Tag Archives: Potomac River Sailing Association

News

Capital City Regatta, Day #2

2010-03-29 Scott

We got off to a slow start on day two of the regatta, there was no wind
in the morning. We waited an hour or so, and the breeze filled in, so
we set sail hoping to get a few races in. RC set up a course in the
cove and we preceded to get off four races. The wind built through out
and we got a steadier breeze then yesterday.

Sam Dobbs took first place, with Ray Wulff taking second place and Calab Dorfman taking third. Thanks to everyone for coming out, we had another great regatta on the river. Links to results and pictures are below.

Results:
http://potomacriversailing.org/lasers/results/09-10/capital_city.php

Pictures:
http://potomacriversailing.org/lasers/gallery/09-10/capitalcity/index.php

Winners

Albacores, News

Albacore Mid-Winters!!

2010-03-26 Nabeel

The Albacore Mid-winter Championship was held this past week, March 19-21, in Sarasota Florida. 19 boats came to compete, with 5 teams of our own to carry the banner for PRSA: Chris Gorton/Mathew Edwards, Khin Thein/Thant Thein, Mike Heinsdorf/Matt Rhodes, Peter Duncan/Stephen Duncan, Rolf Zeisler/Daphne Byron, and Barney Harris/Lee Mullins all made the trip. Barney was the overall winner of the event with 8 points in 8 races. There was one throwout. Chris Gorton was 4th, Khin Thein was 6th, Peter Duncan 8th, Mike Heinsdorf 11th, and Rolf came in 15th. Great job guys! And special congratulations to PRSA’s very own Champ – Barney Harris!! See all the scores after the break:

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Announcements

Capital City Regatta This Weekend!!!

2010-03-25 Scott

This Saturday and Sunday March 27/28 our annual Capital City Regatta will be held on the river. So far the weather report is looking good. Registration will start at 10am, skippers meeting at 11am and first gun 12p. After racing we’ll have a BBQ dinner. Sunday after racing will be awards and leftovers.

More information is on our Web site:

http://www.potomacriversailing.org/lasers/regattas/capital_city/index.php

Hope you can make it out!!!

Videos

Video of the Week: Sailing Action From Greece

2010-03-23 Nabeel

Yes, they do race Lightnings in Greece. Check out this Video from the land of Ouzo. Some good footage here. enjoy:

Announcements

PRSA Committee Boat Clean-up, Saturday, April 10!

2010-03-21 Nabeel

Assuming the weather will cooperate, we have scheduled a powerwash party for Saturday, April 10, to clean up the Bayliner before we splash her, and to clean the 16 and 19 skiffs while we are at it, all prior to the first Sunday Series race of 2010, on April 11. Please join us — wear old clothes and come prepared to scrub and polish!

Announcements

“Rules Around the Race Course” seminar March 27 at Mount Vernon Yacht Club!

2010-03-17 Nabeel

John McCarthy’s famous racing seminar is sponsored by DISC and MVYC. Details here. Reserve by March 20.

Videos

Video Of The Week: Iceboating Lake Winnipesaukee

2010-03-11 Nabeel

Ok, I know that with the warm weather we have had over the last couple of days we have all been thinking about spring, and getting our boats wet, but this video of Ice Boating in New Hampshire is totally cool. The sound track is awesome and oh so much better than the version we were subjected to during the Super Bowl halftime this year. Enjoy:

Videos

Video Of The Week: Scow racing on Lake Geneva WI In The 1930’s – Part 2

2010-03-09 Nabeel

This is some great vintage footage from the 1930’s of E scows and A scows racing. Listen to the commentary. He talks about sailing with Buddy Melges when he was a kid. This is really good stuff.