Sunday July 24-2016
We sailed in some shifting conditions with wind and without wind. A southwest breeze built through the afternoon so conditions improved but remained challenging.
Curt Kasten, Commodore of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club was our special guest and sailed #71 for the day. HAMYC Commodore Gary Bugden prsented Curt with a HAMYC glass with our logo etched on it.
Sullivan’s Pond Weeds up Again
The model boat club will become gypsies once again as Sullivan’s Pond has too many weeds to allow for competitive racing on the pond.
We raise this issue with the City and no response. They can cut weeds from the lakes for the paddlers and property owners who can afford waterfront property. However a solution for the problem they created in Sullivan’s Pond is just too much.
It started with a failure to fix the leak at the south end of the pond so the water is always draining and low. Then, they were installing sewers and let the pond go dry. Since then we have had annual infestations of weeds. They say it is not connected, but I take little comfort in what they say.
So, likely until September we will have to find another place to sail.
Too bad, we just held the National Championship in Lunenburg for the second time. Two times before that we held it in Bedford Basin. Sullivan’s is a great location for major model yachting events but we just cannot count on being able to have a deep enough venue at Sullivan’s Pond – Without Weeds.
July 17-2016 Sunday Soling
Results of the 2016 National Championship
Paul Switzer of Kingston, ON successfully defended his National title over two days of close and exciting sailing in Lunenburg, NS.
Jim Goddard of the host club Halifax Area Model Yacht club was second and Janice Anderson of Chester was third.
Although the fleet was a little smaller this year the racing was fierce in light and shifting conditions which filled in each day to moderate and shifty conditions.
See the 2016 Regatta page for pictures and full results to be posted.
June 19-16 – Fathers Day Schedule
Fathers Day Regatta
Sunday June 19-16
Cranberry Pond-Heckman’s Island, NS
First Race at 1pm
Majestic J Boats in Stowe
Sunday June 5-2016 Results
Pictures May 22-16
Sunday May 22-2016 Results
The day started out with very light wind and a hint of rain in the forecast. By 3 PM the racing was over with just five races completed and a constant shower in progress.
The first race of the day took over 30 minutes to complete, the average most days is half that. Jim Goddard led the way with Bob Boutilier and Janice Anderson breaking the streak in the 4th race of the day.
