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Sanguinetti Regatta<br />
Report for <strong>2013</strong><br />
By JR. S/C DAVID COLLINS<br />
Last May, Anne Sanguinetti was unable to attend her<br />
family-sponsored Optimist Regatta for the Juniors, an<br />
event that is near and dear to her family, and one that<br />
we have successfully hosted for many years. It is with great<br />
pleasure that I can report that this year Anne, her daughter<br />
Margot, and granddaughter all attended the trophy<br />
presentation in the Fireside Room.<br />
The conditions nearly fooled us. On Sunday morning the<br />
wind was from 140 degrees and by noon it was already<br />
blowing at 10 knots. Interesting for some, but challenging for<br />
the youngest sailors. As PRO for the championship fleet<br />
outside, I set a course close to the harbor entrance in case the<br />
wind increased too much, forcing us to run for safety.<br />
However, the Juniors displayed excellent boat control and<br />
braved the conditions with enthusiasm. The breeze built into<br />
the teens with heavy seas, creating superb surfing conditions<br />
throughout the fleet! We were able to complete six close races<br />
before returning to the dock in the afternoon. No tow home<br />
required on this day!<br />
Carrie and Alan Blunt ran the green fleet from the guest<br />
dock with great success. Having the wind from much farther<br />
left than usual, enabled the course to be set in the main<br />
channel, with the leeward mark just off the guest dock. Carrie<br />
Blunt reported the parents on the dock witnessed some<br />
spectacular leeward roundings with overlapped Optimists<br />
hurtling round the buoy in a manner that belied their relative<br />
sailing inexperience.<br />
It was a great day on the water for the juniors, and I must<br />
thank everyone who contributed as part of the Race<br />
Committee team.<br />
Wednesday Night Sunset Series Party<br />
Not just for Racers Anymore!<br />
By SCOTT JAREMA<br />
Looking for a change in your midweek routine? Have you<br />
got a case of the “hump day” blues and are in need of a<br />
distraction? Or, like me, are you looking to start the<br />
weekend a little early? Well come on down to the <strong>Club</strong> on<br />
Wednesday nights for the post-race party and BBQ following<br />
the Sunset Series!<br />
We all know about the Sunset Series races the <strong>Club</strong> puts on<br />
every Wednesday night during the summer season. But did you<br />
also know about the post-race party following? It’s not just for<br />
the racers! Even if you don’t race, it’s a great opportunity to<br />
unwind after work, or to bring the kids down for a mid-week<br />
break. The staff puts on a great barbecue spread down by the<br />
pool, there’s a full bar with signature drinks and me on the<br />
decks spinning tunes. The party starts at 7 p.m. and goes to 10<br />
p.m., but it's been known to run longer! With the weather<br />
getting warmer, and the prospect of a great summer of racing<br />
already underway, it’s not too late to come on down and join the<br />
fun. Who knows, you might even get out to race on a boat!<br />
Photo by Michael Becker michaelbeckerphotography.com<br />
JULY <strong>2013</strong> BREEZE/7
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