May 2018 Newsletter
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This was first published in the March 2010 Newsletter. by Jerry Blouin I’m old enough to have been educated at institutions that stressed discipline over learning. Although I spent far too many hours in what my catholo-military captors called “Penance Hall” and “Penance Drill” (attendance depending upon the particular context of the violation), I remain…
This was first published in the October 2010 Newsletter. By Charlie Pendleton This year’s National Championship was determined by a point. ONE POINT! When sailing in regattas like Race Week, the East Coasts or the Nationals, points are precious. Nothing is more frustrating than getting “nipped at the finish? losing a boat that you…
This was first published in the April 2010 Newsletter. by Charlie Pendleton Racing starts before you’re on the water. And sailing, like most sports, favors repetition. With repetition, things become second nature. You’re less prone to make a mistake or forget something critical and you’re more likely to make good decisions faster. With that in…
This was first published in the April 2004 Newsletter. Well, after a hiatus of a few years, we are going to reestablish a more regular, printed newsletter this season. Hopefully this newsletter will serve to keep all fleet members informed about fleet events, and most importantly to make new and renewed connections to the fleet…
This was first published in the January 2010 Newsletter. Happy New Year, and boy what a year it will be. But before we get to that, we have a few people to thank, starting with Judy Despres. As Kathleen Lane, Jennifer Uhl, Christina Pandapas, Barbara Hallawell, Katie Bloxham and countless others can attest, this fleet…
This was first published in the April 2010 Newsletter. by Christina Pandapas Family racing is a hallmark of the Rhodes class, so it is no surprise that Rick and Jess Berliner chose the Rhodes several years ago when they were looking for boat that would give them the opportunity to try racing. The Berliners found…