Bayview Mac Yacht Race

We're hours away from the start of the 2nd Mac Race. Our 'good luck' goes out to our friends on the 'Equation' and the 'Pied Piper'

Enjoy tracking the progress.

http://www.byc.com/mack07/

Is this the summer of sinking...??

Barracuda (Beneteau 40.7) sinks during Mackinac return delivery

We are sad to report Barracuda suffered keel damage and sank on the Mackinac return delivery. The keel struck the bottom repeatedly during heavy seas in shallow waters before failing. After the keel was lost, water filled the hole and Barracuda sank within minutes. Three people were rescued, according to accounts from eyewitnesses, and no injuries or casualties have been reported.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to owner Steve Pelke and crew chief John Boyle, and all crew on board. We hope for the sound recovery of Barracuda.

Source: Sailing Anarchy forum thread

http://www.sailinganarchy.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57688

Chicago Yacht Club

Currently the Chicago Yacht Club is getting a serious ass lashing for rules regarding a certain type of flares required for their Race to Mackinac... Lot's of boats being protested for not having a certain type of flare on board... Lots of unhappy, tired sailors on the island.

Enjoy the bitching in this thread...

http://www.sailinganarchy.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57352

A Fine Year...

Not to do the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac... Too little breeze and too much bobbing instead of sailing...

But congrats to a couple of boats that I really like who did well.

First of all... Congrats to a big hurt put on by my buddies on the Padawan2 (Beneteau 36.7). This is a great group of guys and they definitely crushed one of the most competitive fleets.

More congrats go out to our guys on the...

Windquest
Saturn
Surprise
Heartbreaker
Seagoon
Tyrant
Kokomo.

Damn, I am happy not to be out there! Many boats still have yet to finish!

http://chicagoyachtclub.org/racetomackinac/

Reef... R.I.P.

Today is a very sad day... I am so upset that I am having trouble focusing on the smallest of tasks... I can't smile... And the spring in my step--well it's gone! long gone.

Last night, my reef's died!

Every present day sailor knows how important a fine sandal is... I've had my present reef's for 3 years. We've been around the world together, multiple times, and they have never let me down.

I knew my reef's were in a grave situation, but I couldn't stomach the idea of a mercy kill (purchasing a new pair). Lately, they have smelled like death, and they were breaking down at a rapid rate.

No matter how much I prepared for this moment... I still feel devestated... I loved my reefs.

(Definitely open for donations of a new set if anyone reads this blog who works for that wonderful sandal company!! Size 10 us..)

Swiss...

Right now, the Swiss are looking mighty fine to me!

Sports Out Loud

America’s first-ever sports magazine aimed at a gay and lesbian audience, Sports Out Loud has launched.

Good luck to them!

(Let's hope that this magazine is actually geared towards sports!)

www.sportsoutloud.com