Racing action is coming up thick and fast.
Some bits and pieces: Cindy Pillote has been busy arranging an Opening Day breakfast to kick off the action at Lake Pleasant. The PHRF Sportboat fleet will grow this fall with the addition of more Viper 640s, including Dave Evans, John Riddell (really?), Mike Hester, and Mike Parker. Mike Parker was immediately drafted as the new fleet captain. Catalina 22s will move to Saturday-only fleet scoring to increase competition (since several competitors have been missing in action on Sunday mornings). Mike Yarnell has reluctantly sold his beautiful Thistle, but Scott Richards bought it and will be on the start line. Know of other fleet and boat changes? Let Mike Ferring know so he can pass it on.
Friday (9/11): Crew Party. All sailors are welcome to come to the Bluewater Grill Friday evening from 5-7 pm for some appetizers and adult beverages. If you need crew or would like to crew, stop by. If you’d just like to hang out with this bunch, stop by. Location: 1720 East Camelback Road, Phoenix (map).
Wednesday (9/16): Introduction to Sailboat Racing class. Free. More info and registration here.
Thursday (9/17): Advanced Sailboat Racing Seminar with Martin Lorch, Skip Kempff and Dave Haggart. Three guys who know their way around a race course offer some of their secrets. Register in advance, but it’s free.
Saturday (9/19) NEW: Practice races at Lake Pleasant. Steve Brown will stage short w/l races with several starts, beginning at 12:30.
Sunday (9/20): Opening Day at Tempe Town Lake. Register now.
Saturday (9/26): Opening Day at Lake Pleasant. Register now.
