Also, the results have been posted from this past Wednesday.  You may notice there have been some changes since the reported results, there were some minor errors in the reported results.

Thanks to our RC for getting off three great races and treating us to brownies and watermelon after dinner.

Hilary Jessen suggested in the spirit of when we used to make food, that RC bring a dessert to enjoy after sailing and dinner.  Of course this is optional but everyone did enjoy the cakes that Rich brought and the brownies Hilary made.

Hope to see you all on Saturday morning.

Don’t forget to join the J24 class. You can do it now online and it helps support the class.

If you plan on competing in any away regattas, most require membership.

You don’t need to be a J24 owner, anyone can join and get connected to the class receiving mailings and emails.

Don’t forget that th Pilot Race is just around the corner and it is one of the races that goes toward our beloved Tonini Trophy.

Please register before the event so that we can entice some other J24s that are on the fence to get out there and sail.

For more details check out the event site:
http://www.regattapromotions.com/portland-yacht-club-race-series/pilot-regatta.html

The goal of the refresher is to improve the level of out Wednesday night races, go over the use of the Lindsay Lord and mark boat,  use and storage of all RC equipment etc.

Please make sure that you have sent a crew member to this.

See you all tomorrow!

http://www.j24fleet43.org/pages/results.php

At noon we held our fleet meeting, here is a summary of points discussed:

Dues were discussed and agreed to at $ 375. Which includes Fleet 43 Membership for skipper and crew, Alternate skipper, Wednesday Night Registration, and food for crew every Wednesday.  It is understood that this is an increase from last year but due to an operating deficit last year we need to break even this year.  (In 2007 the above items totaled $325)

The survey results helped to determine our food direction.  64% chose the chowder/salad option, 44% chose the Appetizer Option, 34% chose the same food as last year, and 30% chose the no food option.  This information led to the decision of having chili/chowder, salad, and bread on Wednesdays.

Thanks to Rich Ketchum, we will also be sponsored by Sailor Jerry Rum, which was on hand for folks to try and will be on the bar every Wednesday.

The Race Committee schedule is posted on the fleet calendar, if you can’t make your night please try to trade.  There will be a mandatory Race Committee Refresher for a member of each crew.  Due to the fact that the Lindsay Lord is not in the water, those dates have been changed to June 3rd and June 10th starting at 4:30.

It was decided that the Tonini Series races would include Pilot, PHRF, Downeast, MS and the Doublehanded when 5 or more boats are registered.

Lastly, if you or your crew are not signed on to the blog please do so to get fleet news.

Also, due to the fact that the Lindsay Lord has not hit the water, we will be moving the RC Refresher to June 3rd and June 10th starting at 4:30 pm.

If you would like to request a certain night for Race Committee please respond to this entry.  Otherwise your boat will be assigned a night(s).

Remember that there is a Race Committee Refresher requirement for all boats.  Please send a representative down to PYC May 27th or June 3rd between 4:30 and 5:00 pm.

Just a reminder that the fleet launch is this Saturday, May 23rd, starting at 8:00 am and the cost is $50.  Molly White will be down there, please pay her for your launch.

We will also be holding a quick fleet meeting at noon on the PYC deck to go over the schedule, Race Committee work, Wednesday Nights Food and Racing, and Downeast planning. Swing by for a beer and fleet news.

Fleet dues have been set at $375, this amount includes fleet membership for skipper and crew, alternate skipper, registration for the Wednesday Night Series, and food for all sailors on Wednesday Nights.  Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey. The most popular choice was chili/chowder, salad and bread-so we are going to try that out for this season.

Please pay your fleet dues before the first Wednesday Night Race, you can pay Shelly Paules by mail or Molly White in person with a check (made out to J24 Fleet 43) or cash. If you would like to send a check to Shelly please send it to Shelly Paules, 81 Carlyle Road, Portland, 04103.

Our first Wednesday Race will be May 27th. Steph Helms and Molly White will be at the club by 4:30 pm on the first two Wednesdays ( the 27th and the 3rd) to go over the Lindsay Lord and Race Committee Responsibilities. We require a representative from each boat come by and brush up on Race Committee Operations.

See you all Saturday!