April 2024 Newsletter
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This was first published in the April 2010 Newsletter. by Jerry Blouin I’ve been bombarded with questions asking more or less, “So Jerry, what’s up with certificates?” Well, the intention is to measure boats for certificates before the mast goes in this spring. There are a few loose ends at the Technical Committee that need…
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. Condolences It is with sadness that we report the passing of Susan Lakin in January. Susan was loving wife of Bob Lakin, who has coowned 1392 with Bruce Bolen since 1976. Over the years, Bob, Bruce and various others raced Quadrue in countless regattas, with several…
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…
Download March 2018 Newsletter Greetings From the Prez Preparing for the 2018 Sailing Season Spring Boat Prep
This was first published in the June 2004 Newsletter. I applaud all of you who have been out racing this season. The weather has been beautiful and the racing great. For the rest of you — I hope to see you out soon. On Saturday, July 3rd, Fleet 5 will be having a steak cookout…
This was first published in the March 2010 Newsletter. Two years ago, Tom Despres and the Fleet 5 leadership made the inspired move of selecting BJ Mansfield as the winner of the 2008 Outstanding Crew Award. Their choice was motivated by her staunch and selfless support of her husband and skipper, Mike Carpenter, through their…