t was a very hot and humid day with very unstable winds with shift from east to southwest then back again for most of the day. With a great tacking leg to start the races the first mark (and furthest out mark) seemed to separate the boats with the #10 and 549 boats missing the first mark almost every time it gave the 90 and 82 a chance to slip away and battle for the win with the 82 coming out on top of the tie with 1 extra win. Jim L started the regatta skippering the #58 boat but half way gave the controls to Cliff M for a stunning 3rd place for the 58 boat. leaving the 10 (Rick L) and 549 (Rick G) to fight for 4th which Rick L (#10) took when Rick G’s rudder gave out and he retired early.

Cliff wins V36 race 3 held at Rosemary Pond due to poor surface conditions (weeds, algae and general pond scum) at Sandy Pond thanks to the Minuteman Model Yacht Club.

Nice, nearly constant wind from the East made for good sailing. Unfortunately heavy mist was present for most of the day. Cliff’s winch broke just before the start, keeping him on the beach for the afternoon. Dave sailed his newly acquired boat well- including a win in one of the races.

The VM regatta was cut short before the minimum amount of races were completed because of a medical emergency. A poll was taken after the ambulance left to not continue the regatta. Unofficial results below: (Note that 1st place was determined by the last tiebreaker ( place in final race) before a coin toss!) Winds were fairly light and extremely fluky throughout the day.

V36 cancelled due to a combination of high winds, rain, and lightning.

Low 70°’s and around 8 knot winds ( with some crazy gusts) made for some good sailing as Herb easily outdistanced the field for the win. Jim Linville came with 3 boats but decided not to compete. Results follow:

This Saturday, May 6, No Sinko Da Footy Regatta is scheduled to start at 11:00AM. Long range weather forecast is exceptional…70° with winds around 8 knots. Hoping to see you all at the pond!

Great weather including fair winds and ample sunshine greeted 8 sailors for the first regatta of the season. 7 EC-12’s and a US12 ( actually a mini12 from Canada) took to the water for 12 races. Cliff Martin’s boat never got in the water due to mechanical issues and Guy Washburn had to retire early due to mechanical issues also. Note that 182 AND 549 ( both Rick Gates’ boats) were skippered by multiple people. Results follow:

Saturday, Feb. 18 2023 @1 pm at the pine st eatery. 136 Pine St Nashua NH 03060.

Hello, all we are planning a vote at the Minuteman zoom meeting at the end of the month. We will be asking if you would like an in-person meeting here in Nashua (pine st eatery) or a zoom meeting online.