By Mark Ross
Our second Frostbite surprised everyone with both good wind and no rain…and an MLS Cup win to-boot! Thanks to our volunteer Race Committee, Jacques Garrigues and Mark Reed, both the Aero and Laser Fleets had about 7 races with separate starts. There were about 8 Aero’s participating. Lasers started with 8 boats, comprised of a combination of Radial, Full rig and 4.7 sailors. After race 5 we ended up with nearly 16 Lasers once a bunch of fast youth sailors dropped in as part of their weekend clinic.
Thanks to all participants and especially those making their way over from Sail Sand Point, Mt Baker, the Laser and Opti sailing clinic and individuals from around the region. A special shout-out to two OPTI sailors who are paving the way to a bigger group to join us for following Frostbites.
The wind direction was fairly consistent out of the NW at a welcome 9-12 mph making it competitive for all sailors whether using small or large rig/sails. Upwind in the first few races seemed to favor going right toward Meadow Point for lesser current, and in successive races the variance in wind pressure seemed to slightly favor one side over the other. The water conditions were choppy throughout the afternoon.
BIG THANKS to George Torralba for providing us with tasty sandwiches, chowder and lasagna in the clubhouse after raacing. And to Glenn Wisegarver for beverages and coordinating the Food & Beverage operation for the season (again).
Frostbite #3 is on December 8, 2019: The RC Driver will be Randy Shuman with RC assist Carl Buchan. We need someone to volunteer for Food & Beverage. Everyone is expected to pitch-in at some point in the season. You can still sail on that day; F&B costs are reimbursed. Volunteer here, or directly contact Glenn Wisegarver (F&B Coordinator) if you’re unsure of what to do. If you cannot volunteer for Food or Beverage for Frostbite #3 please go to the link and sign-up for a subsequent Frostbite Sunday. Everyone is expected to pitch-in at some point in the season.
To participate in a Frostbite Event please register on-line from the link at www.SeattleLaserFleet.org. If unable to register on-line bring cash or check. Fee options: (1) All 6 race days for one low price of $75 (2) Single race day fees are $20 (3) Students thru college fees $5 per race day. Note: Seattle Laser Fleet membership is NOT required in order to participate. Drop-ins are welcome.