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With no rain, a nice breeze from the east around 10/ 12 knots , the last races of the season were a real treat for the participating skippers.
In the racing Likety  won both races and edged out TeeSou to grab the title in a heated  battle.
In the cruising, Southern Cross  showed great potential once again, but pleasure was spoiled by Achilles Heel  in the second race. Al choose wisely the left side of the course when the wind shifted 20 degrees to the right. Confidence III  remains the champion by a comfortable margin. Next year’s season  will be very interesting.
Next event will be a last cruising rally and beach party on   October 22, weather permitting
See you on the water
Patrick and LBSA officers

Photos of race can be viewed here
Race results can be viewed here
Season standings can be viewed here

Excitement was the key word  this Saturday in the cruising fleet. Despite very late starts ,Jaime on Southern Cross finished both races  well ahead of  Confidence III,  leader of the cruising fleet this season.
Is it the new keel job or the flawless crew work ? Time will tell on the next  round .Blind Date  got a DNF after a protest by David  for obstruction( stalled on port)  at the start of the second race.
Interesting to note that Scott was singlehandling the boat and if it has not been out ,would have finished both race in second position( corrected).
In the racing fleet without Webejamin to arbitrate, the musical chairs  dance continue between TeeSou and Likety Split.,  Annick holding on  the lead  with a tight grip.
Pictures will be on the website shortly. The last races are scheduled for September 24th, weather permitting.

Results are posted here and on the Racing tab
Pictures are posted here and on the Photo tab

See you on the water,
Patrick
LBSA & Officers

Race 1, In light winds the battle between Likety and TeeSou ended on the last downwind leg when TeeSou found  more pressure on the right side of the race course while Webejammin was playing with  an old glory ( spinnaker) to try to catch them. Cruising class , with Confidence docked for lack of crew ( Hum …! ?)  Kathy Lynn cruised  along.
Race 2. Course a little longer, more wind pressure, Likety with a clean start took the lead and never lost it. TeeSou  firmly behind saw her chances vanished when her spinnaker halyard snaped  open during the first jibe and went up the mast. Cruising class Achilles Heel could not  profit of her rating and was not able to finish on time.
Next race in two weeks . I do not want to hear excuses like : I’m on the hard  for repairs, I have a swim meet, my engine is down I need a tow…. My bottom is slimmy  I cannot move… I need a crew and so forth !
You can view full results here and on the racing tab.
You can view pictures here and on the Photo Gallery tab.

-Patrick

Ahoy! A large cache of video and pictures from our cruising party and raft-up have been posted to our facebook page. Check it out now!

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We have a cruise and beach party Saturday the 16th, Captains meeting at 0900 outside the Myrtle Beach Yacht Club. Food = hot dogs, burgers, and maybe some pork on the grill, FREE to members $5 for guests, bring your own liquids and ice. Anyone who wants to bring a dish or desert/melon please do. We will have grills and charcoal. If you want to grill something else, feel free.  We will decide on the course for the cruise at the meeting and adjust if necessary when we meet West of the sea cow. We will probably be parking off Waities. Bring beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, spinnaker flying. Please e-mail cabo79@aol.com a head count of how many people and boats. Thanks!

– Breckenridge Caine

So we could pick up the pieces from the last race of the 2011 Governor’s Cup our illustious Race Committee (Richard Truett) decided to venture in the dark and treacherous waters of North Carolina. Five boats braved the 8 knot winds, flat seas and jelly balls (They’re mean when they get hit in the head).

Confidence III, Webejamin, Tee Sou (Skippered by secret weapon Leonard and 3 other crusty sailor-men), three legged Circassia, and last but not least Lickety Split put on a good show of bravery.

A light wind was the saving grace for Tee Sou and Lickety Split with Lickety stealing first place and Tee Sou squeeking a second. But alas in the second race the winds jumped to 15 (or so) and Webe stole the show. Confidence showed honorably as well against the racing few.

–Jeff Defalco

For full race results, see the racing tab or go here.

Congratulations to Lickety Split and her crew, overall champion of the 2011 Governor’s Cup. Windy, choppy conditions characterized the race on both Saturday and Sunday, with Lickety Split coming out on top.

Kathy Lynn took first place in the cruising division. Full results and pictures are posted above on the Governor’s Cup tab.

Twelve boats are registered so far for the 25th annual Governor’s Cup race, beginning on Saturday. Boats are competing for the right to have their name etched in this trophy, The LBSA Governor’s Cup.

NOAA forecast is calling for fair weather, winds 7-10kts, flat seas. It should be a thrilling day on the water, and it’s not too late to be a part of it. You’ll find everything you need, including registration forms, notice of race, menu, entertainment and more on this site.

NEWS FLASH: Live entertainment for the after-race party will be provided by Johnny “Guitar” Sparks, playing classic rock and a variety of other great sounds along with our LBSA brother Brad Mandell.  Music will be poolside!

It’s nearly time for the 25th annual NC/SC Governor’s Cup, the LBSA’s biggest race of the season. Information is now on the website, under the Governor’s Cup tab. Fair Winds!

2011 Governor’s Cup
Notice of Race
Registration
Parties and Menu

From the Commodore: David is cruising along  with confidence ( !)  , while Annick is watching closely  the battle between Jim and Jeff. Pictures, race results and Spring standings are posted on the navigation tabs above.
Next  events is the Governor’s cup , Notice of race and sailing instructions will be coming shortly.
We need a head count of boats and crews to prepare for the festivities….
Pics on the webpage and facebook
Thanks
Patrick & LBSA officers,