The US12 Fleet Welcomed All Sailors and Boats

Until the scoring season starts, and after the scoring ends in the fall, all are welcome to sail on Thursday. It is a great way to hone rusty skills or learn new ones. May 1st was the type of day most winter residents dream of. It was warm in the sun, cool in the shade, with a gentle wind, blossoms blooming, and gardens started. It’s a wonderful time of year with lots to do, and apparently our skippers took advantage of good weather to catch up on chores so it was just Tim that sailed.

Our fleet captain, Tim Wright, arrived early to sail a wooden Herreshoff 30 before launching his US12, ready to take on all comers.

The sailing went well for him for six races. In each race Tim was miles ahead of any boat, with the lead growing at every mark. He won every race as if no one else was on the course. B. B. Wright came to score, but left without putting any numbers to paper. Diane Guerriere came to watch for a few minutes. When Tim decided to go home, sailing ended. Anthony Quinn stopped by as the trio was leaving early.

It was a great sailing opportunity missed, but there aren’t enough hours in the day this time of year for all that has to be done. For that reason, you are all excused. Hope to see you next week!