This was first published in the July 2010 Newsletter. By Charlie Pendleton Rhodes 19s are underpowered boats that take skill and patience to go fast – but that’s what makes them fun to race. The sails are basically the same size and cut as a set of sails used on a Lightening, which weighs almost … Read more
This was first published in the July 2010 Newsletter. by Christina Pandapas As a teenager growing up in Northern Ireland, sailing kept Stuart Boyd and his brother out of trouble. A tall order in the days when trouble was easy to come by in a region engaged in escalating violence. Stuart was one of the … Read more
This was first published in the July 2010 Newsletter. East Coast Butt-Whipping Congratulations to Chris Small, who didn’t just win the 2010 East Coasts Championships (for the second straight year), but completely dominated them. Out of nine races, he collected seven bullets and a pair of twos, one of which he threw out, for a … Read more
This was first published in the July 2010 Newsletter. Huge thanks to Lydia & Rick Smyers for opening their home to us on June 5th . Aside from my kid dropping out of a tree onto his head, it was a perfect evening. Thanks also to our bar-master general Jim Raisides for stocking, lugging and … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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 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 … Read more