Dear Friend of CHARIAD: The CHARIAD Team won its final race – a real race – on Sunday. Super performance. The Marblehead Chowder Cup Challenge was sponsored by the Eastern YC. Almost perfect conditions – 10 knt winds from the NE. Four 1.5 mile legs up and back – windward/leeward. Here we are coming to the finish in the photo above. I probably should not share this, but we [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: I am asked why I am sailboat racing - and racing seriously. I don’t need another trophy. What would I do with it? Being part of the CHARIAD racing team is my reward. Hard work and a commitment to perform well are part of the story. The sense of accomplishment and the friendships developed over years are an important part of my life experience. In [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: The CHARIAD team finished 1st last weekend and 2nd yesterday. The 2nd place finish in a six boat Jubilee YC race was the more important competition. In winds from 10 to 15 knots with higher guts, we sailed a ten legged course inside Salem Bay. Lots of tacks with the NE wind shifts and lots of spin work. Eventually, the race settled into three boats [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: This Sunday, CHARIAD will start its fall racing schedule. Prior to the Ted Hood Regatta, most sailboat racing was prohibited by state regulations. No rational reason, but that is the way it was. For the first time this year, we have a schedule of race dates. CHARIAD team members are posting their availability on the Team Snap platform we use to coordinate who is sailing [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: This Saturday will be a beautiful sailing day. Please join other Friends of CHARIAD for a Social Sail. Catch up with old friends and enjoy the day on the water. Social Sail Details Date Sat. September 5 On Dock Time 10:30 AM Your Contribution Bring lunch, drinks, and something to share. Parking On street near the Boston Yacht Club Location Boston Yacht Club: One [...]
