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Spring Series – Week #2

May 23, 2021

Temp: 87*F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: NNW 4-9 knot
Course: A (S-1-2-F)

Buckeye Lake Sail-On-Sunday is taking off with renewed enthusiasm. Week 2 had three
Catalina Capri 22’s out of the 9 registered sailboats going to the start line. Winds were
steady/unsteady and fluky at times but we were able to get 2 races in the record books
towards the Commodore Chris J. Lambrecht Cup Trophy.

As BLYC sailing & racing is making this strong comeback, it is exciting to see more sailboats on the water and the FUN “family style” competition on Racers Row and then teams going on the water to practice timing and working to remove the rust & cobwebs from our long winter.

The after-race social is becoming a place to ask fellow competitor’s on how a team can improve in next week’s race. Buckeye Lake Sailboat Racing is BACK. Who is the next team to chase the ‘Rabbits Flag’ for a week? It can be your Team.

Thank you, Race Committee, for an excellent job setting up the course and the start of racing
on time.

CLICK HERE FOR OVERALL SERIES STANDINGS
AND INDIVIDUAL RACE RESULTS

Spring Series – Race #1

Temperature – 62°F
Humidity – 56%
Wind – 7 kts, south, decreasing to 2 kts
Course – B (S-1-2-1-2-F)


Click on image to view series results online

The 2021 BLYC Sailing/Racing Season has officially started with the entry of more boats this season.

With the winds directly out of the South, RC announced we would be using a skewed triangle course with a Start/Finish line and around two marks. Because of the wind direction and the course layout it would be a beam reach around the entire course. It was announced at the skippers meeting we would be doing two laps and if the winds die RC could shorten course at the start/finish.

At 1300 hours, we opened the season with a blessing from our Fleet Chaplin Father Mike. The race started with a steady 7 knots and it looked promising to get 2-laps in. As the boats were rounding mark 2, the wind slowed to 3-4 knots and by the time they got to the finish line they were at 2 knots.

Big thanks go out to all who are working hard to make 2021 Sailing/Racing a successful season.

Congratulations Team Reflection!


Following the day’s racing, they were seen sailing past the Club with the Rabbit Flag hoisted high!

Ohio Boater Safety Course


Did you Miss the Ohio Boater Safety Course this year?

As you are likely aware, the Ohio Boating Safety Course hosted annually at BLYC was cancelled this year due to COVID-19.  However, ODNR has made an online option available.  If you’re looking to get your Ohio Boater’s License (required for anyone born after January 1, 1982) or just want to brush up on your knowledge, this quick online course is for you.

Cost is $34.95
($5 off this week)

Unlimited Retries – Pay Only When You Pass
Lifetime Certification

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