SONAR FLEET 1 NEWSLETTER

FLEET RACING:

Sunday May 31: 

Not enough wind to sail. Good decision by PRO Bill Jayson keeping the fleet on shore.

Sunday June 7:

Sunday we had 13 boats come out to the race course for the rear commodore's race. The boats started in a nice easterly with a 6-10 mph breeze in an adverse current. PRO (and Rear Commodore) Tom Ross set a D2 with about a 1.25 mile windward leg.

The race took about 1.5 hours which was just about right as the wind started diminishing at 3 and fell to about 4-5 mph by 4p.

Going left was important.

After all that sailing, the boat that finished first was Team 454 with Ed Sweeney, Art Collins, Peggy Hersam and Alec Wiggin.

Rear commodore's race winners: Team 454, Art, Ed, Peggy and Alec

Second was Team 506 with Scott MacLeod, TK and commodores Wilson and Wilson (Peter and Carolyn).

Third went to Team 619 with Lee and Susan Morrison, Mark Sullivan and Don Vasta.

Despite the light breeze, we were able to get a second race in, a W1. After a general recall, and with the I-flag flying... note to self, check flags on the signal boat... the fleet was on it's way.

This race was won by Team 605 with Bob, Fran and Ian Monro joined by Michael Rudnick and Eric Ploumis.

Overall, for the day, Team 506 came in first with 4 points. They were followed by Team 619 with 6 points and team 605 with 7.

Sunday's overall winner: Team 506, Peter, TK and Scott... Where's Carolyn?

Full results: http://www.fleet1.org/

CREW TRAINING:

Class of 2015

We had another successful crew training day on Saturday, June 6. Huge thanks to Scott Harrison who ran the morning classroom discussion and the racing during the on-the-water portion of the day.

13 people took part including Noroton members and non-members alike. It was a perfect day for the seminar with plenty of sun and a light to moderate breeze.

This year we are doing something a little different. We have three follow-up on-the-water days scheduled to build a comfort level for those less experienced and to hone skills. Our first follow up day is scheduled for Saturday June 20th from 2:30p-4:30p. We will once again be asking for volunteers to take participants out sailing.

The names of all participants can be found on the club website in the Member's Only area. Once there, click on Sailing at the top then Crew List.

SONAR ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP:


The 2015 Sonar ACC is coming up in this weekend, June 13-14. We currently have 19 boats registered. The long term forecast looks like it will be great sailing.

It is not too late to get in on the action. Please register today.... http://www.sonar.org/

Registration is $195 and includes chili and beer Friday for those who want to come down to the club to launch, continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday, snacks after racing Saturday and Sunday and a cook-out dinner for four Saturday evening.... and of course lots of great racing.

And speaking of launching... This year's regatta combines two fleets. The Vipers are holding their New England Championship with us that weekend. They are expecting 20 boats as well.

So, lots of boats to launch. We highly recommend you don't wait to the last minute as a back up at the hoists are a real possibility.

Here is the full regatta schedule:

Atlantic Coast Championship, June 13-14, Noroton Yacht Club
Marblehead NOOD, July 24-26, Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA
Canadian Nationals/Chester Race Week, August 12-15, Lunenburg YC, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Sonar World Championship, September 16-20, Falmouth YC, Falmouth MA

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 21, hosted by Jan and Chip Raymond
Sunday July 19, hosted by Sarah and Jim Gleason
Sunday August 16, hosted by Regina and Paul Steinborn

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 in June.

FLEET 1 CALENDAR:

Atlantic Coast Championship: Noroton YC, June 13-14
Fleet barbecue: June 21 after racing
July 4th Series: Fri July 3 (Commodore's Race), Sun July 5
Fleet barbecue: July 19 after racing
Marblehead NOOD: Eastern YC, July 24-26
Vice Commodore's Race: August 2
Canadian Nationals: Lunenburg YC, Lunenburg Nova Scotia Aug. 12-15
Fleet Barbecue: August 16 after racing
Labor Day Series: Sun-Mon, Sep 6-7
Kirby Cup: Noroton YC, Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13 (no fleet racing)
Sonar World Championship: September 16-20, Falmouth YC, Falmouth MA

Last day of racing: Sunday October 4