Hello Sailors!

Here is the update for March.

SPSA  February Recap: a great month for sailing in Tampa Bay

SPSA sails SPYC John Jennings Regatta on 2/1:

Cruisers, racers, & one design boats got in on the action at this annual event.  Congrats to Sprite, Charisma, for completing the long course.  And to Tack Tick and L30 #15 going 2^nd and 3^rd in the spinnaker A fleet.  Moby Quick and the Salt 70’s also got 2 & 3 in J70 class, and Pig Headed and Sizzle placing respectfully in the Windmill fleet.  Congrats to all who sailed that day.  Results.

 

Our 4^th annual "Off the Wall" casual pursuit-style race 2/2 :

Designed to introduce new racers to the joy of racing.  We had 13 boats this year, with 2 new to racing.  The winds were light, and the course was shortened at Little J.   The post-race event was held at St Pete Sailing Center. See rundown of scores here.

 

February King of the Bay:  

Only one boat submitted results for the coveted KOB trophy this month.  The mighty Opal won’t be denied greatness.  Each time Opal submits a winning time, it’s faster than the last.  This time is one for the record books.  Knocking themselves out of the number 10 spot in the top ten fastest runs, they placed 5^th, with a corrected time of 42:55.  The fastest time this season, so far…who’s next?  Scores and info on the King of the Bay contest can be found at this link.

 

SPSA Spring Series 2/8

This series races had a slow start, but the wind picked up and two races were put on by the new RC boat.   The oldest boat, Obsession and the newest boat, the L30 battled for spinnaker fleet glory with the L30 winning the tie breaker getting 1^st on the day.  Charisma kept it up with 2 more bullets for the series. And Fiddlesticks wins 1^st in cruising class, with other boats having close scoring between them.  Post-race awards were at Localz.  Check out the scoring for yourself.

 

SPSA sails the Helly Hansen & TSS 60^th Gasparilla:

Both regattas were well attended, and were benchmarks of hospitality.  You can see the results at these links.  HH, and TSS.  And some pictures here.  The HH Sponsor, Sailing World also does a great job with videos, and the website.  Check them out and see if you made the cut.  If you missed this year’s regatta, don’t miss the next one.

 

Upcoming Events:

SPYC Twilight Friday night series:

You will see lots of SPSA members sailing the SPYC Twilights, come and join the fun.  The series runs from March until September every year.  This year it will be split into 2 separate series, and will have an overall winner.  Check out info and sign up today, it starts this Friday 3/14.  Don’t miss out on the magic of the Twilight series.  https://theclubspot.com/regatta/NBrUn0G0Xo

 

SPSA Spring Series 3/15 & St Pat’s Post-race party:

Continue the fun, and race the SPSA spring series. This one has a post-race St Pat’s themed event at the Big Catch ~3pm.  Come dressed up and ready, as the RC will be deciding on the best dressed boat, and best dressed crew.  There will be shenanigans.    

 

SPSA Dolphins Cruising:   

SPSA Dolphins are gearing up for cruising season after the storms in the fall.  If you need more info check out this website.   See the calendar for upcoming events and click for the descriptions.   Sign up for email info etc here.    Next event, this weekend!  Anchor out at the South Basin near Albert Whitted Field, Dock Party 3/14.  And join the SPSA racers at the Big Catch for St Patty’s Social and Awards 3/15.

WWSTB Movie Night 3/19:

Join Women Who Sail Tampa Bay for movie night at Green Light Cinema. We have rented the theater and will be watching The Race to Alaska, a fun movie for anyone who loves adventure. There will be a pre-movie social hour to meet & greet the sailors. More info at their website.

 

See you all out on the Bay!
Brian Conlin

SPSA Commodore