Fleet 5 January Newsletter!

Road To The Cup – Week 9 7/19/20 Finally, some racing. For the record, our opening day of the 2020 season was a Twilight race on July 16th. Imagine that, July 16th. Don’t get me wrong, I’m ecstatic that we’re finally back in business. It’s just mind blowing when you think about the fact that…

Good morning, everyone –   Here’s what Accuweather conditions look like for this evening’s race – – –   5pm Sunny 89º   SW 9 mph   7pm Clear 84º   SW 9 mph   The good news: For the first time in many a Thursday evening, I believe t’storms in our area will not…

Road To The Cup – Week 14 Top 10 as of 8/29/21 Nine boats made it out for an absolutely picture-perfect Thursday night. Take a look. Sure, it was a little light, but hey, it’s a Thursday night. Anyway, here is our report, this week from Walter Colsman, with an assist from John Casler. “A…

Road To The Cup – Week 2 Top 10 as of 6/5/22 Thursday’s Twilight was cancelled about midday due to a dreary forecast of cold, rain and fog.  RO David Graham expressed concern in a morning email, and frankly seemed unexcited to run a race for just one fleet in those conditions.  We polled several of the usual Twilight suspects, and only one was game to give it a…

    Road To The Cup – Week 17 9/13/20   Fleet 5 is mourning the loss of long-time Fleet member Eckart Colsman, who as you know was Walter Colsman’s dad.  Eckart passed away on Sunday morning, September 6 at his home in Topsfield, surrounded by family.  Eckart joined CYC in 1981 and Fleet 5…

Road To The Cup – Week 0 2018 Preview –5/20/18 It’s that time again.  Anticipation, wrapped in optimism with a pinch of the edgy apprehension that drives us all to achieve.  This weekend kicks off our 2018 season and annual battle for the Nick Nichols Trophy, aka “The Cup,” and to quote my Brother Jim…