Belmont Circle Racing

The 36.7 Fleet has three Belmont Circle Races on the schedule for the 2011 sailing season, with one being a BOY race.  Information for Belmont Circle racing has been added to the Fleet Resources section of the site, including NOR and SI. 

Some highlights from the welcome letter and SI are outlined below:

• A skippers meeting will be held at CYC Belmont Station on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30
• Saturday May 21 is the first Belmont Circle Race, it will consist of multiple starts and short races
• The warning for the first race is 10:55 off Belmont Harbor
• The racing Area is 2nm off Belmont Harbor's red nun buoy
• The 36.7 fleet has contributed a keg for after racing festivities at CYC Belmont

Chicago 36.7 Member's Heroic Act

When a wicked storm came through the Chicago area on Wednesday, May 11, 36.7 owner George Quinlan and others assisted in the rescue of three fellow sailors.  George and Andrea Krasinski coordinated the treatment of the three men onshore until ambulances arrived.  The three men are reported to have been in the water for up to 50 minutes.  We are happy to report are three men are expected to make a full recovery.  The full story can be found in the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club Newsletter.  Another example of the extraordinary fleet members the Lake Michigan 36.7 Fleet has.

Lou Sandoval is US Sailing's Sailor of the Week!

Congratulations to Lou Sandoval who is this week's US Sailing Sailor of the Week! Lou has been a staple in the Chicago Fleet both as a Beneteau Dealer and as part owner of Karma, a competitive First 36.7.  In the early days of the Chicago Fleet Lou played an instrumental role in organizing the fleet, one-design events and fleet gatherings.  Lou continues to support the fleet and sailing in Chicago as a member of many committees, including Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. 

Lou is a great friend and competitor, please congratulate him the next time you see him walking the docks!

Mt. Gay Rum on Sale

Get your Mt. Gay Rum on sale to enjoy while sailing!  Thanks to Janet Baxter for letting us know Mt. Gay Rum is on sale at Binny's this week.  The 1.75 size is on sale for $26.99, not a huge savings, but when you are buying your rum in bulk it sure does add up. 

The first Chicago 36.7 evnt is quickly approaching, May 21 at Belmont!  Ger some rum to pass around at the after racing festivities!

Area 3 Registration Now Open!

The Beneeteau First 36.7 Fleet has a number of Area 3 Port to Port and Buoy races on our schedule for the 2011 sailing season.  Registration for Area 3 can be done via the Area 3 website.  The 36.7 Fleet participates in Boat of the Year (BOY) racing as part of our fleet championship.  In past years the 36.7 Fleet has had great participation in Area 3 events, with as much competitiveness as any of the big regattas.  In 2011, we hope to see the same level of competition out on the water as in past years.  Register for Area 3 races today!