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Charting the Small Sea Adventures of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club

By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson March 2, 2020 Published in the March 2020 issue of Sarasota Magazine

Model yachts at Nathan Benderson Park.

Image: Stewart Leith

It was a balmy Sarasota afternoon , with a crisp breeze energizing the 30 sailors racing their pretty boats on calm water. The competition was going smoothly until two ships collided on the final turn towards the finish line. Fortunately, no one was injured, or even got wet, since both helmsmen had their feet planted squarely on dry land. The racers are members of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club (SMYC) and the competition at Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) is one of many during the club's winter series.

The model yacht club was founded in 1996 by friends Milt Thrasher and Dick “Sherm” Sherman, who enjoyed building and sailing boats in the lake behind Thrasher's house. After outgrowing this lake and others, they landed at NBP in 2015, an ideal spot for its lack of wind-blocking trees and its ample parking.

Yacht club members come from around the world.

The club has 110 members from their early 30s up to 95, and they practice three days a week at NBP. “We’re old enough to get along and young enough in spirit to be very competitive,” says member Daniel Harris. Sailors hail from Sarasota, around the nation and even as far as Switzerland. Around 80 percent have experience with “big boat” sailing. While there is currently only one female member, they'd like to change that.

Ranging from 37.6 inches to 41 inches, the sleek vessels are true miniatures of their larger counterparts and are often assembled from kits in members’ garages. Typically made of plastic, the boats are propelled by wind, though remote controls maneuver the rudder and sails. They cost from $300 to over a grand, but for beginners, John “Boatyard” Stryhn, the club's go-to handyman, sells more affordable restored models. 

There are four competitive series a year, spring, summer, fall and winter, each with 72 individual races held over multiple days. Sailors who have participated in at least 50 percent of a series have their placement scores tallied to determine who had the finest sailing of that season. The club also hosts stand-alone regattas for fun or fund raising. While on the water, members adhere to the Corinthian spirit, the sailor's code of sportsmanship, which requires a positive attitude and acknowledging when you've been a “jackwagon” (a loving replacement for a harsher word).

Members practice three days a week to prepare for competitions.

But competition is just part of the attraction of model yacht racing. After each sailing session, members regroup nearby for food and friendship. SMYC also holds luncheons, the annual blessing of the fleet by the Rev. Craig Collemer, a youth summer camp and a mentorship program where senior members assist fledglings. In 2016 members began holding a charity regatta to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A friendly competition between visiting sailors dubbed the Snowbirds, and locals, the Florida Crackers, raised $4,000 last year alone.

Recently the SMYC became affiliated with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates , which manages NBP, and the club hopes to make Sarasota a destination for model yachters.

“There's a feeling of freedom when you’re out on the water and an appreciation for natural beauty that translates into small-boat sailing. Combined with the thrill of competition, it creates quite an exhilarating experience,” says Commodore Will Parry.

For more information, go to sarasotamyc.com .

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Club history:  The club got its start in Sarasota in 1995. What Kind of boats do we race?  Soling One Meter(S1M). This is the largest class in the United States. Where do we race?  Nathan Benderson Park North Lake in the fall, winter and spring.  In the summer, in The Meadows, next to their community center (2004 Longmeadow). When do we race?  Tuesday and Thursdays from 1–3 p.m., and 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Thursday is our “counting day” for our series races (fall, winter and summer). Do we accept beginners?  We encourage sailors of all skill levels to join us. A mentor program is available for beginners. How can I get a S1M and how much do they cost?  We have a member called “Boat Yard” who has used/refurbished S1Ms for sale. You can also purchase a kit from Victor Model Products and build it yourself. You can also buy a new ready-to-sail boat. Your cost can vary from $250 for a boat needing work to $1,100 for a new, ready-to-sail boat. Do we have dues/fees?  $20/year. Do we belong to a national organization?  American Model Yachting Association (AMYA). They also have many resources for Individual members. Their web site is www.theamya.org   Who is the club’s contact person?  Will Parry, 321-446-8144 mobile

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RULES: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current edition of Racing Rules of Sailing as modified by Appendix E, the sailing instructions, the AMYA RC Laser Class rules and by local conditions as necessary.

ENTRIES : 30 boat maximum. Skippers can enter online at www.rclaser.org, or by the direct entry form link: https://form.jotform.com/200086556177963/

ELIGIBILITY: The regatta is open to all RC Laser owners.

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FORMAT: Will be announced at the event depending on the number of boats. Single fleet or Gold/Silver fleets.

ENTRY FEE: The entry fee will be $25.00. Lunch, Skippers Gift and Awards are included.

SCORING: The event will be scored under the Low Point System described in the Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix A. There will be one throw out race after the first six races have been scored. Ties will be broken according to Appendix A section 8.1 and 8.2.

Skippers who have won three or more 1st Place Silver Fleet awards shall be moved to the bottom of the Gold Fleet if they fail to qualify for the Gold Fleet. The skipper will keep all points earned in the seeding races. The last place skipper in the Gold fleet will have the option to stay in the Gold Fleet or move to the top of the Silver Fleet.

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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