Hello Sailors!
SPSA continues to sail on through the regatta season. October had sailing events every weekend, and SPSA members capitalized on the opportunities around Tampa Bay. There was the SPYC Fall Bay Race, TSS Rumgatta at Apollo beach, The St Pete Classic Regatta , and the SPSA Fall Series (results). The Tuesday morning group, St Pete Sailors are having loads of fun sailing in the bay, more info on whatsapp. Also, if you didn’t go you missed a good time at SPSA Sponsors: WWSTB anniversary party at the Yacht Rigger. See more below for updates on events, regatta registrations, seminars, socials, etc.
King of the Bay:
We have a new KOB winner, Chris Gulden, sailing the Sonar. There were eight KOB attempts in October. Chris and crew were able to beat the competition with a corrected time of 46:44. Congrats to all who sailed. Who will be the next SPSA King? See more KOB info at this link.
Upcoming Events:
SPSA Fall Series 11/14 : 11am start
The race will start at 11am on the water. The RC boat for races 5&6 is Cayenitta.
Post race awards are at the Chattaway Café (22 ave S & 4th Street south.) around ~2:30pm
Sailing seminars 11/17 & 12/1 Kristen Berry is Back!
Register online for these sessions; 1) Rules of Engagement - Racing in a Mixed Fleet 2) "Protest!" - Now what?! Join renowned sailing coach Kristen Berry (KB) for an engaging, practical look at the Racing Rules of Sailing as they apply to mixed-fleet racing and what really happens when someone yells “Protest!” on the racecourse? Join SPSA for a fun, interactive look inside the protest room
SPSA Dolphin Cruisers Link with more info
The SPSA Dolphins are organizing an anchor/out at Emerson Point/Manatee River on 11/20-22 (Friday-Sunday). Please come out and join us and pass along the word. Everyone is invited. Be sure to join the Dolphins WhatsApp group.
See you all out on the Bay!
Brian Conlin
SPSA Commodore