Road to the Cup – Week 3 – 2016

We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Dru Slattery’s mom.  Our thoughts are with Dru and her family during this difficult time.   The RC fired off three on Thursday night, in deference to the 25 knot northwesterly (with puffs to 30).  I’m sure the Twilight regulars were pretty pissed off about that, right?  … Read more

Road to the Cup – Week 2 – 2016

Our first Twilight of the season was held Thursday night, and Steve Uhl was kind enough to provide this account.   “Four boats showed up for a misty damp but solid southeasterly breeze Thursday night.  The course was a reach to Fort Sewall then a nice long beat to Archer Rock and back – twice … Read more

Road to the Cup – Week 1 – 2016

I’d like to pause to remember Tom King, who passed away unexpectedly on May 15th at the young age of 44 (Boston Globe obit here).  Tom sailed with Steve Uhl for close to 10 years and was one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet.  He started out without a lot of experience but just wanted to get involved … Read more

May 2016 Newsletter

The May 2016 Newsletter is out, featuring: Greetings from the Prez Short Tacks Fleet Profile (Larry Einhart) Ask Anything Grab a PDF copy here.

April 2016 Newsletter

The April 2016 Newsletter is out, featuring: Greetings from the Prez Short Tacks Fleet Profile (Beanie Eissner) IT’S ALL ABOUT THE START A Labor of Love Ask Anything Grab a PDF copy here.

Fleet 5 Spring Clinic

Fleet 5 will host its annual spring clinic at 7PM on Thursday evening May 5th in the Fantail at the CYC.  This event will focus exclusively on boat speed – how to consistently squeeze max speed out of a Rhodes 19s.  No strategy, no tactics – just speed.  The format will be a moderated panel … Read more

March 2016 Newsletter

The March 2016 Newsletter is available!  Click here to download the PDF version.  Contents include: Greetings From The Prez Short Tacks Fleet Profile “Letting it Go” Scuttlebutt

Fleet 5 Fall Awards Party

Please join us! HOST: Elise Mazareas and Mike Nash 781-504-5598 WHEN: Saturday, November 14 at 6:30 PM WHERE: Home of Elise Mazareas and Mike Nash (4 Longfellow Road Marblehead, MA 01945) RSVP