Sunday June 22:
Thankfully the breeze was a little more than forecasted. We saw 5-7 knots out of the SE for most of the afternoon.
PRO Luke Raymond ran two races. The first was a traditional D1. The second was new to the sailing instructions this year, also a D1 but with an "R" Flag
meaning a reverse course beginning with a downwind start. More about this in a minute.The first race saw the fleet close together in a race that lasted just under an hour. In the end, Team 506 with Karl Ziegler, TK, Britt Hall and Scott MacLeod took the gun, followed by Team 500 in second and Team 619 in third. All pretty much status quo.
Then the fun started.
Race two was our first attempt at a reverse course. The downwind start was interesting and was pulled off without a hitch. No OCS, no fouls (that we know of). But the real fun started at the leeward mark. Actually "fun" is a subjective term. The reality was it was fun for some, not so for others.
It started when most of the fleet forgot or didn't realize we were to round the marks to starboard (thus a reverse course). The confusion was exacerbated by the leeward mark location being only a couple hundred yards from the start, not giving any chance for separation.
So now we have some boats rounding (properly) to starboard while simultaneously most rounding (improperly, but as we normally do) to port. Not a pleasant sight. When realizing their mistake, some boats "unwound" properly while others did not (see rule 28.2). Then one boat hooked the mark, making it a little harder for others to correct their mistake. All in light air. You're probably starting to get the picture. It was messy.
Once that was sorted out, the fleet started its course to the windward mark where most boats rounded (properly) to starboard. Then down to the finish.
In the end, of 15 boats on the line, two DNF and three RAF. The winning boat was Team 633 with Howard Seymour, Curt Altmann, Bobby Lawrence and Anna Seymour
Coming in second was Team 605 while third went to Team Fast Forward.
For the day we had two boats tie for first, each with seven points. Team 506 won the tie-breaker over Team 605 on the strength of their bullet in the first race. 605 had Bob Monro, Lianna Gordon, Francesca Monro, Ian Monro and Chris Olmstead. Team Fast Forward came in third.
Full results here: http://www.fleet1.org/
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| Team 506: Karl Ziegler, TK and Britt Hall. Missing is Scott MacLeod. |
Lots of interesting discussion about the D1 "R" course during our afternoon "debrief." Some liked trying something new, others would be happy to just mothball it.
It will be interesting to see what happens if any future PRO's decide to try it again.
SONAR REGATTAS:
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:
Sunday was a beautiful day for our first cookout. Huge thanks to Glenn and Laurie Morrison for arranging and hosting the event. We had a good turnout, great food and a beautiful Sunday evening.
Our next cookout is scheduled for Sunday July 20, hosted by Harry and Maribeth Milne.
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:
New England Champ: Falmouth YC, June 28-29
July 4th Series: Fri July 4, Sun July 6
Fleet Cookout: 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 Cookout: August 17 after racing
Labor Day Series: Sun-Mon, Aug 31-Sep 1
Fleet Cookout: 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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