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2024 Calendar Provisional

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Annual Race Committee Meeting1/3/2024 - 1/3/2024 1800 - WedMike Quaid
MBBC Race Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 4 at McGillicuddy's Bar and Grill, at Severance Corners, in Colchester. I have reserved the conference room, which is located on the right side when you walk in from the rear parking lot.
For anybody who wants to be social and see old friends after a few cold months of winter, let's meet at 6:00 PM and order dinner there. Official meeting start will be 6:30 so that anybody who has other commitments can arrive then. Please RSVP and let me know who is coming and when. I will send a reminder out before the 4th.
Tentative Agenda:
1. Make sure NOR and SI's are up to date for all regattas
2. Coordinate dates with LCYC
3. Vote on who sails for Chiott Cup this year
4. Thoughts on increasing turnout for weekend races
5. Future of Awards Banquet
6. Thistle Nationals June 24 weekend
7. Status of Volunteer
8. Junior Sailing Races
9. Corinthian J24
10. Other Business


January 2023 Afterguard Meeting1/8/2024 - 1/8/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held on ZOOM. Contact Master Jon Brooks for link.

February 2023 Afterguard Meeting2/12/2024 - 2/12/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held on ZOOM. Contact Master Jon Brooks for link.

March 2023 Afterguard Meeting3/11/2024 - 3/11/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held on ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9488557940?pwd=Sjlpd2UrQmduT0haTm5vWWJsc0Rqdz09

April 2023 Afterguard Meeting4/8/2024 - 4/8/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held on ZOOM. Catherine Condon is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9488557940?pwd=Sjlpd2UrQmduT0haTm5vWWJsc0Rqdz09

Grounds Pre-Opening work day 4/20/2024 - 4/20/2024 1000 - SatMark Baglini
Grounds committee is getting any early start to the season come help give a hand clearing away debris.

May 2023 Afterguard Meeting - McGillicuddy's and NOT ON ZOOM5/6/2024 - 5/6/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at McGillicudy's located at 18 Severance Green, Colchester VT. Will will not be using ZOOM.

Club Opening 5/11/2024 - 5/11/2024 0900 - SatJon Brooks
Annual Club opening... bring your work gloves

Laser Series 15/14/2024 - 5/14/2024 1800 - TuesBill Rogers
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Trottier - Private Event5/17/2024 - 5/17/2024 17:00 - FriJulie Trottier
Private Event

Get Acquainted-Welcome Back Social 5/19/2024 - 5/19/2024 1830 - SatKimberly Pratt
More information on the new website:
New Website

PBI15/19/2024 - 5/19/2024 1000 - SunAl Russell
Power Boat Instruction Level 1 (PBI 1).. This clinic is required for all operators of Club owned power boats. We focus on safety, procedures, maintenence, and the applicable State and Federal Laws Level one only covers the club whalers and the punt. Other boats have other requirements.

Laser Series 25/21/2024 - 5/21/2024 1800 - TuesJulie Trottier
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Practice Race5/23/2024 - 5/23/2024 1810 - ThursDavid Klebanoff
Informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.

Coffee Pot Race5/25/2024 - 5/25/2024 1000 - SatAl Russell
Warning Signal: 1000
Event: The traditional season opener. Be prepared for possible cold conditions. The Coffee Pot is a random leg distance race starting in the Inner Malletts Bay, around Stave Island and finishing at the start.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member monohull keel boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay, north of Coats Island.
Course: Random leg distance race (see Sailing Instructions).
Awards: The Coffee Pot Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Spinnaker Class at the MBBC Annual Banquet. Sailing Instructions: Link on the MBBC-VT.org race calendar.

Sailing Instructions

Laser Series 35/28/2024 - 5/28/2024 1800 - TuesDavid Klebanoff
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

S Pratt - Private Event5/29/2024 - 5/29/2024 12:00 - WedSamuel Pratt


Midweek 1 5/30/2024 - 5/30/2024 1810 - ThursAlan Ouellette


Munson/Essex Art League - Private Event5/30/2024 - 5/30/2024 9:00-3:00 - ThursMichael Munson
Essex Art League through Mary Jane. Clear need to be out of club by 3pm for Thursday Evening Racing.

Spring Lightning Regatta6/1/2024 - 6/2/2024 1000 - Sat-SunMark Gardner
Chuck Padula is PRO
Two day regatta.
NOR
SIs


LCYC Double Hander6/1/2024 - 6/1/2024 1030 - SatMike Quaid
***LCYC EVENT *** The Double Handed is a standalone race and not part of any series. For the LCYC Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Courses, and on-line Race Registration see http://lcyc.info/racing. To be scored you must register and have a current PHRF rating.

Season Opener Women's Sailing 6/3/2024 - 6/3/2024 1800 - Mon.Kristen Johanson
MBBC Women's Sailing Program will start the season with our weekly evening sail.
No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).
Topic this week will be Proper Cleat Hitches.

Laser Series 46/4/2024 - 6/4/2024 1800 - TuesBretton Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek 26/6/2024 - 6/6/2024 1810 - ThursBill Rogers


Gawor - Private Event6/7/2024 - 6/7/2024 17:00-22:00 - Kim Fiske Gawor
~20 people

Royal Savage Regatta6/8/2024 - 6/8/2024 1030 - SatAllen Baker
Warning Signal: 1030
Event: A two-race event held on Outer Malletts Bay. First race of the Lake Champlain Championship Series. The Royal Savage Trophy is one of the most historically significant trophies awarded to sailors on Lake Champlain. The trophy consists of a glass encased relic from the Sloop Royal Savage, the first American Vessel to engage the enemy at the Battle of Valcour on October 11, 1776.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member monohull keel boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Class A: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 92 and lower
Class B: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 93 - 126
Class C: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 127 and higher
Class JAM A: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap 158 and lower
Class JAM B: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap 159 and higher
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Outer Malletts Bay.
Course: Windward/Leeward.
Awards: A PHRF class must have two or more boats to qualify. For 2023, the Royal Savage Trophy will be awarded to the boat finishing first for the combined total overall in Class C. The Ted Brooks Trophy will be awarded to the boat finishing first for the combined total overall in Classes A and B. Trophies will be awarded at the MBBC Annual Banquet.

Sailing Instructions

Women's Sailing6/10/2024 - 6/10/2024 1800 - Mon.Marilynne Johnson
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

June 2023 AfterGuard Meeting 6/10/2024 - 6/10/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at the Clubhouse.

Laser Series 56/11/2024 - 6/11/2024 - TuesPatrick Zachary
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek 3 (BBQ) All Fleets clean-up 6/13/2024 - 6/13/2024 1810 - ThursGerald J. Couture, II


Race Night BBQ6/13/2024 - 6/13/2024 1800 - ThursChristine Kemp
Clean up crew A/B/C/D Fleet

Double-Handed Race 6/15/2024 - 6/15/2024 1030 - SatJulie Trottier
Competitor's Meeting: 0900
Warning Signal: 1030
Event: A double-handed race for all keel boats normally crewed by two or more people.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay.
Course: Windward/Leeward.
Awards: The "Chris Davis Memorial Trophy" is awarded to the top boat in the PHRF Spinnaker Class at the MBBC Annual Banquet.

Sailing Instructions

LCYC Odziozo6/15/2024 - 6/15/2024 1030 - SatSamuel Pratt
Primary Race Officer: John Harris
The Oziozo Race is one of the optional races for the LCCS Champlain Series.
For the LCCS Notice of Series, see http://lcchampionshipseries.org.


Area A Sears Cup 6/15/2024 - 6/16/2024 - WedKatrina Ouellette
US Sailing Triple handed Championship, Area A, BYC Bristol RI

Junior Sailing Summer Program6/17/2024 - 8/9/2024 0900 - Mon-FriRich Miller
Junior Sailing Summer Program
Sailing classes teach boat handling skills and seamanship following the US SAILING Small Boat Sailing curriculum. Class offerings are designed to teach sailors with entry level skills up to experienced sailors participating in our racing program.

Womens Sailing6/17/2024 - 6/17/2024 1800 - MonJanice Lange
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

Laser Series 66/18/2024 - 6/18/2024 1800 - TuesDavid Jillson
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Meadows - Private Event6/18/2024 - 6/18/2024 - Megan Meadows
noon for setup and will run into evening

Midweek 4 6/20/2024 - 6/20/2024 1810 - ThursAl Russell


Thistle Atlantic Coast Championship6/21/2024 - 6/23/2024 0900 - Fri-SunDavid Hansen
Expect 30 to 40 boats.

LCYC Lady Skipper6/22/2024 - 6/22/2024 0900 - SatSamuel Pratt
Race Committee: Bob Finn / John Harris (RC)
For the LCYC Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Courses, and on-line Race Registration see http://lcyc.info/racing. To be scored you must register and have a current PHRF rating.

Women's Sailing6/24/2024 - 6/24/2024 1800 - Mon.Susan Sullivan
Topic is heavy weather sailing. When to reef and when to push, pop and pinch. Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

Laser Series 7 6/25/2024 - 6/25/2024 1800 - TuesMichael Hoffman
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek 5 BBQ - Awards JAM Clean-up6/27/2024 - 6/27/2024 1810 - ThursChuck Padula


Race Night BBQ6/27/2024 - 6/27/2024 1800 - ThursKimberly Pratt
Clean up crew: JAM Fleet

Full Moon Evening Sail # 1 7/1/2024 - 7/1/2024 19:00 - Mon.Shelley Mathias
A rare opportunity to come out on a Monday night to watch the sunset, the moon rise, and if the winds are cooperative, go out to the outer bay to catch some of Burlington's fireworks. Join us!

Laser Series 8 (Cancelled)7/2/2024 - 7/2/2024 1800 - TuesKen Grillo
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

July 4th Catered BBQ 7/2/2024 - 7/2/2024 1630 - 1900 - TuesKimberly Pratt
Enjoy the 4th of July at MBBC. Race in the Ethan Allen regatta, join the Yeoman's Challenge, enjoy the festivities and fireworks from the best spot on the lake. This a fun day for the whole family!
BBQ Catered by Burger Barn
Burgers, dogs, French fries, fruit skewer, pickle, and salad buffet.
Ice cream desserts, Water and Seltzer provided by Entertainment
Cost
Adults - $25 Children under 12 - $15
Staggered sign up by time starting at 1630
Sign up Today


Fourth of July Games7/2/2024 - 7/2/2024 15:00 - TuesdayShelley Mathias
Hosts: Shelley Mathias Fouth of July celebration is even better with some old traditional games that all the family can enjoy. We'll start at 3:00, and people can join while they wait for their time to get their dinner. 3 legged races, wheelbarrow races, egg on a spoon, and more. We'll have croquette, Kubbs, and bocce as well. Come out and relaxing together Please RSVP at the link on the home page. https://mbbc-vt.org/Social/2022/GameNightPizza.asp

Ethan Allen Pursuit Race7/2/2024 - 7/2/2024 1200 - TuesJulie Trottier
Warning Signal: 1200
Event: A Jib and Main only pursuit race. Individual start times based on each boats PHRF time-on-distance handicap assigned at the end of registration (the slowest boat starts first).
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Registration: At the MBBC Club house between 1000 & 1100. To pre-register email ethanallen@mbbc-vt.org with ?Ethan Allen Regatta? in the subject, include the helm and PHRF information if available.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay.
Course: Random leg distance race (see Sailing Instructions).

Sailing Instructions

Midweek 6 7/4/2024 - 7/4/2024 1810 - ThursHarry Reindel


FJ Horse Regatta (Jr Regatta)7/4/2024 - 7/5/2024 1000 - Thurs-FridayKatrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta in Saratoga NY.

Mayor's Cup - Plattsburgh7/6/2024 - 7/6/2024 - SatDavid Klebanoff
The Mayor'a Cup Regatta is VSC's designated race in the Cannon/Goose Series of the Lake Champlain Championship Series.

Known as THE sailing tradition of Lake Champlain, the Mayor's Cup Regatta returns as the signature event of the popular 4-day summer festival in Plattsburgh, NY. Attracting sailboats from throughout the northeast and Quebec, racers face ano guts, no glory competition known, since 1978, for its spirited fun and, sometimes, high-seas adventure. When skippers who compete around the world claim Lake Champlain as sailing at its best, we know our waterfront treasure is no fool's gold!

The Rotary Cup goes to the over all winner of the Cruising Division, with the Mayor's Cup going to the over all winner of the Racing Division. There will be prizes and trophies for all divisions.

For more information contact: Kjell Dahlen at 518-566-2020 or regatta@mayorscup.com
See also the Mayor's Cup website: http://mayorscup.com/

Safety First! Orienting crew to safety protocols7/6/2024 - 7/6/2024 10:00 - SatShelley Mathias
No matter how experienced you are, emergencies happen. Having crew familiar with protocols can prevent injuries or worse. Whether cruising or racing, it's up to the Skipper to make sure that their crew knows what to do in an emergency. What's your protocol? How do you review it with each individual new to your boat? Come and fine tune or develop the safety protocol for your boat. We'll walk through each possible area together with a check list for procedures. It doesn't take long to orient crew, and it makes them feel safer and more ready to enjoy the ride. RSVP so we have enough

Women's Sailing7/8/2024 - 7/8/2024 1800 - Mon.Kathy Manning
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

July 2023 Afterguard Meeting 7/8/2024 - 7/8/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at the Clubhouse.

Laser Series 9 7/9/2024 - 7/9/2024 1800 - TuesAl Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Champ Chase (Jr Regatta)7/10/2024 - 7/11/2024 0900 - Wed-ThursKatrina Ouellette


Midweek 7 BBQ J24 Clean-up 7/11/2024 - 7/11/2024 1810 - ThursMarcy Milton Finch
CANCELED FOR TONIGHT

Race Night BBQ 7/11/2024 - 7/11/2024 1800 - ThursCharlie Timmons
CANCELED

Lake Champlain Race **New Course**7/12/2024 - 7/13/2024 2000 - Fri-SatMark Gardner
Warning Signal: 2000
Event: An overnight race that exposes the racer to the northern sections of Lake Champlain. Part of the Lake Champlain Championship Series.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member monohull keel boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Class A: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 92 and lower
Class B: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 93 - 126
Class C: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 127 and higher
Class JAM A: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap 158 and lower
Class JAM B: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap 159 and higher
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Start and Finish near Carlton Prize.
Course: Distance race.
Awards: The Lake Champlain Trophy will be awarded at the MBBC Annual Banquet.

Sailing Instructions New Course
PRO Phone: 802-318-6479

Ladies Lawn Party7/15/2024 - 7/15/2024 1800 - Mon.Marilynne Johnson
Join the women of MBBC at the event of the season! Don your best summer dress, hat and gloves for an evening of croquet, tea sandwiches, chocolates, and other sweet treats. Food and drink will be served by the men of MBBC, followed by a sunset sail. This annual event is a favorite, not to be missed.

Laser Series 10 7/16/2024 - 7/16/2024 1800 - TuesMark Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek 87/18/2024 - 7/18/2024 1810 - ThursTom Tucker


Cheeseburger Regatta (Jr Regatta)7/18/2024 - 7/19/2024 0900 - Thurs-FriKatrina Ouellette
Jr. Regatta hosted by Lake George Club

Women's Sailing Weekend Cruise7/19/2024 - 7/21/2024 - Fri, Sat, SunKristen Johanson
Weather permitting, we'll sail (Location to be confirmed) and moor or anchor overnight. All are invited (with or without a boat). We'll match you up with a woman sailor. We gather Friday night at the Club, overnight on the moorings or, if possible, make an early start to Location TBD. Let Kristen Johanson know you are interested and we'll provide additional information.

Martin 16 Regatta Canceled 7/20/2024 - 7/20/2024 - SatMark Gardner

Launched in 2003, this accessible sailing event has become Lake Champlain's premier race for sailors with disabilities. It continues to grow, drawing competitors from throughout the northeastern US and eastern Canada.

Shortened to a 1 day regatta. Sunday would become the rain day.


LCYC Mid-Lake Race7/20/2024 - 7/20/2024 1030 - SatSamuel Pratt
Series: Lake Champlain Championship Series


Women's Sailing 7/22/2024 - 7/22/2024 1800 - Mon.Lea Ann Smith
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

Rig it UP Sunapee (Jr. Sailing)7/22/2024 - 7/23/2024 0900 - Tues, WedKatrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta on LSYC, Lake Sunapee, NH Optis and 420s

Laser Series 117/23/2024 - 7/23/2024 1800 - TuesJulie Trottier
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com

Midweek 9 BBQ - Awards All Fleet Clean-up7/25/2024 - 7/25/2024 1810 - ThursDavid Jillson


Race Night BBQ7/25/2024 - 7/25/2024 1800 - Thurs Wanda Sachs
Clean up crew: A/B/C/D Fleets

Ed Ziemer Memorial 7/26/2024 - 7/26/2024 14:00-21:00 - FriLynne Meeks
afternoon setup and evening event

Finch Cup Pursuit Race7/28/2024 - 7/28/2024 1200 - SunJeff Allen
Warning Signal: 1200
Event: A Jib and Main only pursuit race. Individual start times based on each boats PHRF time-on-distance handicap assigned at the end of registration (the slowest boat starts first).
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap. Each boat must be helmed by a woman or Jr. Sailor.
Registration: At the MBBC Club house between 1000 & 1100. To pre-register email finchcup@mbbc-vt.org with ?Finch Cup? in the subject, include the helm and PHRF information if available.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay.
Course: Random leg distance race (see Sailing Instructions).

Sailing Instructions

Women's Sailing 7/29/2024 - 7/29/2024 1800 - Mon.Susan Sullivan
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

Laser Series 12 7/30/2024 - 7/30/2024 1800 - TuesChuck Padula
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Full Moon Evening Sail # 2 7/30/2024 - 7/30/2024 19:00 - TuesShelley Mathias
Go out on a few boats to watch the sunset and then the moonrise. (8:18 pm / Moonrise: 8:52M). It's a beautiful way to spend and evening. Sail the whole time or just for the sunset and then watch the moonrise peacefully from the mooring field while enjoying some beverages.

Midweek 108/1/2024 - 8/1/2024 1810 - ThursMike Quaid


Progressive Dinner 8/2/2024 - 8/2/2024 1730 - Fri.Karen Petit
Hosts: Karen and Lew Petit and Kathy Manning (Rain Date is Sat. Aug. 5) Join us for another cruising event that is a season favorite! We'll be making our way around the mooring field experiencing various dinner courses on members' boats. We'll meet on the back lawn at 5:00 pm to get our list of boats to be visited and make our way to the dinghies. Sign up to participate and/or host a course on your boat; contact Karen and Lew

LCYC Ladies Cup Race8/3/2024 - 8/3/2024 - SatMike Quaid
Shelburne, VT - LCYC
The Ladies Cup Race is one of the required races for the Lake Champlain Championship Series Cannon/Goose Series and one of the optional races for the LCCS Champlain Series.
For the LCYC Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Courses, and on-line Registration see http://lcyc.info/racing. To be scored you must register with LCYC and have a current PHRF rating.

Chiott Cup Regatta8/4/2024 - 8/4/2024 900 - SunKen Grillo
MBBC's major one-design regatta.
It is open to club and non-club sailors.
This year it is a 1 day J24 - Laser Regatta

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NOR:
Registration:
--Sunday 900 - 930 | MBBC
Schedule of Races:
--930 Competitors Meeting
?1000 First Warning, races to follow
Rules:
--Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing, and Sailing Instructions
Primary race area :
--Primary race area will be The Inner Malletts Bay, and the secondary area will be the Outer Bay.
Scoring:
---Low Point, one throw after five races
Awards:
---J24's - The Perpetual Chiott Trophy
---Lasers All Rigs - Top three places

Sailing Instructions

Women's Sailing8/5/2024 - 8/5/2024 1800 - Mon.Kristen Johanson
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional.

Laser Series 13 8/6/2024 - 8/6/2024 1800 - TuesMimi Ryan
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek 118/8/2024 - 8/8/2024 1810 - Thurs Bretton Gardner


Junior Sailing Ends8/9/2024 - 8/9/2024 0900 - Fri
Last day of Junior Sailing

Diamond Island Regatta 8/10/2024 - 8/10/2024 0900 - SatSamuel Pratt
Hosted by the Diamond Island Yacht Club Charlotte VT. Part of the Lake wide Cannon Series

The Diamond Island Regatta, DIYC?s major sailing event of each season, is scheduled for August 12. The day begins under the DIYC tent with a breakfast (8 a.m.) and a skippers? meeting (9 a.m.). The starting sequence for the race begins at 11 a.m. on Town Farm Bay. Back under the tent, a post-race party and awards ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m., and the annual Lobster Fest dinner gets under way at 5:30 p.m.

Split Rock Regatta8/11/2024 - 8/11/2024 - SunSamuel Pratt
The Split Rock Race, added to the schedule in 2021, takes place on August 13, the day following the Diamond Island Regatta. Both of these sailboat races are part of the Lake Champlain Championship Series.

Women's Sailing8/12/2024 - 8/12/2024 1800 - Mon.Marcy Milton Finch
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional.

August 2023 Afterguard Meeting 8/12/2024 - 8/12/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at the Clubhouse.

Laser Series 14 8/13/2024 - 8/13/2024 1800 - TuesJulie Trottier
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Halstead Private Event8/14/2024 - 8/14/2024 16:00-20:00 - WedGeoff Halsted
25 People

Midweek 12 BBQ JAM Clean-up 8/15/2024 - 8/15/2024 1810 - ThursSamuel Pratt


Race Night BBQ8/15/2024 - 8/15/2024 1800 - ThursKimberly Pratt
Clean up crew: JAM Fleet

Cruise # 2 - 8/16/2024 - 8/18/2024 16:00 - Sat, Sun.Meg Charlebois
Meg and Steve Charlebois will be hosting this cruise. They'll be posting more closer to the weekend. Put it on your calendar and join this experienced cruising couple.

Afterguard Brunch8/17/2024 - 8/17/2024 0800 - SatKimberly Pratt
Join the Afterguard in our annual celebration of the membership of Malletts Bay Boat Club for a delicious brunch prepared and served by Afterguard and it's free!
Click Here to Signup

Women's Sailing8/19/2024 - 8/19/2024 18:00 - Mon.Shelley Mathias
Weekly women's sailing. No sailing experience (or boat) is necessary. We will match you up with experienced women sailors. Bring a snack and beverage to share (optional).

Laser Series 158/20/2024 - 8/20/2024 1800 - TuesBill Rogers
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com

Midweek 138/22/2024 - 8/22/2024 1810 - ThursPatrick Zachary


LCYC Schuyler Island Race 8/24/2024 - 8/24/2024 - SatSamuel Pratt
LCYC lake race.

Women's Sailing8/26/2024 - 8/26/2024 1800 - Mon.Karen Petit
Last week of Womens Sailing. Even if you haven't been able to make it all summer, don't miss our farewell to long summer evenings this week.

Laser Series 168/27/2024 - 8/27/2024 1800 - TuesJohn ORourke
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com

Full Moon Evening Sail # 3 8/28/2024 - 8/28/2024 1800 - WedShelley Mathias
Hosts: TBD It's the last full moon cruise of the season. We will be starting earlier as sunset and moonrise will be earlier. What a peaceful way to end August! The sun will set at 7:33 with the full moon rising at 8:11.

Midweek 14 BBQ Awards J24 Cleanup 8/29/2024 - 8/29/2024 1800 - ThursJohn Reynolds


Race Night BBQ8/29/2024 - 8/29/2024 1800 - ThursChristine Kemp
Clean up crew: J24 Fleet

Goodbye Summer Regatta9/1/2024 - 9/1/2024 1030 - SunAlan Ouellette

Wave goodbye to summer with a day of racing on the water.

Warning Signal: 1030
Event: Wave goodbye to summer with a day of racing on the water followed by an informal BBQ at the Club.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay.
Course: Windward/Leeward. Multiple races are planned.

Sailing Instructions

Laser Series 17 9/3/2024 - 9/3/2024 1800 - TuesMark Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Fall 1 9/5/2024 - 9/5/2024 1800 - ThursJohn ORourke


Cruising Erie Canal to Lake Ontario9/6/2024 - 9/6/2024 18:00 - FriSteven Charlebois
Steve and Meg Charlebois traveled to Lake Ontario via the Champlain and Erie Canals, leaving last summer and returning this July. Come for pizza and listen as they share their experience going through the Canals and sailing on Lake Ontario! Learn about the delights and trials of the journey and some hints on passage through the locks! There will be a sign-up to plan for pizza.
Join us!

LCYC Macdonough Race9/7/2024 - 9/8/2024 - Sat-SunSamuel Pratt
Long distance race starting at Shelburne, VT - LCYC.

NE Lightning WJM Districts9/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 0900 - Sat-SunMark Gardner
One Day regatta at Bow Lake, NH. Everyone is welcome.

Crane - Private Event9/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 12:00 - Steve Crane


Womens Fall Sailing and Firepit Chat 9/9/2024 - 9/9/2024 1700 - MonKristen Johanson
Mondays 5:00
We are continuing Womens Sailing into September to capture the last breezes of the season.

Since the launch is no longer running on weekdays, we will dinghy or bring our boats around to the dock.
Firepit Chat on the beach to follow. Bring food and beverage for yourself or to share as we catch these last weeks on the bay.


September 2023 Afterguard Meeting 9/9/2024 - 9/9/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at the Clubhouse.

Laser Series 18 9/10/2024 - 9/10/2024 1800 - TuesDavid Jillson
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Fall 2 9/12/2024 - 9/12/2024 1800 - ThursWilliam Fastiggi
Casual Fall Racing

Anderson/Stafford Private Event9/15/2024 - 9/15/2024 14:00-21:2100 - SunMark Anderson
Mark Anderson/Barb Stafford For an event will be for 40 - 50 people. 2 pm set up 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm function 7:30 - 9:00 Clean up

Womens Fall Sailing and Firepit Chat9/16/2024 - 9/16/2024 1700 - MonKristen Johanson
All women of MBBC are welcome. Come to sail at 5 as weather permits. Since the launch is no longer running on weekdays, we will dinghy or bring our boats around to the dock. Firepit Chats on the beach to follow. Bring food for yourself or to share. If you have it at home, please bring some kindling or wood.

Laser Series 19 9/17/2024 - 9/17/2024 17:30 - TuesDavid Klebanoff
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Fall 3 9/19/2024 - 9/19/2024 1800 - ThursSteven Callison
Casual Fall Racing

Womens Fall Sailing and Firepit Chat9/23/2024 - 9/23/2024 1700 - MonKristen Johanson
All women of MBBC are welcome. Come to sail at 5 as weather permits. Since the launch is no longer running on weekdays, we will dinghy or bring our boats around to the dock. Firepit Chats on the beach to follow. Bring food for yourself or to share. If you have it at home, please bring some kindling or wood. We will meet rain or shine at 5:00. If we must, we'll go inside.

Laser Series 209/24/2024 - 9/24/2024 5:30 - TuesPatrick Zachary
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Fall 4 9/26/2024 - 9/26/2024 1800 - ThursAllen Baker
Casual Fall Racing

Final Race Night Lasagna Dinner 9/26/2024 - 9/26/2024 1800 - ThursKimberly Pratt
Clean up crew: A/B/C/D Fleets

Laser Series 2110/1/2024 - 10/1/2024 5:30 - TuesGerald Couture
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Late Fall Series 1 10/3/2024 - 10/3/2024 1730 - ThursDavid Klebanoff
First Warning Signal: 1730
Event: A fall evening series for PHRF and One-Design boats. Featuring 7 classes, 2 starts and 1 course.
Class A: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 99 and lower
Class B: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 100 - 144
Class C: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 145 - 179
Class D: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 180 and higher
Class JAM: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap
Class J: J24 One-Design Class
Class L: Centerboard boats Portsmouth Handicap Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay. Races will start approximately ? mile East of MBBC.
Courses: Course 2WL (Windward/Leeward sailed twice) May be a windward or leeward start.

Sailing Instructions

Annual Meeting 10/4/2024 - 10/4/2024 1900 - FriJon Brooks
An important meeting for all members... Please show your support by coming to ask any questions you may have about the annual reports which can be found on our website, and vote in the all-important election of the new Afterguard for 2024. Afterguard committee chairs will not be making presentations, so we expect the meeting to be briefer than in past years. Please bring a dessert to share, coffee and tea will be provided.

Benedict Arnold Race10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024 1100 - Sat Allen Baker
General Description:
This race commemorates the Revolutionary War naval Battle of Valcour which occurred on Friday, October 11, 1776, between an American fleet commanded by Benedict Arnold and a British fleet under the authority of Sir Guy Carleton, though he was not the operational commander.
The weather that day was clear with a northerly wind. Snow could be seen on the mountains. The American fleet was anchored across the Valcour Channel from near Bluff Point to the New York shore. There were 500 non-sailors in this fleet. The British fleet, 700 sailors, had passed the eastern shore of Valcour Island the previous day, sailing south. In order to attack the American fleet, the British fleet had proceeded to windward up the Valcour Channel by tacking and rowing.
The first British ship was sighted by the Americans at 8 AM. The battle commenced three hours later at 11 AM with the main forces joining battle at 12:30 PM. The battle ended at 5 PM. During the battle Arnold's flag ship was sunk.
Event: This race commemorates the Revolutionary War Naval Battle of Valcour.
Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats with a Lake Champlain PHRF handicap.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Lake Champlain west of outer Malletts Bay. Start and Finish near Carlton Prize.
Course: Random leg distance race (see Sailing Instructions).
Awards: The Benedict Arnold Trophy will be awarded at the MBBC Annual Banquet.

Sailing Instructions

October 2023 Afterguard Meeting 10/7/2024 - 10/7/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. This meeting will be held at the Club.

Laser Series 2210/8/2024 - 10/8/2024 5:30 - TuesBill Rogers
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact: Ken Grillo

Midweek Late Fall Series 2 10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024 1730 - ThursSamuel Pratt
First Warning Signal: 1730
Event: A fall evening series for PHRF and One-Design boats. Featuring 7 classes, 2 starts and 1 course.
Class A: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 99 and lower
Class B: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 100 - 144
Class C: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 145 - 179
Class D: Spinnaker PHRF Handicap 180 and higher
Class JAM: Non-spinnaker PHRF Handicap
Class J: J24 One-Design Class
Class L: Centerboard boats Portsmouth Handicap Eligibility: Open to all member and non-member boats.
Registration: At the Signal Boat.
Venue: Inner Malletts Bay. Races will start approximately ? mile East of MBBC.
Courses: Course 2WL (Windward/Leeward sailed twice) May be a windward or leeward start.

Sailing Instructions

Leaf Peeper Regatta10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024 0900 - Sat-SunMark Gardner
Chuck Padula is PRO
Last Lightning Regatta of the year in New England. Weather always plays a part in the fun!
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J24 Late Fall Series 1 10/12/2024 - 10/12/2024 1100 - SatCharly Dickerson
A late fall series for J24's after club closing. Short courses in the inner bay. Five races are scheduled each day, wind and weather permitting. Temperatures are often in the 40's.

Annual Club Banquet10/18/2024 - 10/18/2024 1800 to 2100 - FriKimberly Pratt
Catered Annual Banquet to be held at the Malletts Bay Boat Club.
Signup

Club Closing10/19/2024 - 10/19/2024 0900 - SatJon Brooks
As always, we need volunteers to help with club closing!

J24 Late Fall Series 2 10/20/2024 - 10/20/2024 1100 - SunCharly Dickerson
A late fall series for J24's after club closing. Short courses in the inner bay. Five races are scheduled each day, wind and weather permitting. Temperatures are often in the 40's.

J24 Late Fall Series 3 10/26/2024 - 10/26/2024 1100 - SatCharly Dickerson
A late fall series for J24's after club closing. Short courses in the inner bay. Five races are scheduled each day, wind and weather permitting. Temperatures are often in the 40's.

J24 Late Fall Series 4 11/2/2024 - 11/2/2024 1100 - SatCharly Dickerson
A late fall series for J24's after club closing. Short courses in the inner bay. Five races are scheduled each day, wind and weather permitting. Temperatures are often in the 40's.

Buddy Melges....The Wizard of Zenda11/2/2024 - 11/2/2024 1900 - SatKen Grillo
You are cordially invited to a showing of the new documentary video about late, great Buddy Melges titled The Wizard of Zenda.

The 90 minute video will be shown at the Film House at the Main Street Landing Company at 60 Lake Street in Burlington on Saturday November 4, 2023. Doors open at 1900 and the show starts at 2000

Ticket prices are $15 for adults , and admission is free to people under 30 years old with a ticket.

Sponsored by Malletts Bay Sailing Education Foundation.

J24 Late Fall Series 5 11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024 1100 - SatDavid Klebanoff
A late fall series for J24's after club closing. Short courses in the inner bay. Five races are scheduled each day, wind and weather permitting. Temperatures are often in the 40's.

Harbor Closes11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024 all day - SunJon Brooks
Harbor closes

November 2023 Afterguard Meeting 11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. Meeting via Zoom.

Women of MBBC Holiday Party12/8/2024 - 12/8/2024 1700 - SunKristen Johanson
The annual holiday pot luck party is a time to reconnect during the off season. We will enjoy a pot luck and Yankee Swap, conversation and laughter. This is a pot luck and BYOB affair. Please bring an appetizer, dish, or dessert to share. We'll do a Yankee Swap for those who would like to participate. Please bring a wrapped gift which is either something you already have around your home or with a value less than $20. Absurd items are always welcome.
Please RSVP to TBD


December 2023 Afterguard Meeting 12/9/2024 - 12/9/2024 1800 - MonJon Brooks
All members are welcome to join monthly Afterguard Meetings. Meeting via Zoom.

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