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| The Cannon - TEXAS RACE WEEK SPECIAL EDITION
Galveston Bay Cruising Association |
July 2009 |
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GBCA's TEXAS RACE WEEK RETURNS TO GALVESTON
Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 23rd as the Galveston Bay Cruising Association returns to Galveston Island for Texas Race Week 2009. This year's event will again see three days of challenging offshore yacht racing designed to put boat preparation, crew work and tactical skills to Texas' ultimate test.
Texas Race Week encompasses three days of offshore sailboat racing on a variety of courses. The starting sequence for each day's racing begins at 11:00AM. The races will start and finish inside the jetties at East Beach near Houston Ship Channel marker 11. The course will take the fleet on a 15-30 mile offshore route around RC dropped marks and fixed marks such as oil and gas platforms that generally lasts 4-5 hours.
Kathy Rodgers, Texas Race Week RegattaChair, is pleased to be working again this year with the Galveston Yacht Basin which plays an important role for Texas Race Week participants. "The GYC staff lends a special touch to the post-race parties held around the pool and palapa bar where sailors relax, collect daily awards and relive the day's experiences with friends old and new."
Class and Fleet trophies will be awarded at the Saturday evening banquet, with the Spinnaker Fleet winner receiving the Larry Kevan Memorial Trophy. As usual, the Texas Navy Cup will be hotly contested. The Texas Navy Cup is awarded to the skipper with the best cumulative score over three Texas offshore events: the Lakewood Yacht Club Heald Bank Race, the Houston Yacht Club Freeport Triangle Race and GBCA's Texas Race Week. Since the scoring for the Cup includes all the races of the TRW and one of the other two events is a throw-out, a strong showing at TRW will usually determine whose name is engraved on this coveted perpetual trophy.
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TERVIS TUMBLERS ARE COMING FOR TEXAS RACE WEEK
The ubiquitous 16oz red Solo cup has become the mascot of the GBCA after-party. So much so, that I've often thought a cold beverage-laden red cup, glistening with condensation against a Galveston Bay sunset would make an appropriate club burgee, if we didn't already have one.
Though the sweaty red cup will always be with us, there is now an alternative thanks to the work of Board member Beverly Caldwell. Custom insulated Tervis Tumblers complete with a sewn GBCA burgee inside will make their debut at TRW. This first run is very limited, so it would be a good idea to make the first post race party on Thursday.
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| SLIPS WITH POWER STILL AVAILABLE FOR TRW
There are still a number of Galveston Yacht Basin slips available for the event. New power has been installed throughout E-dock, post-Ike. Call Rita Higgins (409.762.9689) to reserve. Be sure to mention that you are with GBCA for a discount off the regular transient rates.
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THE TEXAS NAVY CUP
First used in Gonzales in the 1800's, this flag was recently seen flying over Bee Bednar's residence, the current resting place of the Texas Navy Cup. Although there is an impressive list of challengers this year, the current holder of the Cup will not give it up without a fight. To quote Mr. Bednar:
"TRW is the best offshore regatta in Texas. The Galveston venue, along with the variety of races from windward-leewards to round-the-platforms, provides a perfect mix of great sailing. The parties before and after the awards ceremony add an outstanding finishing touch to Texas Race Week. Congratulations to GBCA for organizing a week of great sailing and fun." Good luck to all of this year's Texas Race Week competitors!
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TEXAS RACE WEEK - POST RACE PARTY INFORMATION
by Kathy Rodgers
7/23, Thursday- Galveston Yacht Basin Poolside Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
New York Pizzeria - Rum Bar and Beer
7/24, Friday - Galveston Yacht Basin Poolside Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brats on the Grill - Rum Bar and Beer
7/25, Saturday - Galveston Yacht Basin Poolside Awards
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fish/Shrimp Fry catered by Benno's of Galveston
Rum Bar and Beer
To be eligible to receive the food, rum and beer you must present your TRW Event Ticket as you enter the poolside area. Tickets are $25.00 per person and this covers ALL THREE EVENINGS! The event tickets will go on sale at the Skipper's meeting. Each Skipper will receive 2 event tickets in their packets. We would like for everyone to try and purchase their tickets early (at the Skipper's meeting) in order for us to have a good headcount for food and beverages. Tickets will be available on Thursday at the first Post Race Party, so buy early because they do not go down in price! You can't beat the price for what you are getting! Remember, we can only take cash or checks when purchasing your event tickets.
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ATTENTION TEXAS RACE WEEK PARTICIPANTS! HOTEL GROUP RATE INFORMATION!
The Comfort Inn and Suites at Stewart Beach will again be the RC Committee headquarters for Texas Race Week 2009. We have held 10 rooms (double beds) and 5 rooms (king beds) all non-smoking at the group rate of $119.99 for the nights of Thursday (7/23), Friday (7/24) and Saturday (7/25) with departure on Sunday under the group name "Texas Race Week 2009."
All participants will be responsible for making your own reservations and following the payment and cancellations policies of the Comfort Inn & Suites. You must call their direct number at (409)766-7070 and tell them you want to make reservations under group name "Texas Race Week 2009."
The cut off deadline for reservations will be Friday, July 17, 2009 (or until rooms run out whichever comes first). The regular rate for rooms run about $154.99/night, so make sure you make your reservations early and get in on the group rate cut price.
For those of you who stayed before you know the amenities of the hotel...the Texas Waffle continental breakfast area every morning! The hotel is also about 5 minutes from the Galveston Yacht Basin, so easy access for your crew to stagger back after the post-race parties and get to the boat in the morning to start a new race day!
DON'T DELAY! CALL NOW TO MAKE YOUR TRW HOTEL RESERVATIONS!
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TEXAS RACE WEEK 2008
 
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SAILING SIMPLY FAST
by Alan Bates
BSailing provides you with access to performance sailing. Join for an unbeatably low annual fee which provides unlimited access to the J/80 (26') and J/105 (34'). You can learn to race in local regattas and enjoy fast, fun, cruising all year long. Complete instruction with as much coaching as you need-more than a weekend course, you can have enough practice with professional instruction until you are ready to sail on your own. This includes spinnaker training. Sailing a J/Boat with the asymmetrical spinnaker is without comparison. Come for a free demo ride-Contact Alan Bates-281.212.7348 Please visit www.bsailing.com | |
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