A Squall Threatens Farms Boat Club Race 8-5-06 deedsphotos

I took these pictures last night before and during the Farms Boat Club's Thursday evening race. The wind was blowing 15 out of the north-northwest with higher gusts and frequent oscillations.

Sailing "Balls Out" deedsphotos

Sailing is fun. Sailing can be expensive or inexpensive, relaxing, exciting or terrifying. Note: "Balls out" refers to ball governor valves on steam engines. As the pressure increases, the ball governor...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race 8-17-06 deedsphotos

Wind ESE 5-10. Light chop. NOVICE 1. Spirit O'76 Catalina 22 2. #135 C&C 24 JAM B 1. Growl Tiger Tartan 3000 2. Tokana SC 23 3. Runnin' Rampant Ensign JAM A 1. Gypsy S2 9.1 2. Das Boot Express 27 3....

South Port Sailing Club Regatta June 14, 2008 deedsphotos

One design racing sailors enjoyed near ideal conditions in South Port Sailing Club's regatta on the DRYA one design course on Lake St. Clair June 14. The day was sunny and the wind was moderate out of the...

FUN IN FLYING SCOTS IN CRESCENT SAIL YACHT CLUB'S ADULT LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM deedsphotos