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Bryan Rucinski, Vice Commodore

Trophy Series Race #1                                                       2016 Commodore's Cup Race

Saturday, May 21                                                                            June 16 - Commodore Kevin Ballard

1st Place - Endeavor                                                                       1st Place - Wild Goose                                                        

2nd Place - Sail La Vie                                                                     2nd Place - Galactica

3rd Place - Wild Goose                                                                    3rd Place - Endeavor

Trophy Series Race #2

Saturday, October 8

1st Place - Frayed Knot

2nd Place - Endeavor

3rd Place - 

Trophy Series Race #3

Saturday, October 22

1st Place - Frayed Knot

2nd Place - YOLO

3rd Place - Endeavor

2015 Racing

Trophy Series Race #1

Kevin Ballard, Vice Commodore/Fleet Captain

Saturday, May 30 Series Race 1 results

1. Sail la Vie Adjusted Time: 7434 (Raw Time: 8350)

2. Blown Away Adjusted Time: 7723 (Raw Time: 8175)

3. Frayed Knot Adjusted Time: 7951 (Raw Time: 8930)

4. Galactica Adjusted Time: 9573 (Raw Time: 11370)

For complete write up and photos, see our June 2015 Scuttlebutt Newsletter

Commodore's Cup Race - June 20, 2015

Trophy Series Race #2 - September 12, 2015

Trophy Series Race #3 - October 3, 2015

2014 Racing

Trophy Series Race #1

Kevin Ballard, Vice Commodore/Fleet Captain

ballardaud@sbcglobal.net

The first Series Race took place on Saturday, May 17th 

Twenty minutes subsequent to the signal blare for the start of the first Series Race of the 2014 season, six vessels ventured past the start. It was indeed a day of little wind, but three intrepid teams did make it around a shortened course. Results for the handicap-adjusted times are listed below:

First Place

Sail la Vie Karl Shellabarger

Second Place

Endeavoer' Myron Ryther

Third Place

Blown Away Steve and Hazel Kinder

Did not finish: Galactica, Lila and Desiree 

As a reminder, you may log your Series Race journeys for your BahamaRama Passport.

Questions, comments and concerns may be directed to Kevin S. Ballard, Vice-Commodore, ballardaud@sbcglobal.net.

Fair Winds to All.

Trophy Series Race #3

Kevin Ballard, Vice Commodore/Fleet Captain

ballardaud@sbcglobal.net

It was a day of light wind and a short course, but five started Series Race III and five finished. Congratulations to Wild Goose! Handicap-adjusted times are listed below.

First Place

Wild Goose 6468 - Liz & Jeff Fleenor

Second Place

Blown Away 6603 - Hazel & Steve Kinder

Third Place

Lila 6659 - Alan Starkey

The rest of the racing fleet

Dragonfly II 6717 - Mark & Suz Stillwell

Galactica 7374 - Doug & Angie Wendt

See you at the Fall Festival

---Kevin

2013 Racing

Jeff Fleenor, Vice Commodore/Fleet Captain

fleenorj@missouri.edu

Trophy Series Race #1

Make-Up Race for Series Race I was cancelled 

Trophy Series Race #2

First Place

Endeavor Myron Ryther

Second Place

Lyla Alan Starkey

Third Place

Blown Away Steve and Hazel Kinder

Trophy Series Race #3

First Place

Desiree' Kevin Ballard

Second Place

Galactica Doug and Angie Wendt

25th Anniversary MTLSA Series Race Winner

Kevin Ballard - Desiree’ / 1988 Newport

Commodore's Cup Race

The 25th Annual Commodore’s Cup was held on June 22, 2013. Based on pre-calculated PHRF Times and using the staggered start system 5 boats raced for the coveted honor.

Starting based on PHRF. In order:

Galactica (Mac 26), CJ (Mac25), Desiree (Newport 28), Sail La Vie (Hunter 28), Blown Away (Hunter 34)

Finishing in order:

First Place Karl Shellabarger

Sail La Vie / 1987 Hunter 28.5

Second Place Jon and Connie Buss

C. J. / 1981 MacGregor 25

Third Place Steve and Hazel Kinder

Blown Away / 1984 Hunter 34

4) Galactica Doug and Angie Wendt

5) Desiree Kevin Ballard

Top 3 winners will receive recognition at the annual awards dinner. 

Congratulations to all the racers.

2012 Racing

Trophy Series Race #1

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 4/28/2012

Although the wind died as soon as Tom blew the 5 minute warning, the wind picked up and we had a great time on a three buoy course!

1st place: Lila (Starkey) Corrected Time: 4742.43

2nd place: Sail La Vie (Shellabarger) Corrected Time: 4874.56 

3rd place: Dragonfly (Stillwell) Corrected Time: 5254.5586 

4th place: Mucky Duck (Ballard) Corrected Time: 5644.69 

5th place: Endeavor (Ryther) Corrected Time: 5759.90 

6th place: Galactica (Wendt) Corrected Time 6009.18 

7th place: Wild Goose (Fleenor) Corrected Time 6084.07 

Makeup Race Day (Series Race #1) not needed

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 5/12/2012

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Trophy Series Race #2

Weather was great for the Race #2. We set up a 3 buoy course, one clockwise lap. The first leg was a beat to windward making the crossing of the start line a little tricky. Lila brushed the first buoy at the starting line, self reported and returned to re-round the buoy. A great example of Good Sportsmanship. The five finishing boats were very close to each other. Galactica endured a symphony of pilot errors and main sail rigging failure that knocked her out of the race practically before it started.

1st place: Blown Away [Kinder] Corrected Time: 1864.769

2nd place: Dragonfly [Stillwell] Corrected Time: 1970.694

3rd place: Wild Goose [Fleenor] Corrected Time: 2013.919

4th place: Lila (Honorable mention) [Starky] Corrected Time: 2172.368 

5th place: Endeavor [Ryther] Corrected Time: 2298.575

6th place: Galactica [Wendt] Corrected Time DNF

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 6/9/2012

Makeup Race Day (Series Race #2not needed

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 6/16/2012

Commodore's Cup

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 6/23/2012

Details on the Commodore's Cup will be announced by Commodore Tom Wells. This race is seperate from the Trophy Races and is open to any MTLSA sailor. No racing fee applies

Trophy Series Race #3

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 9/22/2012 Postponed, Use alternate date 10/13/12

Makeup Race Day (Series Race #3)if needed

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Saturday 10/13/2012

Midship (Beer Can) Races

by Fleet Captain and Vice Commodore, Doug Wendt, Race date: Will be posted as a schedule is determined This series does not require a fee

2011 Results

2010 Results

2009 Results

The Commodore's Cup: Knockdown at MTLSA

From the July 2009 Scuttlebutt Liz Fleenor, editor, Race date: June 6, 2009

Photos Committee Boat Wild Goose dispatched a windy and gusty report from the cockpit on Saturday, June 6. Anchoring in 92 feet of water to mark the start line, the Commodore called out the names of the boats as the race began as a staggered start.

North winds were blowing at 17 mph gusting to 30 mph. It was our very own “Knockdown at Fastnet,” with some boats getting damaged or impaired prior to starting.

In the end, we logged these reports: Dei Gratia ripped her main sail; Desiree’ and Scotch N Water blew slugs all the way down the mast; Higher Porpoise wrapped a wench so badly it set them back 15 minutes and didn’t finish; and Dragonfly opted to fall out of the race after the first two legs to avoid a damaging beat back.

Razor thin close finishes highlighted the end of the race. Babe Too closed the gap and crossed the line just inches before Dei Gratia, even with her main ripped; and Sail LaVie and Vahalla nearly tied for third, with Sail LaVie heeling just enough over the line to snab a trophy. Jewel finished the line-up in fifth with a wet boom but still upright.

It’s these kinds of conditions that can test a sailor’s skill, as well as expose a weakness in hardware or rigging. We’re glad no one was hurt, no boats permanently damaged, and braggin’ rights were quenched by Commodore’s Punch!

First Series Race Results

by Fleet Captain and Commodore of Vice, Ed Wieberg, Race date: May 16, 2009

Photos First place was Sail LaVie with a corrected time of 5,117 sec. Second place was Babe Too with a corrected time of 5,122 sec. Third place was Wild Goose with a corrected time of 5,316 sec. DragonFly was fourth with a corrected time was 5,339 sec. Aud a Sea finished fifth with a corrected time was 5,661sec. Scotch N Water did not finish. Time on time scoring was used to calculate the time. I would like to thank Tom and Sandy for being the committee boat and Karl for his help with the race. 

2009 Spring MidShip Racing Series

by Fleet Captain and Commodore of Vice, Ed Wieberg, March 2009

This racing series is open to all sailors. No fee required. The first midweek race is planned for Wednesday, April 29. We will meet on the wharf at 5:00 pm with the race to start at 5:30 pm. The first midweek race is planned for Wednesday, April 29. We will meet on the wharf at 5:00pm, with the race to start at 5:30 pm. 

The results are in! The second and third of the three spring MidShip Racing Series will be held on Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 14(date change 5/1/09) with the same time schedule as the first race. 

We will award points for your adjusted finish as follows: 

POINTS - The first place boat will receive 0.75 points, the 2nd place boat will receive 2 points, the third place boat will receive 3 points and so on. A boat that did not finish (DNF) or a boat that did not start (DNS) a race will receive the number of points as there were racers plus one. 

The boat with the least amount of points at the end of the spring MidShip Racing Series will receive a 1st place certificate, second lowest will receive 2nd place certificate, and the third lowest will receive a 3rd place certificate.

If anyone wants to crew, just show up at race time!

2009 Trophy Races I, II, III

This is the traditional MTLSA racing series and is open to sailors who have paid the $15 racing fee along with their annual dues. This year we are planning three Trophy Races: May 16, September 26 and October 17. There will be a Business Meeting on the wharf at Black Jack Marina starting at about 10 or 11:00 followed by a Skipper's Meeting before each of these races. Racers must attend the Skipper's Meeting to sign in for the race and hear the briefing which includes course layout, instructions and the start time. 

In addition to place winners for the Trophy Races, this year we are going to award a point champion at the end of the season based on the point system described above. If we have enough racers we also want to break the races down into two classes, with the class break down to be determined.

2009 Commodore's Cup

Details on the Commodore's Cup will be announced by Commodore Jeff Fleenor. This race is seperate from the Trophy Races and is open to any MTLSA sailor. No racing fee applies. This year's Commodore's Cup is scheduled for June 6.

Good Luck! May we have good fellowship, fun, and favorable winds during this 2009 racing season! 

2009 Race Season - Planning Underway

by Ed Wieberg, Commodore of Vice, February 2009 

Several guys got together after the January Planning Meeting to discuss the racing program. This is what they told the Scuttlebutt: Wednesday races will continue. 

MTLSA needs to replace the "torpedo pump", and check over the line and anchors that we use for the much appreciate buoys donated by West Marine and that the Lawsons take care of for us. Thanks guys for handling that. 

We plan on implementing a point champion based on attendance, placing the time over the racing season. We may hold division races and longer races up to Florida to encourage Indean Creek Marina participation. 

2008 Results

2008 Race Results Recap

by Ed Wieberg, Commodore of Vice, December 2008 

1st Trophy Race: 3rd place Howard Audsley aboard Audasea, 2nd place Mark and Suz Stillwell aboard Dragonfly, and 1st place Ed Wieberg aboard Jewel. 

Commodore's Cup: 3rd place Dennis Cesari aboard Babe Too, 2nd place Ed Wieberg aboard Jewel, and 1st place Tom and Sandy Wells aboard Higher Porpoise. 

2nd Trophy Race: 3rd place Elaine Lawson aboard Desiree, 2nd place Howard Audsley aboard Audasea, 1st place Ed and Lisa Wieberg aboard Jewel. 

The Race Committee would like to thank Charlie Lawson for picking up the bouys from West Marine, Ivan Moore for taking care of the first trophy race, and all those who raced. 

While the Midship Series was not as well attended as we'd like, we sure had fun thanks to Karl Shellabarger and Mike Mosley. Anyone who wants to help with the racing program next year, we will discuss that at the January 10 Planning Meeting.