This past weekend, Noroton YC hosted the Sonar Atlantic Coast Championships. Adding to the fun, Noroton also hosted a regatta for the Viper class.
For the Sonars, 19 boats registered, 18 raced.
Sadly, racing was called off Saturday for no wind. After hoping and waiting for the breeze for four hours, it became too apparent it wasn't going to happen so PRO Paul Norton raised the AP over A and called it a day.
Still the day was not a total loss, the competitors and friends were treated to a terrific evening barbecue put on by Kitty Brown and her staff at the club.
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| Knit 1, purl 2 |
Sunday was a different story. Cloudy and rainy conditions greeted the fleet with a breeze that ranged from lulls around 5-6 mph to puffs in the 13-14 range. Also difficult conditions for the RC as the easterly came in with 20ยบ+ shifts. In fact, the first race became close to a beam reach parade.
Still the RC got in four races for the Sonars (5 for the Vipers) before sending the fleet in.
Racing was very tight with position changes after every race. So tight that, in the end, only five points separated 4th - 10th place.
After all was said and done, winning the regatta with just 7 points was Team 506 with Scott MacLeod, TK, Chris Daley and Paula Tabeschek.
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| Chris, Scott, Paula and TK |
Second, with 18 points, went to Team 605 with Bob Monro, Janet Grapengeter, Michael Rudnick and Scott Brooks.
Third with 26 points was Team 454 with Jim Crane, Ed Sweeney, Leo Schlinkert and Alec Wiggin.
Complete standings can be found on the club website at:
http://norotonyc.org/ -> Regatta Info and Results.
We'd like to give a special thanks to Heineken Beer and Rondar Raceboats for their donations to the regatta.
Next week we return to club fleet racing.
On another note...
The conquering hero returns to Noroton.
Fresh off his gold medal in the Para World Championship in Medemblik, The Netherlands, Rick Doerr came by the club to show off his award. He received a warm welcome from those who saw him, including Commodore Peggy Hersam.
FLEET COOKOUTS:
Our fleet cookouts are now on the calendar. Our first is scheduled for this coming Sunday, June 12. Hang out after racing and enjoy dinner on the patio.
Here are the dates:
Sunday June 12, hosted by Harry and Maribeth Milne
Sunday July 24, hosted by TBD (who'll step up?)
Sunday August 14, hosted by The Monros and Infurnas
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:
John Bainton
36 Fairfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
FLEET 1 CALENDAR:
Fleet barbecue: June 12 after racing
***Vice Commodore's Race Day: June 19
***July 4th Series: Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4 (Commodore's Race Day)
Fleet barbecue: July 24 after racing
***Rear Commodore's Race Day: July 31
Canadian Nationals: Lunenburg YC, Lunenburg Nova Scotia Aug. 10-13 (Chester Race Week)
Fleet Barbecue: August 14 after racing
Labor Day Series: Sun-Mon, Sep 4-5
Kirby Cup: Noroton YC, Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13 (no fleet racing)
Sonar North American Championship: September 30 - October 2, Manhasset Bay YC, Port Washington, NY
***All races on flag officer's race days will count towards the trophy
*****Last day of racing: TBD. It could be the Labor Day Weekend Series. It could be later. We'll know soon. Because of the possibility of a shortened season, we will only have one full season series this year with trophies given out to the top five finishers.
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