One of the things we found in sailish.com’s sailing survey was that sailors want some new courses to try. Here’s one. Jimmy and Robin Roser are putting together a regatta for Orcas Islands’ East Sound April 28-29. You know, that idyllic flat water surrounded by one gorgeous island. I’ve actually wondered what racing would be like there. According to Bob Brunius of Time Bandit fame, it’s a great place to race: “East Sound has a lot of advantages for running regatta. Above average wind that is usually steady and good size body of water with little fetch and little or no power boat traffic. The participants can moor at the Rosario Marina. The crew can stay at the Rosario Resort or camp at Moran State Park. There is a great opportunity for partying Saturday night in the park and/or at the Rosario bar.”
Plans are for there to be PHRF, Martin 242 and a cruisers division with PHRF numbers assigned.
Sounds pretty nice, and a chance to start something different. And, no doubt, it would offer some new challenges. And for some, it may be an excuse to get the boat our for some early season cruising. Just sayin….
For more information:
Event: oiyc.org/essr
Notice of Race: https://oiyc.org/race_book/SpringRegatta/ESSR-NOR.pdf
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.