New England
What a difference between yesterday and today! With the Northeast wind blowing 12-14 and 2-3 foot waves, the RC went out to see what it looked like. They came back with a big thumbs up and we made our way out to the race course. The wind continued to moderate a bit during the races, but the waves stayed! The RC did a great job of setting great courses and getting us back in with lots of time to enjoy each other's company before it was time to head home. With 2 W-L 4 leg races for the... Read More
After Steve Ouellette led the skippers' meeting at 9AM, there was little to no wind in the harbor, so we did not go out immediately. Teams took advantage of the goodies that were put out for a continental breakfast, then made PBandJ or Fluffernutters to take out on the boat with them. Teddie Peanut Butter donated the peanut butter and whatever is left over after the regatta will go to a local food bank.
Unfortunately, the wind did not fill in before 11AM, so up went... Read More
View of Sandy Bay and Motif #3 form the deck Ben Williams shows thow far down we are at low tide
With Margot Hintlian leading the way, Sandy Bay Yacht Club in Rockport, MA, welcomed us with open arms as 29 Wife-Husband teams were arriving on Friday, 7/21/2017, for the 2017 Wife Husband Championship, SKip Montello seemed to be everywhere helping us get boats rigged and in the water along with Tom Hoerner and other... Read More
The 2017 Wife-Husband Championship is coming up soon, 7/22-7/23/2017 at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club in Rockport MA. Please come and join the fun - enjoy a great New England coastal town and some super hospitality. This is Flying Scot's 60th anniversary year so make our class proud! Register early to help with planning and save a few bucks too! More information and a link to registration is here. Regatta apparel is available from Coral Reef Sailing Apparel here - come dressed... Read More
Published on March 7th, 2017 on Sailingscuttlebutt.com
In the March 2017 of WindCheck magazine, Kate Wilson (North Kingstown, RI) gets some deserved love that we are pleased to share.
At the 24th Annual Providence Boat Show, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) recognized Kate as the Rhode Island Boater of the Year.
Named after the Ocean State’s 66th Governor, RIMTA’s John H. Chafee Boater of the Year award, a beautiful half hull with a plaque engraved... Read More
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