Fleet 27 News

Sources have confirmed that Bread and Butter have amicably filed for divorce. Both are looking to stay local. Bread is reportedly getting a gluteal augmentation (barrier coat) so she can stay wet. Butter is open to online dating.

Good day Skippers,

In about two weeks we may be gathering for our Fleet Meeting unless COVID restrictions require another Zoom meeting.  Not wanting to drain my gas tank with deliveries, I’m seeing who might need new bow numbers so I can have them ready for you on April 12.  See this list for your sail number and bow number, just in case you forgot.  Bow numbers are now cut from black vinyl unless white is requested.  We find these are easily attached prior to launch day but it is up to you.

The Etchells Canadian 2022 Nationals are happening this summer in Charlottetown, PEI during July 14-16.  The NOR is available now on yacht scoring and the… Read More »Canadian 2022 Nationals

The class is proposing to update the class rules. Here is a link to the draft versions. The class is looking for comments.

I thought it would be a good idea to get together on Zoom to discuss a number of issues (below) before our normal Spring Meeting.  So, on February 22 at 17:00 I look forward to seeing all your smiling faces so we can catch up.  I will send out the details for the Zoom connection in a week or so.

Etchells Fleet 27 wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a prosperous New Year and the very best of the season. I hope that… Read More »Merry Christmas, etc…

November 16, 2021 The Nominating Committee submits the following slate of Officers for the 2022 season:Fleet Captain Jay CorsonSecretary … Read More »Report of the Fleet 27 Nominating Committee

Etchells #10 from the initial production run in 1968 is available **FREE** to someone who can pick it up before the snow flies. It has not been in the water for 20-odd years, so it needs some work. It has spars, possibly original, but serviceable. It has a trailer that apparently appears roadworthy. The boat is stored in N. Andover, Massachusetts. Bring it to Maine to race against the other classic, first-production run boats: #3, #5, #6, and #11.

The 2021 Season-Ending Banquet / Awards / Fall Meeting is set.

5:00 PM Tuesday, November 16, 2021 @ PYC

Hear Ye Hear Ye,

Please set aside Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for the Fleet 27 Fall Meeting. We hope to start around 5:00 (1700).

Hello Etchells skippers,

First, a welcome to Fleet 27’s newest member, Jeff Stall, owner of USA  #5, currently based in Vermont but moving to the Portland area and looking forward to sailing with us next season.  We look forward to having Jeff with us and hope he reaches out to any of us for help and offers of assistance as questions arise.

Points East magazine article from March/April 2021.

Racing an Etchells is all about good teamwork and proper boat handling fundamentals. Get those right, and you often will finish in the top half of the fleet.

There was no second.

2021 saw Schadenfreude 2 regain its series-dominating form, winning each of the 2021 trimester series, as well as winning the 2021 overall season series.

More Cowbell put all the pieces together for the second week in a row to win the race and take the daily championship glassware home.