2022 Club Championship

Super light winds at times made it seem like a regatta in Stowe, but we managed the minimum number of races in the time limit. The official results are a little different than those announced at the pond with Brian Wilmshurst edging out Mike Kennedy by one point for 4th, and nudging Gary Bugden out of the top five. Brian was he popular winner of the sixth race which vaulted him up the score sheet.

Thanks to Bob Boutilier for acting as OD for the day, to everyone who sailed, and also to those who stopped to watch.

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Sep, 2022

2022 Labour Day Regatta

A couple of members sailed their first regatta today with Ward Slobodesky and Francois Dardenne one the line for their first major event. Ward sailed #57 while Boots took care of the Race Director duties and for the first day on the water did well. Some major shifts, some light patches, some bumps but all turned our well. Doc even had to swim out to the island to fetch his boat forcing him to miss the final race.

Soling 1M Sunday August 14-22

A quick summary.
Eight boats arrived, Gary’s boat would not work and Innis has an issue with his winch so he was busy fixing that. Gary volunteered to be RD and the first race started under a blistering sun and oppressive humidity and almost no wind. The first race was completed after 20 minutes, numerous wind directions and speeds having been endured.

The second race started in quick order with the wind disappearing as the starter began. Another pedestrian pace saw almost an hour passing with two races completed. Innis appeared ready to go but Boots had a rudder issue and declared he was finished for the day. Too hot for him.

The third race was in the offing with a few light drops of rain and a hint of wind allowing for some hope. The wind died as starter began. We got underway, the rain increased but we had some patchy wind and as Jim started the second lap the rain bucketed down. Rain pouring down we all finished the third race except for Dotcomm who was tired, wet and frustrated.

Upon agreement of all the soggy participants, we ended the day – results above.