Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Those of us who know and love Herb would never believe he is anywhere near 80. Either Shayna, Herb’s long suffering wife, is looking for an excuse for a party or the birthday count is real. Herb and Shayna are hosting a party/reception next Sunday afternoon/evening to celebrate the birthday and the wonderful friend that Herb has been to so many people. Please come and [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: I have some good news and a reminder. The correct date for the CHARIAD Meet Up is Wed. March 26. Sorry for my confusing everyone by including two different dates in my earlier email. And thanks to Ellen for getting the correct date to many of you. Please come share a fun evening with other Friends of CHARIAD – very interesting folks! Date Wednesday, March [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Columbus Day Social Sail to Gloucester A fun and interesting collection of CHARIAD Friends did go sailing yesterday – Columbus Day. Sunny all day. Light winds from the SE at mid-day picking up to a brisk wind in the afternoon. Truly beautiful fall sailing. We sailed up to Gloucester Harbor catching up with each other’s busy lives, discussing patent law and cases, where cheap energy [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Beringer Bowl Regatta The Boston Yacht Club has just reprinted an article originally printed in the Boston Globe about CHARIAD sailing to Provincetown in the Beringer Regatta. If you go to this link and scroll down you will see the article. Great read about what it is like sailing in an overnight race. Thanks to Regina Flynn for all of her work researching the article and getting [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: At long last CHARIAD is on her mooring in Marblehead harbor. She is fitted out and ready to go sailing. Today, Saturday, will be the first sailing day for CHARIAD for the 2013 season. Painful to say, but that is where we are. Please join some of the CHARIAD sailing crew & other Friends of CHARIAD for a fun Social Sail Date Sunday Aug [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Social Sail This Saturday There is a small chance of a shower late Saturday so I am moving our On Dock Time from 11 AM to 10 AM. There is some chance of a brief shower during the day so a good idea to bring a slicker just in case. Hey Guys – Listen Up: Most of the people who have said they are coming out on [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: CHARIAD in the News The Globe ran a long article about CHARIAD’s sailing in the overnight race from Marblehead to Provincetown – the Beringer Race. The article was written by Regina Flynn who has been a huge supporter of the boat and the crew. I am not sure if the article was in the printed edition of the paper or just on line. The irony in this [...]
Dear Lobster Boil Gang: OK – here are some more pictures from the Boil. What a fun time. If you guys want, we can try to put this together next year. If there is something we could do better, let us know. A couple of these pictures are pretty good. If you want a higher resolution copy, just let me know. Enjoy. Rick [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Three quick messages: Come Sailing! This Saturday looks like a great sailing day. I am going out for a Social Sail. If you would like to come, let me know. On Dock Time will probably be about 10 AM and getting back around 4 – 5. Don’t be shy. If you want to come on board for what I know will be a fun time, [...]
Dear Friend of CHARIAD: Jubilee Regatta — A Perfect Race This past Saturday, CHARIAD raced in the Jubilee Yacht Club, Beverly, MA, Jubilee Regatta. We were authentically competitive against a strong fleet and finished 4th out of 7 in our class. We had three short windward/leeward courses. Almost as soon as we get the spin up, we are preparing to get it down and round the leeward mark. These [...]
