J24 Fleet 43 Blog

Just a friendly reminder that there will be a 2012 Downeast Regatta planning meeting this Wednesday (March 14th) starting at 6:30 pm at 277 Woodford Street (The White’s House.)

Please come share new ideas and old to make this year’s DE as wonderful, if not better than years past.

Jess & Molly look forward to seeing you there!

It’s that time of year again…

• Time to reminisce about another fantastic sailing season.
• Recognize the great skippers and crews of our fleet.
• Vote on the 2012 slate of Fleet 43 officers.
• Enjoy our favorite fleet 43 beverages.
• And compete in the Crazy Crock Pot Cook-Off!

2012 Slate of Officers: Thank you to the nominating Committee for finding us these three wonderful volunteers; Andrew Carey (Fleet Captain), Jeff Smith (Race Officer), Erik Hayward (Treasurer.) We will have a quick vote on the slate before we present awards.

Crazy Crock Pot Cook-Off: This year we are putting a new spin on our potluck, everything must be prepared and served in a crock pot!  Apps, Main dishes, Dessert all in a pot.  Prizes will be awarded for the masters of the following titles:
Most Meaty
Very Vegetarian
Decadent Dessert
Brilliantly Bites Size
Over The Top Original

If you would like to be a judge in any of these categories or have any other questions please contact Molly White at mollyfrommaine@yahoo.com

Beverages: The fleet will provide Sailor Jerry Rum, Stoli Vodka, and Gritty’s Beer.  If you have other beverage preferences, please feel free to bring them.

Please list the type of dish you plan to bring when you RSVP the to facebook event or evite (ie Main Dish, App, Dessert.)

Jessica Harris and Rich Ketchum are hosting this year’s awards party at 241 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME

Friday November 4th starting at 6:00 pm

See you all soon!

Reminder that Saturday October 15th is our 2nd and last fleet haul out at Handy Boat Service.  Haul out is $50 and begins at 8:00 am.

Hey Fleet 43,

Just a reminder that there will be no fleet haul out after the Downeast Regatta on Sunday the 11th.

We have a fleet haul out scheduled the following Saturday, September 17th starting at 8:00 am for $50.

There is a second haul out for those of you who plan to race fall series on October 15th. Starting at the same time/same price.

Hard to believe the season is coming to an end.

Another quick reminder that racing begins at 5:30 pm this week and next.

Also the fleet and friends of the fleet have housed 10 boats for the Downeast Regatta.  I am in need of housing for two more people on a boat from Florida.  They have an air mattress so basically need 1 bed and floor space.  If you know of anyone who can house them that would be wonderful.  Please get in touch with me as soon as possible.

We are up to 35 boats as of today and are expecting at least 2 more entries!  Our entries reach from Florida to New Brunswick to Minnesota.  Word of our event has gone far!  Great job everyone!

Please remember that the next two (last two) Wednesday night will start at 5:30 pm.  Don’t be late.

Dear Fleet 43 Skippers and Crew,

Your Fleet Needs YOU!

Fleet 43 is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and organized individuals (with a little fiscal responsibility mixed in) for the following positions:

• Fleet Captain
• Treasurer
• Race Officer

Individuals do not have to be a PYC member or own a J/24 to be considered. Membership to Fleet 43 is required.

Read the fine print:

Molly White has graciously offered to Co-Chair the Down East Regatta for next year to help transition the Fleet Captain position. This is a tremendous amount of support being offered this year, for the low, low cost of fun, friendship and perhaps some Mt. Gay.

Please submit nomination/volunteer suggestions to:

Rich DeGrandpre (richarddegrandpre@comcast.net)

Meg Fenderson (fenderson@comcast.net)

Rich Ketchum (rrketchum@yahoo.com)

We’d like to have a slate announced at the Down East Regatta awards ceremony.

Thank you for your consideration,

The Nominating Committee