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by Al Stiewing

 The Valley of the Sun's warm temperatures, blue skies, and light winds were replaced by a cold front which brought uncharacteristically cool temperatures, clouds and a moderate breeze for the December 17 & 18 championship hosted by the West Valley RC Mariners (AMYA Club #207). Held at Litchfield Park Lake, the 13 skippers were met with an 8 knot ESE breeze and the promise of perfect sailing conditions for the Seawind, even though the competitors had to wear long pants and jackets. Seven different skippers won a race during the final 11 races of the day

Day two found a steady westerly breeze of 6-8 knots under gloomy clouds, and raw cool temperatures. The uniform of the day included gloves and multiple layer of clothing with the temperatures hovering around fifty degrees.

The race for the podium was tight throughout the regatta as evidenced by the close grouping of the leaders. Dave Nydell held off the pack with a 14 point victory over Chuck Goerke who leapfrogged Dean and Peter for second. Peter Jennings, only three points behind, held onto third only three points ahead of Dean Johnson in fourth and Dennis Desprois captured fifth only four points behind Dean.

Successful events like this do not happen without the hard work of all the people involved. In addition to the hard work of the race committee Steve Sherry, Dave Nydell, Chuck Goerke, the keeper of the equipment, and Al Stiewing we also thank all the members of the club who show up early and stay late to help with the setup and tear down each day.

Summary

Event: Region 5 Championship    

Class: SeaWind

Date: December 17 & 18, 2011

Host Club: West Valley RC Mariners

Location: Litchfield Park, AZ

Entries: 13 Skippers

Wind: Saturday variable 4-10, Sunday West 8-12

Scoring: Low Point

Race Committee: Al Stiewing RD, Steve Sherry, Chuck Goerke, Dave Nydell

EC12's Running Downwind in Naples, FL

The Naples New Year Regatta was host to 32 EC12's on January 14 & 15, 2012. Running two fleets under the promotion/relegation system there were 18 boats on the line in each fleet.

The weather on Saturday morning was a cool 50 degrees with shifty winds blowing out

of the North at 10-15. NOT the usual Naples winter weather. Starting off with B rigs and eyes tearing from the wind, skippers faced a challenge going to the first mark. Many skippers missed the first mark or fell below the lay line on their first starboard approach. By noon the wind eased to 5-10 and skippers had sorted things out. The afternoon was nice A rig conditions.

The weather on Sunday started just plain cold at 40 degrees, but the wind was a pleasant 5-10. By 11 AM, the wind had built to near B rig conditions, but most skippers endured with the A rig till racing ended at 12:30.

Alan Perkins put on an amazing display of starting, boat handling, and catching the

shifts. After 17 races and with 2 throw outs, Alan had 7 firsts and only 31 points.

The competition in the rest of the top ten was very tight. Positions changed often as

skippers faired well, but then judged a shift wrong and the fleet passed them by. The

next several positions were separated by only a few points.

Many thanks to RD Bud Cassidy, Jack Wubbe who handled scoring. Bob Harlan did a Herculean job of launching boats both days. Many thanks to Laura and Frankie Novak for hosting more than 50 people in their home Friday night. The party and dinner Saturday night provided a great opportunity for the fellowship this group provides. See you all next year, January 12&13, 2013. (Warmer, they promise.-ed.)

Full report, scores at:  http://www.floridaec12.com/regattas.html 

EC12 schedule at:  http://ec12.org/Regattas/2012.htm 

Photo Links: https://picasaweb.google.com/105219775925901981186/Naples2012?feat=email 

Top Five Results:

1. Alan Perkins. 31

2. Baron Bremer. 75

3. John Bottensek. 91

4. Dick Hedderick. 95

5. Doc Greer. 98

by Doug Hemingway

Elections are required for the following offices in 2012:

Office                                 Incumbent            Year Elected

President                        David Brawner         2010

Vice President                Bruce Zemke            2010

Treasurer                     John Skerry               2010

Region 1 Director            Jim Linville               2010

Region 2 Director         Jarl Wathne              Appointed

Class Secretaries

Marblehead                  Standley Goodwin         2010

36/600                           Dean Johnson          Appointed

Ten Rater                      Vacant                      

Open                              Vacant

Star 45                         Larry Ludwig            Appointed

Newport 12                   Don Dixon                Appointed

AC                                  Gene Wisner             2010

V-32                             Steve Pratt                2010

Fairwind                        Rick Moynahan           2010

Footy                             Bill Hagerup             2010

RC Laser                       Dave Branning         Appointed

PeaPod and 1.7 Meter classes have fallen below the 20-member minimum, and so will not have an election for Class Secretary.

Appointed directors must stand for election per bylaw 1.7.3.

Incumbent Directors must be nominated if they wish to stand for re-election (bylaw 3.3).

Per bylaw 3.3 and the AMYA Business Calendar, nominations and seconds for Director must be submitted to the Executive Secretary not later than March 3 (bylaw 15.3).

A second of a nomination is not required, but is permitted.

Per bylaw 7.7, nominations are not required for incumbent Class Secretaries. Incumbents are automatically nominated.

Other nominations and seconds for Class Secretary offices also must be received by the Executive Secretary by March 3.

Motions regarding Class Specifications, and their seconds, must also be submitted to the Executive Secretary no later than March 3. A member who submits a motion regarding Class Specifications must submit the sail number of one boat in the affected class registered to that member to verify eligibility to submit Class Specifications motions.

Motions regarding amendments to the bylaws, and their seconds, must also be submitted to the Executive Secretary no later than March 3. Bylaw 14.1 requires that motions to amend bylaws must be passed by a two thirds majority of the votes cast.

Nominations, motions, and seconds may be submitted by email to ExecutiveSec@theamya.org .

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