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Hello Fleet!
Yes, the long-awaited season is upon us. Can you believe that in just 5 sleeps we will be racing again. It seems as though we just ended but now, we get to start a new season.
Here are some relevant links for you.
For our many new fleet members I will supply a shortened version of SI's.
What to expect
- 1st Race at 1 PM
- No races start after 3 PM
- 6 Races are the goal
- Don't sail away after finishing, another race is about to start
- Start to the Left of the RC boat
- Finish to the Right of the RC boat
Courses- Start Finish in the Middle
- W- Windward-Leeward
- T- Triangle
- H- Harry Anderson
- M- Windward-Leeward-Windward Gate-Leeward
Race Committee
- Moose McClintock- Signal Boat
- Kelly Ferro- Mark Boat
- AND YOU! Yes you!
- Every Fleet Member is required to perform RC duties once per season.
Protests
- Say the word PROTEST
- Do your turns
- Be honest and don't cheat
- If you need a rules refresh there are many minds to help educate
IYAC- After racing for Pizza and Results
US One Design- will have a parts box at Sail Newport filled with goodies and spare parts. See Scott for whatever you need. Bailer, Hiking Strap, Clew Strap, Rudder Bolt, Drain Plug, Blocks, Vang or even a batten.
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Why the picture of this guy above? So, for many years Ed Adams had a controlling arm on Laser Fleet 413. He was, for a long time, the guy to beat and in his own special way he was the person challenging others to reach for the top. Proof that this fleet and this dingy are hotbeds of competitive spirit are shown in his Gold and Bronze Medals in World Championship Laser Competitions.
While I am not going to try and list all of his accomplishments, I will mention that this Saturday November 5th Ed will be inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. He will join fellow Fleet 413 member Lynne Shore (2021) and Laser designer Bruce Kirby (2012). Read our archived Words Of Wisdom to find some of Ed's thoughts on how to tackle a Sunday sailing. Congratulations Ed!!
Words of Wisdom - Laser Fleet 413 | Newport, Rhode Island (newportlaserfleet.org)
Thanks for reading down to this part,
Register, Do RC, and Rig up! Its going to be a great year.
See you at Sail Newport
Scott and Christine
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