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July 24, 2008
July 20, 2008
2009 Witter Cup and Hobie Kenobie are Here
Greetings sailors,
We moved the dates this year to avoid any conflicts with Ontario Regattas.
Last year there was word that our location was in jeopardy. Thankfully, The South Shore Beach Club has accomodated our request to move the dates this year.
Witter Cup Details
As always we host the Witter Cup on the Friday prior to the regatta. This is always tons of fun and gives competitors a chance to tweak there rigs before going for the gold on Saturday and Sunday. Last year the winners were Bill Jeffers on his Hobie 16, with Karen Grisko doing the right stuff as the experienced crew.
This year, the Witter Cup will be on Friday July 10th
If you can make the Witter Cup on Friday, please do so. It's always a fun time and is open to anyone with a multihull.
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 got destroyed when it capsized and landed on a break wall. 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:
10:30 am: 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 don't forget your watch if you would like to be in the running for the awesome revolving fleet challenge Witter Cup Trophy. There will be 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.
2:30 pm: Latest start back to South Shore for estimated arrival at approx. 4:00 p.m.
4-7:00 pm Happy hour at the South Shore with Drink specials.
Hobie Kenobie Details
Saturday and Sunday: July 11th and 12th will be according to Hobie racing rules, so it will be Hobies only; with the exception of the Sharks on Lake Canandaigua, the only active catamaran fleet in this part of the state.On Sunday, we have a Fleet BBQ open to all at the Evans Town Park shelter next to the South Shore Beach Club. Many of our members who no longer race come up to spend the afternoon and share our pizza and wings.
Here's the weekend information:
Remember that this is a HCA Points Regatta, so Hobies only for Saturday and Sunday.
No entrance fee for Friday. Hobie Regatta on Saturday and Sunday is $35 for two persons; $30 for single person boats. It will cost $5 to have your boat and trailer towed from the parking lot to the beach site.
7-10 pm Fri. 10th: 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 11th
8-9:00 am: Registration at the South Shore Beach Club – Breakfast available for purchase
9:30 am: Skipper’s Meeting at the South Shore.
10:30 am: 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 12th
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
RV's must check in at South Shore Registration to find out where the appropriate camping site will be. 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) The Camping is at Evangola State Park or Point Breeze. Evangola Park requires reservation at CampUSA.com. There is also Point Breeze for RV’s. Continue on Old lakeshore 2-5 miles past South Shore to get to these camping locations. 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
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.
