Mar 10
19
Racing in 2010
This year, Neptune will enter the following:
Meydenbauer Spring Regatta – March 27/28
Nelson Point Race – April 3rd (there was too much wind)
Mark Mayer – May 2nd http://www.seattleyachtclub.org
Wednesday nights – J/22 fleet: starting May 5th(?) through Aug 25th
Friday nights – Anthony’s beer can PHRF: starting June 4th (?)
Once the schedule is set for the summer Wednesdays and Fridays, we will post a sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse.
We will be posting more information about racing, any changes to Club policies and any racing classes (usually at the end of May) on our web site: http://www.neptunesailing.org/Members.htm
By the way, if you did not get the message – the Club moved the office. Go here and click on “Guide to our New Location”
Mar 10
17
Guide to our new location
The weather reports had forecast winds of 15 to 25 during the day but the lake was almost flat most of the morning. The wind actually started to come up just before noon but within an hour was averaging 32 mph with the highest gust during the hour between noon and 1 p.m. at 46 mph.
When you are considering going for a sail, one thing to remember is that the wind speed over the water can be twice the velocity over land. When you listen to weather forecasts for the general area consider the likelihood that they may dramatically underestimate the strength of the wind over the water. If the wind is moderate when you check out, plan your sail to remain in the vicinity of the club so if the wind increases suddenly you can quickly get back to the club slip and the safety of the marina. In our classes we recommend sailing on a beam reach across the lake and returning on a reciprocal beam reach directly back toward the marina. This is the figure of 8 pattern we practice on the first and second day of classes on the water.
You should also know that the weather radio now works in the new club room. If you listen to the complete report you will eventually hear the wind speed at NOAA Sandpoint. This will help you compare your own estimates to the actual wind speed. However, remember that Sandpoint is in the lee for winds from the SW and, to some degree, from the S. Therefore consider that the wind speed in open water may be considerably stronger than NOAA reports.
Mar 10
10
J/22 Rigging – sea hood
I want to change the rigging for the outhaul, vang and cunnungham on both Js
At the same time we can replace and maybe reposition the blocks for the spinnaker controls.
Here are some ideas from other web sites
Feb 10
15
New Club office! We have moved!
Starting March 1st. The Club has a new office location. The boats are in the same place and the procedures are the same.
As noted by our illustrious President Mike:
The Neptune Sailing Club has moved its offices to a new location. Briefly, the landlord of our previous office space found a commercial tenant willing to pay a higher rent than we were paying and terminated our lease. However, thanks to some fantastic work by committed club members (including all members of the Board), we have a great new location.
As you may know, office space near our marina is both scarce and expensive. Our new space has comparative benefits and shortcomings relative to our old space. This new location is slightly further away from the marina (~ 50 yards). It is smaller and does not have the look and feel of an “office building”. On the other hand, in this time of rising costs for the Club, we have reduced rent by 57%. We now have stability because the lease is locked in for 5 years. In the event that we choose to move before the expiration of our lease, we have negotiated the right to terminate at any time with 60 days notice. Finally, folks, well… we think the new place has charm. It is affectionately called ‘the Cave’ or ‘Neptune’s Cave’ by those who have worked so hard to get it ready and by others who have visited.
You can find ‘the Cave’ just north of the rear building entrance for the old club location. Look for the Neptune Sailing Club sign just a few (4-5) doors away. Use the same lockbox combination to access the door key.
We hope that you find ‘the Cave’ to be a great new home for our Club.