2008 VSC News

New Executive Committee  On November 8 at the VSC Fall Awards Banquet the 2009 officers were elected by a unanimous vote. The 2009 Executive committee will be comprised of:

Congratulations and good luck to the new officers

Lake Champlain Soling Championship  On September 27 and 28, five boats competed for the coveted lamp trophy and the title of 2008 Lake Champlain Soling Champion. Seven races were completed in the two day event in surprisingly favorable wind. In a fitting end to the season Peter Hall and Mike Parsons on CAN 225 were crowned champs capping a Tuesday night season where they did not lose single race they entered. On USA 780 Brian White with the aid of Don Brush and Shirely Tedford gave Peter a run for his money by winning 3 of the 7 races and finishing just two point behind.  Ed Tombley on USA 833 finished the regatta in third.  Two visiting boats joined the Lake Champlain fleet. In a dead heat tie for fourth Henry Thomas on USA 799 and Ted Richards and Larry Votary on CAN 198 had identical scores for the entire regatta. See full results.   (posted 9-28-08)

Sunday Series Complete  The PHRF Sunday series is now complete as the McDowell Cup make-up race has happened.  In a close battle for first place the crew of Freya won the series by just two points. The vessel Real Escape takes second place honors over Soundwave who finished the series in third. The remaining boats were Galilee (in forth place), Witchcraft (fifth place) and Souvenir in sixth place. See full series standings  (posted 9-21-08)

Soling Series Complete  The Soling Tuesday series wrapped it's 22 race season on September 9. As expected the boat Obelix with Peter Hall and Mike Parsons won the series easily by winning every race they entered. The race for best of the rest was won by Roland Sherman and Mark Stata on USA 835.  Ed Trombley on USA 833 finished the series in third place. See full series standings  (posted 9-10-08)

Rating Change Announced  The LCPHRF committee has decided to change the rating of the vessel Souvenir from 69 to 72.  This change will be retroactive to the beginning of the 2008 season. All of the results for the PHRF races on Wednesday and Sunday have been recalculated.  For the most part the rating change did not change Souvenir's corrected finish position except for Wed A1 and Wed A6; where her finish position increased by one. See Wednesday A series standings.  (posted    7-30-08)

Wednesday A Series Complete  With four wins in eight races the crew of Soundwave easily won the PHRF Wednesday A series. The battle for the best of the rest was much closer; with second place separated from sixth place by just eight points. By winning the last race of the series the crew of Real Escape moved up to second place. In a tie-breaker the crew of Witchcraft takes the third place honors over the boat Souvenir. See Wednesday A series standings.  (posted 7-17-08)

Mayor's Cup  Congratulations goes to Michael Parsons and the crew of Witchcraft for their overall win of the 2008 Mayor's Cup. In the two races they were first in class and and fourth and fifth overall.  Also, congratulations to Dave Bashaw and the crew of Soundwave for placing second in racing class A. Other VSC notables were Freya in fourth, Souvenir fifth, Real Escape seventh, and Galilee in eighth in the racing A class. In the cruising class Brian White aboard Aeolus finished first in class and third in division. Michael Hagadorn's boat Polaris finished third in cruising class C and eighth overall. See full results. See photos of awards ceremony. (posted 7-14-08)

Eisinger Cup  The Valcour Sailing Club was pleased to have in attendance the daughter and son of  Dr. Peter Eisinger, a beloved and long time member of the club. Claudia and Dominic are still avid sailors who race in Vermont.  They were the honorary winner of class B.  The class A winner was Don Duley and the crew of Real Escape.  See full results. See pictures. (posted 7-5-08)

Race Cancelled  At their latest meeting the VCS executive committee has decided to cancel the LCRW Friday Night Race originally scheduled for July 11.  Please take note. See full schedule. (posted 6-6-08)

2008 VSC Spring Gathering  The sailing season is just around the corner. Come start summer off right at the Valcour Sailing Club Spring Gathering. This year’s theme is a Potluck Hawaiian Luau! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, or coconuts to the party. The gathering will be at Meron's Bar on Friday May 16 at 7:00 pm. There is no cover charge just bring your favorite dish to share.  There will be a cash bar and DJ service.  Hope to see you there!  Reservations are not necessary, but if you have questions, please contact Katie Konstanty by phone at (518) 232-2352 or by e-mail at kathryn.konstanty@hotmail.com. Click here for full invitation. (posted 4-18-08)

Lake Champlain PHRF Update  It is time for everyone to submit their annual PHRF certificate.  The 2008 PHRF form is posted on the LCPHRF website www.mbbc-vt.org/phrf  The new form has only some minor changes but we will need it filled out, and as usual, if you have made any modifications on your boat it is your responsibility to complete a new form.  The 2008 PHRF bylaws and adjustment schedule is also posted on that site.  Please return the form to electronically to Chris Duley or send to the VSC PO Box 1362 Plattsburgh, NY 12901.  (posted 4-2-08)

2008 Membership Application  The 2008 membership application has been posted and is available for you to print, fill out, and mail to the club with your payment.  The membership fees will stay the same as they have been for the last four years.  You can find the membership application on the Forms & By-Laws page. (posted 3/5/08)

2008 Executive Committee At the annual Midwinter Fiesta the slate of officers for the Executive committee were approved unanimously by the membership.  The committee is as follows:

• Commodore: Ty Krester

• Vice-Commodore: Kjell Dahlen

• Rear-Commodore: Katie Konstanty

• Treasurer: Don Duley

• Secretary: Dee Surber
• Rater: Brian Dowling
• Member-at-Large: JP Turgeon

(Posted 2/25/08)

Midwinter Sailing Fiesta   The Valcour Sailing Club would like to invite you to share in some good cheer at the 4^th Annual Midwinter Fiesta! Please bring a dish to share, as well wine or beer of your choice, coolers will be provided.  This is a wonderful time to introduce potential new crew to members of the club or anyone who may be interested in learning more about sailing on Lake Champlain .  We look forward to seeing you all, location and time details below.

Location:  Dr. Kjell Dahlen’s Home, 14 Point View Terrace, Plattsburgh

Time:   6:30pm (February 16th)

Details:  Bring a beverage and dish to share.  Flatware, plates and napkins will be provided, but please include serving utensils with your dish.

There will be a short business meeting promptly at 6:30 to approve the 2008 Slate for the Board of Directors with a social hour to follow, there will be no other sailing club business conducted other than the voting in of officers.  Any questions, do not hesitate to contact Amber Bach-Gorman at 569-0151. (posted 1/29/08)

2008 VSC Tasks  At the Fall banquet the outgoing executive committee introduced an idea that changes the functioning of this club.  Because not enough volunteers for the 2008 executive committee were found, all of the tasks that need to be accomplished to run racing were enumerated.  Each task was assigned to a club member who will need to see that their assigned task is accomplished in a timely manor. See the full task list here.  (posted 11/14/07)