2019 Fleet 27 Calendars
The second batch of Fleet 27 calendars has arrived. If you did not order one but would like to buy one, there are 6 extras. First… Read More »2019 Fleet 27 Calendars
Fleet 27 News
IECA Election Results
The active-members of IECA approved a new slate of International Governors, as well as approved a couple changes to rigging rules. The next step is to… Read More »IECA Election Results
Etchells in Stained Glass
Hello Etchells sailors,
I have restocked glass and have materials to produce 3 or 4 more Etchells stained glass pieces before Christmas. Size 16 x 20 inches in a thin black frame. Hulls in white, blue, or black. Spinnaker (or not) in white, blue, or red. Read More »Etchells in Stained Glass
Fleet 27 Travels to Biscayne Bay
As some of you may already know, a few familiar names will be in Miami competing in the Louis Piana Cup this weekend. This is the first regatta of the four regatta Etchells Biscayne Bay Series.
The local sailors who will be racing are:
Searching for Fleet 27’s Top Gun – using mathematics (UPDATED Again 12/10/18)
The search for better scoring approaches continues. I am focused on scoring the race results using a mathematical approach similar to what Google uses to… Read More »Searching for Fleet 27’s Top Gun – using mathematics (UPDATED Again 12/10/18)
Stuart Walker: 1923 – 2018
Long time racing sailor and prolific author, Dr. Stuart Walker, passed away on November 12. Read more about his life here.
Owner Members – Cast your Vote before December 10
Voting is open until December 10 for a proposed set of changes to the one design rules and for the next slate of Class Governors. Owner-Members must complete and submit their ballot by December 10 for their vote to count. Owner-Members should have received an e-mail with a link to the voting. If not, click the following link to be redirected to the: ballot for Etchells rules change.Read More »Owner Members – Cast your Vote before December 10
Fleet 27 Calendars & Laser Frostbiting
Hello Etchells Enthusiast,
I want to thank everyone who contributed to the awards banquet. It was a fun night.
If anyone would like to order a calendar, we are placing another order.
Don Cohan: 1930-2018
I came across some sad news that Don Cohan passed away on October 20.Read More »Don Cohan: 1930-2018
More new boat dealings
Rumor has it that Terry Naylon and Scott Sheffer relieved Mark Toso of his share of #1328. Also, Andrew Carey will have a new boat… Read More »More new boat dealings
Oct 23 – Website is working again
As of October 23 27, the Fleet 27 website is back operational… Had some issues with the cache plugin that locked up some key features… Read More »Oct 23 – Website is working again
For Sale – #517
Schadenfreude, USA 517, is up for sale. See the listing in the Forum.
Executive Board Openings
Chris Yale (Race Officer), Rich Hubbell (Treasurer) and Jay Corson (Secretary) would like to remain on the Fleet 27 Executive Board for 2019, while Social Officer Jennifer Yahr and Fleet Captain Chris Morin are stepping down. Elections to fill the two openings on the Executive Board will be held during the Fall fleet meeting. Let a member of the nominating committee know if you are interested in either open position. The Fleet 27 nominating committee consists of Andrew Carey, Ehren Morse, and Bill Connors.
Awards Dinner on Oct 23
What a season we had this year. It is time to wrap it up with our awards night pot luck.
at the Portland Yacht Club
on Tuesday, October 23
from 5-9PM
Lobster Bowl Prep
The annual Lobster Bowl Regatta is upon us. Twenty-eight boats are registered.Read More »Lobster Bowl Prep