2007 Hobie Kenobie
HCA Points Regatta, so Hobies only for Saturday and Sunday.
FEES:
No entrance fee for Friday. Hobie Regatta on Saturday and Sunday is $30 for two persons; $25 for single person boats. It will cost $5 to have your boat and trailer towed from the parking lot to the beach site.
Friday, July 13th, Witter Cup
2006 Winner and holder of the trophy is Bob and Dannielle Burns
The Witter cup is named after one of our past members who loved racing cats and passed away in 2001. The race itself is a fun, long-distance race, not part of the Regatta and is open to anyone. In 2004 the winds picked up to over thirty knots on the return leg. This is Lake Erie, which can easily kick up to 6-8' waves. In high winds the beach surf can reach out 200 yards making it difficult to either launch or land safely. Out of the eighteen boats that participated in 2004 only five made it back without capsizing. Because of the advanced sailing skills of the participants, many assisted those capsized boats and we had no injuries. Unfortunately, there was a Hobie Tiger that was destroyed when it capsized and landed on a breakwall. We urge everyone to use caution and to know their own abilities, then decide on their participation in this race/cruise dependent on the wind conditions.
Some sailors will just be going for the cruise, while others will want to compete for the Witter Cup, a portsmouth scoring on the combined times for the destination and return legs. In order to compete, you will have to have the minimum crew that your boat stipulates (e.g. Hobie 16s, 18s, Tigers, Nacras need two people). If anyone is available for crew or needs a crew, start sending emails so arrangements can be made. Our plans for the day:
Our Regatta's home base is the South Shore Beach Club, Angola NY; It's just to the right of Evans Town Park, and one of the best beaches on Lake Erie. You couldn't find a more cat-friendly site north of Florida. Erie Road is listed as Rte 5 on most maps.
10:30 a.m. Sunset Quest: Please have your boat prepared to leave the South Shore Beach at 10:30 a.m. We will leave as a group in a Lemans start at 11:00 a.m. to Sunset Bay (weather cooperating). It is about 7 miles to the Southwest to Cabana Sam's beach club and bring your watch if you would like to be in the running for the awesome revolving fleet challenge Witter Cup Trophy. Pizza and wings for lunch at Sunset Bay. All boats must have appropriate crew to be eligible for the trophy.
First Destination: Sunset Bay
N 42° 33.906'
W 079° 08.343
Starting and Finishing: Grandview Bay (South Shore Beach Club)
N 42° 38.535'
W 079° 04.031
Though the distance is less than six nautical miles, it will probably sail more like 14 because we normally have a southwest wind and this means a Port tack once you leave Grandview Bay. You'll probably go out two miles, then tack. Be sure you do not cut the Lakeside point too close; the rocks have claimed many daggerboards over the last few years (Tiger boards are around $500).
2:30 p.m. Latest start back to South Shore for estimated arrival at approx. 4:00 p.m.
4-7:00 p.m. Happy hour at the South Shore with Drink specials.
7-10 p.m. Register for the regatta: Registration fee is yet to be determined. Free beer compliments of the South Shore Beach Club (Friday night only).
Saturday, July 14th
8-9:00 a.m. Registration at the South Shore Beach Club – Breakfast available for purchase
9:30 a.m. Skipper’s Meeting at the South Shore.
10:30 a.m. White Flag. Course is off South Shore Beach Club in Grandview Bay. We will have as many races as possible until approximately 4:00 p.m. with no breaks. Please bring a snack if necessary.
4-????? Party at the South Shore Beach Club and enjoy delicious Buffalo style beach dinners. Great music, food and drink with outdoor Bands. Mingle with the public beach goers.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Please pay attention to your race instructions. Our intention is to have everyone off the water by 2 p.m. at the latest, then have a lunch accompany the award presentations in a shelter on the beach.
Directions: FREE TENT CAMPING AT SOUTH SHORE - OR
Take I-90 West going South of Buffalo to Angola-Eden Exit 57A. After paying toll make a right on Eden-Evan Center Road and go straight until you have to turn; It actually turns into Beach St. when you cross Rt. 5. Make a left off Beach onto Old Lake Shore road. Approx 1 mile on your right will be South Shore Beach Club. Park in the lot and contact the Bar for launching off your boat by tractor. ($5.00 launch/removal fee) RV's must check in at South Shore Registration to find out where the appropriate camping site will be. The Camping is at Evangola State Park which requires reservation at www.campusa.com. There is also Point Breeze for RV’s. Continue west on Old lakeshore 5 miles past South Shore to get to Evangola State Park. Email or call Bob or Dannielle Burns at Burnsmeup@verizon.net or 716-759-1908 if any questions.
This year's sponsors already committed:
- Obersheimer's Sailing Supply
- South Shore Beach Club
- The Town of Evans
- WNY Catamaran Assoc. membership
Name: Brad Shipston