Memorial Day Series:
The start of the 2014 racing season couldn't have come soon enough for us.
The Memorial Day series was raced on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26. Jim Crane was PRO for Sunday and was able to get three D1 races completed in a light breeze out of the SW. 10 boats made it to the starting line. At the end of the day, three boats were within 1 point of each other. Lee Morrison and Team 619 was leading with 7 points, including two bullets, while the commodores on Team 500 and Team 726 including Michael Aingorn and Paul Steinborn Jr. were nipping at Lee's transom with eight points each.
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| Team 619 |
Monday had a better turn-out with 16 boats racing in similar conditions, a light SW breeze. Sunday's PRO was Geoff Durno. He also completed three races, a D2 and two D1.
With six races completed, the SI's allowed a throw-out. In the end, with just 10 points the winner of the Memorial Day Series was Team 500.
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| Team 500: Randy Tankoos, Bill Jayson, Kate and Basil Lyden |
Second place went to Lee Morrison with 18 points. Lee won a tie breaker over Bob Monro on the strength of his two guns, giving Bob third.
Sunday June 1:
11 boats came out to race in very light air, still out of the SW. PRO Randy Tankoos was able to get one D1 in before the wind died and racing was called off.
Too bad we don't have any shots of the leeward rounding in that race as all competitors converged on that mark at the same time.
Peter Galloway and team Fast Forward made it around the mark unscathed and finished first for the race. Second went to Morgan Connor who was sailing on 654, while third was taken by Ed Sweeney and team 454.
CREW TRAINING:
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| Class of 2013 (click to enlarge) |
After the seminar we will all enjoy some snacks and drinks on the pier with live music.
There's still plenty of room so if you would like to enjoy a fun day sailing with friends, or you know someone who would like to try Sonar sailing, please register.
Plus, registration is only $125. How good is that?
For more information and to register, Click here: http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/7844#_home
Here is the full regatta schedule:
New England Championship, SA-SU June 28-29, Falmouth YC, Falmouth MA
Marblehead NOOD, July 25-27, Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA
North American Championship, August 8-10, Lunenburg YC, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Coast Championship, September 27-28, Noroton YC
FLEET COOKOUTS:
Our fleet cookouts are now on the calendar. Hang out after racing and enjoy dinner on the patio.
Here are the dates:
Sunday June 22, hosted by Glenn and Laurie Morrison
Sunday July 20, hosted by Harry and Maribeth Milne
Sunday August 17, hosted by Paul and Regina Steinborn
Sunday September 7, hosted by Jim and Sarah Gleason
DUES:
Fleet 1 dues is $50. If you have not already done so, please send a check made out to "Sonar Fleet 1" (include your name, boat number and partner's names.) to:
Jean Galloway
26 Friendlee La.
Wilton, CT 06897
Just a reminder, fleet 1 dues is separate from SCA membership. SCA membership is required to race in sanctioned regattas like the Atlantic Coast Championship this fall.
FLEET 1 CALENDAR:
Fleet barbecue: June 22 after racing
New England Champ: Falmouth YC, June 28-29
July 4th Series: Fri July 4, Sun July 6
Fleet barbecue: July 20 after racing
Marblehead NOOD: Eastern YC, July 25-27
North American Championship: Lunenburg YC, Lunenburg Nova Scotia Aug. 8-10
Opti Championship: Nototon YC, August 10 (no fleet racing)
Fleet Barbecue: August 17 after racing
Labor Day Series: Sun-Mon, Aug 31-Sep 1
Fleet Barbecue: September 7 after racing
Kirby Cup: Noroton YC, Sat-Sun, Sep 13-14 (no fleet racing)
Atlantic Coast Championship: Noroton YC, September 27-28
Last day of racing: Sunday October 5
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