RHODES 19, FLEET 35 - News

The 2009 sailing season for Fleet 35, starts off with a tune-up race on Thursday, beginning, May 21, 2009, 1800 (Warning Signal) and officially gets underway on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1800. Fleet 35 sails on through October with Thursday evenings considered the staple for racing, but there are many additional regatta events on weekends. For those who might be leery about racing one-design; this is the place to rid yourself of those feelings. There are many new racers that jump in at the starts with those more seasoned veterans and there has never been a need for helmets (as in learning to ride bicycles).

Several years ago, Fleet 35 had already organized a Rhodes 19 race that provided Pomham Rock Lighthouse as the northern-most turning-mark. It was designated the Pomham Rock Lighthouse Regatta. This regatta will continue as The Bob Taber Memorial - Pomham Rock Lighthouse Race. This race will always require a little risk and require careful reading of US Sailing RRS Rule 4. There is also a Rhodes 19, Fleet 35 race scheduled, where the rules provide that there must be a female Skipper at the helm... and where the male members of Fleet 35... MUST listen. This regatta is in honor of Past Commodore Alicia Taber who dedicated many long hours and her attention to not only the members of NTYC, but to the Junior Sailing programs as well.

Check the sailing calendar for schedules and races. Don't hesitate to contact Fleet 35 if you have one of those vintage Rhodes 19s or if you want to join in on some of the best sailing fun in Upper Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Rhodes 19, Fleet 35 distributes an e-Newsletter to all full members and associate members who may have an interest in not only the sailing season, but an interest in those (sometimes not so official) sailing seminars that are held over the winter months (Local venues only).

The e-Newsletters are blind-copied, without outside advertisements and traditionally very informal. Should you decide you would like to be included on the e-mailings; please contact Rhodes19-Fleet35@cox.net