If you skipped the Eastern Regional Champs you skipped the wrong regatta! We enjoyed great ice, wind, and people on outer Mallet’s Bay in Colchester, VT. There was a good turnout thanks to the gang from New Jersey and our Canadian friends to the north, plus the usual suspects from the rest of New England.The venue was scoped out by our faithful spotters in VT- Paul Gervais, Bob Schumacher, and Don Brush among others- These guys have been tireless all season and we thank them for it! We also appreciate the local yacht club for letting us launch from their beach. And also a big thanks to Paige and John for keeping score and Eben Whitcomb for organizing the whole thing.

The racing was great- Saturday saw the breeze fill in late but just in time to squeeze in one race. Bob Schumacher took that one and we headed in. Sunday saw the breeze up early and we did six- count ‘em, six races in moderate to light breeze. On a long course, no less… Flat sails and thin inserts were the tools of the trade that seemed to work best.

All in all a great, full day of racing DNs! Best sailing there is… Keep your fingers crossed for such conditions for the NA’s….

2011-2012 NEIYA Regatta Chairman

The Eastern Region DN Championship is on for this weekend, February 18 and 19, in Outer Mallet’s Bay in Colchester, VT. Start time is 11am. The race is open to DN Sailors who are IDNIYRA members, and have valid proof of insurance. Sailors must have a thorough knowledge of the racing rules of the NIA and IDNIYRA. The entry fee is $10. Launching is at Mallet’s Bay Boat Club on Route 127 (which is Lake Shore Drive) across from the hardware store. Check New England hotline and website for updates – 508-481-1011

Best,
Eben

Note, weather forecast is positive and all of last weekends snow has melted leaving a nice surface. In fact stay up for the whole week and you will be here for the NA’s