Just take a look at this photogenic bunch, fresh off some great sailing in Newport at the 110 Atlantics.  Whilst the rest of Newport was snoozing away to the likes of Tony Bennett on shore at Jazz Fest, these 110 sailors were competing for the honor and glory of being 110 Atlantic champions.  Steve Clancy and John Murphy took the event, despite some impressive speed shown by Jeff Adam.  Writeup and results to follow once Steve sends them along...

110 Nationals are coming up!!!!  Nationals will be held Aug 28, 29 and 30 at CORK in Kingston Ontario.

This has always proven to be a fantastic venue with great breeze and ample hospitality.  Register now if you haven't already done so.  Remember, a wave and a freindly smile are no longer sufficient for crossing the border into Canada and back into the USA; YOU MUST REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT. 

BOSTON BAY CHALLENGE CUP

HULL, MA

July 11,12, 2009 

The Boston Bay Challenge Cup was sailed with superb conditions and super competition.   

Saturday a screaming southwester built up swells in the bay that were perfect size and speed for surfing a 110. The sailing was great, but the race management was a little screwed up (by me). Some sailors had either no race circular or the wrong one. And the sailors that had the correct circular had trouble finding the stealthy club marks or government buoys. The 3 races were declared a practice day to everyones satisfaction. While not good racing, everyone agreed it was some of the best 110 sailing ever experienced by any 110er who likes fast and wet. If records were kept, a record could have been set for sustained plaining by the entire fleet for the entire leeward leg.  

Day 2 started properly with a skippers meeting and race circulars. A moderate westerly prevailed with smooth water and a strong incoming tide. . 3 races were close with varying wind velocity and subtle shifts to make the racing interesting with plenty of opportunities for the leaders to blow it and the rest of us to come back.  

Highlights of the event included Will Laidlaw returning to Hull sailing his newly acquired Retread for the first time.  Retread is as beautiful as ever.  Ross Weene débuted an asymmetrical kite rig that he flew before and after racing. The rig is very cool!  Maggie Craig skippered her first 110 regatta with impressive boat speed and tactics.  

Fleet 46 will be hosting the Ghost Fleet Regatta on August 15 and 16th in Dayville CT.   Peter Cinq Mars, who is the fleet 46 contact for the event, is eager to see some registrations to ensure a good fleet.   Here is a link to the Fleet 6 regatta NOR and registration information.