by Kelly Dees, July 2017

Fun Summer of Rum Races

GBCA members and guests are enjoying a fun summer of Rum Races. We have an average of 70 boats out sailing on the scheduled Saturday afternoons.

The biggest performance boat ever in Texas

Seabrook Marina has Boat Slips available for the weekend and some right on the Clear Lake Channel for VIP viewing of all the boats roaring past.

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TEXAS OUTLAW CHALLENGE - JUNE 21-25, 2017

BUI is just as deadly as drinking and driving!

Did you know:

• A boat operator is likely to become impaired more quickly than a driver, drink for drink?
• The penalties for BUI can include large fines, revocation of operator privileges and serious jail terms?
• The use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities?

GBCA has already had a busy winter and spring, and the races continue. We held our popular Performance Cup Regatta March 18-19. We are happy to announce the first through third place finishers in each class.

In the J/22 Class - 

First Place was Terry Flynn on Tejas
2nd place went to Tom Meeh on MeehemC
3rd place was Doug Weakly on HNL

In J/24’s,
First went to Michael Marshall on USA 5208
2nd place was Carter White on Sea Bags Sailing Team
3rd was Natalie Penner on Giggles.

In the J/105 Class
First place was Robert Brann on Radiance
2nd place went to John Barnett on Vici
Uzi Ozeri on Infinity was 3rd

For the Pulse 600 class
Farley Fontenot took first place on Eleanor
Martin Hamilton came in 2nd on M-Pulse
3rd place went to Jesse Fulmer on Thinga-Ma-Jigger

Finally, in Distance PHRF Spin class
Pedro Gianotti was first on Pingo
Terri Gale was 2nd on Honey Badger
and Robin Race placed 3rd on Restless

Congratulations to the winners and all the sailors who sailed and enjoyed the party Saturday night at Cabo.
April 22 was the day for our J Kevin Box Conundrum Regatta. Results will be announced soon.

EVENTS COMING UP

We are also looking forward to the start of the Cruzan Rum Race Series, beginning June 3 and going all the way to September 9.

Be sure and join us for these fun, relaxing sailboat races and also for the awards and parties after each at the GBCA Clubhouse.

Also, be making your plans to sail in the Texas Race Week event, happening July 13-15 in Galveston. We will be furnishing details very soon, so you can make your plans to sail and/or party with us at the beautiful Elissa in the Harbor.

Since 1947, GBCA has been the place to race on Galveston Bay. If you would like more information about our club, please visit our website, www.gbca.org or find us on Facebook – we invite you to join the over 1,000 people who have “liked” us! We are located in the Watergate Yachting Center complex at 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Bldg. 113B, Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565.
Article by Kelley Dees

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A boat is an expensive investment that can often be tricky to transport if the owner does not have a vehicle and trailer capable of hauling it. Boat transportation services are designed for consumers who want safe and efficient shipping.

Seabrook Marina is very excited about the new pool overlooking the Clearlake channel right at the west point of the marina. So as you are cruising around the corner it has a 270 degree boat watching opportunity.

Adequate size docklines for the size of your vessel.

Adequate size docklines for you boat is especially important in bad weather. When leaving your boat on the dock, make sure your boat is protected from coming adrift. 

ELECTRICAL REPAIRS CHECKLIST

Don’t cancel your trip or unexpectedly head back to port because of electronic or electrical failure. Here is a checklist of steps you can take to make your own emergency repairs.

Seabrook & Kemah & Clear Lake Area Events January to May 2017