Frank Gallagher is PRO, with RC provided by the Lightnings. This is our traditional last blast, with racing in the cove or in front of the power plant. Bring hot chili to share after racing. Today’s AccuWeather long-range forecast (always subject to change) for Saturday on the Potomac calls for partly sunny skies, winds from the SSW at 8 MPH, and a high of 57 degrees. The river flow is still well above normal, at 7,370 CFS (gage height 3.7 ft) and the water temperature is 55 degrees. Come on down!
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PRSA Sunday Series # 7 – November 1 – Last one for 2009!
Eric Johnson was PRO, with RC provided by Jim Graham, Steve Parsons, and Wilda Heiss. We got an extra hour of sleep Saturday night, as we switched from Daylight Savings time back to Standard time, so we were rested and ready to compete. The AccuWeather forecast (always subject to change) called for a partly sunny afternoon (with rain ending in the morning), a high of 53 degrees, and winds from the NNE at 10 – 9 MPH. High tide was at 6:48 AM; low tide at 1:05 PM (and high again at 6:59 PM) Sunset was at 5:08 PM. The river flow was above normal for this time of year, at 7,710 CFS (gage height 3.7 ft). The water temperature was a seasonal 57 degrees. Five Lightnings came out, along with one Cat and one Laser. The rain ended a little after one PM, and the wind picked up, making for good racing for those who came out and stayed out. Results to be posted soon.
PRSA 2009 Awards Banquet and Annual General Meeting Saturday, November 14!
At the Marina Towers (same place as last year). RSVP Here. See details and who is coming here.
PRSA 2009 Awards Banquet and Annual General Meeting Saturday, November 14!
At the Marina Towers (same place as last year). Details to be posted soon. RSVP Here. See who is coming.
(Updated) PRSA Fall Series # 6, Today, Sunday October 25!
(As of Sunday,10/25) Eric Johnson is PRO, with RC provided by the Albacores and others (Helper slots are still available). The weather will be much better than it was last weekend. Today’s AccuWeather forecast (always subject to change) .calls for mostly sunny skies, a high of 65 degrees, and . winds from the NNW at 12 – 8 MPH. The river flow is above normal, after yesterday’s rains, at 5,360 CFS (gage height 3.4 ft). The water temperature is a seasonal 57 degrees. Low tide will be at 8:42 AM and high tide at 2:25 PM. Round up crew and come on down! NOTE: The Marine Corps Marathon is on Sunday morning — look for street closures in downtown DC and plan your trip to the marina accordingly!
PRSA Fall Series # 4 Sunday, Oct 11!
(This post is superseded by one posted October 7) Nabeel Alsalam is PRO, with RC provided by the Lightnings and others. Today’s long-range AccuWeather forecast for Sunday calls for times of clouds and sun, a high temperature of 67 degrees, and northeasterly winds at 8 MPH. Low tide will be at 9:14 AM and high tide at 2:32 PM. The river flow is below normal for this time of year, at 1770 CFS (gage height 2.8 ft) and the water is a seasonal 64 degrees. Round up crew, and come on down!
New Lightning Video – Human Behavior
A tongue in cheek look at the Lightning Fleet as they try their level best to sail in some pretty trying conditions…
New Procedures for operating the 16′ Carolina Skiff!
We continue to have issues with the ethanol in the gasoline causing the carburetor to gum up, making the engine difficult to start and to keep running at idle. We have developed new refueling and operating procedures that we hope will keep this from happening, Please follow them.