many withdrawls & DNCs....and one boat SUNK! Of the 57 boats registered less than half raced, and only 13 boats across 9 classes finished the race and were scored! EC had his hands full with a ripped headsail and he had to chase a windward mark which went adrift, but faired much better than the two boats ahead of him at the time. EC tallied a 2nd place in the 8 boat class (2 finished). An autotack hit Bill's [i]RHAPSODY and put the crew partially in the water, plus a locking ring malfunction caused a winch drum to accidentally detach (in the hands of a falling crew member) and provide a little excitement for Bill's crew. Of the 3-boat J-30 class only Bill raced and his completion of the course was good for a win....A WIN is a WIN! Tripp

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[b][u]ADDITIONAL NOTE TO 2012 LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA:[/b] It is vital to mention the key element of this regatta----to support the vital research efforts to combat this terrible disease. Much credit is deserved by the owners, crews & other supporters of this longstanding chain of national regattas. Beyond the excitement of sailing on historic Narragansett Bay, the competitive racing, the trophies & party are the heart warming rewards of having helped leukemia victims and their families to have continued hope in their battle. [b]B/Z to our CHNYC sailors for raising funds to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-----[/b] EC Helme & [i]SPIRIT crew - 3rd highest fund raiser for the RI Leukemia Cup. The [i]SPIRIT crew had a charity wine tasting event at the Newport Art Museum which helped them to raise over $3000. Kudos also to Bill Kneller & his [i]RHAPSODY team which raised over $2225. Tripp

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[u][b]FIRST BIG EVENT OF THE PHRF SEASON IN NARRAGANSETT BAY[/b][b]:[/b] [u][b]The Leukemia Cup Regatta is Saturday 8 June.[/b] CHNYC boats signed up so far are [i][b]Spirit, Katannah and Rhapsody[/b]. The RI Leukemia & Lymphoma Society asked if there might be volunteers with power or sail boats who would be willing to take some folks on the water to observe the race. This may include families with people who are undergoing treatment. The Rhode Island Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is holding their annual fund raising regatta on Saturday 8 June. CHNYC Members Chris Ivey (Katannah), EC Helme (Spirit) & Bill Kneller (Rhapsody) will be racing with crews to raise money for this cause. The RI LLS organizers are requesting spectator boats this year to take groups out to observe the race on the water - either sail boats or power boats. This may include families and pateints undergoing treatment. The regatta starts at noon near Rose Island. Following the regatta, there will be a BBQ and Awards at 1800 held under the tent at New Yorlk Yacht Club. Tickets for the post race party are $40 per person and available for purchase on the website at this link: [url=https://ri.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/ae1f26a/regCatalog/products/?p=ae14fe1e]https://ri.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/ae1f26a/regCatalog/products/?p=ae14fe1e If you are interested in taking people out on your boat to watch the race, please contact Elizabeth Perry via email [email]Liz.Perry@lls.org or by calling 401.943.8888 X1709.

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[b]NOTICE TO ALL CHNYC PHRF RACERS !![/b] The 86th running of the [b] Conanicut YC[/b] [i][b]Around The Island Race[/b] (ATI) will take place on Sunday, [b]1 September[/b] this year. Here is the[i] link to their website so that you can register: [url=http://www.conanicutyachtclub.org/ATI.aspx]http://www.conanicutyachtclub.org/ATI.aspx Don't forget to send in your current PHRF-NB certificate as part of your registration package. They will have free beer & some good food as part of the apres' Sail festivities at CYC in Jamestown. If you have any questions, or require any assistance please don't hesitate to contact me ASAP! Tripp Tripp Alyn CHNYC PHRF Fleet Capt.

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[size=150]As the 2013 racing season winds down, here is a review of our most recent events: 1. [b]86th Annual Conanicut YC Around The Island Race [/b] Class A (8 boats) 2nd - [i]Summer Wind - Tripp Alyn 3rd - [i]Second Wind - crew, Paul Schmidle 4th - [i]Tenacious - crew, Paul Mankofsky Class F (7 boats) [b]1st[/b] - [i]Rhapsody - Bill Kneller (Corrected Time: 3:14:55) Class H (10 boats) 6th - [i]Spirit - EC Helme (Corrected Time: 3:14:48) Class J (10 boats) 7th - [i]Ursa - crew, Mike & Cheryl Marrone In the annual dash around for bragging rights between dockmates on A dock [i]SPIRIT edged [i]RHAPSODY by 7secs! Congratulations to Bill Kneller & the crew of [i]RHAPSODY for their impressive [b]win [/b]in Class F. Note, it was a fast race as a new record elapsed time was set by Irie 2 which posted 2:22:51 for the 18.1 mi. course. 2. [b]Sail for Hope Regatta[/b] PHRF Spinnaker 2 Class (11 boats) 3rd - [i]Rhapsody - Bill Kneller ([b]13th[/b] of 53 boats in the spinnaker fleet) Also: [i]Spirit (EC Helme) - 10th, [i]AWOL (Mike & Cheryl Marrone) - 11th, [i]White Wolf (Jeff Schuldheiss) - 13th (in their respective classes) In the J-22 class - 2nd place - crew, Ron Oard & Debra Huntington (for Matt Chao, skipper) The Jamestown YC Fall Series has also concluded. Those results to follow. Tripp PHRF Fleet Capt.

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For the final 2013 results of CHNYC boats at Jamestown YC, please see the thread listed below in our PHRF Forum. [url=https://chnyc.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=201]2013 PHRF Racing RESULTS - Jamestown YC