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.
On another note we have word of the Etchells Atlantic Coast Champs to be held in Marblehead by Fleet 4 July 24-26. Paul McLaughlin welcomes members of Fleet 27 to come down and play in their backyard.
Also we have notice of the North Americans to be held in Shelter Island, NY the weekend of September 24-27, just after our Lobster Bowl Regatta. It is shaping up to be an exciting summer of Etchells racing.
Stay tuned for info on our Spring Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30 start, meeting scheduled for 6:00. Stay warm and I look forward to seeing you at the end of the month.
Tim