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My last email noted that the Saileast NOR was now on our website. I would like to clarify that this is a preliminary notice of race and is still subject to amendment.

Blake Craig, Chair Saileast 2007
Blake Craig <blcraig@auracom.com>
- Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 08:12:03 (EDT)

SAILEAST 2007 UPDATE: Well only 5 months to go before the big event. Our organizing committee has been working away to make this the best Saileast ever.

The Notice of Race is now posted on this website. Why not register early and take advantage of the "early bird" registration fee.
Blake Craig, Saileast 2007 Chair <blcraig@auracom.com>
- Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 08:40:16 (EST)

When we left the docks tonight it appeared that we had about 10 knots of wind. By the time we got out to DE18 it was apparent that the shelter of the marina had deceived us as the northerly winds of 20 knots spilled off our #1 headsails and full mains. Cajun Spirit, White Tigers and Crimson Tide started the race at 1830. Reaching 7.5 knots of boat speed running beam to broad reach to DE 6 White Tigers held the middle ground with Cajun gaining ground ahead and Crimson Tide surfing tight on her stern. It was another quick broad to beam reach down to SYC 2 but it was apparent with gusts of 25knots that the mains would have to be reefed and White Tigers added in a headsail change to her #2 for the run close hauled back up to DE6. Apparent wind speed was clocked at 30 knots on the return run as all boats were heeling over hard. Vessels were sailing close hauled to close reach to the finish line at DE18 from the lighthouse. All boats completed Kilo, an 8 nautical mile course in just over 1 hour.
Congratulations to Crimson Tide on her first place finish, a well earned win. All skippers and crew had a great time finishing safely with no broken equipment reported.
Our thanks to Bill Fullerton for posting the club race book on the Silver Fox website. This makes for easy access and reprinting when a bow wave causes the ink to run on our last copy.
See You at the Start Line,
Blair Campbell

Blair Campbell <xxxblairc@peimutual.com>
- Monday, August 21, 2006 at 21:46:36 (EDT)

Another great week for racing in the SYC fleet this week. We had high drama with our start on Monday night. The fleet of 6 boats competed in Southerly winds of 20 – 25 knots. Near collisions before the start and a tight starting line with DE 18 as the favored end made for an interesting beginning to our race. Due to the big wind an in harbour course was selected but with low tide a run up to SYC 1 would not be an option for the deep draft boats. The fleet raced India times 4. Jan Bee II was dismasted just after starting but avoided being blown on to the Warehouse Warf. Number 2 or 3 sails and reefed mains were the order of the day. Myah took 1st place running a great race. Finishing the race was a feat in itself seeing 2 of the six boats retire due to damage.

Our Wednesday spinnaker sail race saw North Easterly winds of 8 – 10 knots. The fleet of 9 boats ran Uniform in reverse. Spinnakers were flying at the start to SYC 3 where they were dropped for a close reach to DE1 and then a Beat into harbor to the finish line. White Tigers narrowly edged Myah for a 1st place finish. Whippoorwill helmed by Jr. Sailor Alex VanIderstine finished a great race in 3rd.

See you Next Week at the Start Line,

Blair Campbell

Blair Campbell <xxxxblairc@peimutual.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 21:44:34 (EDT)

Our second Monday white sail race on June 12th 2006 was an enjoyable evening. What appeared to be shaping up as a flat calm conditions turned into 5-8 knots of wind. The clouds soon broke off warming us up under blue sky and sunshine. 8 boats started at 18:30 with Whippoorwill enjoying her debut at SYC in a good showing with Don and Alex VanIderstine on board this evening. Welcome back to Richard Gautier and Crimson Tide joining us for her first race of the year.

Myah took first place time corrected sporting her new Carbon sail. Cajun Spirit was carried well in the light winds by her massive mainsail to take line honors and a well earned second place on corrected time.

We have one more race on Wednesday evening to shake of the dust before the Shediac Summerside. Summerside boats should be reasonably well prepared given our early start this year.

See you at the start line,

Blair Campbell

Blair Campbell <xxxblairc@peimutual.com>
- Monday, June 12, 2006 at 22:08:32 (EDT)

First Races went well this week. We ran Quebec from DE6 to SYC1 in harbour on Monday night. The boats were cooking along with 8 knots of wind. Welcome to Gary Gower and Steve Reamon who are new to the Fleet. Welcome back to Bill Martin with the debut of Drambuie.

Our Wednesday night race saw easterly winds of 15 to 20 knots and shifty conditions. We sailed Kilo to Salutation Cove in fairly flat water.

Reminder of Shediac Summerside race on Saturday June 17th and the Spring Thaw Regatta on Friday June 23(afternoon & Evening) and Saturday June 24th. We have added a cruising class to the Spring Thaw and it promises to be a fun event.

See you at the Start Line,

Fleet Captain
Blair Campbell <blairc@peimutual.com>
- Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 05:35:18 (EDT)

2005 SYC Bridge Race

It was a dark grey day with buckets of rain in the forecast for the 25 Nautical Mile Summerside Yacht Club Bridge Race on Saturday September 17th. Although winds were predicted to be favorable during the race, sailors were mindful that Gale Warnings were issued for the Northumberland Strait later in the day as Hurricane Ophelia approached the Maritimes. This was a day for the deck fluff to stay at home while true sailors would compete for bragging rights. Sailing instructions were to honor DE6 and any navigable pier on the Confederation Bridge. Mary Wedge signaled the race start at 10:00 hours. Six vessels; Cajun Spirit (Richard Wedge & Maureen Rogers), Myah (Greg & Commodore Donna Bowles), Sunrise (Don Vickerson), Fiesta Deck (Steve Cudmore), Troyka (Ian & Glenda Rodd) and White Tigers (Blair Campbell) were at the line with spinnakers flying. By DE6 the Spinnakers were down for a close reach toward Seacow Head. Winds were variable blowing mainly East North East at 8 to 15 knots throughout the race. Skippers and Crew had donned their foulies by the time the fleet passed Seacow Head as the rain started spitting. It seemed like a long run close hauled to the bridge as competitors fought against a current that was gaining strength. By the time most vessels reached the bridge the forecasted rain was belting down completely soaking vessels and crew. Despite the scowling circumstances the ominous sky was eager to relinquish, all skippers and crew basked in the sheer magnitude and impressing feat of engineering that was about to be the climax of the voyage. Skippers reported taking a wide rounding at the bridge piers since current and wind were pushing hard against. Fortunately the current would serve everyone well carrying them at an extra 1.5 + knots on the return run. Winds were variable being on the beam or ahead of the beam depending on the vessel's position and timing. Some competitors were able to carry spinnaker for the return to Seacow Head. From Seacow to Summerside Lighthouse winds were on the beam to close reach. Skippers and crew fought current, wind and rain on a beat into Summerside Harbor to the finish line. All boats were happy to return safely between 13:50 and 14:30 well before Ophelia was reported to make local waters. Maureen Rogers, appropriately dressed for the occasion, reported staying mainly dry until their massive mainsail and boom would dump gallons of water onto the decks of Cajun Spirit. As soggy sails and gear were being packed away most competitors commented that they enjoyed the sail in spite of the drenching.

Blair Campbell <blairc@peimutual.com>
- Monday, September 19, 2005 at 14:21:56 (EDT)

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