International 110 Fleet 46

Fleet 46 Invitational August 27th and 28th

2011-08-18T09:28:00.000-04:00

Fleet 46 Invitational Regatta was shifted one week to not conflict with Nationals. Two days of racing on Lake Alexander in Dayville Connecticut. Steak Dinner Saturday night after 4 races (wind permitting) Typically light air sailing. 3 Races Sunday Awards dinner and all for a per boat entrance fee of $50. If you are travelling east after Nationals consider dropping your boat off and joining us the next weekend for a relaxing and fun weekend. We are sharing a A-Sail around amongst the boats but typically race with just our Mains and Jibs. We have some wood masts that remain competitive with the rest of the fleet. Contact Pete Cinq Mars petercinqmars@onebox.com or Dave Allen dallen281@earthlink.net

Fishing Derby

2011-07-17T21:16:00.000-04:00

Looking for some pictures from the Fishing Derby. Record turnout of nearly 100 youths fishing nearly double the number from 2010. This has already been a great summer with record participation in family events around the Alexanders Lake.

ALYC Sailing Lessons

2011-07-17T21:12:00.000-04:00

Please try this site for pictures taken during the sailing lessons at ALYC... *** http://413pncphotos.shutterfly.com/ ***

7-10 Racing and Intro to Sailing Event

2011-07-10T10:29:00.000-04:00

Racing will begin a bit early this week at 2 PM as to our usual 2:30 in the hopes of getting in four races this week.

Special thanks to Steve Luby for the fantastic Intro to Sailing session yesterday. The turnout was great and we will have pictures to share soon on ALYC site.

2011-07-10T09:38:00.000-04:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

‎110 Districts (District 1) in Hull this coming weekend, 7/15. A good event with racing, food and band all for $25. See www.hullyc.org for Notice of Race. Launch time Saturday at 11AM. Time to go racing!

2011 National Championship Regatta would held from August 19-21, 2011 at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in Michigan.

ALYC Fleet 46 Third Invitational Regatta has been rescheduled to 8-27 & 8-28 to avoid a conflict with Nationals. More details will follow.

2011

2011-07-05T22:06:00.000-04:00

The 2011 Social and Racing seasons have begun. Look for updates on the Racing Standings and this year's Invitational Regatta in August.

Also note that the ALYC Lake Breeze Archive link here on this site and off the ALYC page now provides you with 19 issues of the Lake Breeze that go back as far as 2002. We are working to collect hard copies of missing ones and ones that go further back to add to the available collection. We will scan them and return them to the original owners if you are able to help us.

Pete Cinq Mars
ALYC Secretary

Summer 2010 Racing Schedule

2010-05-16T09:40:00.000-04:00

*****Summer 2010 Racing Schedule*****

(Racing Starts Promptly at 2:30 PM)

June 20th           Practice Races
                         Sailors meeting after practice races at 112 Island Rd.
                         Sailors dues to be paid at this time $75, $90, $100
                         (dependent upon on number of boats raced.)

June 27th           Race Week # 1
July 3rd             Race Week # 2 - Independence Day Series
July 11th            Race Week # 3
July 18th           Race Week # 4
July 24th  (Sat)  Armand Ricard Memorial Race
July 25th           Race Week # 5
Aug 1st             Race Week # 6
Aug 8th            Race Week # 7
Aug 14th (Sat) Sunfish Championship
Aug 15th          Race Week # 8
Aug 20, 21,22 Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta
Aug 29th          Race Week # 9
Sept 5th           Race Week # 10 - Labor Day Series & Cookout

Reminder, and a few questions?

2010-03-04T10:05:00.000-05:00

Reminder: If you are interested in a new Super Spar mast and/or boom please contact me as I'm working on a possible spring order. I'm also working to get APS to stock the 4 sheve mast heel assembly. I can assist with rigging if someone needs that level of support.

Question 1: What number is Yankee?

Question 2: There are a few boats around the lake that need attention this spring, if you have contact with anyone who has a boat that needs TLC and they are looking for assistance or guidance please put them in touch with me as I will assist in coordination and tracking of projects if that is desired. Anyone need help?

Question 3: Anyone having old pictures of the boats sailing on the lake they would like to share with me I am looking to post these historical shots. Anyone have photos to share?

Question 4: Anyone with drawings, pictures and or a Turnabout tucked away, I would love to see or be contacted as I'm working on a project to see if they can be re-introduced to the lake. Turnabout plans, parts, info, or hulls?

As always my e-mail is petercinqmars@onebox.com and thanks. Cannot wait to be back out on the water.

2010 Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta - Preliminary Annoucement

2010-02-21T16:25:00.000-05:00

In the soon to be released Barney Post (thanks to Will Laidlaw) for International 110 Class members the 2010 events will be listed. Contained within the list of events is the The Second Annual Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta that has been scheduled for August 22nd and August 23rd of 2010 at Alexanders Lake. More details will follow as the season draws nearer.

Cold Weather Reading thoughts

2010-02-10T09:54:00.000-05:00

As the latest snowstorm begins to creep in this morning I thought I would share some thoughts, sort of a rambling of comments. My hope is something here will stimulate comments, discussion or questions from others.

Of course I'm disappointed in the restrictive conditions that the AC is bound by which have resulted in two cancellations of racing days. The boats are interesting collections of the latest technologies but the restrictions seem to defeat the fundamental excitement of a challenge which involves the variables of weather, and sea state to demonstrate that a boat and crew skills. I guess we are watching more of a contest of sprint vessels than true sailboats. I'm interested in whether others see the AC races as interesting or too far from our sport to be more than a distraction.

Found an article about water surface texture and its impact on boat speed. This article came out of the growing knowledge of the dynamics of water over a surface, what works and doesn't. The author summarized that the smoother the surface the faster at teh speeds that out vessels are travelling through the water. What I found interesting was the observation that the forward two-thirds of the vessel or any foil was the most important. As long as the last third was relatively smooth it is not as critical. For the boat speeds that most of us sail the recommendations are that the surface be smoothed down to a 400 grit consistancy and then polished to create a hard surface. The suggestion is a polished surface not waxed. The author did point out that it is important for the foil or vessel to be fair but he also said that shallow long fairness issues were less important than the smoothness.

Please share your thoughts and comments if you have seem a different take on these topics.

Pete

New 110 Masts

2010-02-02T18:34:00.000-05:00

Here it is, sub-zero temperatures outside, and it is difficult to think of sailing through the shivers. But I was asked if I knew of anyone who is interested in ordering a new aluminum mast from Super Spar for their 110?

I offered to post something here and gather any orders together for 110 masts to be shipped stateside with 505 masts for late spring delivery. Exact costs are variable due to shipping costs which is split between those who order masts. When we get a count we should be able to get closer to the expected cost. These would be identical to the ones purchased for Red Witch (698) and Nymph (35) last winter. My expectation is that they will cost roughly $1K per mast and around $300 per boom plus shipping.

To the best of my knowledge Super Spar is the only active supplier of 110 masts due to the low volume and detail cut and welding of the aluminum. Spreaders are included but not rigging. Contact me if you are interested in having me coordinate the mast assembly and rigging. Please send me an e-mail at petercinqmars@onebox.com with your requests or questions.

Flying the chute... my response to John's question -please feel free to comment

2009-12-29T09:31:00.003-05:00

jolanni said...
Hi, Performance question. Have any of the races fleet 46 has run, been with spinnaker and boats on the wing together and how did they compare? Thinking of a new deck, and one without a tube, for my own purposes. Thanks

December 28, 2009 4:57 PM

Pete said...
Fleet 46 has for many years raced with only two sails by tradition rather than any local rules. During the 2009 Invitational one of the competitors did use a chute on one downwind and one broad reach leg but against the other lead boats little advantage was gained. It should be noted that there is interest amongst the fleet to bring back our ability to launch the chutes so we can compete with other fleets which use them. Also important is the fact that Fleet 46 sails most weekends in light breezes.

December 28, 2009 9:31 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

2009-12-25T13:33:00.000-05:00

Holiday Greetings

2009-12-08T10:27:00.002-05:00

The first significant snow has fallen and the lake is beginning to freeze around the edges. These are certain signs that the holiday season is upon us. At this time of year it is my hope that you are blessed by joining family and friends, sharing warm moments, each other's company, reminiscence of warm days of summer and looking forward to the return to the lake we love so much. - Pete and the rest of the Cinq Mars family.

Great Shots from this summer

2009-11-01T09:44:00.007-05:00

Scoop

Red Baron

Red Witch

Eagle

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Mahalini

Nymph

Yankee

2009-10-21T10:33:00.003-04:00

Ladies and Gents,

The 110 Class Leadership has been working on a revision of the sail measurement portion of the rules book to eliminate some previously conflicting sections that made it difficult for the sailmakers to be sure the sails would "measure in" without copying other other sails. This made it difficult for sailmakers who had not in the past built 110 sails, but were creatively trying to interpret the rules.

Below is a proposed set that is being considered. As we all need to be aware of these rules for any off lake racing and we have a vested interest in keeping our fleet as competitive as possible in our local competitions I'm asking you for comments and observations. In turn what you send to me I will forward onto the class leadership for consideration. Please note the illustrations did not get included so where you see "S-1 or ... S-6" those are pictures which will eventually be in the new rules book.

Also note that if you create a Facebook account and send me an e-mail with our name and boat info I will respond with and invite to join the ALYC 110 Sailors Group which is a place we can share photos and discuss Lake activities like 2010 sailing lessons, Turnabout or other training boats, Lake racing points systems to encourage travelling participation in the larger 110 Class events and other topics of interest.

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SAIL REGULATIONS

ARTICLE I
1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Purchasing of Sails:
Two suits of sails may be acquired in the first calendar year of the yacht's life, and one suit each year thereafter, not to be cumulative. In the event of the loss or destruction of a sail during the year in which it was purchased, such sail may be replaced within the year, when evidence substantiating the loss is considered justified by the Fleet Officers.

1.2 Dating of Sails:
Sailmakers shall indelibly mark in approximately 1" characters, at tack, the month and year of sale of each sail. Sails submitted for measurement without having a sailmaker's date shall be assumed to have been acquired in the current year, unless it is obvious that they were acquired during an earlier year.

1.3 Royalty Fee:
All sails not previously stamped with the date and fleet number from a Class sanctioned regatta will require the owner to pay a $5.00 Royalty Fee for each sail not so stamped. The Royalty Fee collected shall be forwarded to the Class Treasurer.

1.4 Fleet Competition:
It is recommended, but not required, that sail dimensions be initially controlled at the fleet level. To this end, each fleet should require that all sails be measured before being used in fleet competition.

1.5 District Competition:
For District Championship competition, sails shall conform to the regulations set forth below. At the option of the host fleet, sails shall be measured prior to competition or such measurement may be waived on the basis of fleet measuring according to Section 1.4 above.

1.6 International Championship Competition:
Sails shall be measured and inspected immediately prior to International Championship Regattas, for conformance with the following regulations. Sails that are in compliance shall be legibly marked by the measuring committee, and only such sails shall be used in competition. Sails may be re-measured at any time during the regatta, at the option of the measuring committee, but retroactive disqualification as a result of the such re-measurement can be imposed only in the case of intentional concealment of information during the initial measurement or subsequent willful modification.

S-1
1.7 Measurement
The sails shall be measured in accordance with the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing. For detailed instructions, diagrams, and images; see the, “ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement”. Current documents can be located at, www.sailing.org.

1.8 Objective and Certification
Sails shall comply with the class rules in force at the time of fundamental measurement. The official measurer shall certify mainsails and headsail on the tack and spinnakers in the head and shall sign the certification mark and date it with the date of measurement.

2.0 MAINSAILS

2.1 Materials:
Mainsails may be made of any material. The weight is optional. The following are permitted: Stitching, gluing, tapes, bolt ropes, corner eyes, headboard, Cunningham eye, batten pocket patches, leach line with cleat, windows, tell tales, and draft stripes.

2.2 Battens:
The maximum numbers of battens permitted shall be limited to four. The battens may be constructed of any material. The upper most batten may extend to the luff. The battens shall divide the leech into five equal parts +/- 2”. Batten pockets below the uppermost shall not be longer than 43.5”. The inside width of the batten pockets shall not exceed 2”.

2.3 Primary Sail Dimensions:

a) G.7.1 Foot Length: Maximum 9’ 7-¼”. Loose footed is allowed. The length of the foot shall be controlled by the mast and the band on the boom. Distance from the aft face of the mast to the inner edge of the boom band shall not exceed, 9’ 7-¼”. No part of the tack shall extend forward of the aft face of the mast. No part of the clew shall extend past the inner edge of the boom band.

b) G.7.2 Leech Length: Maximum 21’ 7”.

c) G.7.3 Luff Length: Maximum 19’ 6-¼”. The length of the luff shall be controlled by the bands on the mast. No part of the head shall extend beyond the bottom of the upper mast band. No part of the tack shall extend below the top of the lower mast band.

d) G.7.5 Half Width: Maximum 6’ 7”

e) G.7.6 Three-Quarter Width: Maximum 4’

S-2

f) G.7.7 Upper Width: Maximum 17”. Located 12" down from the top of the headboard and 90 degrees to the luff.

g) G.7.8 Top Width: Maximum 6-3/4”

2.4 Insignia and Numbers:
The Class Insignia "110" and registered racing number in figures not less than 8" high and not less than 2" block width in any contrasting color shall be affixed to both sides of the mainsail in the manner shown in the following example:

110
231

110
231

231

The Class Insignia shall be superimposed with the Class Logo. The Class Logo is a figure forming a lens shape, comprising two intersecting circular arcs joined at the end points. The shape is a representation of the plan view (top view) of a 110 hull. The arcs have a radius of 3/2 the length of the figure. The suggested size of the logo is 24” long, 4” wide, formed by 2 intersecting arcs 36” long. A figure slightly larger or smaller may be used in the same proportions. Any contrasting color may be used. See Sketch: (included in handbook)

S-3

S-4 2.5 Chevrons:
2.5.1: Chevrons shall be of the dimensions indicated here:
Chevrons may be displayed on the mainsail at any point above the lower batten. Chevrons shall be attached with the vertex upward. (sketch included in handbook)

2.5.2: The following chevron colors denote the type of Championship won:
International Championship Gold
Atlantic Championship Silver
District Championship Blue
Fleet Championship Red

2.5.3: Chevrons are awarded not to the yacht, but to the skipper and shall be retained by the skipper for use on any 110 that he may sail while still a member of the Association.

3.0 GENOA

3.1 Materials:
Genoas may be made of any material. The weight is optional. The following are permitted: Stitching, gluing, tapes, snap hanks or zipper luff, corner eyes, Cunningham cleat, leach line with cleat, windows, tell tales, and draft stripes.

3.2 Sail Reinforcement and Battens:
No battens or headboards, oversized grommets shall be permitted. Primary reinforcement is allowed, but no secondary reinforcement is allowed.

3.3 Primary Sail Dimensions:

a) G.7.1 Foot Length: Maximum 10’

b) G.7.2 Leech Length: Maximum 15‘

c) G.7.3 Luff Length: Maximum 15’-¾”

d) G.7.5 Half Width: Maximum 4’-8”
S-5

3.4 Windows: A portion of the sail near the foot may be made of transparent plastic material. This shall be limited to a reasonable area for viewing purposes, and shall present a minimum compromise of the intent of any of the accompanying regulations. Two additional windows are allowed not to exceed 100 square inches each.

4.0 SPINNAKERS

4.1 Number of spinnakers: No more than two spinnakers shall be carried on board at one time during a race.

4.1 Materials: Spinnakers may be made of any material. The weight is optional.

4.2 Sail Reinforcement:
No battens or headboards, oversized grommets shall be permitted. Primary reinforcement is allowed. Secondary reinforcement is allowed at a sail recovery point.

4.3 Primary Sail Dimensions:

a) G.7.1 Foot Length: Maximum 12’

b) G.7.2 Leech Length: Maximum 16‘-6”

c) G.7.4 Quarter Width: Maximum 12’-6”

d) G.7.5 Half Width: Maximum 12’

e) G.7.6 Three-Quarter Width: Maximum 8’-6”

4.4 Racing Number:
The registered racing number, in figures not less than 8 high and not less than 2 inch block width in any contrasting color shall be affixed to at least one side of the spinnaker. The Class Insignia "1 1 0" need not be displayed on the spinnaker.

S-6

Final Results - Season 2009

2009-09-07T12:07:00.003-04:00

The "Ghost Fleet" has completed the 2009 season with the Labor Day races this past Sunday. The Labor Day regatta was won by the 245 Malihini with two wins and a third for a total of 5 points. We had five boats complete the minimum of twenty races this season with four other boats also competing whenever they could. The 2009 Championship went to the 245 Malihini for the third year in a row. This ties the 3 straight championships in the early 1960's by Bucky Wheaton in the 35 boat. There was a hotly contested 2nd place between the 698 and the 35 boat and it was settled on the last day of racing, with the 698 Red Witch nosing out the 35 Nymph by three points. A couple of highlights occured during our races this weekend. The 240 Scoop pulled off his best finish of the season when he took 3rd place in the first race and the 545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash took a first in the second race with Steve Luby at the helm and his wife participating in her first race as crew.
It was another successful season here at the lake and all the sailors had a great time. We look forward to another great time in 2010.
Thanks to everyone for all their help and special thanks to Cassidy Ricci, our official starter for the season. Great job !!
Final Standings:
1st - 245 Malihini
2nd - 698 Red Witch
3rd - 35 Nymph
4th - 272 Eagle
5th - 240 Scoop
also competing:
545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash 19 races
699 Red Baron 18 races
676 Yankee 11 races
507 Independence 9 races

Race Results 30 August

2009-09-06T09:42:00.000-04:00

The Malihini won two of the three races this weekend and secured a third straight 110 Championship here at Alexander's Lake. With three races left, the battle is for second place between the Red Witch - 36 pts and the Nymph with 38 pts. These two boats have been within 4 points of each other since the third week of racing this year. Great competition.
Standings :
245 Malihini 25 pts.
698 Red Witch 36 pts
35 Nymph 38 pts
272 Eagle 88 pts
Others with not enough races:
545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash 43 pts
240 Scoop 106 pts
699 Red Baron 81 pts
676 Yankee 49 pts
507 Independence 45 pts

Race Results for August 8th

2009-09-06T09:40:00.000-04:00

Race Results: Sunfish Championship was held Saturday with Darin Keech winning and only one point behind, was Michelle CinqMars. She raced great and seemed to have a good time.
110 Race Standings.
1st - Malihini 21 pts.
2nd - Red Witch 27 pts.
3rd - Nymph 29 pts.
4th - Eagle 62 pts.
5th - Scoop 84 pts.
Not enough races:
Jumpin-Jack-Flash 20 pts.
Red Baron 46 pts.
Independence 33 pts
Yankee 20 pts.

FLEET 46 Regatta Results

2009-08-17T17:52:00.001-04:00

FLEET 46 Regatta Results

First of all, thank you very much for all your help.
We held the Fleet 46 first annual "Ghost Fleet" regatta on Aug. 15th and 16th. We had ten boats competing for the title. Unfortunately, the lake winds were very low and we were only able to get in three races on Saturday, but Sunday was a little better and it actually improved as the day went on, and we were able to get in four races on Sunday. One of the highlights of Sunday races took place in the 6th race when the "Old Timer" Bucky Wheaton ( 80 plus years old ) nosed out the boat with his two sons crewing for a 4th place finish and pushing his sons into a 5th place finish. A loud cheer went up from all the boats in the fleet. Another highlight took place in the 7th race when Cal Brower overtook the regatta winner, Dave Allen, at the finish line for his only first place finish. The cook out at the Patterson's cottage on Friday night was a chance to meet all the sailors and the Porterhouse steak cook out at Bill and Lauren Wheaton's cottage on Saturday night was a great success with over 50 people attending. Even though the wind wasn't as strong as we all would have liked, everyone had a fun weekend and we look forward to establishing an annual regatta every year.
The final standings, after throwing out one race and counting six finishes:
1st - 245 Malihini 9 pts
2nd - 545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash 16 pts
3rd - 35 Nymph 18 pts
4th - 525 DejaVu 19 pts
5th - 698 Red Witch 24 pts
6th - 699 Red Baron 36 pts
7th - 35 Yankee 40 pts
8th - 272 Eagle 46 pts
9th - 240 Scoop 48 pts
10th - 507 Independence DNS
Look forward to a bigger and better regatta next year.

- Dave Allen

110 Atlantics

2009-07-31T17:02:00.002-04:00

FYI - I wanted to share the latest I have heard: Confirmation has just come in that there will be Atlantic's in Newport on August 8th & 9th.
The entrance fee for the two day event should be about $45 including hoist, storage, food.
This is Jazz Festival weekend at the Fort, so expect town to be busy. We have always been able to get in and out with boats easily despite that event. - Pete Cinq Mars

July 26 - Race Results

2009-07-27T12:26:00.001-04:00

Looks like the Jumpin Jack Flash is going to be a 110 to reckon with. In her second debut with her new owner and captain, she took home one second and two firsts. One first place finish was after she crossed the line early, bumped into the Eagle, went back over the starting line and did a 360 then proceeded to chase down the fleet.
After the season is half over, the standings are:
1st - 245 Malihini 14 pts
2nd - 698 Red Witch 20 pts
3rd - 35 Nymph 24 pts
4th - 272 Eagle 47 pts.

Boats with not enough races:
240 Scoop 52 pts
545 Jumpin Jack Flash 13 pts
669 Red Baron 30 pts
507 Independence 33 pts
676 Yankee 11 pts

Dave Allen

Racing Results - 7-19-2009

2009-07-21T15:48:00.001-04:00

It was great to see the 507 Independence, 545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash, and 669 Red Baron back on the lake. We had 8 boats racing this Sunday. The 245 Malihini won all three races but they were challenged hard by the 698 Red Witch and the 545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash.
Standings:
1st - 245 Malihini 11 pts.
2nd - 698 Red Witch 16 pts.
3rd - 35 Nymph 18 pts
4th - 272 Eagle 38 pts.

Boats with points but not enough races:
240 Scoop 32 pts.
507 Independence 33 pts.
545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash 9 pts.
676 Yankee 11 pts.
669 Red Baron 16 pts.

Dave Allen

Weekly Race Results - 7-12-09

2009-07-13T09:53:00.003-04:00

It looks like a three boat race this season. After the Nymph's great day yesterday, three boats are in the hunt for first place with only two points between them. With 10 races completed:
1st - Malihini 11 pts
2nd - Red Witch 12 pts
3rd - Nymph 13 pts
4th - Eagle 28 pts

Notes:

Eagle has to be the prettiest gal at the dance with her new paint job, she just shines.

We are looking forward to seeing Jumpin Jack Flash out next weekend, Yankee, Independence and Scoop, too. Where are Red Baron, Anna, can we help get them out on the course, if so reach out to one of the racers and we may have spares or can offer advice or help.

We are also aware of several boats that are "on the hard" and need TLC from owners interested in joining us on the water. Again, let us know, particularly Pete Cinq Mars and we can assit those who would like to join in the sailing of this classic boat.

Standings as of the end of Racing on July 5th

2009-07-06T09:08:00.002-04:00

After two weeks of racing the standings are:
1. 245 Malihini (5 pts.)
2. 698 Red Witch (6 pts.)
3. 35 Nymph (13 pts.)
4. 272 Eagle (17 pts.)

Others with only three races:
676 Yankee (11 pts.)
507 Independence (11 pts.)
240 Scoop (14 pts.)

GHOST FLEET REGATTA UPDATE

2009-07-05T07:05:00.003-04:00

Follow the link on the left side of this page to the Regatta page for the latest news on our August Invitational. Anyone interested in assisting with the preparations or support of this event is encouraged to contact Dave Allen, Bill Wheaton, Avery Tillinghast or Pete Cinq Mars. Responding with a comment on the regatta page is also a method of reaching us as that reaches the webmaster's e-mail.

Sunday June 28th Race Results

2009-06-29T11:16:00.003-04:00

Race results for starting day will be posted shortly. Awaiting Racing Director's official communications.

Five boats participated in light breezes. We were fortunate to have a breeze that allowed us to sail down to bouy 7 and use most of the rest of the lake through the three races. We saw a number of kayaks and pontoon boats out and are looking forward to having Independence racing with us next week. Jumping Jack, we hope will be on the course with us for the holiday weekend as are some other boats that who will round out our fleet. Scoop was reportedly the first 110 in the water this year. Eagle, Mahilini, Nymph, and Red Witch raced on this first day.

See below and on thru a link on this page information on the Invitational Regatta.

GHOST FLEET (46) INVITATIONAL REGATTA

2009-06-29T10:30:00.004-04:00

The Ghost Fleet (46) Invitational Regatta is being organized as a three day event where International 110's from other racing fleets are invited to race on Alexanders Lake in August. We are expecting boats to begin arriving on the afternoon of Friday August 14th. We are looking to enlist help with launching and the docking of our guests. Response has been positive to our plans and people are already volunteering to provide support with donations of their time.

Dave Allen is our Racing Director and is coordinating efforts. I, Pete Cinq Mars will be coordinating registration and keeping the website for the regatta as current and complete as we can. Particulars for housing, food, social events and awards are being worked out and will be posted as they are nailed down.

The ALYC will be the hosting organization and providing the starting boat and race committee. Please follow the link on the left side of this page to the Regatta Web Page.

First Day of Racing - June 28th 2 PM

2009-06-28T06:08:00.000-04:00

Reports are that Scoop, Eagle, Nymph are already for a day of racing. I expect others are or will be, but these in particular I'm aware of... Red Witch is on her way in from Western MA having undergonen some repairs and rebuilding. There is much more to do to get her in top racing shape but time has caught up with the shop team and she needs to get in the water, now!

Anyways, first races are scheduled for 2 PM today.

INTERNATIONAL 110 INVITATIONAL REGATTA

2009-05-17T15:33:00.003-04:00

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 14th-16th of August. The dates have been set and planning is underway. More information to follow soon.

Ghost Fleet to host Regatta

2009-05-10T19:12:00.001-04:00

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! I've been asked to announce that we have permission to organize a International 110 Regatta to host guest sailors for two days of racing on Lake Alexander in August. The details of whether the racing weekend will be August 8th or August 15th are yet still being worked out. We are excited to make this announcement. Lots to do to prepare for this event but I'm confident that we can together make this a racing weekend to remember. It being our first regatta hosting in too long to remember we hope you will help us make it a fun and welcoming event for our guests. More to follow as I know more details I will let you know. - Pete

2009 Season Planning

2009-03-29T12:08:00.002-04:00

All,

It has been a long snowy winter, but the robins and cardinals are back so it is time to begin the preparations for another summer of sailing and racing on our fair lake. Just yesterday I got a call from my skipper letting me know he was ready to get started on Red Witch's season prep including a new mast.

A meeting of the race committee is being organized for early April and as I know more details I will post them. It would be nice if we can get enough boats in the water to begin racing a bit earlier this year.

The 110 Class website has been transferred to a different webmaster as Marty Brown has been busy this winter at the famous Landing School learning more about boatbuilding skills and the trade. Eli Slater has taken over and is working to get all the pieces of the new site working. The forum is already up and getting hits so take a look if you have a chance, I've updated the links on the left side of this page. Amongst the links are blgs for other fleets that are active. There are some rumblings about 110 sailing in New London.

If you are interested in purchasing new hardware for your 110 please drop me a line at petercinqmars@onebox.com as I too will be investing in hardware and perhaps we can pool our purchases like some of us did on the mast purchase last fall making it more reasonable through the sharing of the shipping costs. I will in turn reach out to several vendors who may make the items we are looking for and see if we can get a deal on the purchase of these parts.

One other note that I wanted to share is that the organization responsible for racing rules has released its new Rules Book to cover 2009-2012. More information can be obtained by going to their website USSAILING.ORG.

Looking forward to seeing you soon and being out on the water.

Pete Cinq Mars

Map of lake and bouys with their numbers - Links to Sailing Topics

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Starter bouy is marked "S"

The starting boat usually anchored so a line is formed between the starting bouy and the boat that is ninety degrees relative to the direction the wind.

The course is called out before each race from the starting boat and varies based on the wind conditions on the lake prior to the start of each race. By tradition the fleet members can voice their suggestions for courses before the announcement of courses.

Effort is made to race to bouy 6 & 7 when the wind permits.

Each start begins with a 3 minute starting warning and the boats jockey for position as they try to get the best spot on the line to begin and time their approach to the line so that they just arrive at the line as the final horn blows announcing the start of the race.

We all try to keep the racing fun and spirited, remembering that any time on the lake under sail is to be treasured. We also hope the sails floating across the lake are something to behold from the shoreline. We sail a classic boat design that has been on the lake for over fifty years with our oldest fleet boat taking second place in this year's racing, not bad for a boat that sailed with one of the last wooden masts and has been carried generations of family around the lake when she is not racing.

We would love to have more boats and crews racing in 2008. These boats also race in other fleets in places like Newport, RI, Portland, ME, Hull, MA, Chicago, IL, and Bay City, MI. See the link to the International 110 Class website and other Fleet wesites listed in Links.

For more detail on how a sailboat works and fundamentals of racing sailboats try one of the following links:

Great link to sailing fundamentals -

http://www.uiowa.edu/~sail/skills/racing_basics/index1.shtml

Slide Presentation on Racing Rules -

www.whyra.org/sailing%20rules.ppt

A sailing course -

http://www.sailingcourse.com/racing.htm

Terms and Terminology for sailboats -

http://www.boatingchannel.com/Boating_Sports/Sailing/Sailing_Terminology/sailing_terminology.html

Historical Article about 110

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Some Designs Truly Stand the Test of Time

By Dave Baldwin

International 110

Enthusiasts of the sleek, double-ended 24-foot International 110 are quick to point out its striking similarity to many of today's high performance sport boats, citing its minimal wetted surface, bulb keel, and generous sail area—a testament to renowned designer Ray Hunt's innovation, considering he launched the 110 in 1939. One of the first boats made from marine plywood, this hard-chined, flat-bottomed one-design is known for its speed, stability, and responsiveness. Modern 110s are made of fiberglass and feature a single trapeze, a bow-launched spinnaker, and rollerfurling jib. The 110 is easily trailerable, weighing only 910 pounds, and its class remains a perennial favorite among daysailers and racers alike, boasting fleets nationwide and as far off as Hawaii and the Philippines. This picture was published early on to show how easy it is to trailer a boat of the 110 Class.

2008 ALYC Officers

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Commodore - John Keech
Racing Chairman - Dave Allen

Season Special Regattas Winners

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4th of July Regatta - Malihini # 245
Armand Ricard Memorial Regatta - Not Held in 2007
Sunfish Championship - Dave Allen
Labor Day Regatta - Malihini # 245

Beautiful Moments on the Lake

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GOALS for this site

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This Blog site is intended to demonstrate the capability for group participation in 110 Class lake activities. The hope is that Alexander's Lake sailors will use this forum for the exchange of ideas and information and use it as a jumping off spot to learn about activities in other 110 Class fleets. - Pete Cinq Mars