Road To The Cup – Week 5 Top-10 as of 6/24/18 Just four boats showed up for Twilights this week, as enthusiasm dampened on weather concerns. This week’s report is by our man on the scene, John Casler. “The air at the start was light enough that the RC considered cancelling. Along the starting line, … Read more
Road To The Cup – Week 4 – Father’s Day Edition Top-10 as of 6/17/18 I’m thinking of my dad today, hope you are too. Happy Father’s Day. Seven boats showed up for Twilight 1-3 in what proved to be a perfect night for racing. Our report this week is from… wait for it, me. … Read more
Sunday, June 17th 9AM – 3PM @ Eastern Yacht dry sail lot. If your boat is in need of measurement, please connect with Peter Sorlien (psorlien@gmail.com) to schedule a slot. Current boats that have asked for measurement include: Shoreman/Reynolds, McCaffry, Cormier/Dalton, Cook/Kasnoski, & Noble. Volunteers are needed to help. It is a great opportunity to … Read more
Road To The Cup – Week 3 Top-10 as of 6/10/18 Four boats showed up to do beer can battle on Thursday night. Our summary this week is generously provided by Steve Uhl. “Four boats showed up for twilight number 2 in a solid 10+ southerly. The race committee sent us twice around to green … Read more
Road To The Cup – Week 2 Top-10 as of 6/3/18 Before we get started, as you know, the fleet held its first party of this young season on Saturday night, and if you can judge a party by the number of people still there after 11pm, it was a success. Huge thanks to our … Read more
Road To The Cup – Week 1 Top-10 as of 5/27/18 There were no Twilight this week (more on Twilights below). Out on the MRA line, we kicked off our season with what was to have been the 2-day Spring Series. New England spring conditions being what they are, like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates, … Read more
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 … Read more
The New Bedford Yacht Club is hosting the East Coast Championship from June 22nd to June 24th. Late June typically brings the most consistent southwest sea breeze making for great race conditions over the three days of sailing. The ECC Committee is planning some fun social events with live music and local beer on Saturday night. If you … Read more
Reminder that Fleet 5 will be hosting a rules clinic tonight at CYC. The discussion will be led Matt Lindblad and Greg Wilkinson, sailing coaches at MIT and BC. The bar opens at 7pm and the event starts promptly at 7:30. Please bring or download a copy of the rules! You can download a copy … Read more
Attached please find the May 2018 Rhodes 19 Fleet 5 Newsletter! Reminder that Fleet 5 will host a rules clinic on Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 at CYC. The discussion will be led by experts Matt Lindblad and Greg Wilkinson, sailing coaches at MIT and BC. If you haven't done so already, please register (link in … Read more