Please be advised that per our Sailing Instructions, our first Warning Signal this Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and for the rest of the Fall Series,… Read More »Time is Fleeting… Start 1/2-Hour Earlier This week
The Notice of Regatta (NOR) for the 11th annual Lobster Bowl Regatta is out. Find the NOR at the documents button on the Lobster Bowl… Read More »NOR for Lobster Bowl is Published
Light winds for the 1st race day of Fleet 27’s 2023 season. Photos courtesy of Cameron Brookfield… (P.S., Cameron is looking for an regular Etchells… Read More »Let the Games begin…
Good morning all,
We had another practice start, as well as two good races ably run by Jay Corson, Dave White, and Bill Conners on Tuesday. The wind held, but we ran out of time for a third race for the first time this year due to the approaching sunset.
Read More »Results of Aug 11 Racing and More Goings OnHi All, I thought we would give everyone an early heads-up. PYC and Handy are closing waterfront services tomorrow at 12:30 in anticipation of tropical… Read More »No Racing Aug 4 Due to Isaias
Nine boats raced three races on July 28. Winds were 6 – 12 kts from the west. These races concluded the summer series. Click the Race Results link to jump to the race results page. Many thanks to our race committee volunteers – Jay, Sarah, Tim, Bill, +… I’m not sure I recognized each and everyone behind the face masks!
Read More »Results for July 28 Races are PostedFor 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 MoreThe Fleet 27 Executive Committee is weighing alternatives for the upcoming 2020 season due to the spreading coronavirus. More information will be forthcoming soon concerning… Read More »Novel Coronavirus Puts 2020 Season Schedule in Limbo
Good day Etchells sailors,
Some of you may already seen this but for those who have not, I am forwarding news of the SailMaine 24 fundraiser. This new event will be open to ten teams of ten people, each will be expected to fundraise $250 each and come 1600hrs. June 26 will start the epic Le Mans like 24 hour marathon of sailing to see which team can complete the most laps on the course finishing Saturday June 27 at 1600. I am wondering if there is interest from our Fleet to enter as a team? I am sure 10 or more folks would like to sail a shift of overnight J/22 racing around Portland Harbor or be shore support for the sailors. It would be a great way to advertise Etchells sail in Casco Bay. I welcome replies pro and con to this idea and for team members interested in participating in SailMaine 24. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Please see announcement and we hope that you will consider joining us this July.
Note that we have a new Dave Curtis Trophy that was awarded to Rob, Kent and Timo last year on USA 1105. This trophy includes all winners since the inception of Etchells racing in Marblehead in 1969 and, appropriately, it was Skip Etchells who won the first two years.
Read More »2020 Etchells ACCs in Marblehead July 24-26Set your calendars for Saturday September 21 @ Handy Boat Service. Starting at 0800 we will have lift off for the first boats in line with trailers ready. I plan on pulling my mast Monday or Tuesday after Lobster Bowl, weather permitting.
Read More »Year-End Boat TasksThe 2019 Lobster Bowl Regatta is fast approaching. Visiting boats may launch Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019. The opening ceremony starts on Friday evening at 6:00. Seven races are planned on Casco Bay over the weekend of September 14 & 15.
Read More »2019 Lobster Bowl Regatta Info