This was first published in the June 2010 Newsletter. First things first. Huge thanks to our panelists Jud Smith, Jack Slattery and Bill Lynn, who put on a fantastic show at our recent clinic. It was a great event solidly attended by about 175 folks from every corner of Marblehead sailing. The panelists walked us…
This was first published in the June 2010 Newsletter. It is with sadness that we report then passing of Bill Brockhurst. Bill’s association with Fleet 5 dates back to the 2000 era, when he frequently sailed with old friend Steve Caswell in Pastiche, which Steve sold to Chris Hutchinson. A consummate sailor, Bill started in…
This was first published in the June 2010 Newsletter. Fleet 5 extends an enthusiastic welcome back to Pat & Peter Beckett, who return this month from London. Peter, who is a long-time partner with Kent Hallowell on their boat Interlude, has been on temporary assignment across the pond for three years. He rejoins Kent this…
This was first published in the June 2010 Newsletter. By Kim Pandapas It’s all about the start. Getting your nose out at the gun lets you play from strength and improves your chances of executing your game plan. My primary goal on every start is to get off the line with speed and in clear…
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. It’s almost time. The curtain is about to rise on yet another season, and in the vernacular of car racing (and with apologies to the ladies), gentleman start your engines. I get so excited this time of year. Eight years ago, I almost missed Christopher’s birth…
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 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…
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….
This was first published in the May 2010 Newsletter. by Charlie Pendleton Getting out to the racecourse and prepared for the start gun is a lot like building a puzzle. In order to see the big picture, you have to put the pieces together. Instead of sailing out to the starting line and drifting around…
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…