Trilbus Memorial Regatta on August 31st

[James Codega]

Just to let all cal sailors know that Trilbus sadly passed away on July 20th, 2025. In his memory, we are running an all day Regatta on the 31st of Aug (The Trilbus Regentin Memorial Regatta). 

Trilbus was a key member of the Cal Sailing Club community for many decades (membership number 82!), and a familiar face at Sunday racing. This event will get lots of people out having fun on the water - one of Trilbus' favorite things, and give us all an opportunity to share our favorite stories about him and his contributions to the club.

More details in the sign up spreadsheet but briefly: Meet at 9:30am. 5 races before lunch.  Then come ashore for lunch (sometime between 12:30-1:30). At 1 pm, we will gather on the bench and read Trilbus' obituary (I have attached here for those that can't make it), and folks who knew him can share some of their favourite stories. We will then go back on the water for another 4-5 races, before coming ashore for a prize giving, probably around 3pm.

Racing will take place in two fleets, with 2 starts separated by 3 mins. The blue fleet is for experienced racers sailed in JYs and Lasers, and the yellow fleet (sailed in Quests) provides an opportunity for some newer racers to get out on the water (criteria laid out in the spreadsheet). The winners of the blue and yellow fleet are viewed equally, and there will be a high stakes, rock paper scissors contest between the winners of the two fleets for who gets to take the memorial trophy home.

If anyone wants to get some volunteer hours in, it would be great if we could have someone keep score. Can do just morning, just afternoon, or both. Message me for more details (no experience required, just someone who doesn't get seasick!). Sign up here! Although it says crew and skipper, happy for people to swap over and they will be a winning 'pair'. Also, Please visit the racing Slack Channel for updates on the race as well as to ask any questions you may have.

Sailing Instructions for CSC Races
Rules: 2021 racing rules of sailing.
Entry: Every boat racing must have a responsible person (skipper) aboard who has:
1) A dinghy Junior rating 
2) Passed the CSC racing rules test. 
Any member or guest may crew, but in heavy winds (12 knots steady or higher) the crew must have basic sailing experience.This involves being able to tack, gybe, adjust the sail controls, and have a basic understanding of boat terminology.
Course: The course will be one from this diagram. See skipper's meeting for details.
Signals: Starting signal will be 3-minute audible signals sounded by an electronic starting horn buoy (Ollie*). In case of equipment failure, a whistle may be used. The signals are described in detail here. No visual signals will be made.
 
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RC