Well, we were there, 75+ of us, but Mother Nature bats last, and the race was abandoned for lack of wind. BUT, the forecast looks better, and the first race is now scheduled for Wednesday, same time...0100. Again, we'll open the Club shortly before midnite on TUESDAY and have the same format. Nicole (and ADRIFT) have graciously offered some snacks, we'll have the bar until 2AM, streaming on the big screen and hope to see you all again!!!
Judgment Day approaches for the BMWO team in their bid to win the Americas Cup back from the evil empire Alinghi. As most of you know the AYC clubhouse will be open at midnight Sunday, Feb 7 for the festivities. Several of you have asked how you can watch the events over the internet at home. Well, suffice to say you can watch it right here...
Here is the latest video from Valencia - remember we will have live video feed from the Deed of Gift Challenge starting at midnight Sunday, February 7...
Once in a while we come across a great clip that we can't resist sharing - check out these "kids" sailing offshore in 30-35 knots of wind in Lasers....
THIS IS IT!! After all the legal shenanigans, the Deed of Gift Challenge hits the starting line in Valencia Monday Feb 8 at 1006 (GMT-1) with our very own BMWOracle (USA) against ALINGHI. That's nine (9) hours difference so the Club will open at midnight (Sunday), CORE builders will bring their crew and provide food, the bar will open SO be there...bring your friends, anyone interested, your sleeping bag, pillows, and enjoy, with us, this historic event..for Anacortes and for sailing!!!
The Anacortes Yacht Club and One Design Plus are co-sponsoring an Andrew Kerr Racing Clinic in Anacortes April 30 and May 1, 2010.
Justice Kornreich of the New York Supreme Court informed the America's Cup defending yacht club, Societe Nautique de Geneve, and the challenging Golden Gate Yacht Club today via telephone conference that she will not hear the American challenger's complaint regarding the 'constructed in country' requirement of the Deed of Gift before the 33rd America's Cup Match which is scheduled to begin on 8 February.
The 13th Annual Women's boating seminar is being held on Feb 20, 2010 in Seattle. This event is being sponsored by many well know local organizations and is designed specifically for women interested in boating, both power and sail. The group of speakers/instructors are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and encouraging women to have the confidence of taking the helm.
On Tuesday night the club board of directors voted to accept the following people into club membership:
The latest January 2010 Lido Fleet newsletter is now available - many interesting topics are covered, including the upcoming Andrew Kerr Seminar...