Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Commodores Cup Pursuit Race to Queen Island - Results
1) Grand cru (4:20:30)
2) Raven (4:37:00)
3) Sorcerer (5:10:20)
4) Borderline (5:10:00)
5) Auberg (dnf)
6) Vixen (dnf)
7) Snafu (dnf)
8) Blondie (dnf)
9) Oh boy (dnf)
10)Africa (dns)
The Treasure hunt race was once again well attended with 10 boats registering for the race including the first (of what we hope to be many) appearance of Snafu on the racing scene.
The wind was in transition just as the first boat (Borderline) was set to start. Borderline approached the start line under spinnaker with a dying north wind that promptly tuned into a 5 kt south wind just as they drifted across the line. The south wind held for about 20 mins before it became light and variable.
After exiting Pine Portage Bay, Sorcerer Raven Vixen Blondie Auberg and Snafu headed south while Borderline and Grand cru stayed further north. The north side ended up favourable as an approaching undeveloped storm cloud that was coming in from the north west created a 5kt north wind that lasted for about ten minutes. The wind then turned south for a while around 5-10kts that was enjoyed by most boats as they rounded Scotty with Grand Cru being the first to round Scotty followed by Raven with Borderline close on their tail to head south to Gaherty.
As the initial part of the race was so slow the race had to be shortened to 10 miles so the Whisky and Birch rounding marks were removed…so after rounding Gaherty the fleet went straight to the finish around Iriam.
The wind had now established itself as south south east but was filled with holes that could last up to 10 mins so the last few miles were nerve wracking. Grand cru held onto their lead over Raven. There was a long hard battle for third place between Borderline and Sorcerer. Under spinnaker, Borderline eventually passed Sorcerer who was racing under white sails and beat sorcerer to the line by 20 seconds. Unfortunately for Borderline, since the race was shortened by four miles they needed to beat sorcerer across the line by 72 seconds.
2) Raven (4:37:00)
3) Sorcerer (5:10:20)
4) Borderline (5:10:00)
5) Auberg (dnf)
6) Vixen (dnf)
7) Snafu (dnf)
8) Blondie (dnf)
9) Oh boy (dnf)
10)Africa (dns)
The Treasure hunt race was once again well attended with 10 boats registering for the race including the first (of what we hope to be many) appearance of Snafu on the racing scene.
The wind was in transition just as the first boat (Borderline) was set to start. Borderline approached the start line under spinnaker with a dying north wind that promptly tuned into a 5 kt south wind just as they drifted across the line. The south wind held for about 20 mins before it became light and variable.
After exiting Pine Portage Bay, Sorcerer Raven Vixen Blondie Auberg and Snafu headed south while Borderline and Grand cru stayed further north. The north side ended up favourable as an approaching undeveloped storm cloud that was coming in from the north west created a 5kt north wind that lasted for about ten minutes. The wind then turned south for a while around 5-10kts that was enjoyed by most boats as they rounded Scotty with Grand Cru being the first to round Scotty followed by Raven with Borderline close on their tail to head south to Gaherty.
As the initial part of the race was so slow the race had to be shortened to 10 miles so the Whisky and Birch rounding marks were removed…so after rounding Gaherty the fleet went straight to the finish around Iriam.
The wind had now established itself as south south east but was filled with holes that could last up to 10 mins so the last few miles were nerve wracking. Grand cru held onto their lead over Raven. There was a long hard battle for third place between Borderline and Sorcerer. Under spinnaker, Borderline eventually passed Sorcerer who was racing under white sails and beat sorcerer to the line by 20 seconds. Unfortunately for Borderline, since the race was shortened by four miles they needed to beat sorcerer across the line by 72 seconds.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Cruise Week Information: Provision and anchorage list
Welcome "Cruise Around The World" Sailors!
Here is a list of what to provision to make your week full of fun and food!
Friday- Greek Island - Cruise Week provides - Dinner - Chicken-Pork Souvlaki/Greek Salad/Garlic Bread/Potatoes
Cruisers - Bring beverages of your choice and wear your 'formal' toga!
Saturday - Mexico - Cruise Week provides Strawberry Daiquiris (Starts at 4:30 on shore Yellowgirl)
Cruisers- Bring a Mexican H'or Derve to share!
Sunday - Italy - Cruise Week provides Italian Wine Tasting start at 5:00
Cruisers- Pasta Pot Luck Dinner - Cooks Choice.
Monday - International - Cruise Week- Radio Bingo Night
Cruisers - Clean out the Ice Box Night! Pick your own Country-make something to share
Tuesday - England - Totem Lodge Resort- Cruise Week provides Fish Fry Dinner-Fish, Chips, Coleslaw, Buns, Dessert
Cruisers- On your own for Cocktails and Bar Tab.
Wednesday - America - Cruise Week provides Breakfast Buffet at Totem Lodge
Cruise Week provides Bon Fire and Marshmallows
Cruisers bring Food for Bon Fire Wiener Roast!
Thursday - Birthday Mutiny Party! Bake a cake and we will celebrate "Winter" Birthdays this year! (Paige! this party is for us!!!)
Cruisers Bring a Cake to share and drinks. (hint-you can bake on a Bar-b-q!!)
Friday - China - Cruise Week provides buffet Chinese Dinner
Cruisers bring beverages of choice.
The Anchorages are as follows:
Friday- Northern Harbour
Saturday- Yellowgirl
Sunday- Timber
Monday- Twin/Hidden
Tuesday- Totem Lodge
Wednesday-Newfoundland
Thursday- Queen Island
Friday- Northern Harbour
Bob Webb (Blondie) is our Safety Officer for the week. However, it is the responsibilty of each 'Skipper' to be responsible for having the proper equipment, charts, lifejacket etc. on board and operate their vessels in the interest of safety for all Cruisers.
The Childrens Cruiser Event will begin at 1:00 pm on the Beach at Totem Lodge. We will have a Hot Dog Lunch and lots of activities/crafts. This is a supervised event to allow you to go to town, sleep, relax without your children. It is required that you bring them to the beach and 'sign' them over to me (Lisa- ON A CALL) for the afternoon- till 4:30 pm. Your children are NOT allowed to come and go without a parent. Children must have their life jackets and a towel- water games. At 4:30 pm please come and 'sign' them out - because I'm sure I'll be worn out by then! LOL
Remember this is a Lake Folklorama International Sailing, and dressing up will add to the experience. Prizes awarded for the best dressed each day!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me before Thursday, or call me at home 204-785-1573.
Looking forward to great times,
Lisa
Here is a list of what to provision to make your week full of fun and food!
Friday- Greek Island - Cruise Week provides - Dinner - Chicken-Pork Souvlaki/Greek Salad/Garlic Bread/Potatoes
Cruisers - Bring beverages of your choice and wear your 'formal' toga!
Saturday - Mexico - Cruise Week provides Strawberry Daiquiris (Starts at 4:30 on shore Yellowgirl)
Cruisers- Bring a Mexican H'or Derve to share!
Sunday - Italy - Cruise Week provides Italian Wine Tasting start at 5:00
Cruisers- Pasta Pot Luck Dinner - Cooks Choice.
Monday - International - Cruise Week- Radio Bingo Night
Cruisers - Clean out the Ice Box Night! Pick your own Country-make something to share
Tuesday - England - Totem Lodge Resort- Cruise Week provides Fish Fry Dinner-Fish, Chips, Coleslaw, Buns, Dessert
Cruisers- On your own for Cocktails and Bar Tab.
Wednesday - America - Cruise Week provides Breakfast Buffet at Totem Lodge
Cruise Week provides Bon Fire and Marshmallows
Cruisers bring Food for Bon Fire Wiener Roast!
Thursday - Birthday Mutiny Party! Bake a cake and we will celebrate "Winter" Birthdays this year! (Paige! this party is for us!!!)
Cruisers Bring a Cake to share and drinks. (hint-you can bake on a Bar-b-q!!)
Friday - China - Cruise Week provides buffet Chinese Dinner
Cruisers bring beverages of choice.
The Anchorages are as follows:
Friday- Northern Harbour
Saturday- Yellowgirl
Sunday- Timber
Monday- Twin/Hidden
Tuesday- Totem Lodge
Wednesday-Newfoundland
Thursday- Queen Island
Friday- Northern Harbour
Bob Webb (Blondie) is our Safety Officer for the week. However, it is the responsibilty of each 'Skipper' to be responsible for having the proper equipment, charts, lifejacket etc. on board and operate their vessels in the interest of safety for all Cruisers.
The Childrens Cruiser Event will begin at 1:00 pm on the Beach at Totem Lodge. We will have a Hot Dog Lunch and lots of activities/crafts. This is a supervised event to allow you to go to town, sleep, relax without your children. It is required that you bring them to the beach and 'sign' them over to me (Lisa- ON A CALL) for the afternoon- till 4:30 pm. Your children are NOT allowed to come and go without a parent. Children must have their life jackets and a towel- water games. At 4:30 pm please come and 'sign' them out - because I'm sure I'll be worn out by then! LOL
Remember this is a Lake Folklorama International Sailing, and dressing up will add to the experience. Prizes awarded for the best dressed each day!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me before Thursday, or call me at home 204-785-1573.
Looking forward to great times,
Lisa
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Join the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
What can you do to help?
Sign up, join with us, and stay informed at www.lowwsf.com
Since the Foundation launched its new website in mid summer, several hundred of you have signed up at www.lowwsf.com to show your support and given us your email to stay informed about the progress we are making.
In the coming year, the Foundation will be taking the message about Lake of the Woods to a broader audience to “build the parade” in support of action to sustain Lake of the Woods water quality. As Foundation Director Don Konantz noted: “Three years ago we started a parade taking the Lake to decision makers in Toronto, Ottawa, St. Paul and Washington – It’s time now for everyone who cares about the Lake to join the parade – all you have to do is sign up to join with us and stay informed at
www.lowwsf.com ”
Last year was a busy summer for the Foundation, getting the message out about our research progress and also the need to bring in the International Joint Commission to coordinate water quality research, monitoring, and development of water quality objectives and management plans across all jurisdictions of this bi-national lake and watershed.
The Foundation presented to a broad audience including at the Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association summer meeting, the Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club, the Zig Zag Yacht Club, several private gatherings, municipal / county governments in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Ontario and Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties in Minnesota.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
2010 Warroad Race Results
BOAT NAME | PHRF | Race 1 Elapsed Time | Race 1 Score | Race 2 Elapsed Time | Race 2 Corrected Time | Race 2 Score | Total Score |
RAVEN | 126 | 03:14:00 | 0.75 | 03:58:19 | 04:15:04 | 4.00 | 4.75 |
FOGGER | 204 | 03:33:00 | 5.00 | 04:07:46 | 03:56:24 | 0.75 | 5.75 |
BORDER LINE | 174 | 03:39:00 | 6.00 | 04:01:33 | 04:00:29 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
KITE | 81 | 03:21:00 | 2.00 | 03:55:46 | 04:31:25 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
VIXEN | 153 | 03:48:00 | 7.00 | 04:06:04 | 04:12:43 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
GRAND CRU | 99 | 03:24:00 | 3.00 | 7 | 10.00 | ||
BIRD BATH | 111 | 03:25:00 | 4.00 | 7 | 11.00 | ||
SLOOPS TROOPS | 153 | 04:10:00 | 8.00 | 04:16:09 | 04:23:04 | 5.00 | 13.00 |
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Comments from Grand Cru on Race 1: Friday's race was quite enjoyable. The day started with winds from the south south east around 15kts sailing at roughly 50-60 degrees true in a straight line to the rock. As the fleet started to approach/round the rock in anticipation for a very quick broad/beam reach to Warroad, the wind moved a little to the west and picked up by about 5kts and settled in at 20kts so we were again sailing at 50-60 true. Given the wind direction, tactics were very limited. Approaching the finish line, some gusts were hitting the low 30's – with the water as flat as it was, the sailing was great.
The strong south wind that started late the night before and build to a consistent 20-25kts probably dropped the water level by a foot at the entrance. We tried to plough through the mud but had no luck and had to be pulled off by a passing boat. Grand Cru and Birdbath then sailed back downwind to Oak Island arriving around 11pm. Fortunately, the sailing conditions were picture perfect for the evening sail. We were planning on heading back to Warroad for the start of Sunday's race (by leaving Oak at 4am) but the weather was very unstable with tornado warnings and watches still in effect so we abandoned that idea.
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