Who'l stop the rain ...

Send us the rain we will send you the humid heat...record high upper 90's here for the forseeable future....what is up with all this crazy weather this year?

Hot gasses from Washington are disturbing the atmosphere ....

Is Tug day still happening with the forecast predicted? Today has the same prediction as this Saturday and although there's rain clouds above my head now, it seems like it finally stopped raining around 4:30-5pm in Sonoma. How did San Francisco fair? Anyone with satellite knowledge want to throw in a prediction?

As far as I know it is still a go. I have heard nothing to the contrary, nor do I know of any contingency plans for moving the date of the event if it should be rained out.






In other word - Cross them fingers guys!

Would our PNW brothers and sisters quit because of a little rain? No!


Tug Fest is on, rain or shine. As Craig says, keep your fingers crossed!

Originally Posted by Fodigo

Is Tug day still happening with the forecast predicted? Today has the same prediction as this Saturday and although there's rain clouds above my head now, it seems like it finally stopped raining around 4:30-5pm in Sonoma. How did San Francisco fair? Anyone with satellite knowledge want to throw in a prediction?

Yesterday Weather Channel said it was not forecast to rain at all. It rained steady for about 4 hours (I tend to notice such things b/cause I ride a motorcycle). IE it is a total crapshoot. The company of folks such as as Aero and Capt. Lee always make the trip worth it regardless.

June 04 - Saturday 0900 ..... SFMYC Tug Fest
June 04 - Saturday 1300 ..... 36R class, race 3
June 05 - Sunday .. 1300 ..... Star 45 class, race 3
June 07 - Tuesday . 1300 ..... ODOM class, race 4
June 09 - Thursday 1300 ..... RX class, race 4
June 11 - Saturday 0930 ..... Board of Directors Meeting
June 11 - Saturday 1100 ..... General Membership Meeting
June 11 - Saturday 1300 ..... M class Invitational
June 12 - Sunday .. 1300 ..... X class, race 4, Virgil Cup
June 18 - Saturday 1300 ..... Classic X, race 4
June 19 - Sunday ...... Fathers Day
June 25 - Saturday 1300 ..... Infinity 54 class, race 4, then I54 practice
June 26 - Sunday .. 1300 ..... 36R class, race 4

Just a reminder...

The SFMYC is not the only user of Spreckels Lake.

The Lake is a public lake and is open to all, you do NOT have to be a member of the SFMYC to sail any type of boat on Spreckels Lake, though the run times for gas-powered boats are limited by Rec and Park Department rules to between the hours of 10am through 1pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. More here and here

The SFMYC Sail Squadron has races scheduled for most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as well as most Saturday and Sunday afternoons and have right-of-way.

On the power side, the most prolific users of the lake are the 'Irregulars,' a loose association of individual model electric and gas power boaters who run on the Lake on a nearly daily basis, and who are not associated with the SFMYC.

Wet!!! :~((



Heading out to the Lake anyway...

Hi Craig, I've been watching the weather here (in Sonoma) since about 6am just waiting for it to clear so I can get to my truck but it's been horrible. And I'm like a cat, hate to get wet. Battling a cold doesn't help that it's raining (or that there are high winds). I think it's safe to say I'm gonna save on gas and a bridge fair today. I hope it's mello enough over there to get a few runs in without the high seas claiming boats!!!

Keep us updated on what were missing! (

Originally Posted by Fodigo

Keep us updated on what were missing! (

Fodigo...

Dude! Youz missed a real fun, if somewhat soggy and cold event... Typical San Francisco summer weather !! I had really been looking forward to seeing your harbor setup!

More photos to come in a while, but in the meantime...

Listen, Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain
Pitter patter pitter patter, Oh
Listen, listen to the falling rain...

Now, of course, the soon-to-be-setting sun is out and blazing away!!! LOL

Oh Man!!! That tanker is awesome. I knew I would miss some things but that was unexpected. However, judging from the rain, I wouldn't have been able to drop the tug in which would have been even more painful- my deck isn't rain water tight yet.

On the brighter side, since I was just sitting at home staring looking at my boat wondering what else I could modify, I decided to rip out the smoker box and make it better so that's where I'm at with that. A bunch of pieces lying around on a work bench.

I guess it was better than looking at my truck- that would have been nasty.

Originally Posted by craig_c

Dude! Youz missed a real fun, if somewhat soggy and cold event...

craig_c, how did you photoshop all of that rain into the Pacific Emanon picture? It wasn't really raining that hard... was it? (Yes, it was)

Depite the rain, we had a good number of boats and willing captains show up, some travelling from as far away as the Central Valley and Southern California to make the event happen! Even though we were all soggy, we had a great time and proved that our working boats work- even on rainy days!

Originally Posted by Aerominded

It wasn't really raining that hard...

Waz too! Waz too!!!! *stamps me feetz and pouts!!!* ;D

Originally Posted by Fodigo

Oh Man!!! That tanker is awesome. ...

Takes two to make her go where she's supposed to...

This is the Fore & Aft part of the competition.

[QUOTE=Aerominded;18423962] It wasn't really raining that hard... was it? (Yes, it was)

It was raining that hard. Just walking from my car to the tents soaked my jeans and shoes for the whole day! Even though I had to leave early I had a great time. Thanks.

Originally Posted by craig_c

...PERFECT tug weather.

"dat tanker haz to move!"

Originally Posted by Vspeeds

...I had a great time. Thanks.

Was great to see you and the others at the event, Vspeeds! Thanks for bringing your fantastic new tug, "Vspeeds"- you did a super job building it!

Thanks for bringing your fantastic new tug, "Vspeeds"- you did a super job building it! [/QUOTE]

Thanks Aerominded. If I only new how to drive it with a barge that would be even better! I think one of the issues I was having was the mixing adjustments. I'm thinking about changing to tank steering for more accurate control.

The 6'er may have been a better fit than the 7'er... CaptLee can provide a more exact number but I think the 7'er is around 250Lbs (probably more)... that's a lot of barge and the weather wasn't the best! Let me know the next time you can make it to the lake with "Vspeeds", we can get a barge in the water for you to practice with!

First Batch...

...

You guys are Hard Core .... Craig, thanks so much for all the pics ( hope yer camera will dry out ) - Aerominded, what a guy, drivin all that way in a squall to support the event ... I see The Commodore didnt even have rain gear ! ( that means he lives in the city sure ) ...
I stayed home to make sure the bilge pump stayed running ...

Originally Posted by Tim B.

Aerominded, what a guy, drivin all that way in a squall to support the event ...

Truth! We are lucky to have such a great PSO (and he's a great guy too). And this event is also proof that he is becoming most diabolical in his course designs! This one really took some doing to navigate!

Originally Posted by Tim B.

I stayed home to make sure the bilge pump stayed running ...

And here you really were one of the guys I had thought would show up for sure, what with your interest in tugs an' all. I had been lookin' forward to seeing you and your projects!!

Originally Posted by Tim B.

hope yer camera will dry out...

Jeeze, me too! Had a new one out and it did get a bit damp. Hoping it or the lenses won't need any shop time .

Anyway...

More pictures to come including

• more boats on the tug course,
• VSpeed's new Southhampton style tug.
• Moving the freighter Pacific Emanon
• More wet, more rain! lol! It's Summer in The City!

And don't forget to mark your calanders -

Craig, bleeb me, I wanted to be there but my old 1936 house, which is on a hill, doesn't seem to like all this rain - we bin takin on water like mad ... ...
You know it's deep when you see rats jumpin out of the chimney ( haha )...
Just jokin about the rats, we have a screen on top of the chimney so they don't get away.
I will be there for the next ( dry ) event SURE.

Originally Posted by craig_c

Truth!...

Thanks Craig!

Great pictures! Thanks for coming out in the rain to capture the event!

So happy to see tha you didn't let a little shower get in the way of some fun. Although have to admitt, easier to do that when the rain is warmer....

SFMYC club history up for sale over on eBay! Circa 1970. Are Don and I the only ones who might remember...

Someone gonna save it or will it be lost forever??

http://cgi.ebay.com/REMOTE-CONTROLED...item20b9f61d4c

http://cgi.ebay.com/REMOTE-CONTROLED...item588e46ef78

http://cgi.ebay.com/REMOTE-CONTROLED...item588e46ef7f

Coming up...

Kinda a slow day. The boaters on the Lake were mostly the Spreckels Irregulars, as usual, except for Gerry who joined the SFMYC last month.

And don't forget about Day of Gray, July Third!

A couple of the upcoming shots of VSpeed's new Southampton tug both onshore and on the course.

Sorry the shots are touch 'soft.' (No, I haven't been to the Bob Guccione School of Fine Art Photography recently) as far as I can tell some water vapor got inside my lens... that lens is probably gonna have to shipped off to repair soon! sigh

Was it wet?? Check out the open cabin doors of Vspeed's tug. He built them open so you could have an unobstructed view into the wheelhouse and see all the marvelous detail work he had done there; maps, books, radios, a case of Pepsi® and a calendar opposite a cute pin-up!. The rain was coming down so hard he had to put transparent tape over both open doors to keep it out so it would not ruin everything!

As I said, more to come of Vspeed's meticulous build on and off the course...

Originally Posted by craig_c

Coming up...

Morning Mr. Craig ...
What will the Titanic Rescue be about ?

Originally Posted by craig_c

And don't forget about Day of Gray, July Third!

Hopefully it will NOT be a grey day ...

Originally Posted by Tim B.

Morning Mr. Craig ...
What will the Titanic Rescue be about ?

Damn good question! Glad you asked that, Tim!

AEROMINDED!!!!

Actually, I believe that life boat 14 gets shoved out onto the Lake quite a distance, then you and your boat must quickly 'rescue' Sailor Bill and the Maidens from their dire fates on that deserted tropical isle where the soothing trade winds blow warm and moist through tall palm trees standing sentinel shading fine white sand beaches where, in the gentle surf, the flying fish play all day as it laughs and gurgles its way ashore over the sand and amongst verdant mango groves...

Or maybe Areo has something else in mind....

I seen that island ... theres also giant snappin turtles ...
I will rescue the ladies but Ken is on his own !

Originally Posted by craig_c

AEROMINDED!!!!....

You rang?

Originally Posted by craig_c

...where the soothing trade winds blow warm and moist through tall palm trees standing sentinel shading fine white sand beaches....

You've got the right idea, Craig! A lifeboat is set adrift on one side of the course... It must be recovered using a paravane and towed on the line, through a series of icebergs finally landing at a dock... Navigation, boathandling and time all count in this fun event. Not just for tugboats- fishing boats, cruisers, etc. welcomed to join!

About the "soothing tradewinds blowing warm", etc... you will have to use your imagination for that part... S.F. in the summer and all...

This I gotta see...

Originally Posted by Tim B.

This I gotta see...

Not just see... Bring a boat along and do!

Oh yeah ....
A BOAT !
I wonder if the Commodore would sell me his Red Tug ......

Originally Posted by tim b.

this i gotta see...

Originally Posted by dr. Frank n. Futer

don't dream it, be it.

Do or die tryin ....
Much easier if no lady in the boat ...

Originally Posted by yoda

bring a boat you must. See, yes... Do.

Originally Posted by Tim B.

I seen that island ... theres also giant snappin turtles ...
I will rescue the ladies but Ken is on his own !

So do you guys have anything like the prank in the bay to get news coverage for your next outing? Maybe some c4 in a sailboat at the pond? LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!
Bob

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Originally Posted by Robert Pulse

Maybe some c4 in a sailboat at the pond?

Would you believe a pack of hyperthyroid killer attack turtles?

Originally Posted by Robert Pulse

So do you guys have anything like the prank in the bay to get news coverage for your next outing? Maybe some c4 in a sailboat at the pond? LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!
Bob

Robert !
Come and see for yourself !
put your toes in the water: the turtles await you .....

I don't know about you guys but flipping a 45 foot cat in SF Bay for attention is not on my bucket list at least in this lifetime!
Bob

Originally Posted by Robert Pulse

I don't know about you guys but flipping a 45 foot cat in SF Bay for attention is not on my bucket list at least in this lifetime!
Bob

Robert, they were looking for the edge and found it ....

Went out to Spreckels Lake last Saturday to see what type of gas boats were running and really met a great group of people. Got to see all the beautiful boats that were in the club (I was the moron carrying the dog during your meeting. Sorry guys). Can't wait to get my Winston Eagle Lobster boat back and get it out there. Also renewed my NAMBA membership. So I can get out to Fremont and race. But also for insurance purposes. Can never be too safe.

Originally Posted by sport 40 II

Also renewed my NAMBA membership. So I can get out to Fremont and race. But also for insurance purposes. Can never be too safe.

sport 40 II, you race at Kaiser Cove ?
Is that race boats allowed only, or can us slow pokes get a boat in the water there ?

Originally Posted by Tim B.

sport 40 II, you race at Kaiser Cove ?
Is that race boats allowed only, or can us slow pokes get a boat in the water there ?

They are mostly race boats. We are talking about boats that hit mid 50 to 60 mph. You have to be a member of NAMBA and a member of the Model Mariners. I am trying to go through the process of joining their club now. But head on over to Spreckels Lake. I was just out there last Saturday for my first time and everyone was exceptionally nice. Great boats!

Originally Posted by Tim B.

Robert, they were looking for the edge and found it ....

Go figure columbus couldn't find it but those guys did!

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Man did you guys miss a beautiful couple of days on the Lake... bright and warm (79 degrees (Sunday)) with a nice wind for the sailboats, both afternoons...

Dad, GrandPa and the kids spend a sunny afternoon together at Spreckels Lake with his Victoria sailboats. (Grandpa is a regular with his Victoria on the Lake)

More to come!

Craig
You make the coolest ads for upcoming events.
Thanks for always sharing and posting your wonderful pictures.

[QUOTE=craig_c;18543414]Man did you guys miss a beautiful couple of days on the Lake... bright and warm (79 degrees (Sunday)) with a nice wind for the sailboats, both afternoons...

79* is uncommon for The Park, yes ?

Hope somebody played some Allman Brothers ...

Shangri La ....

What is he using for power in his lobster boat? I also have the midwest ARR lobster boat and I'm trying to dial it in. P.S. I learned that when any water gets on the deck of that boat it drains into the bilge where the Fiberglass hull and wood deck meet. I carry a sucker and I tilt the boat to get the water to drain back through the gap and I suck it all out.

Catchthis Bjorn is running a stock motor with a Prop Shop 4 blade vintage prop. I have one also with the same prop but a 65 turn Integy lathe motor, because my favorite 55 turn made the spray do just as you said in the cockpit. Bjorn uses a 7 cell battery and gets the same results as my engine change.

Originally Posted by Vspeeds

Craig
You make the coolest ads for upcoming events.
Thanks for always sharing and posting your wonderful pictures.

My pleasure, Vspeeds! Just doing what I can for the 'cause' n' Club 'Sides which, I am having lots of fun getting back into the swing of old skills

Originally Posted by Tim B.

79* is uncommon for The Park, yes ?

Hope somebody played some Allman Brothers ...

Shangri La ....

Nope, just a real nice day... Don't forget it has easily gotten into the hundreds here in San Francisco during Indian Summer. Looking forward to a lot more days like that before the fog really comes back for the season. And no, no one had the Allman brothers. No sounds of any kind for that matter.

In the meanwhile; a couple of pictures from Saturday!

Gerry, one of the the Irregulars who is also now member of the Club, brought his new boat to the Lake on Saturday. He said that he was going to wait 'til Sunday to christen her and put her on the Lake... as you can see, he just couldn't wait the 24 hours for "Tootles" to get her sea legs.

Gerry says he always wanted a "toy" boat and now he has "Tootles the Tug."

We will see more of Tootles later.

Originally Posted by craig_c

In the meanwhile; a couple of pictures from Saturday!

Attsa nice lookin PT ... hope he is there for THE DAY OF GREY !

Thanks for posting pics of Julio throwing in my GV Whip Craig. Would you happen to have pics of it running? That was it's maiden voyage.

Originally Posted by gtopillado

Thanks for posting pics of Julio throwing in my GV Whip Craig. Would you happen to have pics of it running? That was it's maiden voyage.

Hey Bro... Here ya go!
A couple until I get the rest done.

Originally Posted by craig_c

Hey Bro... Here ya go!
A couple until I get the rest done.

Thank you, was a bit rough that day for the Whip but it also helped me keep the speed down. Just wanted to do some testing before I let it all hang out at Fremont. Its looking good for me to be there tomorrow with my Stealth F41 Cat. Thanks so much for all the pictures you take, your a great photographer and cool dude. Cheers

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Fathers' Day was beautiful and we had a nice turn out from both the Irregulars as well as a number of SFMYC members.

A teaser for the 26th...

Don's "Angel 'n Matt" was out on the Lake.

Doh !

their scouts be lookin' Tim...

Almost finished posting the shots from Father's Day...

Don't Forget this Weekend!!!

Club BBQ on Sunday...

AND
One Week Later...



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Don't Forget to start making plans now for

The weather is lookin REAL good this time ...

Bought myself the RTR nitro Formula Hydro to take out on the lake! Added a few mods. Still waiting for my other boat to be finished. Can't wait to see you guys again in two weeks. Have to head home for the 4th.

Here's a little something to think upon... The puzzle will come together with the posting of Sunday the 26th's pictures. For now, just take note in the background of a these shots the family and the little girl who loves pink.

If you're really in a hurry for the answer and can't read a few intervening posts and some pretty pictures, click here.

Originally Posted by sport 40 II

Bought myself the RTR nitro Formula Hydro to take out on the lake! Added a few mods. Still waiting for my other boat to be finished. Can't wait to see you guys again in two weeks. Have to head home for the 4th.

Cool!!!! See you he weekend of the Ninth. Looking forward to seeing your new boat.

Sunday the 26th was another beautiful day and there was a nice surprise, Don and a buddy brought two of the vintage boats that have been in the Club for over 50 years. Had some other nice surprises happen as well.

In the afternoon the Sail Squadron held the fourth in its series of 36-R races.

Originally Posted by craig_c

Sunday the 26th was another beautiful day and there was a nice surprise, Don and a buddy brought two of the vintage boats that have been in the Club for over 50 years were out and running.

Ugh .... I cant believe I missed seein those vintage CC cabin cruisers for my brother-in-law's birtday ....
Maybe the will attempt a coup at THE DAY OF GREY !

Maybe SF Bob will be there with his boat....
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Great pictures, Angel 'n Matt is one gorgeous boat.

Remember that family that my camera caught Don taking the time to chat with last weekend on Fathers' Day about model boats and the Club? The young lady in pink who seemed to be listening so attentively...

Professor Ciucci's "Model Boating for Everyone Seminar" is in session!

Well......

great pics and great story, craig

Originally Posted by craig_c

Remember that family that my camera caught Don taking the time to chat with last weekend on Fathers' Day about model boats and the Club? The young lady in pink who seemed to be listening so attentively...


Well......

This is Great to see kids interested in this activity ...

Day of Gray was beautiful!!!

Click on the picture to go to the beginning of Day of Gray pictures...

And Coming this Weekend!

Anxiously awaiting day of gray pics!

Originally Posted by Fodigo

Anxiously awaiting day of gray pics!

Here are a few pics of some Killer PT's and a vintage Tug brought by our esteemed guests from up north ...
Tim

Originally Posted by Fodigo

Anxiously awaiting day of gray pics!

Just got back into town yesterday... in process

I have a few more, I will post after you ( beauty before age - Hehe _ )

:P BLeeeeerrrt :P

Originally Posted by Tim B.

Here are a few pics of some Killer PT's and a vintage Tug brought by our esteemed guests from up north ...
Tim

Thanks Tim- I just knew there's a lot better pics out there other than my iPhone pics (LoL).... That was a huge event!

July Newsletter...

Well the Park Gods have thrown another Monkey wrench into the works. Tomorrow the S.F. Marathon is on and so you will have to park on Fulton and walk in. Will setup on the North side someplace and see who gets in. Titanic Rescue is ON for the moment.

Originally Posted by CaptLee

Well the Park Gods have thrown another Monkey wrench into the works. Tomorrow the S.F. Marathon is on and so you will have to park on Fulton and walk in. Will setup on the North side someplace and see who gets in. Titanic Rescue is ON for the moment.

no.... the SF marathon is July 31, 2011...
I think youre thinking of Sunday Streets?

But no worries, after weeks of exchanging emails and constant negotiations, the organizers of Sunday Streets have agreed to allow entrance to those who are trying to access the lake or the dog park through 36th Avenue and Fulton. This means we could park along the north (Spreckels Lake Dr) and west (36th Ave) sides of the lake, not our usual south (JFK) side.

of course, the road closures are only applies to those who are coming in about after 10:30am. The event duration is 11am-4pm.

yup, no need to thank me, just save me a good parking space next to the lake. =)

"Sunday Streets"? Is this new Mr. Lego?

Originally Posted by Aerominded

"Sunday Streets"? Is this new Mr. Lego?

nope, its been going on for about 3 years, but it gets hosted in different parts of the city. The last one that caused Golden Gate Park to be closed was April 10th, 2011.

Not really new, just never interfered with Spreckels activities til now.
Must have missed April 10, surprised it wasn't rained out!
Last year it involved only the Great Highway and part of Lincoln Way for bikes.

http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/

Just another obstacle to having a good time in Golden Gate Park. Get out there early for any parking spaces available. Add this to plans for next year.

Back when the comedy day was held at the polo fields, I had to park on Fulton and walk about four blocks...

Good luck to all dedicated sailors tomorrow!

Originally Posted by MrLego

nope, its been going on for about 3 years, but it gets hosted in different parts of the city. The last one that caused Golden Gate Park to be closed was April 10th, 2011.

Originally Posted by tugs

Not really new, just never interfered with Spreckels activities til now....
http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/

Thanks for the info, guys!