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 … Read more
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. The fleet held its spring meeting on Thursday April 15th at the home of Jeff Shoreman & Lynn Mangiarcina. Kim Pandapas called the meeting to order at 7:45PM, acknowledged the generosity of the hosts, and expressed appreciation to the many members who keep our fleet running. … Read more
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. by Christina Pandapas When Jennie Aspinall decided not to buy a Rhodes 19, the fates stepped in, or perhaps it was the Sirens. Jennie had been racing her Sonar for several years, but was interested in the Rhodes, so much so, that she crewed for Bob … Read more
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. by Jerry Blouin Are you an ant or a grasshopper? The ant had his boat measured at Parker’s. Oh, there were problems, but they were fixed in plenty of time for Nationals. His friend the grasshopper, on the other hand, frittered his time away until August … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
This was first published in the March 2010 Newsletter. Who Dat? Rumors that the Marblehead police had to be called in to contain the enthusiasm of a New Orleans woman after her Saints beat the Colts in the Super Bowl were greatly exaggerated. Neighbors of the West Shore Drive couple seemed to take it all … Read more
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 … Read more