News

First Fleet Bulding/Practice Session is a big success!

Three developing teams recieved on-the-water coaching from some of the successful fleet veterans.  Reports included that a lot was accomplished with mast tuning before leaving the dock and then with boat handling out on the lake.  The wind was great for the event with 520 bridge reports at 18 sustained and gusts to 20+.

We plan to do it again on Wednesday, June 6.  All fleet members are welcome to participate..

Upcoming Events:

The NOOD regatta coming up soon – May 18,19, and 20.

The Friday evening Anthony’s Homeport Kirkland fun racing series starts June 8th

Friday June 22nd will be the second annual J24 invitational event at the Anthony’s series.  This night (only) all J24s are welcome to participate with no registration fee.  All will be counted for a special event trophy for that evening’s results.

Canadian Nationals in Vancouver – June 1 through 3

Fleet Building Practice Session Schedule:

Wednesday May 9 – lead by Harry Dursch/Self Abuse – Done

Wednesday June 6 – lead by Hans Spiller/and you little dog too…

Wednesday July 11 – lead by Eric Sanderson/Suspense

Wednesday August 1 – lead by Scott Milne/Tremendous Slouch

Wednesday September 5 – lead by Michael Johnson/Hot Pursuit

The overall program will be supervised and managed by Keith Whittemore/Tundra Rose.  All fleet members are welcome to participate.  The practice session topics and outline will be at the discretion of the session leader, but will likely include such things as tuning, boat handling, and tactics.  At each session a boat will be selected for the session leader to sail on and provide first person, on-the-water coaching.  The selection of that boat will be prioritized by the reverse order of finishes in the previous month’s Tuesday evening races.

Latest Buzz

North Sails Testing Session – May 2012, Shilshole

Check the new post under the heading “Articles”, or click here,  for a recent sails testing program run by Chris Snow and Jack Christensen of North Sails, and including Keith Whittemore, Mark Laura and Pat Dore.  Awesome things happenging right here in our fleet!

How to get the most out of your old rags – Sailing Anarchy

An interesting discussion on what to do in getting your old rags to perform just a little bit longer.  Take a look at http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=134871

Gin Poll Discussion – Sailing Anarchy

A good discussion on how to create and use a Gin poll, or not.  Take a look at: http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=133082

Heavy Air – Sailing Anarchy

There is a great discussion in the Sailing Anarchy J Forums on sailing the J24 in heavy Air.  It’s worth a read at: http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=129677&st=25