RHODES 19, FLEET 35 - News
The 2010 sailing season for Fleet 35, starts off with a tune-up race on Thursday, beginning, May 20, 2010, 1800 (Warning Signal) and officially gets underway on Thursday, May 27, 2010, 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 faster way to lean fleet-racing.
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. The Alicia Taber Memorial Regatta has traditionally been sailed in the month of July.
For those more seasoned sailors; there is a 20-mile race (as the seagull flies) that circumnavigates around Patience Island and Prudence Island that pays tribute to one of the great contributors to Fleet 35. For those who can go the distance – The Unk Allen Trophy is waiting for your name on it.
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
