Wednesday, July 20, 2011


SONAR FLEET 1
NOROTON YACHT CLUB



FLEET RACING:

Sunday, July 17

A perfect day for racing. Sunny, SW winds 10-12 kts...it just doesn't get any better. There were 11 Sonars out taking advantage of day, and competing in the Vice Commodore's race which was the first of three races that day.

Randy Tankoos sent us on a D2 with legs about a mile long. The race got underway after one general recall, we were all anxious to get going. As in past days, the fleet stayed close together, creating some interesting mark roundings. In the end, Scott Harrison won with Team 360 breathing down his transom the whole race. Scott's team included (l to r) Warren Costikyan, their new rock star tactician Maggie Costikyan, Scott and Adam Westerman.

Word is Maggie is in negotiations for a long term contract. Terms include filling that first place glass with her favorite G2 flavor, Cool Blue.

Taking full advantage of the day, Randy then ran two more races, a D1 and a W1. Scott was able to hold   off some tough competitors to win the day as well.

A special tip of the hat to Team 756, Vespa, who has been showing much improved speed lately, finishing with a 5 in one race.

Complete results can be seen at: http://www.fleet1.org/

IDEAL 18 INTER-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP:

I know, what does this have to do with Fleet 1? Well, if you are interested, the Captain Harbor Yacht Clubs are hosting the inaugural Ideal 18 inter-club championship on August 28. Their goal is to have 40+ boats on-the-line. Nine clubs have been invited. This could be a lot of fun. Here is the link to registration, the NOR and SI's: http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=510

If you are interested in participating, please contact Clemmie who can coordinate level of interest with our Ideal 18's.

SONAR BARBECUE:

Our first barbecue will be this Sunday, July 24, after racing. Kitty is cooking up chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and a green salad. Dessert will be cookies and brownies.

The dinner is free for Fleet 1 members (if you are an owner, you get a ticket). Other Sonar sailors, family and guests will be charged $16 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Saturday July 30 - Caribbean Night with the Blue Flames

Sunday August 7 - Rear Commodore's race will be the first race of the day
Fri-Sun, August 19-21 - Hinman Masters
Sat-Sun, August 27-28 - Grand Masters
Sun-Mon, September 4-5 - Labor Day Series
Sat-Sun, September 17-18 - Kirby Cup

UPCOMING REGATTAS:

Friday July 29-Sunday July 31 - Marblehead NOOD
Friday Aug 5-Sunday Aug 7 - New England Champs, Vineyard Haven
Tuesday Aug 23-Saturday Aug 27 - World Championships, Rhu, Scotland
Thursday Sep 22-Sunday Sep 25 - North Americans, Wayzata, MN

Saturday Oct 1-Sunday Oct 2 - ACC's, Noroton YC (NOR available on Sonar.org)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Fleet 1 results: http://www.fleet1.org/
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

SONAR FLEET 1
NOROTON YACHT CLUB





FLEET RACING:

Sunday July 10:

We were able to complete two races on Sunday. Finally. The first race of the day was the Commodore's race, hosted by Art Collins and Tom Ross. They sent the fleet of 16 competitors off on a D2 in about 6 knots out of the east. Racing was tight with lots of interesting...communication...at each mark rounding. In the end, our newest fleet member, Cathy Hoyt won the race. Cathy was joined by (l to r below) Will Graves, Monique Rohder, Cathy and Roland Singer.


Coming in second was Bob Monro sailing with Peter Wilson, son Ian and Fran Monro.


 Third place was Lee Morrison with Christi Hart, Susan Morrison and Will Andre (not pictured).


Sunday was also the completion of the July 4th Series. Two races counted towards this series. In the end, just look above to see the first three finishers.

The scores are as follows:

Hoyt       1 - 2
Monro     2 - 3
Morrison  3 - 4

Complete results can bee seen at: http://www.fleet1.org/


UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Sunday July 17 - Vice Commodore's race will be the first race of the day
Sunday August 7 - Rear Commodore's race will be the first race of the day

UPCOMING REGATTAS:

Friday July 29-Sunday July 31 - Marblehead NOOD
Friday Aug 5-Sunday Aug 7 - New England Champs, Vineyard Haven
Tuesday Aug 23-Saturday Aug 27 - World Championships, Rhu, Scotland
Thursday Sep 22-Sunday Sep 25 - North Americans, Wayzata, MN

Saturday Oct 1-Sunday Oct 2 - ACC's, Noroton YC (NOR available on Sonar.org)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Fleet 1 results: http://www.fleet1.org/
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

SONAR FLEET 1
NOROTON YACHT CLUB





FLEET RACING:

Sunday July 3-Monday July 4


UGH 

The Commodore's race is rescheduled for the first race on Sunday, July 10.

ALL IS NOT LOST:

Here is the answer to last week's rules question from Peter Wilson:

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

TEAM RACING:

In preparation to defend our Hinman Masters title in August, Noroton is hosting a team from Seawanhaka for a scrimmage on Saturday July 9. This will be a full day of racing with a morning session running from 900-1230, a break for lunch then a return to racing from 1330 ro 1600.

Noroton's teams have been logging a considerable amount of on-the-water practice time so this will be a good test of where we stand. 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Sunday July 10 - Commodore's race will be the first race of the day
Sunday July 17 - Vice Commodore's race will be the first race of the day
Sunday August 7 - Rear Commodore's race will be the first race of the day

UPCOMING REGATTAS:

Friday July 29-Sunday July 31 - Marblehead NOOD
Friday Aug 5-Sunday Aug 7 - New England Champs, Vineyard Haven
Tuesday Aug 23-Saturday Aug 27 - World Championships, Rhu, Scotland
Thursday Sep 22-Sunday Sep 25 - North Americans, Wayzata, MN
Saturday Oct 1-Sunday Oct 2 - ACC's, Noroton YC

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Fleet 1 results: http://www.fleet1.org/
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