Due to the prediction of rain tomorrow afternoon, we are postponing the 2020 HSC Awards Presentation until next Sunday, October 18 at 430pm. Sunday racing remains scheduled. Our 2020 Awards Presentation will be on Sunday, October 18 at 4:30 pm on the front lawn of the clubhouse. This will be a fun, socially-distanced event with some entertainment and an opportunity … Read More
Commodore’s Comments
As we start the 10th month of the year,The end of the sailing season is drawing near.When you’re reading this, there will only be a few more weeks to sail,That is, if you’re receiving this leadline via email.If you’re reading a hard copy leadline, I would guessThat what remains of your sailing season is even less.So, I really want to … Read More
2021 Proposed Board of Governors
The annual meeting of the Hoover Sailing Club will be held on Sunday, November 1 in a Zoom meeting at 7:30 pm. Details to follow. The election of the 2021 Board of Governors will be held at this time. The Nominating Committee of HSC, headed by Jay Huling, presents the following slate of officers and committee chairs for 2021. Officers … Read More
Open Letter to Hoover Sailing Club Commodore and Board of Governors
Since the onset of Covid-19 in March, our lives have been turned upside down. “Maintain six feet between you and another person, be sure to wear your mask and, of course, wash your hands.” I think all of us are tired of guidance and instruction. One of the bright spots of my year has been the outstanding leadership and management … Read More
Event-full! Race Committee Report
The 3rd and final Pursuit race for 2020 was held in August. There were over 30 boats on the starting line. Steve Lavender is our 2020 Club Champion. The Labor Day Series concluded on a windy Monday. Steady winds were less than 15 mph but there were definitely some higher gusts. Race committee was well staffed and did a great job. There were … Read More
Scow Scoop
Cowtown Regattaby Clark Wade The 2020 Cowtown Regatta, re-scheduled from May, happened on a sunny September 19 afternoon at Hoover Sailing Club. Instead of 2 days of sailing, dinner, awards, and beer… we had 1 day of sailing and none of the above; nor entry fee. Twenty-five sailors showed up Saturday morning; rigged, launched, and sailed 6 back-to-back races with 1 … Read More
Thistle—A Hail from the Rail
HSC LABOR DAY SERIES RESULTS: Congratulations to all who participated! Bill Miller Mike McBride/Kimberly Pasley Steve Lavender HARVEST MOON RESULTS: This regatta was raced at Atwood on September 19 and 20, the same weekend as the Cowan Regatta. Chris Diffley was the only Hoover skipper listed, but he represented us well on the first day of the regatta. A total … Read More
Milling Around
The mud beneath the footbridge from the Clubhouse is peppered with pieces of shale and fallen wood. That strange, thin oily stream with multi-colors is almost dry now. Squirrels have been busy collecting hickory nuts and scattering husks along the south bank of Windmill Cove. As I zigzag through the riprap and onto the boat rafts, two mallards, huddled under … Read More
Fall High School Sailing
High School Sailing is one of the normal things we have been able to do this fall, with some limitations… We’ve hosted 4 events at the lake so far this fall, all socially distanced with masks on while on shore of course! We’ve invited our new friends from Leatherlips’ HS programming over to join us and we’re having a blast … Read More
COVID-19 Club Updates
Update October 2020 The clubhouse is still ONLY open for access to the kitchen and bathrooms and no more than 10 people inside. See more details below. On Sunday, October 11, the club is hosting a socially distant 2020 Awards Presentation on the clubhouse patio and front lawn at 4:30 pm for members. Individual cans of beer and pop will … Read More