ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

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ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

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Racing

Racing events are organized to appeal to sailors of all abilities.  They include several weekend and mid-week racing series, fun races, and special regattas such as the Spring Invitational; the Breaking Waves Regatta and Commodore’s Cup (overnight race/cruise from Hudson to Prescott);  the Carlson Classic; the Labor Day Regatta; and the Autumnal Equinox.

The Labor Day Regatta (now known as the “Fall Regatta” or “Sail and Share”) has brought in sailors from Iowa, Lake of the Woods, Lake Pepin, Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Medicine Lake and Lake Mille Lacs. The festivities begin on Friday night and, after two days of racing, conclude Sunday with the awards ceremony and cocktail party. Saturday’s racing is often followed by dinner and live music.

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  • Pursuit Races, 2020

    8th Annual SCSC Pursuit Races
    Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 hrs

    Notice of Race – Sailing Instructions
    Start Times

    The Pursuit Race is an exciting twist on our traditional races!
    Boats will start based on handicaps – High-PHRF boats first, Lower-PHRF boats later.  Each class of boat has their own start time.  Hence, faster boats will PURSUE the slower ones.  The idea is to have everyone finish at the same time (and scare the heck out of the Race Committee).  The first boat across the finish line is the winner!

    There will be two races.  Start times are created for all boats registered with SCSC. These times will dictate when your boat starts after the conclusion of the initial start sequence.

    If you intend to race in non-standard configuration (ie: non-spinnaker, larger headsail, etc) you must let the Race Committee know before EOD Thursday.  Note:  You are not required to race in this configuration (you may revert to your standard race configuration if you desire).

    Sign-up is not required unless you have a configuration change which affects your handicap.

    High-PHRF boats are urged to register (as all start times are based upon the highest-PHRF boat).

    The Pursuit Races are open to ALL members of the club.
    The final start times for registered boats will be posted on Friday, August 14th.

    For questions or to register for the Pursuit Races, use the following form by Thursday:

      2020 Results

      • Yacht of the Year
        • Spring Series
        • Summer Series
        • Fall Series
        • Carlson Classic
        • Autumnal Equinox
      • Beercan Series
      • Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta
      • Pursuit Races
      • Frostbite Races
      • Fall Banquet Awards Slideshow

      2020 Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta Competitors List

      Provisional Competitor List (Divisions Subject to Change)

       
      Fleet Division Boat Class SailNo HelmName PHRFTOT Notes
      Jib/Main 1 A Dory Belle Cape Dory Typhoon Thomas Henly 313 NS, OB, $
      Jib/Main 1 Moby Hunter 28.5 Dennis Kroll 204 155%, IB, FP, NS, $
      Jib/Main 1 Wind Swept Catalina 36 mk II Tom Davis 172 135%, NS, IB, RF, FP, SK, $
      Race 2 Wild Blue C&C 24 16895 Dean Grau & Kerry Scott 226 165%, $
      Race 2 Contessa Ranger 23 Harvey Chichester 222 TM, 150%, $
      Race 2 Harmony Hunter 27 H27 John Henly 207 OB, TM, 155%
      Race 3 Ripple S2 27 27039 Laura Fairweather/Lori Bergmark 190 OB, 135%, $
      Race 3 Luna J22 517 Lynn Gallandat 183 100%
      Race 3 Sniper Pocket Rocket 22 29853 Luca Hynnek 174 Out for repairs
      Race 3 Blew Bayou Merit 25 517 Rick Hughes 171 OB, 155%

       

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      June 2, 2020 3:59 pm  Spring #2

      Looks like the weather is failing us again. Spring #2 is hereby canceled
      and rescheduled to the makeup date on July 9th.
      Stay safe and enjoy the light show tonight.

      Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta

      You are invited to join the St. Croix Sailing Club for our annual Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta and Spring Picnic!

      Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 hrs

      The Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta heralds the beginning of the SCSC sailing season and honors the legacy of our late Principal Race Officer, Dave O’Donnell. Dave served the club for almost 30 years, and was an enthusiastic supporter of the sport of sailing.

      Event Format:

      Two races will be held on Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 hrs. This event is open to the general public! Everyone who would like to try out racing is welcome to participate.  You are even welcome to bring your own boat!

      NOTICE OF RACE – SAILING INSTRUCTIONS – COVID-19 UPDATES

      COMPETITORS LIST – RESULTS

      Divisions:

      There will be a Jib/Main fleet (non-spinnaker), and two additional PHRF fleets:

      • Division 1:  Jib/Main
      • Division 2:  High PHRF
      • Division 3:  Low PHRF

      Note that boats may declare non-spinnaker for the series by announcing to the Race Committee prior to the first warning signal of the day.  Non-spinnaker boats are not required to sail in Division 1.

      Division splits will be announced prior to racing on Saturday, June 6th.

      Registration:

      All boats must register by EOD Thursday, June 4th to receive their handicap and division assignments.  To register, fill out the form below.

      Spring Picnic and Awards Ceremony

      Sadly, the Spring Picnic is canceled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Awards will be delivered when plaques are complete, and winners shall be announced at the Fall Banquet award ceremony.

      Submit

      May 26, 2020 4:34 pm  Spring #1

      Due to the weather outlook for tonight, the R/C is canceling the Spring #1
      race. It will be made up on July 9th.

      Race Committee Last Minute Updates

      The Race Committee has created this page to let you know of last-minute cancellations.  Brief messages will be posted if we have to change the schedule prior to leaving the dock.  Please bookmark this page on your cell phones and refer to it if the weather looks questionable.

      The Race Committee leaves the dock 1-hr prior to racing.  If that is not possible, racing may be postponed or canceled and updates will be posted here accordingly.  Many of our members are located outside of VHF range, so this page should allow everyone to stay in touch.  Posts will not be made here for on-the-water changes (once everyone is on the race course and within view of the committee boat).

      Covid-19 Update 5/19/2020

      Dear Saint Croix Sailing Club Members,

      We hope you are safe and healthy, and anxious to go sailing!  The Board of Directors have spent a good deal of time researching the current laws and orders, and we feel that racing can go on as planned with minimal changes.  Ultimately, it is up to each boater to decide whether to race or not.  Please read this entire message as this represents our policy for sailing for the time being – the laws change regularly, so updates will be made as needed throughout the year.

      • It is incumbent upon every boat and every person to adhere to the laws of both MN and WI, including Washington and St. Croix Counties, as well as DNR and marina regulations.  Links to relevant pages can be found below, but know that this is not an exhaustive list.
        • State of Minnesota:  https://mn.gov/covid19/
        • Washington County, MN:  (currently defaults to MN guidelines) https://www.co.washington.mn.us/3168/COVID-19
        • MN DNR:  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/covid-19.html
        • State of Wisconsin:  (no plan in force)
        • St. Croix County:  (currently an “advisory” only)  https://www.sccwi.gov/951/St-Croix-County-Health-Advisory
        • St. Croix Marina:  (regulations emailed to members)
      • Social gatherings (while not strictly prohibited in WI) are not advised.  The club will not hold any social events for the time being.  Please maintain social distancing from other members.
      • The Race Committee will promote social distancing by setting longer start and finish lines.
      • Protest hearings will be virtual for the foreseeable future.
      • The Race Committee will not solicit people to crew on other boats.  (ie:  no “crew table” this year)
      • Social Distancing between boats is accommodated by the nature of our sport. Our races are governed by the rules of US Sailing which prohibit boat-to-boat contact.
      • Social Distancing on boats is still recommended and therefore crews should be limited.
      • The person in charge of each boat will assume responsibility for confirming that each person aboard has shown no signs of illness within the past 14 days and does not live with or had contact with any person who has had signs of illness for at least 14 days. Signs of illness can include cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing; or at least two of the following: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell.

      We realize that some boats and persons may not choose to participate in our races at this time.  We respect your decision.  Everyone is welcome to sail when they feel safe to do so and are able to comply with regulations.

      The Race Committee may be shorthanded this year, and will be more proactive in canceling races if weather conditions look questionable.

      SCSC Sailing Instruction Changes:
      For those of you who didn’t attend the Skippers Meeting this year, you should review the slideshow before your next race.  There are some changes that affect everyone (handicapping and a new start sequence).

      • Skippers Meeting:  https://stcroixsailing.com/wp-content/uploads/SCSC_2020_SkippersMeeting.pdf
      • Sailing Instructions:  https://stcroixsailing.com/category/racing/sailing-instructions/

      We look forward to seeing you on the water!  Our first races are just a few days away!
      The calendar will be kept up to date with cancellations and rescheduling: https://stcroixsailing.com/calendar/

      Sincerely,
      Your Saint Croix Sailing Club Board of Directors
      May 19, 2020

       

      Competitors List

      Competitors List, 2020

      Revised on 2020-08-13

      Fleet Division Boat Class SailNo HelmName PHRFTOT Notes
      Race 1 Beast Melges 20 120 Mike & Selene Tennant 126 ODR
      Race 1 Awesome J30 243 Daniel Prochaska 139 165%, IB
      Race 1 Semper Gumby Ultimate 20 Nate Selstad 147 ODR
      Race 1 Ragtime S2 7.9 399 John Larson 168 ODR
      Race 1 Bebop S2 7.9 357 Dennis Wenker 168 150%, OB
      Race 1 Blew Bayou Merit 25 517 Rick Hughes 171 OB, 155%
      Race 1 Sniper Pocket Rocket 22 29853 Luca Hynnek 174
      Cruise 1 Wind Dancer J22 803 Saint Croix Sailing School 183 100%
      Cruise 1 Savannah Rose J22 1469 Jon Morris 183 100%
      Race 1 Fillmore J22 1574 Luke MacMenamin 183 100%
      Cruise 1 Luna J22 517 Lynn Gallandat 183 100%
      Race 1 Osprey Mirage 27 Michael Johnson / Roger Johnson 212 150%
      Cruise 5 Nemo J22 795 Saint Croix Sailing School 183 100%
      Cruise 5 Ripple S2 27 27039 Laura Fairweather/Lori Bergmark 190 OB, 135%, $
      Cruise 5 Moby Hunter 28.5 Dennis Kroll 204 155%, IB, FP, NS, $
      Race 5 Harmony Hunter 27 H27 John Henly 207 OB, TM, 155%
      Cruise 5 Contessa Ranger 23 Harvey Chichester 222 TM, 150%, $
      Cruise 5 Kindred Spirit S2 8.6 Kyle and Chelsea Griffin 224 100%, FP, $
      Cruise 5 Wild Blue C&C 24 16895 Dean Grau & Kerry Scott 226 165%, $
      Cruise 5 Altair Hunter 25.5 Robert Barbian 234 IB, FP, NS, 155%, $
      Cruise 5 A Dory Belle Cape Dory Typhoon Thomas Henly 313 NS, OB, $

       

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      3/12/2020

      A few days ago, the outlook for flooding during Spring 2020 looked very high.  With the warm weather of late, we might be okay!  (knock on wood, etc)

      For those of you not in the know about river level prediction services, here are a few links many of us study on a daily basis:

      • NWS Stillwater River Gauge.  Also, pay attention to the two items under the “Probability Information” tab at the top-right.
        https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=mpx&gage=stlm5
      • NWS 7-Day outlook.  Occasionally contains headlines with river information.
        https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.94&lon=-92.77&lg=english&&FcstType=text
      • NWS National Snow Analysis.  For the hardcore nerds.
        https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/nsa/

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