Sonar Fleet 1
Noroton YC
Fleet Racing, Sunday August 1:
Sunday was one of those days where it didn't matter how you finished. It was just great being out on the water. Good thing to because Scott Harrison, back from Marblehead, took up where he left off by winning two of three races and getting a second in the other race. He easily won the day, beating second place finisher Lee Morrison's 2, 1, 4. And third? Well frankly, third was so far back it is not worth mentioning.
We had 12 boats on the line. The start of race 1 had a breeze out of the east at around 14 kts, then lightening to about 9-10 for the next two races. Add in some chop due to the adverse current, and you can really appreciate Scott's consistency. Of course, Scott doesn't do it alone. His crew of Warren Costikyan (left) and Adam Westerman (right) may have helped a little :)
PRO Kevin Sheehan and his RC did a great job running a D2, D1 and a W2 to finish us up.
Peter Wilson's Rules Quiz:
Here's a new on from Peter...Click on the image to enlarge it.
Team Racing:
The Kirby Cup is five weeks away and we have already begun preparations. Fleets from Marblehead, NYYC, Seawanhaka, Rochester and Texas have all expressed an interest in attending. With a maximum of 6 teams allowed, it looks like we will "sell" this out.
Upcoming Sonar Calendar:
Lots going on this weekend...
Friday August 6-Sunday August 8 - New England Championships at Vineyard Haven YC
Saturday August 7-Sunday August 8 - YRA-LIS Championships
Saturday August 7-Sunday August 8 - Grand Master's Invitational Team Race
Sunday August 8 - Rear Commodore's Race
Also...
Friday August 20-Sunday August 22 - Hinman Master's Team Race
Sunday September 5 - Lobster Bake (sign up online at Noroton.org)
Sunday September 5-Monday September 6 - Labor Day Series.
Saturday September 11-Sunday September 12 - Kirby Cup
Friday September 24-Sunday September 26 - Sonar North American's in Marblehead.
