2008 CCIA Fleet Opening Skipper's Meeting The 2008 season Skipper’s meeting was held in the CCIA Reading Room on Saturday, June 28 . We opened the meeting by reviewing the results of the survey circulated to fleet members last winter. There was a healthy discussion around many of these points, as noted below. Following that we reviewed key points about the 2008 season, which is Survey results Thow-outs – survey responses favored not allowing a throw-out race if no fifth race is sailed during a given month. Ted Dey moved that regatta races could be used to fill in for missing races which was met with general agreement. Further discussion surrounded the number of races and it was decided that there would be no maximum per month, and all races would be counted (with 1 throwout if 5 or more were sailed). Sequence – survey responses favored retaining the 10, 5, 1, go sequence; there was discussion around this point, but in the end the decision to retain this was accepted. There was also discussion around which class would start first, and it was agreed that the 21’s would start first with the Vikings starting 5 minutes later (sequence is outlined below). Linc Spaulding also proposed that if a second race is to be sailed 21’s should be prepared to start the next sequence 5 minutes after the last 21 finishes the first race; it was agreed that the R/C should follow this when possible. Wind limit – survey responses agreed that there should be a guideline for the committee regarding maximum winds, and that 15 knots was a frequent response. In discussion there was no general agreement as to a specific figure; however there was agreement that the committee should begin to consider cancelling the race in winds over 15-20 knots, but that the committee would need to consider other factors such as forecast and other conditions. Time limit – respondents generally agreed that there should be a time limit guideline; in discussion it was mentioned that there has historically been a time limit (3 hours to first finish), and it was agreed to continue this. The survey reflected a desire to continue holding a Women’s skippers race, which is currently th scheduled for Aug 9 . Scoring – survey responses favored continuing as in the past (as reflected below). The handicap scoring used last year was also favored to continue. Instructors – there was agreement that cannot be used in previous year’s top 3 finishers (season overall) Linc Spaulding also raised the subject of a weight requirement. While we are not planning to strictly enforce a rule this year, the fleet is strongly encouraged to make every effort to seek a third crew member, particularly from interested junior sailors, as a way of expanding participation and keeping competition level. Calendar – the 2008 calendar was reviewed as follows 6/28 7/5 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/19 7/26 7/27 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 July series 12:30pm (Skipper's Meeting 10am at Casino) July series 12:30pm Regatta Cookout 6:30pm [Location TBD] Regatta races 12:00pm (Skippers Meeting 9:30am) Regatta races 12:00pm (Gam at Coveside following race) July series 12:30pm July series 12:30pm Fleet Rendezvous (TBD – it was suggested that this was a changeover weekend, and we will evaluate alternatives) August series 1:30pm (Annual Meeting) August series 12:30pm (Women Skippers) August series 12:30pm August series 12:30pm (Fleet Party)
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2008 Race Details - Conditions Races will be held as scheduled unless changed by committee The R/C may start a second race on each weekend if conditions permit and first race is finished Committee will consider cancel race in winds >15kts, with consideration to other factors Advance cancellations/postponements will be posted by 10am on board at Casino Working jibs to be used unless Committee indicates use of genoas ("G" on course board) “No Spinnakers” will be indicated by a “Y” on the course board Races will be abandoned if there is no finisher within 3 hours Committee may shorten course to allow race to complete within time limit Shortenings to be communicated by committee at least by mark prior to leg affected - Start Sequence to begin at posted time Signals at 10min, 5min, 1, Go 21's will start first Vikings start 5min after 21s FLAG & SOUND White Shape, 1 Horn Blue Shape, 1 Horn Red Shape, 1 Horn 1 Horn Signal – 21’s Warning (10min) Preparatory (5 min) Start (0 min) -Signal - Vikings -Warning (10 min) Preparatory (5 min) Start (0 min)
- Scoring We will attempt to start 5 at least races each month; 2 races may be sailed and counted on any given weekend. There is no maximum of races sailed and counted in a month. 1 throw-out will be allowed per month unless no 5th race is sailed Regatta races may be used (in sequence) as needed for July series if 5 regular series races are not sailed in July Cancelled races will be sailed the following weekend (conditions permitting) 3/4 point will be awarded for 1st, 2 for second, 3 for 3rd, etc.; Absent boats will be awarded last place plus 1 Handicap scoring will be used for CC21’s for a handicap prize each month and for the season (Handicap scoring rewards improvement in score vs prior year) - Required Equipment: A manual bilge pump and a bucket of minimum capacity 10 quarts One anchor of minimum weight 8 pounds, with chain of minimum length 3’ and minimum rode length of 100’. Anchor chain and rode shall remain connected. One marine type compass One fog horn Coast guard approved flotation devices for each member of the crew An up to date chart of the area in which the race is being held One oar or paddle One knife VHF Radio Prizes - The following prizes will be awarded this year; Prizes to be awarded at the Fleet Party on 8/23 21's: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Handicap - (July, August, Summer) Vikings: 1st and 2nd (Season); Atherton Noyes Trophy Prudence to be exercised with regard to prize budget
Gams As a default, Gams will be held at CCIA dock following race Anyone is encouraged to propose an alternate location – a sign up will be posted on the bulletin board at the CCIA, or contact Hal Berry (harold.berry@sanofi-aventis.com); I Communications We will plan to communicate a weekly e-mail update on standings and upcoming issues; Also any changes to the schedule will be communicated by e-mail in advance if at all possible. We will include any requests for crew, interest for crew, boat availability etc. if received in time To signup for emails – contact harold.berry@sanofi-aventis.com (Current roster attached) The R/C will be communicating on VHF channel 72; as a reminder VHFs are on the list of required equipment (below). Committee Boat Volunteers needed - After years of dedicated service, the crew of Nancy Snow will not be able to serve as R/C for most weekends this summer, so we will be operating on a volunteer basis unless other arrangements can be made. Please contact Hal Berry if you would like to volunteer. The new CCIA boat may be used; we will be working out accommodations for the mast Crash boat Volunteers will also be needed for crash boat – a sign up will be posted at the CCIA, or contact Hal Berry Gas funding is available in the budget. Regatta The regatta will be held on Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13. It will follow the same structure as last year: 3 races will be held on Saturday, and 2 on Sunday. Start is at 12pm both days. Details and signup will be forthcoming. Due to social calendar conflicts, there will be no Saturday evening event, but there will be a Friday Night cookout – Laura Marshal indicated we are still looking for a location with indoor and outdoor potential, so please contact Laura if you have a suggestion Participation We will contact head instructor to collect names of junior sailors interested in crewing. Names will be distributed by e-mail to the fleet. Please make every effort to include an interested junior sailor
FLEET ROSTER
(Please provide corrections to Hal Berry) Name Yacht E-mail
gandynow@bellsouth.net nuseashanty@comcast.net Adams, Nancy Barton, Kirsten Berry, Hal Berry, Jen Birkett, Jim Christensen, Michelle Dey, Ted Dey, Ted DiLalla, Peter Drukker, Andrew Drukker, Matt Grimes, Kim Grose, Tom Hughes, George Hughes, George Humphries, Charlie Johnson, Scott MacNeil, Bruce MacNeil, Linda MacNeil, Stuart Marshall, Laura & Rick McCreary, Rob Melican, Karen and Tom Moreman, Margy Muir, Brad Prescott, Brigham Prescott, Neal Royal, Michelle Safford, Esther Sears, Hannah Sears, Herb Sears, Mason Scott, Sherman Shaw, Leslie Shenton, Bill Shenton, Deb Spaulding, Brook Spaulding, Linc Spaulding, Robin Wakeman, Don Welles, Virginia Whitney, Wally Pied Piper Pied Piper Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine Joy Mermaid Dasher Dasher Dancer Dancer Lil’ee High Rustler High Rustler Tara Crocodile Tears Blue Skies Blue Skies Blue Skies Sparkler Sparkler Sacre Bleu High Rustler High Rustler Follome Follome Holy Mackerel Dreaming Deep nadams@midcoast.com kirsten.barton@gmail.com harold.berry@sanofi-aventis.com halajen@comcast.net westneck@midcoast.com barcotag@lincoln.midcoast.com frederick.dey@morganstanley.com ptdey@aol.com prdilalla@yahoo.com drudruk@verizon.net mdrukker@yahoo.com kimgrimesl@cox.net TPG@smii.co.uk g.s.hughes@roadrunner.com g.s.hughes@adelphia.net charlie@oceannavigator.com scott@dfjne.com bmacneil@ark-les.com lhmacneil@comcast.net smacneil@bowdoin.edu rmarshcc@adelphia.net RGM@capitalworks.net kmelic@aol.com mmoremen@charter.net cynthiamuir@aol.com brighamprescott@yahoo.com prescott@novabraid.com mroyal@aol.com esthrsaff@yahoo.com hannahsears@yahoo.com htsears@msn.com hmsears@earthlink.net sherman@delmarus.com lshaw@fdn.com Dridoc2@comcast.net dridoc1@aol.com brookspaulding@aol.com linc@sheppardenvelope.com robin@sheppardenvelope.com wakemandon@msn.com vcwelles@earthlink.net wfwhitney@msn.com