2015 Central Regional Regatta
KB [us5219]:
Sadly that great new ice in East Traverse Bay did not pan out. So we will see what happens over the next week.
Alum Creek, North Of Columbus Ohio continues to be one of the better possibilities for sailing this weekend. Alum is about 50% snow free and most snow drift lines are about an inch of snow. Sat forecast is 37 and it may rain or snow. Sun high is 27 and no precipitation in forecast.
So it may be too sloppy on Saturday (warm and wet) and too Crusty (cold and rough depending on how much snow evaporates or melts). I hope the local scout can give a late report on Saturday in case there is hope for some Sunday Scrub racing there.
Geist reservoir may be similar and the ISC (Indianapolis Sailing Club) would be willing to entertain racers on Feb 28-March 1 even though the lake is a bit narrow and it is not actually in the central region. Would be a heck of a fun time. One of our TIYC members now lives on Geist. The 1991 North Americans were won by Jan Gougeon on Geist Reservoir - just FYI.
Keep praying for that "Great Zamboni from the skies" there is lots of ice out there. Our turn is coming soon.
US5430:
Unfortunately the surface conditions on Torch lake have not resurfaced to a Regatta suitable condition. The lake is still sailable with better than 18" of hard ice. The edges are still solid so access is not a problem from either the north end or at the day park in Torch lake village. There will be boats sailing this weekend for cruising and or possible small fleet scrub racing.
Bill Cutting
Us5430@gmail.com
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