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This was first published in the April 2010 Newsletter. It’s time to get something off my chest. We sail each year in hopes of winning something called the Nick Nichols trophy let’s call it ‘The Cup.’ ‘The Cup’ represents our season championship, and is awarded each year to the boat with the lowest aggregate…
Newsletter Winter 2020
November 24, 2019 2019 Winter Party; There is a more weighty January Newsletter in the works, but things have sort of gotten away from its editor. We want to remind everyone that Kim and Christina Pandapas have again generously offered to host the event, that the date is coming up fast, and that everyone needs…
April Newsletter
Download the April Newsletter Spring Clinic/Rules Discussion The date and time for our annual spring training session have been set. Be sure to clear your calendars for Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 PM, as this event is not to be missed. We suggest that you come a bit early to try out the elegant new…
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This was first published in the June 2004 Newsletter. by Al Clapp Tactical Situation You are heading downwind on starboard tack away from all marks and obstructions. Another boat on starboard tack comes up on you from behind on your starboard side. Since he is to windward he gradually overtakes you as he gets into…
Short Tacks – August 2010
This was first published in the August 2010 Newsletter. New Fleet 5 Web Site Rick Berliner has been working for months to update the look and feel of the Fleet 5 web site. He’s hoping to go live with it sometime in the first few days of August, so give it a look. Many thanks…
Sail Numbers and Ski Jackets
This was first published in the February 2014 Newsletter. By Christina Pandapas It was truly astonishing. There were so many Fleet 5ers at Sugarloaf over the holidays I’m surprised the left side of every lift line wasn’t overrun. In fact, next year I’m proposing we all put our sail numbers on our jackets, assemble at…