This was first published in the May 2005 Newsletter. First, I’d like to announce our new fleet members. On March 3rd at 10:20pm, Mike & Kathleen Lane were surprised by a baby girl, Molly, over a month early! She weighed in at a mere 4 pounds, 14 ounces, but is doing great and has already…
With one of New England’s snowiest winters on record behind us, planning is well underway for the upcoming racing season! REGISTRATION You all should receive registration material in the mail shortly; if you don’t, you can go to the Fleet 5 web site anytime after April 8th (www.fleet5.org) and download the materials you need. While…
This was first published in the Fall 2004 Newsletter. The sailing season is officially over — the final day of the Fall Series was a gorgeous day for the few boats that made it out. By the way, Mike Lane pulled off a win for the Fall Series, just ½ point over Nick Cann, despite…
This was first published in the August 2004 Newsletter. First, I’d like to welcome John McDonough to the fleet. John bought Jeff Dinsmore’s old boat 1194 Verbier. He hopes to get out on the race course very soon. Before recapping Race Week, there is one item I’d like you to add to your calendar. The…
This was first published in the July 2004 Newsletter. July finally brought out all the boats we’ve been waiting for, with 21 starters on July 3rd. It’s great to see all the boats out and hopefully even more in the coming weeks. First, a big thank you to Jane & John Casler for hosting a…
This was first published in the June 2004 Newsletter. by Al Clapp Tactical Situation You are heading downwind on starboard tack away from all marks and obstructions. Another boat on starboard tack comes up on you from behind on your starboard side. Since he is to windward he gradually overtakes you as he gets into…
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 May 2004 Newsletter. To all of you who attended our Spring Meeting, thank you! It was nice to see everyone again and get geared up for the season. First, I’d like to welcome some new members to Fleet 5. Andy Savage and his partner Paul Zymba have bought Jeremy…
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 March 2004 Newsletter. New MRA Line Rhodes Starting on Midway Line This summer will see a re-alignment of the MRA starting areas. In place of the Outside and Halfway lines will be a new line, called the Midway line, which will start Etchells, IODs and Rhodes 19s. The…