“Zenaida” and “Jewel” prior to RYC Beer Can races
Richmond, CA May 22, 2019
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Passing in the night
Author: samcturner707
UPDATES WELCOME!
Bay Area Alerion news continues to trickle in. I was recently put in contact with Patti Walters and Len Ortolano, who purchased ‘Two Block Fox’ two years ago and renamed her ‘Encore,’ now berthed in Redwood City, CA. I am updating the roster and site accordingly.
AE28 ‘MINNA’ FOR SALE
Also, I learned Barney Barnett has decided to sell ‘Minna,’ AE28 #254, located in Belvedere, CA. Here is information he provided:
Hello fellow Alerion Sailors, last year I got side-swiped by an SUV while riding my hand cycle in San Anselmo. The accident really screwed up my right shoulder so I went from using crutches to a wheelchair. The use of our boat has taken a serious hit so we have decided with much regret to put it up for sale. “Minna” was built in 2004 (#254) and is in excellent condition. It comes with Tacktick instruments, two suits of sails, full and cockpit covers, blue Awlgrip painted topsides and beautiful bright work. The Volvo engine was just serviced and works well. If you know of anyone interested in purchasing a great boat have them give me a call at 415-459-0589 or 415-450-8507. The boat is located at The San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere. Any help you might give is much appreciated. Regards, Barney Barnett
NEXT RYC ALERION EXPRESS 28 RACE IS AUGUST 31, 2019 WITH AFTER-RACE LOBSTER FEED
Hi everyone,
Hope your summer was as fun as mine still is…
Our next race is August 31st, and will continue with the pursuit race format…
Working on our next course and now is your chance to make suggestions…
Please note that RYC is hosting the annual Lobster feed same day and you are
encouraged to attend, we will time the race the get everyone back.
Sincerely
Fred Paxton
“The August 23 deadline for reservations is fast approaching, so make your reservations today for the Annual Lobster Feed on Saturday, August 31 (SEE FLYER ATTACHED).
PRICING: Maine Lobster $45, and Chicken $20. Both dinner choices include our special RYC Clam Chowder, Herb Garlic Potatoes, mixed salad, greens, bread, and a delicious dessert.
…Bar open at 5PM with dinner from 6PM to 7PM.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Please call the office on Tuesday or Wednesday (510-237-2821) to book your seats, or email your reservation request to: admin@richmondyc.org.”
…See you at the Club!
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Alerion racing, 2019 season
Hi Folks,
Just wanted to send out a reminder that our summer racing series is just around the corner. As I had previously mentioned, we will be doing the Richmond Yacht Club intraclub series which consists of 4 race days with I believe only one race per day. Please note that the original race #1 date of May 4th has been changed to May 18th. Also, we had discussed doing the Moseley Regatta which is a 3 race day at Tiburon Yacht club on aug 3rd, but they have decided to cancel the regatta so that’s out. I looked for something else in the 2019 sailing calendar, but didn’t really see anything around that time that looks like a good fit for us. If anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears.
so here’s our 2019 schedule as it stands now:
- ryc intraclub #1 – May 18th
- ryc intraclub #2 – June 22nd
- ryc intraclub #3 – September 7th
- ryc intraclub #4 – October 12th
By the way, for members of other yacht clubs, do not worry about the intraclub title of the event. Our division will be open to all Alerion 28’s who want to participate and will be a one design class. As of today I could not find a way to register for the series, but as soon as it becomes available I will forward it on to the fleet.
Congrats to Paul Descalso on Sobrante for the win in his division (single handed non spin) in the SSS ‘Round the Rocks’ race last weekend. Way to go Paul!
And for those of you who haven’t heard the news, we have been having great turn outs of 3 or 4 Alerion 28’s for the Wednesday evening ‘beer can’ races at RYC. So if your boat is located in or near Richmond you should try an get out there and have some fun with us. It’s free, there is no registration necessary, it happens every Wednesday evening from April through September, and you don’t need to be an RYC member to participate. You might even win yourself a bottle of wine if you do something the PRO likes, which is not necessarily winning, Eric has a very unique scoring system. Congrats to Fred on his new boat Zenaida, he’s been crushing it!
all for now, see ya on the water!
Ron Tostenson
