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 2020Hello all,
Doug Coyle sent this link to a North Sails webinar to me and I am forwarding it to you so we can all get a little bit of sailing sanity into our lives. Stay warm and dry but most of all safe.
Tim
During 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?
Having had discussions with our comrades in the shorter, chubby craft as well as our friends at Handy Boat Service, we will not be launching the… Read More »Fleet 27 Boat Launch Plans
