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Malletts Bay Boat Club
Lake Champlain Founded 1936


2019 Calendar Provisional Edit Calendar
Event	Date(s) time and day	Coordinator
Women's Holiday Party	12/16/2018 - 12/16/2018 1800 - Sun	Karen Smith
Join us for the Women's Sailing Holiday Party.
January Afterguard Meeting	1/8/2019 - 1/8/2019 1800 - Tues	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the November AG meeting at the Colchester Police Conference Room.
Afterguard Meeting	2/19/2019 - 2/19/2019 1800 - Tues	Cindy Turcotte
Colchester Police Department. All members are welcome.
Annual Race Committee Meeting	2/20/2019 - 2/20/2019 1800 - Wed	Cindy Turcotte

March Afterguard Meeting	3/12/2019 - 3/12/2019 1800 - Tues	Cindy Turcotte

April Afterguard Meeting	4/9/2019 - 4/9/2019 1800 - Tues	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the April AG meeting. The meeting will be located at Colchester Police Station
Womens Nail Party	5/6/2019 - 5/6/2019 1800 - Mon	Karen Smith
Tropical Nails, Dorset Street (Blue Mall), S. Burlington. Bring a snack and beverage to share.
Laser Series 1 - CANCELLED	5/7/2019 - 5/7/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Club Opening	5/11/2019 - 5/11/2019 0900 - Sat	John Meeks
Bring your rakes and work gloves and a willingness to pitch in to help open the club house for the start of the 2017 season. There's lots of stuff to do for the whole family and it is fun to spend time with fellow members too. Coffee, juice, donuts, bagels and cream cheese are served starting at 8:30.
May Afterguard Meeting	5/13/2019 - 5/13/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the May AG meeting. The meeting will be at MBBC at 6pm
Laser Series 2 - CANCELLED	5/14/2019 - 5/14/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
PBI 1	5/14/2019 - 5/14/2019 1800 -	Al 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.
Race Committee Clinic	5/16/2019 - 5/16/2019 1800 - Thurs	Paul Hansen
Want to help out with race committee but not sure where to get started? Done it a few times but things could have gone more smoothly? During this clinic, we'll start out on the water with practical mark, line and course setting skills, then move indoors to discuss the nuts and bolts of running the types of races typically held at MBBC. Schedule: 1800-1830: Introduction, how to prepare before you go out on the water. 1830-1930: On water session led by Chuck Padula. Hands on practice setting, fetching and relocating marks using both the Whaler and the Punt. 1930-2030: Indoor session led by Paul Hansen. Share your experiences, ask questions, discuss procedures and rules. Seasoned PROs are welcome too! Come share your tips and thoughts on improvements to our race management. Hope to see you there!
Get Acquainted	5/18/2019 - 5/18/2019 1830 - Sat	Linda Kruger
This is our annual celebration of spring, club opening and finally the return of great sailing weather. Come join the fun and meet the newest members, the stewards, the Afterguard and enjoy hors d'oeuvre and great company with fellow club members. $5 per person with a hors d'oeuvre and $10 per person without. Note: Payment is due at the time of the event. Click Here to Sign up
Laser Series 3	5/21/2019 - 5/21/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek Practice Race	5/23/2019 - 5/23/2019 1815 - Thurs	Al Russell
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.
Coffee Pot	5/25/2019 - 5/25/2019 1000 - Sat	David Klebanoff
Coffee Pot General Description: This is the traditional season opener for keel boats. Be prepared for possible cold conditions. The Coffee Pot will be scored as a multiple race regatta. Eligibility: Open to all PHRF boats
Laser Series 4	5/28/2019 - 5/28/2019 1800 - Tues	Paul Hansen
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 1	5/30/2019 - 5/30/2019 1815 - Thurs	Cindy Turcotte
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. This cookout will be a nice opportunity for everyone to get together after a long winter. Serving and food re-stocking end at 8:45 and clean up begins immediately thereafter.
Season opener Women's Sailing Program	6/3/2019 - 6/3/2019 1800 - Mon.	Karen Smith
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).
Laser Series 5	6/4/2019 - 6/4/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Baker
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 2	6/6/2019 - 6/6/2019 1815 - Thurs	Paul Hansen
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.
Royal Savage	6/8/2019 - 6/8/2019 1030 - Sat	Al Baker
PRO email, allen.h.baker@gmail.com First held in 1960 it quickly became a part of the Lake Champlain Racing Conference. Boats from Valcour Sailing Club, Lake Champlain Yacht Club and the Royal Savage Yacht Club attend this annual event. Today it is part of the Lake Champlain Championship Cannon Series. This is a two-race event held on Outer Malletts Bay. 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. Click here for the Royal Savage SI's revised 6/5/2019
One Design 1	6/9/2019 - 6/9/2019 1030 - Sun	Bretton Gardner
Our first one design race of the season. Short windward leeward courses in the Inner Malletts Bay. All one design classes are invited.
June Afterguard Meeting	6/10/2019 - 6/10/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the June AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Women's Sailing	6/10/2019 - 6/10/2019 1800 - Mon.	Janice 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 6	6/11/2019 - 6/11/2019 1800 - Tues	John ORourke Gagne
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 3 (Cookout, J-24 Clean-up)	6/13/2019 - 6/13/2019 1815 - Thurs	Gerald Couture
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking end at 8:45 and clean up begins immediately thereafter.
Double-Handed Race	6/15/2019 - 6/15/2019 1030 - Sat	Julie Trottier
A double-handed race for boats in Malletts Bay open to all keel boats normally crewed by two or more people.
Junior Sailing Begins	6/17/2019 - 8/9/2019 0900 - Mon-Fri	Katrina Ouellette
Junior Sailing Begins! 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.
Women's sailing	6/17/2019 - 6/17/2019 1800 - Mon.	Lynne Meeks
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	6/18/2019 - 6/18/2019 - Tues	Gerald Couture
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 4	6/20/2019 - 6/20/2019 1815 - Thurs	Bill Rogers
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.
Odziozo	6/22/2019 - 6/22/2019 1030 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Area A Sears Cup	6/22/2019 - 6/23/2019 - Wed-Thurs	Katrina Ouellette
US Sailing Triple handed Championship, Area A, BYC Bristol RI
Finch Cup	6/23/2019 - 6/23/2019 1300 - Sun	David Hazelett
This is a low pressure Pursuit Race. An open regatta, raced using no spinnakers or bloopers. Any PHRF boat is eligible. Non-club sailors are welcome to participate. The boat must be helmed by a Woman or Junior sailor. In honor of the memory of Jim Finch.
Women's Sailing	6/24/2019 - 6/24/2019 1800 - Mon.	Kim Adair
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 8	6/25/2019 - 6/25/2019 1800 - Tues	Chuck Padula
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 5 (Cookout - JAM Class Cleans Up)	6/27/2019 - 6/27/2019 1830 - Tursday	Nate Owen
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter. BBQ Coordinator Wendy & Stu Boyd
Spring Lightning Regatta and NE Districts	6/29/2019 - 6/30/2019 1000 - Sat-Sun	Al Russell
This is one of New England's best-attended Lightning Regattas - Great facilities, Great wind, Great race Committee, Great turnout and lots of fun! Notice of Race
Cracked Pot Race	6/30/2019 - 6/30/2019 - Sun	Skip McClellan

Sunday Brunch hosted by the Cruisers - open to all members	6/30/2019 - 6/30/2019 1000 - Sun	Meg Charlebois
Join us for the first cruise event of the season! This will be a great opportunity for MBBC members to meet cruisers and make plans for the sailing season. Please plan on bringing food to share and a beverage of your choice. If the weather cooperates we will be on the dock.
Women's Sailing	7/1/2019 - 7/1/2019 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).
Laser Series 9	7/2/2019 - 7/2/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Russell

Ethan Allen Race	7/4/2019 - 7/4/2019 1200 - Thurs	Julie Trottier
A pursuit race open to all, raced using no spinnakers or bloopers. An excellent race for competitors at all levels. Features individual start times… whoever finishes first wins! Please try to pre-register via email to mark@mbbc-vt.org anytime after June 1 and before 0900 hours July 4. [Just type “Ethan Allen Regatta” in the subject and tell me your name, boat name and boat type in the email.]
July 4th BBQ	7/4/2019 - 7/4/2019 1500 - Thurs	Lynn Gardner
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 and to pull it all off we need YOUR help! $7.00 per person. Note: Payment is due at the time of the event. Sign up Today
Clinic for Martin 16 Regatta Volunteers	7/5/2019 - 7/5/2019 1800 - Fri	Paul Hansen
Want to volunteer at the Martin 16 regatta but unsure how to help out? This clinic is for you! We'll cover: Overview of the Martin 16 Rigging and de-rigging Using the transfer lift to get sailors into and out of the boats Things to check before a boat leaves the dock Helping a boat arrive back at the dock To sign up for the clinic, please fill out the regatta volunteer sign-up form.
Mayor's Cup-Plattsburgh	7/6/2019 - 7/6/2019 - Sat	Skip McClellan
Plattsburgh, NY Known as “the” sailing tradition of Lake Champlain, the Mayor’s Cup Regatta returns July 13th as the signature event of the popular 4-day summer festival in Plattsburgh, NY. Attracting sailboats from throughout the northeast and Quebec, racers face a “no 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 fools gold!
Valcour Race - Plattsburgh	7/7/2019 - 7/7/2019 1000 - Sun	Skip McClellan
This race will be VSC day race for the Cannon Series in the Lake Champlain Championship Series.
July Afterguard Meeting	7/8/2019 - 7/8/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the July AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Women's Sailing	7/8/2019 - 7/8/2019 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).
Laser Series 10	7/9/2019 - 7/9/2019 1800 - Tues	Charly Dickerson
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 6(Cookout - C/D and L Classes Clean-up)	7/11/2019 - 7/11/2019 1815 - Thurs	Harry Reindel
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter. BBQ Coordinator: Wanda Keosian
FJ Horse Regatta	7/11/2019 - 7/12/2019 1000 - Thurs-Friday	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta in Saratoga NY.
Martin 16 Regatta	7/13/2019 - 7/14/2019 - Sat-Sun	Paul Hansen
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. Regatta website Volunteer info & signup
Mid-Lake Race	7/13/2019 - 7/13/2019 1130 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Cruise # 1	7/13/2019 - 7/14/2019 - Sat-Sun	Steven Charlebois
Hosts: Steve & Meg Charlebois We will determine the location on Friday, 7/12 based upon the weather forecast and it will be posted here If the weather is bad, maybe on the good weather day (i.e. Saturday), we could head over to Niquette Bay in the Inner Bay and anchor and then head back to MBBC in the evening? Cruise # 1 will take place 7/13-7/14/2019. The destination will be determined by the host and the weather (i.e. wind direction, forecast, etc...)
Ladies Lawn Party	7/15/2019 - 7/15/2019 1730 - 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 men of MBBC followed by a sunset sail. This annual event is a favorite, not to be missed.
Laser Series 11	7/16/2019 - 7/16/2019 1800 - Tues	Bretton Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Full Moon Cruise # 1	7/16/2019 - 7/16/2019 - Tues	Steven Charlebois
Go out on a few boats to watch the sunset / moon rise. Weather dependent.
Champ Chase (Jr Regatta)	7/17/2019 - 7/18/2019 0900 - Wed-Thurs	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta hosted by LCYC
Midweek 7	7/18/2019 - 7/18/2019 1815 - Thurs	Marcy Milton Finch
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter.
Lake Champlain Race	7/19/2019 - 7/20/2019 2000 - Fri-Sat	Al Russell
The General Instructions and Notice of Race below contain the SI's for the Lake Champlain Race.
USCGA Courtesy Boat Inspection	7/20/2019 - 7/20/2019 9:30 - Sat	Steven Charlebois
Courtesy Boat Inspections by the USCGA. Steve Charlebois has worked with the USCGA to set up a date 7/20/2019 NEW DATE: 7/20/19 We need a minimum of 10 boats signed up for the USCGA to come to MBBC. This is the only Saturday morning that the USCGA has available the rest of the season. Sign up for a Boat Inspection Here Are any of the MBBC Club Boats going to be inspected? Please sign the boat up on the sign-up list. Inspections will take about an hour each; available time slots will be on the half-hour starting at 9:30 and ending at 12:30. 3 boats can be inspected at the same time; you will need to bring your boat to the dock. Please note that any violations found will NOT result in fines; the courtesy boat inspections are for your information only so you can address any issues identified. Please contact Steve Charlebois at Steve@seadogboatingsolutions.com or call him at 802.734.3389 if you have any questions.
One Design 2	7/21/2019 - 7/21/2019 1030 - Sun	Bretton Gardner

Women's Sailing	7/22/2019 - 7/22/2019 1800 - Mon.	Janice 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 12	7/23/2019 - 7/23/2019 1800 - Tues	Paul Hansen
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Cheeseburger Regatta (Jr Regatta)	7/25/2019 - 7/26/2019 0900 - Thurs-Fri	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Regatta hosted by Lake George Club
Midweek 8(Cookout - A/B Classes Clean-up)	7/25/2019 - 7/25/2019 1815 - Thurs	Alan Ouellette
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter. BBQ Coordinator Wendy & Stu Boyd
Cruise # 2	7/27/2019 - 7/28/2019 - Sat-Sun	Steven Charlebois
Hosts: Steve & Meg Charlebois Cruise # 2 will take place 7/27-7/28/2019. The destination will be determined by the host and the weather (i.e. wind direction, forecast, etc...)
Rig it UP Sunapee (Jr. Sailing)	7/29/2019 - 7/30/2019 0900 - Tues, Wed	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta on LSYC, Lake Sunapee, NH Optis and 420s
Women's Sailing	7/29/2019 - 7/29/2019 1800 - Mon.	Lynne Meeks
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	7/30/2019 - 7/30/2019 1800 - Tues	Harry Reindel
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 9	8/1/2019 - 8/1/2019 1815 - Thurs	David Jillson
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking end at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter.
Women's Sailing Stave Island Cruise	8/2/2019 - 8/4/2019 1000 - Fri-Sun	Karen Smith
Weather permitting, we'll sail to Stave and moor overnight. All are invited (with or without a boat). We'll match you up with a woman sailor. We hope to gather Friday night at the Club at the moorings or, if possible, make an early start to Stave. Let Karen Smith know that you are interested in coming and we'll provide additional information.
Ladies Cup	8/3/2019 - 8/3/2019 - Sat	Skip McClellan
Shelburne, VT - LCYC
Afterguard Brunch	8/4/2019 - 8/4/2019 1000 - Sun	John Meeks
Join the Afterguard in our annual celebration of the membership of Malletts Bay Boat Club for a delicious brunch prepared and served by Afterguard members and their better halves and it's free! Click Here to Signup
Women's Sailing	8/5/2019 - 8/5/2019 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).
Laser Series 14	8/6/2019 - 8/6/2019 1800 - Tues	Patrick Zachary
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 10 (Cookout - JAM, C/D and L cleanup Class Cleans-up)	8/8/2019 - 8/8/2019 1815 - Thurs	Steve Crane
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter. BBQ Coordinator: Kim Pratt
Junior Sailing Ends	8/9/2019 - 8/9/2019 0900 - Fri	Katrina Ouellette
Last day of Junior Sailing
Schuyler Island Race - Shelburne	8/10/2019 - 8/10/2019 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Chiott Cup	8/10/2019 - 8/11/2019 10:00 - Sat. Sun.	Al Russell
MBBC's major one-design, two-day regatta. It is open to club and non-club sailors. The Chiott Cup is awarded to the winner of the class that has been selected by the Afterguard. Selection is made after classes have petitioned the Afterguard for the privilege to race for the Cup. The Lasers are racing for the cup this year. Individual prizes will be awarded after the racing to the first 3 boats in each class.
Cruise # 3 -	8/10/2019 - 8/11/2019 - Sat, Sun.	Amy Bradford
Hosts: Amy Bradford Cruise # 3 will take place 8/10-8/11/2019. The destination will be determined by the host and the weather (i.e. wind direction, forecast, etc...)
Women's Sailing	8/12/2019 - 8/12/2019 1800 - Mon.	Kim Adair
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 Afterguard Meeting	8/12/2019 - 8/12/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the August AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Laser Series 15	8/13/2019 - 8/13/2019 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Full Moon Cruise # 2	8/15/2019 - 8/15/2019 - Thurs	Steven Charlebois
Go out on a few boats to watch the sunset / moon rise. Weather dependent.
Midweek 11	8/15/2019 - 8/15/2019 1815 - Thurs	Bretton Gardner
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.
Diamond Island Regatta	8/17/2019 - 8/17/2019 TBD - Sat	Skip McClellan
Hosted by the Royal Savage Yacht Club, Charlotte VT. Part of the Lake wide Cannon Series
One Design 2	8/18/2019 - 8/18/2019 1300 - Sun	Bretton Gardner
Short windward leeward courses in the Inner Malletts Bay. All one design classes are invited.
Women's Sailing	8/19/2019 - 8/19/2019 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).
Laser Series 16	8/20/2019 - 8/20/2019 1800 - Tues	Mark Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 12	8/22/2019 - 8/22/2019 1815 - Thurs	Samuel Pratt
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate.
Cruise # 4 -	8/24/2019 - 8/25/2019 - Sat, Sun.	Lynne Meeks
Hosts: John & Lynne Meeks Cruise # 4 will take place 8/24-8/25/2019. The destination will be determined by the host and the weather (i.e. wind direction, forecast, etc...)
The Omnium Plattsburgh	8/24/2019 - 8/24/2019 0800 - Sat	Skip McClellan
Similar to the Mayor’s Cup, this regatta has JAM fleet on one course, the racing fleet on a different course. Comprised of three races, two short on Saturday and a long distance race on Sunday and is held out of Cumberland Bay.
Women's Sailing	8/26/2019 - 8/26/2019 18:00 - Mon.	Marilynne Johnson
Last week of women's sailing. If you haven't joined us yet, come out on this last night of the season. 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 17	8/27/2019 - 8/27/2019 1800 - Tues	Bill Rogers
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 13 (Cookout - J, A/B classes Clean-Up)	8/29/2019 - 8/29/2019 1815 - Thurs	Patrick Zachary
Open to all pre-registered boats. Traditionally, this series provides informal racing and provides the beginning racer or the owner of a non-class boat the opportunity to participate. For the BBQ, serving and food re-stocking end at 8:45 with clean up immediately thereafter. BBQ Coordinator: Wendy & Stu Boyd
Hospice Regatta - Plattsburgh	8/31/2019 - 9/1/2019 - Sat - Sun	Skip McClellan

Progressive Dinner	9/2/2019 - 9/2/2019 1700 - Mon.	Karen Smith
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 Smith.
Goodbye Summer	9/2/2019 - 9/2/2019 1000 - Mon	Alan Ouellette
Join us for racing to say "Goodbye" to another summer of fun. Competitors meeting at 1000 to determine classes, racing area and courses.
Laser Series 18	9/3/2019 - 9/3/2019 1800 - Tues	Samuel Pratt
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 1	9/5/2019 - 9/5/2019 1800 - Thurs	Al Baker

MacDonough Race-	9/7/2019 - 9/8/2019 - Sat-Sun	Skip McClellan
Long distance race Shelburne, VT - LCYC —All Jam boats will sail the SHORT COURSE, 48.2 nm —Spinnaker D boats who want to include a Macdonough score in the Lake Champlain Canon Series or the Champlain Series must sail the long course. —Spinnaker D boats who do not want to include their score in Lake Champlain Canon Series or Champlain Series will sail the short course.
September Afterguard Meeting	9/9/2019 - 9/9/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the September AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Laser Series 19	9/10/2019 - 9/10/2019 1800 - Tues	Gerald Couture
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 2 (cookout - JAM, C/D and L Clean-up)	9/12/2019 - 9/12/2019 1800 - Thurs	David Klebanoff
For the BBQ, serving/food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up beginning then too. Therefore, if you want to eat, please get to the clubhouse ASAP. BBQ Coordinator Wendy & Stu Boyd
2019 J/24 District 1/NE Regional Championships	9/13/2019 - 9/15/2019 0800 - Fri - Sun	Paul Hansen
Launching on Friday Racing Saturday and Sunday - Outer bay Dinner at MBBC on Saturday
Laser Series 20	9/17/2019 - 9/17/2019 1800 - Tues	Samuel Pratt
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 3	9/19/2019 - 9/19/2019 1800 - Thurs	John ORourke Gagne

Laser Series 21	9/24/2019 - 9/24/2019 17:30 - Tues	Bretton Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 4 (Non-Cookout dinner TBD- J, A/B Clean-up)	9/26/2019 - 9/26/2019 1800 - Thurs	William Fastiggi
For the BBQ, serving/food re-stocking ends at 8:45 with clean up beginning then too. Therefore, if you want to eat, please get to the clubhouse ASAP.
Midweek Late Fall Series 1	10/3/2019 - 10/3/2019 1730 - Thurs	Skip McClellan
This is a separate series to extend the sailing season. Understanding that a 5:30pm start will make it difficult for some to attend, there are no awards and it does not count toward a series, although it will be scored.
Annual Meeting	10/4/2019 - 10/4/2019 1900 - Fri	Cindy Turcotte
An important meeting for all members... Please show your support by coming to hear year-end reports from the Afterguard and the Yeoman on activities for 2017 and the all important election of the new Afterguard for 2018. Please bring a dessert to share, coffee and tea will be provided.
Benedict Arnold	10/5/2019 - 10/5/2019 1100 - Sat	Al Russell
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 "Royal Savage" was badly damaged and driven ashore on Bluff Point where it was abandoned. After the battle the British fleet retired south and anchored in a blocking line with the eastern end of the line near Garden Island. However, during the night Arnold was able to slip away by sailing down the western shore of the Channel. On the following days in their search for the American fleet, it was reported that some British ships fired upon a rock south of Providence Island, thinking it was an American ship. That rock is now named Carleton Prize.
Midweek Late Fall Series 2	10/10/2019 - 10/10/2019 1730 - Thurs	Gerald Couture
This is a separate series to extend the sailing season. Understanding that a 5:30pm start will make it difficult for some to attend, there are no awards and it does not count toward a series, although it will be scored.
Leaf Peeper Regatta	10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019 0900 - Sat-Sun	Al Russell
Last Lightning Regatta in New England. Weather always plays a part in the fun!
October Afterguard Meeting	10/14/2019 - 10/14/2019 1800 - Mon	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at MBBC.
Midweek Late Fall Series 3	10/17/2019 - 10/17/2019 1700 - Thurs	Cindy Turcotte
This is a separate series to extend the sailing season. Understanding that a 5:00pm start will make it difficult for some to attend, there are no awards and it does not count toward a series, although it will be scored.
Club Closing	10/19/2019 - 10/19/2019 0900 - Sat	Katrina Ouellette
Bring your rakes and work gloves and a willingness to pitch in to help close up the club house for the end of the 2018 season. There's lots of stuff to do for the whole family and it is fun to spend time with fellow members too. Coffee, juice, donuts, bagels and cream cheese are served starting at 8:30.
Late Fall J24 Series 1	10/20/2019 - 10/20/2019 1100 - Sun	Charly Dickerson
Short course racing for J24's. Brrrrr!
Late Fall J24 Series 2	10/26/2019 - 10/26/2019 1100 - Sat	Charly Dickerson
Short course racing for J24's. Brrrrr!
Annual Club Banquet	10/26/2019 - 10/26/2019 1730 - Sat	John Meeks
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Late Fall J24 Series 3	11/2/2019 - 11/2/2019 1100 - Sat	Charly Dickerson
Short course racing for J24's. Brrrrr!
Late Fall J24 Series 4	11/9/2019 - 11/9/2019 1100 - Sat	Charly Dickerson
Short course racing for J24's. Brrrrr!
November Afterguard Meeting	11/12/2019 - 11/12/2019 1800 - Tues	Cindy Turcotte
All members are welcome to join in the November AG meeting. The meeting location is at the Colchester Police Station.
Late Fall J24 Series 5	11/16/2019 - 11/16/2019 1100 - Sat	Charly Dickerson
Short course racing for J24's. Brrrrr!
Harbor Closes	11/17/2019 - 11/17/2019 all day - Sun	Jonathon Haas
Harbor closes

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Steve Charlebois has worked with the USCGA to set up a date 7/20/2019

NEW DATE: 7/20/19

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