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General Membership Meeting and Potluck

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 America’s Boating Club San Diego

Cordially invites you to

The General Membership Meeting and Potluck

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 6-8 pm

Debbie Lenart Residence, 9413 Calle Del Lago, Santee, CA                                     

Last GMM of the year!!  Join the other boating club members for an evening together.  Come and see what is happening!

Bring your favorite dish or dessert.

Wine, beer, soda and water will be provided.
Cost is $5 per person. 

RAFFLE
$5 for One Ticket
$20 for Twenty Tickets
Items include: Sextant, Life Jacket, and more.
Must Be Present to Win  

Please RSVP your attendance and Potluck Item by November 4, 2021 to Carl Schwartz @ RSVP@sdsps.org.

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South Bay Family Sailing Series – October 16, 2021 – Sailing Instructions

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South Bay Family Sailing Series
(Relaxing/No stress/Sail Racing)

When:   October 16, 2021
Where:  San Diego South Bay
Time:   12:00pm Local GPS Time Race

 STARTING TIMES
Start race Q’s 11:45
First Warning 11:55-One second blast of the air horn coordinated with GPS time.
Group A. –Start 12:00, Group B.-Start 12:05, Group C.-Start 12:10. One second blast of the air horn.

It will be a “Pursuit Race

Group A: Blew-By-U, Kiss, Makai, Fast Sunday, Tom Kat, Mike, Pie in the Sky, Miller Time III
Group B: Simplicity, Atsa II, Sanctuary, Bon Temps, Estate Sail, Serendipity III
Group C:  Tiny Bubbles, Elusive, Ran, Astra, Consigliere, Marilee.

If you are not listed above, or are a first-time racer please start at 12 O’clock

 Racecourse #22 Course Distance approx. 8.1 Nm

Buoy “R34” to port / Buoy “WR-32A” to starboard (starting line)
Buoy “C” to Port
Buoy “R38” to Port
Buoy “B to Starboard
Buoy “R32” to Port
Buoy “A” to Starboard
Buoy “R30” to Starboard
Buoy “B” to Port
Buoy “R34” to starboard / Buoy “WR-32A to port (finish line)

Please Monitor VHF Channel 68 for information, to report problems on the course. Report finish times to Dan Dreesen, SV Marilee via text or Email – dandreesen1@gmail.com or  619 884-6157 before end of day Sunday 9-22-21. Bon temps will not be participating in October.

Yellow “Q” flag should be flown aft, where it can be best seen while racing.

These are the GPS coordinates of the Alpha, Bravo and Charlie course Buoys (4-11-21)

“A” (N32 40.003 / W117 08.909) 24inch XL Yellow fender marked “A” in Black Letters.
“B” (N32 39.177 / W117 08.575) 30inch White Ball marked with Letter “B” in Black Letters
“C” (N32 38.542 / W117 08.195) 22inch Ball marked with the Letter “C” in black letters

 Reference Navigation Charts for Location of the channel marks used for this race.

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South Bay Family Sailing Series-September 18, 2021 Saturday – Results

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South Bay Family Sailing Series-September 18, 2021 Saturday, (8.1 nm)

Saturday, September 18, 2021 was a terrific day for sailing.

On this day there were many boating activities throughout San Diego and one of the primary ones was the Beneteau Cup.  During this two day event sponsored by Beneteau San Diego they assign a professional sailor to help each owner sail their boat.  There are two races on Saturday, one race on Sunday with a final awards party at the San Diego Yacht Club.  Many of the boats from our South Bay Family Sailing Series were sure to attend.

For the start of our race the wind was from the NW with white caps just starting to appear for the noon start. No other events were scheduled for the South San Diego Bay, so we had the race course all to ourselves. Winds were predicted to be 7-8 knots, but the actual wind velocity was 12-14 knots.  There were 7 boats circling the starting line.  Off with the first group with the starting horn was Fast Sunday.  Eight minutes later the second group was off and consisting of Serendipity III, Atsa II , Simplicity and Bon Temps.  Finally, the third group consisting Astra and Consigliere were off 15 minutes after the first group.  The captains of the second and third group were all in a quandary regarding their late starting times, 8 minutes, and 15 minutes respectfully as these postponing times had never been used.  Tacking up to the first mark everyone was gaining on the leaders.  On the reach to the second mark everyone was even closer.  At the finish everyone was very close.  Finish times across the line were Consigliere 13:33:15, Bon Temps 13:33:44, Astra 13:36:56, Astra 13:37:15, Serendipity III 13:45:50, Fast Sunday 13:55:00.  Simplicity did not finish the race so there was no time (DNF).

Putting all these times into the Mike Collins Handicap System we get the following:

http://sailingtracker.appspot.com/?fleetChoice=sbps&dateSelected=11%2F16%2F2019&submit=Select+Race

Congratulations- Atsa II, Fast Sunday, and Astra

Thank you all for the emails regarding the Race Results.  It is nice to know there are people actually reading our report.  Sorry for the late report.  I wanted to make sure I started my raceQs so I put it on my cabin top.  When I moved to push the button to start it was NOT there.

One of the things I lost on the phone was PHRF Scoring System.  When I looked for the app to add it back to my phone it was not there.  If anyone knows of an app, or a computer scoring system using the PHRF let me know.  The one I used in the past required; length of race course, individual PHRF of each boat, and corrected finish time.

 

Next race is October 16, 2021

 BE THERE, OR BE SQUARE

BRING A FRIEND WITH A BOAT

 

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South Bay Family Sailing Series – Sailing Instructions

Proud Sponsor of
South Bay Family Sailing Series
(Relaxing/No stress/Sail Racing)

Sailing Instructions: September 18, 2021
When:   September 18, 2021
Where:  San Diego South Bay
Time:   12:00pm Local GPS Time Race

 STARTING TIMES
Start race Q’s 11:45
First Warning 11:55-One second blast of the air horn coordinated with GPS time.
Group A. –Start 12:00, Group B.-Start 12:08, Group C.-Start 12:15 . One second blast of the air horn.

 It will be a “Pursuit Race
Group A: Blew-By-U, Kiss, Makai, Fast Sunday, Tom Kat, Mike, Pie in the Sky, Miller Time III
Group B: Simplicity, Atsa II, Sanctuary, Bon Temps, Estate Sail, Serendipity III
Group C:  Tiny Bubbles, Elusive, Ran, Astra, Consigliere

If you are not listed above, or are a first-time racer please start at 12 O’clock

  • Racecourse #13 Course Distance approx. 8.05 Nm
    • Buoy “R34” to port / Buoy “WR-32A” to starboard (starting line)
    • Buoy “A” to starboard
    • Buoy “R26” to starboard
    • Buoy “B to port
    • Buoy “R32” to starboard
    • Buoy “C” to starboard
    • Buoy “B” to starboard
    • Buoy “R34” to starboard / Buoy “WR-32A to port (finish line)

Please Monitor VHF Channel 68 for information, to report problems on the course. Report finish times to Ted Bowler, SV via text or Email fiddlersgreen47@gmail.com or  Email – dandreesen1@gmail.com or Text – 619 884-6157 before end of day Sunday 9-22-21

Yellow “Q” flag should be flown aft, where it can be best seen while racing.

These are the GPS coordinates of the Alpha, Bravo and Charlie course Buoys (4-11-21)

  • “A” (N32 40.003 / W117 08.909) 24inch XL Yellow fender marked “A” in Black Letters.
  • “B” (N32 39.177 / W117 08.575) 30inch White Ball marked with Letter “B” in Black Letters
  • “C” (N32 38.542 / W117 08.195) 22inch Ball marked with the Letter “C” in black letters

 Reference Navigation Charts for Location of the channel marks used for this race.

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The General Membership Meeting

America’s Boating Club of San Diego
Cordially invites you to

The General Membership Meeting

Saturday, September 11, 2021
6-8 pm

SOUTHWESTERN Yacht Club
2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106

Summer Time is Fun Time!!!  Join the other boating members for an evening together.  Come and see what is happening with the San Diego Club! Meal orders will be placed from their menu below.  Separate checks for each party.  Alcoholic beverages available for purchase as well.  You can also just join us for an evening!  Come early to socialize.  Please let us know you are coming so we have enough seats available.

Invite a friend or someone that is interested in our mission and what we do.

Please RSVP your attendance and MENU CHOICE PER PERSON (no sharing) by September 3, 2021 to Carl Schwartz at rsvp@sdsps.org or call 619 528-9111.      No walk-ins please.

Menu includes an entrée, salad and vegetable, rolls and butter, coffee, tea and cake for dessert.  Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

  • Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Caesar Salad and Fingerling Potatoes $31
  • Blackened Sea Bass with Caesar Salad and Fingerling Potatoes $48
  • Chicken Cobb Salad $21

 

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San Diego Bay are closed. The decision is effective as of March 24

San Diego Bay closed effective as of March 24

Port of San Diego parks, which includes beaches, parking lots, piers, and boat launches, around San Diego Bay are closed. The decision is effective as of March 24, https://www.countynewscenter.com/public-health-order-amended-to-allow-shutdown-of-beaches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-health-order-amended-to-allow-shutdown-of-beaches is consistent with the County of San Diego’s amended public health order, and follows similar moves by the State of California and local city governments to further discourage non-essential gatherings of any size. https://www.portofsandiego.org/press-releases/general-press-releases/port-san-diego-closes-parks-beaches-and-boat-launches-around  Read more here.

Additionally, per an amendment to the https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/health-order.html County’s amended public health order on April 3, boating for recreational purposes, watersports, or swimming are prohibited on or in public waterways and at beaches. This order is effective as of 12 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020 until further notice. Therefore, San Diego Bay is closed to recreation – including boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and recreational fishing – until further notice.

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March 13 GMM Cancelled

Hello,

Given the high concern nationwide and more recently locally for maintaining social distancing, it is appropriate that we cancel our March 13th Dinner Meeting.

Contributing to this decision is the fact that the Corona Virus is dangerous for the age of the very people that make up a large majority of our gathering.  This has been a challenging decision for us to make and we appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you.Regards,

Doug Bass, SN

Commander San Diego Chapter of America’s Boating Club
commander@sdsps.org

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Power Squadron District 28 Conference

Welcome to San Diego as the San Diego Sail & Power Squadron hosts the District 28 Spring Conference.  Join us for social time, meeting conference and dinner.  Meetings and dinners are open to all District & Squadron members, families and quests.  All meetings and events will be located at the Southwestern Yacht Club, a venue located along the shores of San Diego Bay.  Various hotels are located in the area or contact us to make arrangements for a private home stay.  Come for the meeting, stay for a vacation!  

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