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For those interested in a weekend event, the Centerboard Regatta has been rescheduled for this Saturday. Matt Minson will welcome any and all Etchells sailors to join in the fun and I am forwarding the race info to you to ponder. It is usually a fun day with various wind and current considerations, often on more than one leg of the course. The weather looks fine for a Saturday race.
Read More »Events this Weekend (July 18/19)Hello Etchells skippers,
Your Race Committee and assistants, with input from several Fleet 27 skippers, and with advice from the PYC Race Officer, have determined the chance of thunderstorms rolling through the sailing area of tonight’s race are quite high.
Read More »No Racing on July 14, but a New Boat Owner Joins the FleetHello all,
Last night we had a wonderful sail with an early practice start for those present, a general recall much to Vixen’s consternation, and three nice races in 12-15 knots of steady breeze. All eight boats afloat participated and the results were:
Read More »Results of July 7 Races Plus More
6/18/2020
Just a brief set of notes regarding our recent Zoom Meeting. We had 6 attendees-looks like Thursday may not be the best night. So far we have had 2 nights of racing with 5 races. We will be keeping track of the early results. (Note: The results are posted on the website)
Read More »Etchells ZoomerGood morning troops,
Yesterday was novel and not in a Corona sort of way. Fleet 27 started its 2020 season in style. For this season’s first keel boat racing on Casco Bay, we had sunshine, warmth, some exposed skin, sunscreen, and little worries about PFD usage. Five boats made it to the starting area ably run by Theo Corson along with Karen, Sarah, and Jay on the RC vessel Red.
Read More »More Cowbell Dominates 1st Tuesday Evening of 2020Good evening all,
We had four boats launch Saturday, which brings the fleet afloat to five.
Your PRO for the evening will be Jay Corson aboard Red and we will have a mark boat as well. Be prepared to use government marks as well as drop marks, depending on the wind.
Read More »SI’s for June 9th RacingGreat news!
The Director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation has approved a change in the guidance document as it pertains to launch capacity. The change allows launches to carry up to the USCG passenger limits as long as passengers and crew wear face coverings if they can’t maintain the physical distancing of 6 feet apart. With this change in capacity, Handy Boat can discontinue the reservation requirement starting Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Read More »Handy Boat Revises Launch Service ProceduresGood morning Etchells and J/24 sailors,
We are good to go sailing!
Read More »Season Opening – Let’s Go Sailing!May 26, 2020
Maine in State of Emergency until June 11, phase one at present.
HBS will launch us June 6, 13, or 20 as one group with the J/24’s.
Read More »Agenda for May 26th Zoom MeetingA summary of the owner survey is presented below. If additional surveys are returned, I will add the results to the summary spreadsheet.
Read More »*** 2020 Owner Survey Results & Boats’ Launch & Race PlansDear Handy Boat Customers,
As we anxiously anticipate the opening of our waterfront on May 22nd, we wanted to connect with all of our members regarding our updated policies and procedures for this season. We are all very excited to be opening for the season and know that everyone is eager to get outside, on the water and cruise around Casco Bay this year. We are excited that we can open and have been working hard to make sure that we can do so in a way that ensures the health and safety of our staff and customers.
Read More »Handy Boat’s Launch Rules in 2020During the current shelter-at-home period of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, sailing coach Dave Perry is offering to host an online racing rules and/or tactics webinar… Read More »Any Interest in a Dave Perry Webinar Hosted on Zoom?
