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Last scheduled race of the season! Blue skies, temps in the low 60’s and foliage at near peak! The only thing missing was a steady, strong wind. Admittedly there were a few “drift-fests” but generally there was enough breeze to keep the boats moving, just no gunnels being awash. Joining the fleet, but generally keepingContinue reading “EC-12 10-18-2025”

With some of the worst winds of the season, 5 V36s took to the pond for a shocking 12 races. Wind varied from nothing to light gusts (maybe 5 mph), sending the wins all over. Rick G, Rick L., Herb, and Chris and Alian all had at least one win! After 11 races, Alain hadContinue reading “V36 10/11/2025”

Another one in the books! We were expecting two knot breezes but, even though the water was often like glass (see pictures below), there was enough to keep the boats moving a majority of the time. Wind shifts were everywhere but very small volume causing quite a few place swaps including a VERY last placeContinue reading “EC-12 9/27/2025”

Forecast is mid 70’s temperatures with light breezes from the North under mostly sunny skies.

9/20/2025 Some were worried that today wasn’t going to happen. Wind forecast was for one knot with gusts non-existent but when we arrived at the pond there were ripples on the water- always a good sign! Herb, the eventual leader, started out with a horrible first race but after that won every race, often convincingly,Continue reading “Old Man Of The Mountain Footy Regatta”

Nice weather, better breezes than forecast, comfortable temperatures, partly cloudy skies and minimal weeds… life is good! Add to that no mechanical problems until the last race when Chris’s receiver battery died (with just enough electrons to get back to the dock!). On the water, Cliff and Herb were locked into their first and secondContinue reading “V36 9-13-2025”

We got the regatta in! With probably the most fickle winds of the year, tornado warnings and full overcast with some very dark clouds rolling through, it was an interesting day. As we packed our cars we noticed raindrops on the pond even. Chris and I were sailing classics and the other 3 were allContinue reading “VM 9-6-2025”

What a beautiful day! Partly cloudy with temps in the high 70’s. The breezes? Well… shall we say less than optimal. The Nashua Swirlies were out in force and Mother Nature couldn’t decide where the wind was coming from. At times two boats were abreast about a foot apart and on opposite tacks and thisContinue reading “EC-12 8-30-2025”

What a day! Temperature in the low 80’s, mostly clear skies and the best breezes we’ve had all year. Prior to racing we even had 2 schooners on the water for tuning. Cliff and Alain brought their boats in anticipation of the Vintage Nationals to be held in New Jersey in October. On racing, youContinue reading “V36 8-23-2025”

Sunny day and, amazingly, no rain again! The breeze could have definitely been stronger, but we made do. Before the first race Chris’s boat’s rudder servo decided to retire but, luckily, steered straight to the far side where it could be retrieved from the walkway. Weeds were somewhat of a problem but have been worseContinue reading “VM 8-9-2025”