Team Racing

2008 Team Racing NEWS from Steve Parks,

Team Racing Chair!

Team racing is alive and well at Ida Lewis.  We have at least 10 events planned this year with a little something for everyone.

Team Racing Seminar:   Activities start on April 24th when Roy Williams will give a team racing seminar at the Seaman's Church Institute.   Roy is the Sailing Coach at St. Georges School, and has generously offered to refresh the basics and then add some advanced techniques.  All are invited.  It's at 7:00 PM upstairs.  Please RSVP either to me or the club so we can ensure sufficient seating.

Sunday Afternoon Team Racing:  Over the past few years we have organized Sunday afternoon team racing at Sail Newport.  We typically meet at the club at 3:30, travel by launch to Sail Newport, and race in J-22s from 4 until 7.  Often there is pizza after. It's great fun and it doesn't matter what skill level you are.  This year we will continue the tradition with at least 4 events planned.  Stay tuned for the exact dates.  There will also be a few new twists.  We have 5 interclub events scheduled this season:

 

Kinsale, Ireland:   Ida Lewis has been invited back to Kinsale, Ireland over the weekend of May 10-11 to defend last summer's win in Newport. Skippers Charlie Shoemaker, John Burnham, and Jeff Johnstone will lead our team on the water in J-80s.

Seawanhaka:  We have also been invited back to Seawanhaka YC to race in the Second Annual Oyster Bay Challenge on May 31st and June 1st.  The event is sailed in Sonars.  Last year we started strong, but ended up third in a very close race.  This year we will finish strong!

Lake Winnipesaukee:  On June 28 and 29 we sail on Lake Winnipesaukee in J-80 as guests of the Lake Winnipesaukee YC.  Later in the season we plan to race at Beverly YC in Marion, also in J-80s.  The exact date is not yet firm, but we hope to race in mid July.

George Hinam Masters Team Race: Ida Lewis has been invited to race in the George Hinman Masters Team Race at NYYC August 14-16.  Past Commodore Adams is our Team Captain for this exciting and prestigious event.

Hoyt Invitational:  Finally, we are planning the Hoyt Invitational for Sept 26, 27, 28th here in Newport.

For more information, email:  Team Racing Chair