SONAR FLEET 1 NEWSLETTER

FLEET RACING:

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/

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:

The New England Championships are this coming weekend. This year's regatta is scheduled for June 28-29 and is hosted by Falmouth Yacht Club in Falmouth MA.  Falmouth is also hosting the 2015 world championship so you might want to consider registering to pick up some local knowledge.

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

SONAR FLEET 1 NEWSLETTER

FLEET RACING:

Sunday June 8:

No wind, no racing.

Sunday June 15: 

Father's Day was an amazing and challenging race day.  Shifty wind out of the NNW (340º) ranging between 5 and 13 knots. No lead was secure.

PRO Peter and Carolyn Wilson were kind enough to offer use of High Noon for the RC signal boat as the Lightning regatta was using Volunteer.

With 11 boats on-the-line, Peter ran two W2's.

After racing was over, we had three boats tied for second place, each with seven points.

Lee Morrison and Team 619 ended in fourth overall with finishes of 2 and 5. Bill Jayson and Team 500 won the tiebreaker over Lee with finishes of 5 and 2. Team 500 won the tiebreaker by winning the last race. Second went to Morgan Connor and Team 654 with a 1 and 6. Winning the first race gave Team 654 the overall tiebreaker.

Just one point ahead, and winner for the day was Scott Harrison and Team 772... Warren and Deirdre Costikyan and Adam Westerman.

Team 772: Scott, Warren, Deirdre and Adam

Here is Scott's take on the day:

"The second day of a northerly proved tricky for Father's Day. As most know and taught multiple times, in a northerly, stay on the lifted tack and in pressure.  Easier said than done. We set up for a higher wind setting for the first race, which proved too aggressive, as the wind varied from 5-13 knots with flat water.

Lead changes were frequent, and as a testament to the fleet, the top 4 boats had 6-7 points each. The next group of three finished within one point of each other.

Changing gears and keeping the team's head out of the boat were key ingredients to saying with the pack.

The wind was very welcome to all."

Full results can be found here: http://www.fleet1.org/

Carolyn Wilson took some great shots of our day racing. Here are three. The rest can be found in the Photo Gallery on the club website.

Click on the photos below to enlarge them:

CREW TRAINING:

We had another successful crew training seminar on June 7. This year's class had 15 participants including a few students who participated last year. 

Scott Harrison explaining the finer points of racing

The "debrief."

Class of 2012 alums

We love that we've seen a number of our grads come by on subsequent Sunday's looking for an opportunity to improve their skills. 

If you need crew, there is a crew list which can be found in the Member's Only section of the club website. Just click on the Sailing tab, then select Crew List.

SONAR REGATTAS:

The New England Championships are just two weeks away. This year's regatta is scheduled for June 28-29 and is hosted by Falmouth Yacht Club in Falmouth MA.  Falmouth is also hosting the 2015 world championship so you might want to consider registering to pick up some local knowledge.

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:

This coming Sunday, June 22 is our first fleet cook-out. Hang out after racing and enjoy dinner on the patio, hosted by Glenn and Laurie Morrison

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

SONAR FLEET 1 NEWSLETTER

FLEET RACING:

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.

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.

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:

Class of 2013 (click to enlarge)

Our third annual crew training seminar is scheduled for this coming Saturday June 7, from 9a-4p. The format will be similar to last year. 9a-12n classroom to discuss the basics of sailing including boat handling and rules. 12n-1p will be lunch (the snack bar will be open or bring your own) and rigging and launching. Then it's on-the-water for some real experience and fun races.

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.

SONAR REGATTAS:

The New England Championships is a little over three weeks away. This year's regatta is scheduled for June 28-29 and is hosted by Falmouth Yacht Club in Falmouth MA.  Falmouth is also hosting the 2015 world championship so you might want to consider registering to pick up some local knowledge.

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