Rob Moore Memorial Regatta

This weekend’s Corinthian Midwinters has so much going on it’s hard to know where to start. First, if you haven’t already heard, Saturday’s race is the Rob Moore Memorial Regatta, a fundraiser for lung cancer research. An online auction features some real E-ticket rides for sailors, including a sail for two aboard Roy Disney’s Pyewacket, including air travel from San Francisco; a one-week charter in the BVIs aboard Latitude 38‘s ‘ti Profligate; a Learn-to-Crew Course from OCSC Sailing; a private coaching session with Liz Baylis; a sail aboardYucca with Hank Easom; and much more. You can bid on auction items at www.BiddingForGood.com/robmoore, plus make donations and enter a separate online drawing for more great prizes at trade.cyc.org/rob.

Racing is likely to feature drop-mark courses. "We are up to 140+ entries, which is a nice bump from last year," said PRO Michael Moradzadeh. "We have a few more super-fast multihulls, so we should see some pretty amazing antics on the water as these guys tear up the course. We’ll try to keep them clear of the boats that may find the forecast modest winds more of a challenge. Unlike last weekend, very light currents are predicted."

At 4:15, Stan Honey will update the crowd about "TV Graphics, Race Management, and Umpiring Technology to be used in the America’s Cup." After the awards, a raffle and dinner, the excellent Cole Tate Band will play in the ballroom. The final race in the series will be on Sunday. For more info, see www.bayarearacingfederation.org. Sign up to race by Friday afternoon for the discounted price of $60 at www.cyc.org/race/midwin.