Hello again!
Here's some info on our annual M Scow Easterns regatta, being hosted on September 17th, 2016 at Toms River Yacht Club.

As mentioned directly above, registration and the NOR can be found here, at http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13347. We hope to see you there!

North Americans Review

July 29-31, 2016

For most people on the East Coast, this past weekend was a wet and dreary one. The good people gathered at Lavallette Yacht Club, however, didn’t seem to mind. The North American Championships for the M-Scow class featured 17 boats, including representation from Ontario (Mike Burton-Davies and Al Barker of PI-818), and Minnesota (Joe and Mitchell Schroeder of LH-11). Most others were very familiar with the Barnegat Bay area. As boats trickled in to be weighed and tuned on Friday, practice races were held for those looking to get an extra edge that weekend. It was shaping up to be a very competitive regatta.

Come Saturday, things started out slow. The wind took a bit of time to fill in, and the races were postponed as everyone crawled to the course. The wind filled in to a steady 7-9 mph directed south as dark storm clouds loomed over the mainland. The courses were windward-leeward, with 4 legs each.
The first race set the tone of the regatta, as the top 4 finishers, Tim Faranetta (LA-5), Brad Wright (LA-33), Curt Morton (LA-22), and Doug Corbett (BH-41) would go on to sweep the top 4 spots of the regatta respectively.

A competitive start

The lighter winds gave way to steady gusts of 11-13 mph over the course of the second race, where we saw a similar spread of boats taking the top spots. The storm clouds inched closer, but the rain stayed away, only spurring on more wind and waves. This time around the top three boats were Brad Wright, Tim Faranetta, and Doug Corbett.

Tim and Julia Faranetta (LA-5)

During the lunch break winds really picked up, and started to clock around from the south to the southwest, making the tacks to port longer and longer. The third race saw winds well over 15 mph, and the accompanying turbulence on the water took Mark Lewis’ (MA-18) splashboard right off! He and his crew Catherine Lewis scrambled to retrieve it, and shoved it into the back of the bilge, where it stayed for the rest of the day. The top 2 in this race was again occupied by Brad Wright and Tim Faranetta, while clinching 3rd with an exceptional performance was Dave Applegate (LA-50).

Brad Wright and Jamie Wasco (LA-33)

Race #4 saw even heavier winds than the last. While the storm clouds passed to the north, whitecaps peppered the water. Curt Morton thrived in the tough conditions, claiming 1st by a large margin, followed by Doug Corbett and Tim Faranetta. Just behind them was Dale Froriep (T-44), who shot out in front of mid-fleet to secure an impressive finish. Multiple boats capsized over the course of the 4th race, prompting the committee to abandon the last race scheduled for the day. It’s safe to say that most sailors agree with their decision, save for maybe Curt.

Curt Morton and Tom Hanley (LA-22)

That night sailors enjoyed dinner on the second floor of the clubhouse prepared by Patricia Faranetta and Lavalette staff. Photos taken by Susan Wright and Brian Emmanuelle on the first day of races were available to view, and a fleet meeting held outside was complemented nicely by the setting sun.

On Sunday, the rain finally decided to pay us a visit. Fog cloaked the bay for most of the morning, and thankfully, there was enough wind to send everybody to the course on time. The goal for the weekend was to host 7 races, which meant making up the one abandoned the day before. Conditions were again fair, with winds to the south at around 6 mph and building through the day.

The biggest news coming from race 5 was a stellar performance by Blair Davis (LA-11). After a Saturday with middling results, Blair had a great start and spent the majority of the 4 legs in 1st, only for Tim Faranetta to steal the win away by inches in the downwind finish. Following them was Brad Wright and Mark Lewis.

Blair Davis and Chelsea Wright (LA-11)

The wind shifted and swelled as the 5th race concluded, resulting in a readjustment of the course. This meant there was not adequate time to start a 7th race. To make up for this fact, our final race of the regatta contained 5 legs - the only upwind finish of the regatta. The rain and fog had all but cleared out, giving way to beautiful sun. Blair Davis has a another fantastic race, finishing second once again, this time behind Curt Morton, who favored the heavier wind. Doug Corbett took up 3rd behind them, holding off Tim Faranetta.

The regatta concluded with a lunch and award ceremony catered by Surf Taco. More pictures were up for viewing, and the food was delicious. It turns out that the top 4 finishers were separated by only 8 points. All in all the regatta could not have been run any better, given the wind’s shifty nature. For that, we give thanks to the race committee, led by Bob Marrow and Ed Reardon. Here’s to another great North Americans next year at Pigeon Lake Yacht Club.

- Jeremy Welsch (LA-24)
Full results of the regatta can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N9XvkCc3YTKOT9ku_-SZkpZLzQDfDQGisN3twfLnsKM/edit?usp=sharing A full gallery of pictures can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B2hCB55ghgUXUzIwY2dBTWpRVHc

Upcoming Regattas, Summer 2016

Hey everyone! It's been a while.

Here's a bit of information regarding some of the upcoming regattas this summer.

The 19th Annual Callahan Regatta 
Friday, July 22nd, Bay Head Yacht Club

Schedule:
    9:00am-11:30pm: Breakfast and Registration
    10:00-11:30: Sailors Seminar
    11:45-12:00: Skippers Meeting
    Approximately 12:00: Harbor Gun
    Approximately 1:00: Start of first race
    Awards following the races at BHYC

More information can be found on their site:
http://www.callahanregatta.org/

North American Championship
July 29th - 31st, Lavallette Yacht Club

Schedule:
    Friday, July 29th, 2016                      
        13:00 – 18:00 Registration, Check-In and Measurement
        15:00 Practice Race
        17:00 Happy hour at LYC
    Saturday, July 30th, 2016                    
        08:00 – 10:00 Registration, Check-In , Measurement & Breakfast
        10:00 – 10:15 Competitors Meeting
        10:30 Harbor Gun
        11:00 Warning minute break between race #2 and #3.
        No warning signal will be made after 1630 hours on Saturday
        6:30 PM Dinner at LYC
    Sunday, July 31st, 2016                      
        08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast
        09:30 Harbor Gun
        10:00 Warning Signal, Race 6 with Race 7 to follow
        13:00 Lunch and Awards
        No warning signal will be made after 11:30 hours on Sunday.

Keep in mind that a $25 late fee will be applied after July 20th. Let Tim Faranetta know if youre interested in housing at gtfaranetta@gmail.com

Registration and the NOR can be found here: http://imgur.com/J9tCXSs

2014 Easterns

Hello all- 

Just a reminder that Saturday (Sept 13th) is our M Scow Easterns  
Championship at TRYC. This is a great start to the fall sailing season! 

Skippers meeting is 9:30, and all boats will be weighed and measured  
beforehand, starting at 8 am.  Please plan accordingly. 

If you haven't already registered please use the below link: 

Thanks!  
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=9060 

Regarding The 2013 Easterns

Hi everyone, 

    Linked below is the NOR for the Easterns, which will be hosted at Lavallette Yacht Club on September 14. The registration deadline was Sept. 4, so if you have yet to register there is a $25 late fee involved.

    Also just a reminder that LYC will host its annual regatta day party after sailing on Saturday. We have a band scheduled and plenty of great food. Weather forecast looks great. Hope you all can make it! 

Easterns NOR       

Regarding the 2012 Easterns

Hello all - 

Attached is the NOR for M-Scow Easterns on Sept 22nd at Island Heights. Thanks to Chris Wightman for organizing this event!

If you have not emailed Tim on your interest, please send him a note to help the club plan for the event. It is shaping up to be a great regatta! We are still actively recruiting new sailors and people to loan boats.

The NOR can be found by clicking here.

Regarding Schedules and Tuning

Hello all - 

Hope you are enjoying the start of the 2012 season! Here is the 2012 M-scow calendar. Couple of key dates: 

Sunday April 29th - Start of the season at MRYC

Saturday June 2nd - New addition to the calendar - TRYC Tune Up.

Friday, June 15th - BBRYA Skippers Meeting

Saturday, Sept 22nd - Easterns at IHYC

More details will be posted in the "Regatta Schedule" tab.

EDIT: A more detailed regatta schedule for the year can be found now, in the "Regatta Schedule" tab.

Additionally:

Since we are all using the same sails I thought I would send a note on tuning for light to medium air:

1. Stay tension: 150 pds with the Loos Pro gauge (time to upgrade if you still use the
model b).
2. Mast rake: 24' 6 3/4" to 24' 7" Remember to check your rake by sending a tape up
the main halyard and locking in the up position. Measure to the deck at the transom.
This should be done frequently as lines can stretch and numbers will change.
3. Jib cars: 22" back from aft side of mast, 25" apart (side to side).
4. Boards - check your board lines to insure that the board is in the full down
position. When sailing downwind you only need 1/4 or less board in flat water.
5. Older boats should lightly wet sand hull, rudders and bilge boards for a smooth
surface. Extra care should be paid to the boards as the aluminum can pit and be very
slow.

Looking forward to seeing you on the water!

Tim Faranetta