[C320-list] Mystic Fall Regatta

[Len]

Exciting sailing---Congratulations!  We'll talk Wednesday.

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070


On 9/25/06, Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) <MLaChance at thehartford.com> wrote:
>
> I'm pleased to report that after 12 regattas over two summers and in our
> last race this season, "Seychelle" took her first 1st place on Saturday
> at the Mystic Fall Regatta thanks to plenty of wind and a great crew.
> Conditions were challenging, small craft advisories were up and a
> strengthening wind gradient between the offshore high and a Midwest low
> supplied SW wind in low 20s, gusting over 30kts with occasional rain
> squalls. In addition, big 12 second period swells from faraway Hurricane
> Helene provided ample opportunity to bury the bow. After some pre-race
> experimentation, we settled on a single reefed main and partially furled
> 110 percent (#2) foresail. We nailed the start with clear air near hull
> speed and contended all day with faster boats on a 10nm course in
> Fisher's Island Sound. Great race to end season. And thanks to the other
> 320 racers on the list for their tips and advice.
>
> Mike LaChance
> Commodore-elect
> "Seychelle", #141
> Noank, CT
>
> Ps. Reminder to 320IA officers: we have a conference call scheduled for
> Wed nite 2000 EST
>
>
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