St. Petersburg Sailing Association
Ho Ho Ho!
Here is the update for December.
SPSA November Recap:
Fall Series Races 5&6
This edition of the fall series saw light winds, again. SPSA RC boat, Cayennita IV was on station and put on a couple of wind appropriate race courses. The first race had to be shortened, then a second course was moved closer to the area with wind near the airport. For the racing division 1 & 2 was TackTick, then J70 Bostick. . 3rd was Sprite winning the 3 way tie for third place. Cruising Spinnakers scored Charisma in first, Legacy second, then Endeavor third for the day. The JAM fleet had 3 boats with a 3 way tie for first, it worked out with Desiderata 1st, Libelula 2nd, and Bumbugo 3rd. All this makes for some exciting racing and series scoring. Don’t miss out on the last series races for this Fall!
The Annual Emerson Point Cruising Rendezvous:
Despite the cancelling of Kickoff Cruise due to hurricane damage, etc. SPSA Dolphins Cruising Chair Steve Shortt rallied 8 boats to join in a fun-filled weekend at Emerson Point on the Manatee River. Steve hosted the cruise on Hula Girl II, new members received SPSA burgees, they shared sailing stories and some rum.
King of the Bay: November’s KOB winner is the Yankee 30, Opal. Back to back monthly winner Darrell bested his last time by 9 minutes. Not only is that a remarkable feat, this corrected time made the ninth spot in the Top 10 fastest KOB’s of all time. Who will challenge Opal for the December KOB Crown?
Scores and info on the King of the Bay contest can be found at this link.
Upcoming Events: December is a big month for sailing events
SPSA Fall Series Races 7&8:
This Saturday 12/7 are the last races of the Fall Series races. If you want to race you can still sign up here. Tony’s RC boat will be out there again to provide race management. The post-race event will be at the Localz Sports bar around 3pm. Remember if you can’t sail the regatta, you can sail the bar and meet the membership. Hope to see you there.
Other things to note for this weekend:
NO Parking at the Sailing Center (Local Laser District Championship). Access to Demens Landing and Harborage Marina will also be difficult as: The Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Run 10K race will take place on Saturday, December 7th. The event will end at approximately 10:30 AM. And if you’re feeling festive, the Downtown St. Pete Lighted Boat Parade (not an SPSA sponsored event) is also this Saturday at 6:30pm more info here. It starts in the St Pete Municipal Marina.
SPSA Commodore’s Cup Regatta starts at 1100 on 12/14/24. More details will be emailed out soon. Sign up on the scratch sheet at this link.
SPSA Dolphins Cruising:
SPSA New Year’s Double Whammy!
NYE Anchor out 12/31/24. Join SPSA Dolphins Commodore Robert Kryger & Fleet for New Year’s Eve fireworks in St. Pete. Sign up here.
And the SPSA New Years Regatta & Holiday Party happening the following day, 1/1/25 starting at 1400. Post-race party at the sailing center.
This next cruising opportunity requires some advanced planning:
Come Sail Away!!! January 10-12, 2025. Cruise to see the band Styx play the iconic song “Come Sail Away” at Clearwater Sound. Either anchor out and listen from the boat, get a dock slip, come by dinghy, but do not miss this outing! Host boat will be Vicki & Jack Brennan-on SV/Sonas, with pre-concert Docktails on Hula Girl II. More details on concert tickets and dock reservations here.
See you all out on the Bay!
Brian Conlin
SPSA Commodore
