Noroton YC hosted the 2011 Kirby Cup team race this past weekend. Five teams participated, Eastern YC, New York YC, Noroton YC, Texas Corinthian YC and Vineyard Haven.
We could not have asked for better weather. Saturday saw sunny skies with wind out of the east beginning at 10 knots then dropping off the charts but not before we completed two round robins. Sunday was even better with the easterly building to 11-18.
Racing was very competitive with very even teams. After day one, NYYC, Eastern, and Texas were within 2 points of each other followed closely by Noroton and Vineyard Haven.
On Sunday, after another two round robins, NYYC finally got a little breathing room and won the regatta by a comfortable 3 points. Second was Eastern followed by Texas only 3/4 point behind. Fourth went to Noroton and fifth was Vineyard Haven.
Wes Whitmyer and his entire RC did a fantastic job keeping us on the race course while Peter Wilson and the umpires kept us honest while we were out there (well, for the most part).
All the volunteers who helped out for this event are the reason we received comments like:
Thank you for running a terrific regatta. Noroton is made of some very good sailors with terrific hospitality. We appreciate all the work you and all of your volunteers put into making the event so enjoyable. The boat owners deserve a huge thank you as well. Please extend our appreciation. You even conjured up some of the best of Long Island Sound Sailing for Sunday! That was awesome! We will look forward to seeing you and the Noroton team again.
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| Winners of the 2011 Kirby Cup - NYYC! |
Okay, for those who can stand my shaking hand, a short video of Kirby Cup action. Check out the trap White puts on Blue at the windward mark, converting a 1, 3 into a 1, 2...
FLEET RACING:
No racing last weekend. Our last fleet race before the Atlantic Coast Championships is this Sunday, September 25.
NORTH AMERICANS:
The North American Championships are being held this Friday-Sunday, hosted by the Wayzata YC in Minnesota. Team Fast Forward will be there representing Noroton. Wish them luck.
ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Noroton is hosting the ACC's Sat-Sun, October 1-2. If you plan to race, get your registration in before this Sunday to avoid a late charge.
I am looking for a big turn-out from Fleet 1.
Registration is $225 and includes four long sleeve tee's, chili on Friday evening for those who want to avoid the rush and launch. Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday, snacks after racing and dinner Saturday night prepared by our own Kitty Brown.
ONE LAST HURRICANE SHOT:
Margo Kirby submitted this picture of hurricane preparation. It's good to know our priorities are in order...
CLOSING CEREMONY:
The Flag Officers and Board of Directors of Noroton YC invite you to attend the Closing Ceremony for the 2011 season. The ceremony will be held on the patio on Sunday October 16 at 1600 hours followed by awarding of our season awards.
Beer and wine will be provided.
Please RSVP on the club website: http://norotonyc.org/
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Fleet 1 results: http://www.fleet1.org/
SCA Newsletter: http://sonarclass.blogspot.com/
SCA Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/sonarclass
SCA Twitter page: http://twitter.com/#!/sonarclass
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