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
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Greeting from the Prez – August 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – July 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – June 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – May 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – April 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – March 2004
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
Greeting from the Prez – May 2003
This was first published in the May 2003 Newsletter. Invitation to Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast On Memorial Day morning stop by Jennifer and Steve Uhl’s for a hearty helping of homemade pancakes, coffee and orange juice before heading out to race. The fleet has many new members this year (Clapp, Raisides, Ramsden, Renney, Poynter, Tobin,
Greeting from the Prez – April 2003
This was first published in the April 2003 Newsletter. Let’s go sailing I hope everyone is itching to go sailing, as the ice and snow have finally melted away. The season is shaping up as an exciting and busy one. The first Spring Series race is May 17 – only six weeks away! The big
Greeting from the Prez – Winter 2003
This was first published in the Winter 2003 Newsletter. Well, we’re in a deep freeze and sailing seems far away (unless you’re a brave soul who is frostbiting somewhere), but there is much to report. First, a deep thanks to outgoing Fleet Captain Jeremy Bloxham. Jeremy did a great job, and we’ll miss him in