Quick update:
Justin informs me that they are calling their new boat, “Burrito Kenevil.”
It will have a burrito on a motorcycle as the logo.
Sounds messy, but fun.
Burrito Kenevil
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Justin and Jose Push Charleston Fleet to 17 Boats
The Charleston fleet continues to grow at a rapid rate. Justin Walling and Jose Biascoechea bought hull 14684, which I’ve nicknamed “Exotic Pet”, from Chris Hamilton. They hail from James Island Yacht Club. Please join me in welcoming them to our great class.
Chris is scheduled to debut his new Allen at the District Championships this weekend.
For a complete list of the Charleston Lightning Fleet, see http://charlestonlightning.com/charleston-boats/
So far 21 boats are slated to race at the Districts this weekend. For a list of the boats racing, see http://www.lightningclass.org/racing/calendar/eventWhoscoming.asp?ID=506&event=Southeast%20District%20Championship
2012 Southeastern Lightning District Championships Notice of Race
The 2012 Southeastern Lightning District Championships Notice of Race is now available. Click link to download it.
Schedule
Friday May 4, 2012
1500 JIYC Grounds Open for early arrival.
1400 -1900 Lightning Lab clinc with Greg Fisher
Details:
1400-1630 on the water
1700-1800 tuning on land
1800-1900 will be classroom
1900 following clinic: social
Saturday May 5, 2012
900 Registration opens JIYC Clubhouse
1100 Competitors meeting JIYC Clubhouse
1300 Warning signal 1st race
1700 Social Hour JIYC Clubhouse
1800 Dinner JIYC Clubhouse
Sunday May 6, 2012
1100 Warning Signal 1st race
1400 No starts after this time
Trophies ASAP JIYC Clubhouse
Greg Fisher, Jo Ann Fisher and Jeff Eiber Bring Championship Home
Over twelve races in 3 cities, Greg, Jo Ann and Jeff scored no race worse than 9th (excluding the 24th they threw out). Together they brought the Southern Circuit Championship back to our favorite harbor, Charleston!
Charlestonians Greg and Jo Ann Fisher Win Miami Lightning Midwinter Championship
After warming up with a 5th place finish at the Deep South Regatta in Savannah, GA, Greg Fisher with Jo Ann Fisher and Jeff Eiber crewing finished 1st in the Miami Midwinter Championship. The Fishers proved that consistency pays, with 6 finishes no better than 3rd and no worse than 9th.
For complete results, visit the Lightning Class website.
Next up are the Winter Championships at the famous St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The Fishers, the Hamiltons and Will Tyner, who also raced in Miami, are expected to be joined by Mark Marenakos and Lenny Krawcheck when racing starts on Friday.
2012 Wild Oyster Regatta
Following on the heals of the hugely successful 2011 Charleston Wild Oyster Lightning Regatta, plans are already under way for the second annual regatta in October 2012. Please mark your calendars for 20-21 of October 2012. We’re expecting to have a sailing clinic on the Friday afternoon, October 19, before the regatta.
Deep South Regatta Results Posted
Awesome regatta in Savannah this weekend at a great (if quirky) venue. The field was strong and deep, including several former world, NA and national champions. The top 3 finisher from Charleston were:
- Fisher,Greg – crew Fisher,JoAnn and Jeff Eiber
- Krawcheck,Lenny – crew Samuelson,Beau and Dave Archer
- Marenakos,Mark – crew Zankel,Ezra and David Hood
Chris Hamilton and co. won the mid-fleet award and thanked the class for confirming that he’s “average”.
Ted Fairchild was the award for being the youngest sailor at the regatta (age 10).
Martha Fisher won an APS gift certificate for racing the oldest boat in the regatta.
Click here for the full results.
Click here to see the district standings as of the Deep South regatta.
Wild Oyster Regatta Poster for 2012 Unveiled
Wild Oyster Regatta, Charleston, SC
Watch Out for “Mighty Moose”
Matt Moore has announced that he has named his new Lightning “Mighty Moose”. He’ll be commuting to back to Charleston from Clemson to sail with us this spring. He plans to be in Charleston for the summer and should up the fun factor in our increasingly competitive fleet.
Please help us in welcoming Matt to the fleet.
If your boat name isn’t posted at http://charlestonlightning.com/charleston-boats/, please send the name of your boat to ReggieFairchild@gmail.com. Fleet Captain Lenny K. has authorized me to make up names for boats that don’t submit something within 45 days. Ha!
Matt Moore Jumps into the Charleston Lightning Fleet
Congratulations to Matt Moore on the purchase of 14318 from Wilmington, NC. Matt brings our Lightning fleet to 16 boats! We can’t wait to see Matt on the water.
Everyone else, if you’re interested in joining our fleet, please let us know how we can help. There’s lots of expertise around town.
We’re going to have some great racing and family fun this year.