The great thing is we still have his memorial regatta.
The sucky thing is Sam Died four decades ago.
Sam was in his thirties and was one of those guys who put together events, dragged others out to join in, helped rig new guy’s toys. Sent an experienced crew to help a newbie skipper sort things out. Showed up a day early to go sail with those who weren’t quite ready fir the next day. Knew where to get EVERYTHING. Brought trophies.
Pretty much I have tried to be a Sam ************ for other fleets during the fifty years since I met Sam. First and got most, he wanted to see me out on Fireball 1300. He also loved to help
me be a better organizer for Sidewinder, Copperhead, and OK Dinghy sailing.
My Easter Laser Regatta started with at least 50% Sam driven fun ideas. Sam loved creative trophies, but the racing was always right for the fleet.
I remember a Fireball event at Leatherlips YC where six boats were overlapped drifting downwind across a finish line because each of us wanted the third place trophy more than either of the first or second place bottles of wine.
note: I got that third place trophy And we all shared it.
I can tell you for certain, a whole lot of people have enjoyed a whole lot of sailing because we stood on Sam’s shoulders.
September sailing along the south side of Lake Erie , Pymatunung, Chautauqua, Cross Lake, Silver Lake, the finger lakes and even as far south as Berlin Reservoir Works. The area seems to have racing conditions every day after the August doldrums end.
Maybe this would be a great year to have a huge turnout at the Sam memorial.
Re-posted from Sailing Anarchy. Thanks for sharing!
Ralph Sponar
September 10, 2020 at 11:50 am - Reply
Skippers meeting on line, well done and thank you. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.
Windmill Class
Brian Duchon
September 13, 2020 at 7:13 am - Reply
Currently just a light and occasional sprinkle here at the club. Looks like the threat of storms has decreased and rain is expected to clear out after 10. We are still planning a 10 am start. Look forward to seeing everyone on the water!
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The great thing is we still have his memorial regatta.
The sucky thing is Sam Died four decades ago.
Sam was in his thirties and was one of those guys who put together events, dragged others out to join in, helped rig new guy’s toys. Sent an experienced crew to help a newbie skipper sort things out. Showed up a day early to go sail with those who weren’t quite ready fir the next day. Knew where to get EVERYTHING. Brought trophies.
Pretty much I have tried to be a Sam ************ for other fleets during the fifty years since I met Sam. First and got most, he wanted to see me out on Fireball 1300. He also loved to help
me be a better organizer for Sidewinder, Copperhead, and OK Dinghy sailing.
My Easter Laser Regatta started with at least 50% Sam driven fun ideas. Sam loved creative trophies, but the racing was always right for the fleet.
I remember a Fireball event at Leatherlips YC where six boats were overlapped drifting downwind across a finish line because each of us wanted the third place trophy more than either of the first or second place bottles of wine.
note: I got that third place trophy And we all shared it.
I can tell you for certain, a whole lot of people have enjoyed a whole lot of sailing because we stood on Sam’s shoulders.
September sailing along the south side of Lake Erie , Pymatunung, Chautauqua, Cross Lake, Silver Lake, the finger lakes and even as far south as Berlin Reservoir Works. The area seems to have racing conditions every day after the August doldrums end.
Maybe this would be a great year to have a huge turnout at the Sam memorial.
Re-posted from Sailing Anarchy. Thanks for sharing!
Skippers meeting on line, well done and thank you. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.
Windmill Class
Currently just a light and occasional sprinkle here at the club. Looks like the threat of storms has decreased and rain is expected to clear out after 10. We are still planning a 10 am start. Look forward to seeing everyone on the water!