Vermont: Lake Champlain Viper Regatta September 24/25 2016

Cole Constantineau · August 29, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

Hi Everyone,

I noticed that there wasn't a link here on the forum, but our friends in the north have opened registration for the 3rd annual Viper only regatta on Lake Champlain. This really is a must-do event! Hopefully Jason will fill in with more, here's the link for registration:

http://lcyc.info/racing/viper_640

Darren Gilbert · August 30, 2016, 09:39:11 AM

Already 7 boats registered! There were 16 last year, can we top that?

This is a 2 day, Viper only event. Last year they ran 10 races over 2 days in excellent conditions. Here's the pics to prove it!

Entry fee includes 2 breakfasts and a dinner!

Peter Beardsley · August 30, 2016, 11:13:03 AM

We'll be at a wedding that weekend this year but it's a great event at a spectacular venue for those who have never made the trip. Top notch hospitality and amazing scenery.

Jason Hyerstay · August 30, 2016, 01:41:18 PM

Thanks Cole, Darren, and Peter!

We are now up to eleven registrants!

http://lcyc.info/racing/viper_640

Cheers,

Jason

Darren Gilbert · August 31, 2016, 08:56:29 AM

Correction...12!

Cole Constantineau · August 31, 2016, 04:55:47 PM

Awesome!

Just to add to the excitement for the weekend, the official Viper fleet traveling band, "The Space Between" will be playing a gig on Friday night in Burlington. Their lead singer/guitarist, Amy Mantis, will then be crewing for us on Saturday/Sunday... More details to follow...

Jason Hyerstay · August 31, 2016, 10:40:15 PM

For some bad news, my favorite townie bar in Shelburne, The Old Shed, has closed. :(

We'll have to pick another place for Saturday night!

Jason Hyerstay · August 31, 2016, 11:06:15 PM

Would anyone be willing to write something up for the next Snake Bytes? I think it would be cool to promote the event from the view of a traveling Viper.

BTW, registered boats should be getting emails soon to help arrange housing.

If anyone has permanent bow numbers, please let us know. I am going to use this event to put a permanent 18 on my bow, because I lose paint with every sticker removal.

Cheers!

Jason Hyerstay · September 01, 2016, 06:25:27 PM

13 boats thanks to Dave and Moise on Mo' Grins! Two-time champ back to defend!

Jason Hyerstay · September 01, 2016, 06:33:44 PM

Here are the photos from Gerry Davis on our photo boat and Dale Hyerstay on the RC boat from 2015:

http://lcyc.info/files/viper_640/2015%20LCYC%20Viper%20640%20Regatta%20-%20Gerry%20Davis.zip

http://lcyc.info/files/viper_640/2015%20LCYC%20Viper%20640%20Regatta%20-%20Dale%20Hyerstay.zip

Gerry and Dale will both be taking photos again this year!

Jason Hyerstay · September 06, 2016, 09:47:18 AM

Up to 14 now! Let's beat last year's count of 16!

Thanks

Amy Mantis · September 06, 2016, 11:00:23 AM

Hi folks!

I will be providing entertainment for you all Friday night over at Radio Bean in Burlington. As Cole mentioned, my band, the Space Between, is the official Viper Fleet traveling band. And I couldn't be happier about that!

You can scope us out on Facebook:www.facebook.com/spacebetweenmusic

And here is the event page for the show:https://www.facebook.com/events/1437796949580870/

I'll be playing from 7PM to 8PM on Friday, 9/23. If you like Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, or the Rolling Stones, then there is a strong chance you will like the songs I sing and write.

Think of it as the welcome party ;)

Hope to see you there!

Jason Hyerstay · September 06, 2016, 01:56:39 PM

Thanks Amy!

I wanted to let people know that we have some extra Viper crew up here if anyone needs help filling their boat. Just let me know!

Jason Hyerstay · September 06, 2016, 06:48:40 PM

Up to 15, soon to be 16 with another Sarnia boat!

Thanks for all the Canadian love!

Jason Hyerstay · September 06, 2016, 07:39:14 PM

Thanks to Brian from Sarnia for taking us to 16!

We are still placing racers with free housing!

Your entry fee goes to food and modest prizes, like Heady Topper in a monogrammed soft cooler. All staff are dedicated volunteers who believe in square courses and good fleet communication.

We also have photographers taking some amazing photos during the regatta. Good photos help me make it through the Vermont winters, waiting for the lake to thaw.

Local fleet members will also be handing out beers (external to the budget), because that is how we do it in the Viper 640 class.

I have several available crew, including one just on Sunday, if that helps.

http://lcyc.info/racing/viper_640

Cheers,

Jason