2019 Proposed Schedule
Fleet 10 Annual Meeting Notes - Nov 30, 2018
We had a spirited meeting last week with a quorum of skippers from Chesapeake J-80 Fleet 10. Again I would like to thank Pen Alexander for hosting the meeting in his lovely home in Fishing Creek. We discussed, among other things, ways to increase the interest in racing. The Race Committees have asked for feedback and these opinions will be sent to them. The general consensus was that weekend races for the J-80 fleet should consist of multiple races (3 races per day) with a duration of about 50 minutes per race. We also felt the RC should be given the ability to start races at 10:00 instead of always at 11:00 since we often have breeze in the morning that starts to die just about the time we start racing.
The 2019 preliminary schedule was presented and fine tuned. While there might still be a few minor changes, this is as complete as possible at this point. A copy of the schedule is attached. Some of the more noteworthy items are discussed below.
Fleet Party
A Fleet Party will be held on January 19, 2019 that will kick off the 2019 season in grand style. Expect plenty of Dark and Stormies, beer and appetizers. The location and time will be announced shortly. Skippers, significant others and crew are invited. Skippers, please pass along the invitation when received it to your crew.
Charleston Race Week
There are many who would like to return to Charleston Race Week, and we are going to push for as many entries as we can. The race is scheduled for April 12 through 14, 2019. If you need help to make arrangements, contact me. We have crew interested in going and the local fleet has the ability to assist getting boats ready for racing.
Oyster Stew Tune-up Session
This was a huge success last year, and everyone has asked that it be repeated. So we will have the OS Tune-up on Saturday, April 27 with a debrief and drinks at J-World following the event. More detail will be forthcoming, including some slight modifications to the SI's from last year. This event is one week before the NOOD regatta, and an excellent way to shake off the rust. We had 15 boats attend last year!
NOOD Regatta
Last year we had 21 boats enter the NOOD regatta. This year, the event is being held on May 3 - 5. It is one of our largest local races and promises to have a great turnout. There will be a party at National President Ramzi Bannura's house to kick off the regatta.
ALDR - East Coast Championship
As discussed at the fleet meeting, the Annapolis Labor Day Regatta may become the J-80 East Coast Championship next summer. Although not final, details need to be worked out, we are seeing growth in the J-80 fleets both here and nationally and expect the championship will attract plenty of out-of-town boats. More details will be forthcoming.
AYC Fall Series
The AYC Fall Series WILL BE a true series this fall. Racing will take place over two days. Racing will be Olympic style, and there will NOT be a long distance race.
Dues for 2019
The fleet voted to maintain the dues at $30 for 2019. We are in good financial health thanks to our Treasurer, Ken Mangiano and his hard work. We intend to utilize some of the funds accumulated to create several social events, including the Fleet Captains Party, summer cookout and a holiday party next year. You can pay your local dues 2019 at the Fleet Captains Party on January 19 or by mailing them with any changes to:
Ken Mangano
202 Severn River Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
Please be sure to send Ken any updates on your phone number or email address so we can keep up the membership roster.
National dues can be paid by clicking on this link:
https://www.j80na.com/store/p5/Owner_%2F_Co-Owner_Membership.html
Communications
In addition to the normal regular emails I am sending out (there are new people on the distribution list so you may not have received earlier emails from me), we discussed how to keep a high level of communication within the fleet. There are times when a skipper needs one additional crew member, or is not racing and has available crew, or something comes up that needs to be broadcast to the fleet. To that end, we have created a Groupme account (https://groupme.com/en-US/) that will allow communication as necessary through the fleet. I will be sending out an invitation to join the Groupme account set up for the Chesapeake J-80 Fleet 10. In a sense, it will be the "emergency broadcast system" for our fleet. I promise not to over-use it. I think it will be a great way to spread the word quickly!
Miscellaneous
We have someone looking for a boat for NOOD's and would likely trade boat work for a charter arrangement. If you know of an available boat, let me know and I will pass along the information. He is an experienced local racer.
We also have several people looking to buy J-80's locally and race with Fleet 10. If you are interested in selling, please let me know. Better to have boats racing than gathering cob webs. Be sure to check the local and national J-80 web sites for updates regularly.
https://www.j80.org/#
https://www.j80na.com/10_chesapeakebay_maryland.html
The 2019 preliminary schedule was presented and fine tuned. While there might still be a few minor changes, this is as complete as possible at this point. A copy of the schedule is attached. Some of the more noteworthy items are discussed below.
Fleet Party
A Fleet Party will be held on January 19, 2019 that will kick off the 2019 season in grand style. Expect plenty of Dark and Stormies, beer and appetizers. The location and time will be announced shortly. Skippers, significant others and crew are invited. Skippers, please pass along the invitation when received it to your crew.
Charleston Race Week
There are many who would like to return to Charleston Race Week, and we are going to push for as many entries as we can. The race is scheduled for April 12 through 14, 2019. If you need help to make arrangements, contact me. We have crew interested in going and the local fleet has the ability to assist getting boats ready for racing.
Oyster Stew Tune-up Session
This was a huge success last year, and everyone has asked that it be repeated. So we will have the OS Tune-up on Saturday, April 27 with a debrief and drinks at J-World following the event. More detail will be forthcoming, including some slight modifications to the SI's from last year. This event is one week before the NOOD regatta, and an excellent way to shake off the rust. We had 15 boats attend last year!
NOOD Regatta
Last year we had 21 boats enter the NOOD regatta. This year, the event is being held on May 3 - 5. It is one of our largest local races and promises to have a great turnout. There will be a party at National President Ramzi Bannura's house to kick off the regatta.
ALDR - East Coast Championship
As discussed at the fleet meeting, the Annapolis Labor Day Regatta may become the J-80 East Coast Championship next summer. Although not final, details need to be worked out, we are seeing growth in the J-80 fleets both here and nationally and expect the championship will attract plenty of out-of-town boats. More details will be forthcoming.
AYC Fall Series
The AYC Fall Series WILL BE a true series this fall. Racing will take place over two days. Racing will be Olympic style, and there will NOT be a long distance race.
Dues for 2019
The fleet voted to maintain the dues at $30 for 2019. We are in good financial health thanks to our Treasurer, Ken Mangiano and his hard work. We intend to utilize some of the funds accumulated to create several social events, including the Fleet Captains Party, summer cookout and a holiday party next year. You can pay your local dues 2019 at the Fleet Captains Party on January 19 or by mailing them with any changes to:
Ken Mangano
202 Severn River Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
Please be sure to send Ken any updates on your phone number or email address so we can keep up the membership roster.
National dues can be paid by clicking on this link:
https://www.j80na.com/store/p5/Owner_%2F_Co-Owner_Membership.html
Communications
In addition to the normal regular emails I am sending out (there are new people on the distribution list so you may not have received earlier emails from me), we discussed how to keep a high level of communication within the fleet. There are times when a skipper needs one additional crew member, or is not racing and has available crew, or something comes up that needs to be broadcast to the fleet. To that end, we have created a Groupme account (https://groupme.com/en-US/) that will allow communication as necessary through the fleet. I will be sending out an invitation to join the Groupme account set up for the Chesapeake J-80 Fleet 10. In a sense, it will be the "emergency broadcast system" for our fleet. I promise not to over-use it. I think it will be a great way to spread the word quickly!
Miscellaneous
We have someone looking for a boat for NOOD's and would likely trade boat work for a charter arrangement. If you know of an available boat, let me know and I will pass along the information. He is an experienced local racer.
We also have several people looking to buy J-80's locally and race with Fleet 10. If you are interested in selling, please let me know. Better to have boats racing than gathering cob webs. Be sure to check the local and national J-80 web sites for updates regularly.
https://www.j80.org/#
https://www.j80na.com/10_chesapeakebay_maryland.html
Fleet 10 Annual Meeting Notes - Nov 30, 2018
About Fleet 10 - Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
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J80 Fleet 10 represents the Chesapeake Bay Area centralized around Annapolis Maryland and one of the strongest fleets in the North American Class with a solid number of boats including some from the J/World Sailing School. J/World offers sailboat handling, racing and basic training courses on J80s.
Fleet 10 Regatta Calendar
Officers / Contact
Fleet Captain:
John Potvin jpotvin48@comcast.net Hull #255 Windrider Annapolis, MD 301.440.8763 |
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3/24/2017
Hello J-80 Fleet 10 members.
Next weekend the temperatures are supposed to be in the low 60's, that is something to look forward to.
Here are some noteworthy items that I wanted to bring to your attention:
Screening of Courageous
Today at the Annapolis Film Festival there will be a screening of Courageous. Narrated by Michael Douglas, this NBC Sports Originals production dives into the story of the media mogul Ted Turner's journey through the sailing world during the 1977 race for the America's Cup. Join us after the screening for a discussion with sailing legend Gary Jobson and the other crew members who were on-board "Courageous" for the win. Tickets are still available and are $13.00 each. You can purchase them by clicking on this link:
https://prod3.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=358990~3be891bc-7a8d-468b-ae99-3e16c451b7b7&epguid=6779e1a5-345d-46d5-a435-72b3f79782cf&
AYC Frostbite Award
Tomorrow is the awards ceremony for the AYC Frostbites. The ceremony is at 3:00 pm at the Dock Street location.
Congratulations to Ken Mangano on Mango for winning the first half of the Frostbites with a convincing 11 point lead, followed by Anthony Flake on Snowstorm in second and the Walsh/Potvin syndicate in third on Windrider, separated by one point.
Congratulations to David Andril on VAYU for winning the second half of the Frostbites with a one point lead over Kevin McKee.
NOOD Regatta
Last year we had 23 boats at the NOOD regatta. I am hoping we can get 30 out this year. This is particularly important if we are going to prove to the National J-80 Board that Annapolis is worthy of hosting the Worlds in 2020. We need to show strength in the fleet and numbers on the line this year.
You can register for the NOODS by clicking on this link. Deadline is April 20, 2018:
https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=4473 Stew Tune-up Session
Pay your Dues
While on the subject of the Fleet, you need to pay your dues for the National Association as well as the local fleet if you are going to race in the NOOD's. Thank you for all that have already paid. If you haven't paid yet, here is a link to pay your national dues:
https://www.j80na.com/store/p5/Owner_%2F_Co-Owner_Membership.html
Local dues ($30) can be paid by sending your check to Ken Mango along with the update form attached to this email. Ken's address is:
Ken Mangano
202 Severn River Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
J-80 Fleet 10 "Oyster Stew" Tune-up Session
The tune-up session is slated for April 28, 2018. This is one week before the NOOD regatta and a great opportunity to get the rust out. AYC is providing the racing buoys, J-World is providing on and off the water support, Alan Terhune of North Sails will be on a coach RIB and I will be your committee boat. If you can't get your boat out, I could use some help on the committee boat. Let me know if you can assist.
We already have commitments from half a dozen boats participating boats and I expect more.There will be a cookout with free burgers, beer and dark and stormies following the session at J-World compliments of the J-80 Fleet 10.
Please send me an email if you are planning on participating in the tune-up or just the cook-out at J-World following the event so I will know how many to expect.
I hope to see you there and at other events this year.
Hello J-80 Fleet 10 members.
Next weekend the temperatures are supposed to be in the low 60's, that is something to look forward to.
Here are some noteworthy items that I wanted to bring to your attention:
Screening of Courageous
Today at the Annapolis Film Festival there will be a screening of Courageous. Narrated by Michael Douglas, this NBC Sports Originals production dives into the story of the media mogul Ted Turner's journey through the sailing world during the 1977 race for the America's Cup. Join us after the screening for a discussion with sailing legend Gary Jobson and the other crew members who were on-board "Courageous" for the win. Tickets are still available and are $13.00 each. You can purchase them by clicking on this link:
https://prod3.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=358990~3be891bc-7a8d-468b-ae99-3e16c451b7b7&epguid=6779e1a5-345d-46d5-a435-72b3f79782cf&
AYC Frostbite Award
Tomorrow is the awards ceremony for the AYC Frostbites. The ceremony is at 3:00 pm at the Dock Street location.
Congratulations to Ken Mangano on Mango for winning the first half of the Frostbites with a convincing 11 point lead, followed by Anthony Flake on Snowstorm in second and the Walsh/Potvin syndicate in third on Windrider, separated by one point.
Congratulations to David Andril on VAYU for winning the second half of the Frostbites with a one point lead over Kevin McKee.
NOOD Regatta
Last year we had 23 boats at the NOOD regatta. I am hoping we can get 30 out this year. This is particularly important if we are going to prove to the National J-80 Board that Annapolis is worthy of hosting the Worlds in 2020. We need to show strength in the fleet and numbers on the line this year.
You can register for the NOODS by clicking on this link. Deadline is April 20, 2018:
https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=4473 Stew Tune-up Session
Pay your Dues
While on the subject of the Fleet, you need to pay your dues for the National Association as well as the local fleet if you are going to race in the NOOD's. Thank you for all that have already paid. If you haven't paid yet, here is a link to pay your national dues:
https://www.j80na.com/store/p5/Owner_%2F_Co-Owner_Membership.html
Local dues ($30) can be paid by sending your check to Ken Mango along with the update form attached to this email. Ken's address is:
Ken Mangano
202 Severn River Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
J-80 Fleet 10 "Oyster Stew" Tune-up Session
The tune-up session is slated for April 28, 2018. This is one week before the NOOD regatta and a great opportunity to get the rust out. AYC is providing the racing buoys, J-World is providing on and off the water support, Alan Terhune of North Sails will be on a coach RIB and I will be your committee boat. If you can't get your boat out, I could use some help on the committee boat. Let me know if you can assist.
We already have commitments from half a dozen boats participating boats and I expect more.There will be a cookout with free burgers, beer and dark and stormies following the session at J-World compliments of the J-80 Fleet 10.
Please send me an email if you are planning on participating in the tune-up or just the cook-out at J-World following the event so I will know how many to expect.
I hope to see you there and at other events this year.