Weather was in our favor this week as temperatures cooled and gave us so many opportunities to get on the water. Our weekend started with the Annual Cornhole Tournament on Friday night. There were eight teams competing in the double elimination play. Instructor Joe Duffy kept things tight with his Maine State Prison- crafted corn hole measuring line. The teams battled it out with Sheila and Bob Flory in second place and Joe Duffy and Eleanor Marshall in first. They were delighted with the prize of a Southport General Store gift card.

The wind cooperated on Saturday and we had a sunny day with a perfect southerly breeze for the Five Islands Ice Cream Race. Racers were able to reach across to Five Islands and then reach back to Cozy Harbor. No tacking! Near Five Islands a family of porpoises came through the fleet adding to the afternoon’s joys. It was great to see nine turnabouts out there with a range of ages participating, from younger children to adults. The only problem with the race was a disorganized ice cream serving process in Five Islands. How did the crew from the fifth boat to arrive in Five Islands get served their ice cream before the first boat to arrive in Five Islands? This issue does not seem to be covered in the official US Sailing rule book. After some discussion it was decided that the trophies for the day should go to the first three boats to arrive in Five Islands. Therefore the first place cup went to the team of Suri Kelchner, Taylor Smith, and Hallie Mayer and 2nd place went to Graydon and Paige Smith. Thank you to Race Committee assistant Diane Lewis, and patrol boaters Hollyanna Bates, Oliver and Jen Phippen, and Pete Smith.

Maine State Opti’s is hosted by SYC once again this year. We are looking for families to house three teams looking for a place to stay. Contact Chase Brinegar at treasurersjycsf@gmail.com if you can host July 31- Aug. 1.

This weekend is the SYC Seguin Island race on Saturday at 1 p.m. Visit the SYC website to register.

Tickets are going fast for the Lobster Bake this weekend on Saturday. You can purchase online or use the paper sign up at the club. Thursday evening is the deadline.

For the Rock the Boat 5K fundraiser for the Southport Junior Yacht Club Sailing Foundation, we have a deadline of Wednesday at noon in order to be guaranteed a shirt. We try not to over order and have to get the order placed on Wednesday. Please sign up in you are planning to join us on Aug. 3. To register to run or walk visit our website or search for Rock the Boat 5K. We need a crew of volunteers to make the event happen. Please email hollyannabates@gmail.com if you’d like to lend a hand!