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Malletts Bay Boat Club
Lake Champlain Founded 1936


2020 Calendar Provisional Edit Calendar
Event	Date(s) time and day	Coordinator
January Afterguard Meeting	1/14/2020 - 1/14/2020 1800 - Tues	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the November AG meeting at the Colchester Police Conference Room.
February Afterguard Meeting	2/18/2020 - 2/18/2020 1800 - Tues	John Meeks
Colchester Police Department. All members are welcome.
Annual Race Committee Meeting	2/26/2020 - 2/26/2020 1800 - Wed	Cindy Turcotte

March Afterguard Meeting	3/10/2020 - 3/10/2020 1800 - Tues	John Meeks

April Afterguard Meeting	4/14/2020 - 4/14/2020 1800 - Tues	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the April AG meeting. The meeting will be conducted via ZOOM web conferencing. Request a meeting link by contacting master@mbbc-vt.org or communications@mbbc-vt.org
Afterguard Meeting (Zoom)	4/28/2020 - 4/28/2020 1800 - Tuesday	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join AG meetings, which currently will be conducted via ZOOM web conferencing. Request a meeting link by contacting master@mbbc-vt.org or communications@mbbc-vt.org.
Laser Series 1 - CANCELED	5/5/2020 - 5/5/2020 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
May Afterguard Meeting	5/11/2020 - 5/11/2020 1800 - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the May AG meeting. The meeting will be at MBBC at 6pm
PBI 1-CANCELED	5/12/2020 - 5/12/2020 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.
Laser Series 2 - CANCELED	5/12/2020 - 5/12/2020 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Race Committee Clinic- CANCELED	5/14/2020 - 5/14/2020 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 - Cancelled	5/16/2020 - 5/16/2020 1830 - Sat	Wanda Keosian Sachs
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
Club Opening - Cancelled	5/16/2020 - 5/16/2020 0900 - Sat	John Meeks
In keeping with the Governor's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order MBBC remains in winter hiatus at least until May 15, depending on further guidance from the state. The Afterguard will provide updates as they become available. Be well.
Laser Series 3- CANCELED	5/19/2020 - 5/19/2020 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-CANCELED	5/21/2020 - 5/21/2020 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-CANCELED	5/23/2020 - 5/23/2020 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
One Design 1-CANCELED	5/25/2020 - 5/25/2020 1030 - Monday	Robert Smith
Our first one design race of the season. Short windward leeward courses in the Inner Malletts Bay. All one design classes are invited.
Laser Series 4-CANCELED	5/26/2020 - 5/26/2020 1800 - Tues	Paul Hansen
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 1-CANCELED	5/28/2020 - 5/28/2020 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.
Spring Lightning Regatta-CANCELED	5/30/2020 - 5/31/2020 1000 - Sat-Sun	Robert Smith
This is one of New England's best-attended Lightning Regattas - Great facilities, Great wind, Great race Committee, Great turnout and lots of fun!
Afterguard Meeting	6/1/2020 - 6/1/2020 1800 - Monday	John Meeks
Weekly follow-up meeting to discuss club operations due to Covid-19 restrictions
Season Opener Women's Sailing- CANCELLED	6/1/2020 - 6/1/2020 1800 - Mon.	Susan Sullivan
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 CANCELED	6/2/2020 - 6/2/2020 1800 - Tues	Allen Baker
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 2 CANCELED	6/4/2020 - 6/4/2020 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 canceled	6/6/2020 - 6/6/2020 1030 - Sat	Allen 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
June Afterguard Meeting	6/8/2020 - 6/8/2020 1800 - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the June AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Women's Sailing - CANCELLED	6/8/2020 - 6/8/2020 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- CANCELED	6/9/2020 - 6/9/2020 1800 - Tues	John Orourke
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 3-CANCELED	6/11/2020 - 6/11/2020 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.
Cookout, J24 Clean-up-Cancelled	6/11/2020 - 6/11/2020 1830 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Women's Sailing - CANCELLED	6/15/2020 - 6/15/2020 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).
Junior Sailing Begins	6/15/2020 - 8/7/2020 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.
Laser Series 7	6/16/2020 - 6/16/2020 - Tues	Gerald Couture
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Midweek 4	6/18/2020 - 6/18/2020 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.
Area A Sears Cup	6/20/2020 - 6/21/2020 - Wed-Thurs	Katrina Ouellette
US Sailing Triple handed Championship, Area A, BYC Bristol RI
Odziozo-CANCELED	6/20/2020 - 6/20/2020 1030 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Finch Cup-RESCHEDULED	6/21/2020 - 6/21/2020 1300 - Sun	David Hazelett
Rescheduled for 8/2/2020 Sailing Instructions Amended:6/29/2020 “Skippers are encouraged to race with the minimal number of crew that they can safely race with.” 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.
New Opening Night - Womens Sailing	6/22/2020 - 6/22/2020 1800 - Mon	Susan Sullivan
While we cannot sail together this year, we can now meet on the lawn to socialize and learn from each other. We will begin meeting this year on Monday, June 22nd at 6:00PM. Topics: Introductions, Standard Cleat Hitch and Alternative Cleat Hitches. We cannot meet inside. Sessions are cancelled when rain and storms are in the forecast. Caring is NOT sharing. Please bring your own chair, snacks, utensils and sunscreen. Here is a COVID review for Monday night: 1. We must adhere to the VT standards, this is not voluntary. 2. We can have a group of 25 or less. Our womens group is rarely more than 10. 3. Stay home if you are sick, have a fever, have been exposed to anyone with Covid, or have been out of state. 4. Masks on. 5. Maintain 6 foot social distancing. 6. Pack in and out trash.
Laser Series 8	6/23/2020 - 6/23/2020 1800 - Tues	Chuck Padula
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact abrussellvt@gmail.com
Cookout, JAM Class Cleanup-Cancelled	6/25/2020 - 6/25/2020 1830 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Midweek 5	6/25/2020 - 6/25/2020 1830 - Tursday	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
NE Lightning Districts-CANCELED	6/27/2020 - 6/28/2020 09:00 - Sat-Sun	Robert Smith
Jubilee YC in Beverly, MA
Sunday Brunch hosted by the Cruisers - open to all members	6/28/2020 - 6/28/2020 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	6/29/2020 - 6/29/2020 1800 - Mon.	Marcy Milton Finch
LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Womens 06/22/20 listing. We will meet to socialize and learn from each other on land this year.
Laser Series 9	6/30/2020 - 6/30/2020 1800 - Tues	Al Russell

Midweek 6	7/2/2020 - 7/2/2020 1815 - Thurs	Chuck Padula
Sailing Instructions Amended:6/29/2020 “Skippers are encouraged to race with the minimal number of crew that they can safely race with.” 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.
July 4th BBQ-CANCELLED	7/2/2020 - 7/2/2020 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 - CANCELED	7/3/2020 - 7/3/2020 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.
Ethan Allen Regatta	7/4/2020 - 7/4/2020 1200 - Sat	Julie Trottier
Sailing Instructions Amended:6/29/2020 “Skippers are encouraged to race with the minimal number of crew that they can safely race with.” A pursuit race sailed using no spinnakers or bloopers. Registration: 1000 to 1100 hours at MBBC. Please try to pre-register via email to Julie Trottier (communications@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.) Starting Time: First warning at 1155. Individual start times based on your PHRF rating will be assigned at registration and the first boat to finish wins!
Laser Series 10	7/7/2020 - 7/7/2020 1800 - Tues	Charly Dickerson
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
FJ Horse Regatta	7/9/2020 - 7/10/2020 1000 - Thurs-Friday	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta in Saratoga NY.
Cookout, C/D and L Clean-up-CANCELLED	7/9/2020 - 7/9/2020 1630 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Midweek 7	7/9/2020 - 7/9/2020 1815 - Thurs	Harry Reindel
Sailing Instructions Amended:6/29/2020 “Skippers are encouraged to race with the minimal number of crew that they can safely race with.” 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
Mayor's Cup-Plattsburgh	7/11/2020 - 7/11/2020 - 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!
Cruise # 1	7/11/2020 - 7/12/2020 - 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...)
Valcour Race - Plattsburgh- CANCELED	7/12/2020 - 7/12/2020 1000 - Sun	Skip McClellan
This race will be VSC day race for the Cannon Series in the Lake Champlain Championship Series.
July Afterguard Meeting	7/13/2020 - 7/13/2020 1800 - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the July AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
2020 Style Ladies Lawn Party	7/13/2020 - 7/13/2020 1730 - Mon.	Marilynne Johnson
Women of MBBC please join us for this scaled down gathering for 2020. We will have croquet and bocce ball. We can still have fun 6 ft apart. Please see Womens June 22nd posting for lawn sessions guidelines this year. Caring is not sharing, so BYO food, drink and chairs.
Laser Series 11	7/14/2020 - 7/14/2020 1800 - Tues	Bretton Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Full Moon Cruise # 1	7/14/2020 - 7/14/2020 - Tues	Steven Charlebois
Go out on a few boats to watch the sunset / moon rise. Weather dependent.
Champ Chase (Jr Regatta) CANCELED	7/15/2020 - 7/16/2020 0900 - Wed-Thurs	Katrina Ouellette
Champ Chase has been Canceled for 2020.
Midweek 8	7/16/2020 - 7/16/2020 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.
Lake Champlain Race	7/17/2020 - 7/18/2020 2000 - Fri-Sat	David Klebanoff
The General Instructions and Notice of Race below contain the SI's for the Lake Champlain Race.
Double-Handed Race	7/18/2020 - 7/18/2020 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. Eligibility: Any class/fleet with two or more boats may race. Classes: To be determined at Skipper's meeting. Skippers' Meeting: 0900 hours Notes: There will be separate starts for non-spinnaker keel boats and/or Portsmouth handicapped centerboard boats if there are 3 or more boats in each class. There may be multiple races at the discretion of the Race Committee.
Martin 16 Regatta - CANCELED	7/18/2020 - 7/19/2020 - Sat-Sun	Paul Hansen
Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 regatta has been canceled. We hope to see you in 2021! 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
Rescheduled Double-Handed	7/18/2020 - 7/18/2020 1030 - Sat	Julie Trottier

USCGA Courtesy Boat Inspection	7/18/2020 - 7/18/2020 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-CANCELED	7/19/2020 - 7/19/2020 1030 - Sun	Robert Smith

Women's Sailing	7/20/2020 - 7/20/2020 1800 - Mon.	Janice Lange
LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Womens 06/22/20 listing. Join the Women of MBBC for a relaxed social evening on the lawn. Those interested can learn the basic cleat hitch and alternatives. Please bring a piece of line if interested. BYOB, food, chair and mask.
Laser Series 12	7/21/2020 - 7/21/2020 1800 - Tues	Paul Hansen
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Cookout, A/B Classes Cleanup-CANCELLED	7/23/2020 - 7/23/2020 1630 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Midweek 9	7/23/2020 - 7/23/2020 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.
Cheeseburger Regatta (Jr Regatta)	7/23/2020 - 7/24/2020 0900 - Thurs-Fri	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Regatta hosted by Lake George Club
CANCELLED-Women's Sailing Stave Island Cruise	7/24/2020 - 7/26/2020 - Fri, Sat, Sun	Susan Sullivan
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 gather Friday night at the Club at the moorings or, if possible, make an early start to Stave. Let Susan Sullivan know you are interested and we'll provide additional information.
Cruise # 2	7/25/2020 - 7/26/2020 - 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...)
Women's Sailing - Qigong on the Lawn	7/27/2020 - 7/27/2020 1800 - Mon.	Billie Hall
Time to Breathe - Join Billie on the lawn, physically distanced to play/practice Qigong. What is Qigong? It is a no impact Chinese practice that incorporates mind-body-spirit to improve mental health and physical health integrating posture, slow movement, breathing techniques with focused intent. What do you need to bring? Yourself willing to explore this technique. What do you need to know? Nothing. This will be basically a follow me session and Billie will talk us through each form. Just come, relax, enjoy and hopefully have a tool or two to leave the world behind for awhile. Our member Billie is a certified Tai Chi Instructor for Fall Prevention and incorporates Qigong into her Tai Chi classes. LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Womens 06/22/20 listing.
Rig it UP Sunapee (Jr. Sailing)	7/27/2020 - 7/28/2020 0900 - Tues, Wed	Katrina Ouellette
Jr. Sailing Regatta on LSYC, Lake Sunapee, NH Optis and 420s
Laser Series 13	7/28/2020 - 7/28/2020 1800 - Tues	Harry Reindel
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Midweek 10	7/30/2020 - 7/30/2020 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.
Ladies Cup-CANCELED	8/1/2020 - 8/1/2020 - Sat	Skip McClellan
Shelburne, VT - LCYC
Afterguard Brunch-CANCELLED	8/2/2020 - 8/2/2020 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
Rescheduled Finch Cup	8/2/2020 - 8/2/2020 1300 - Sun	Jeff Allen
Sailing Instructions Amended:6/29/2020 “Skippers are encouraged to race with the minimal number of crew that they can safely race with.” This is a low pressure Pursuit Race in honor of the memory of Jim Finch. The boat must be helmed by a woman or junior sailor. An open regatta, raced using no spinnakers or bloopers. Any PHRF boat is eligible. Non-club sailors are welcome to participate. The course starts just beyond the mooring field and goes to Niquette Bay, around beer can island and back to the start, but as always is subject to change at the discretion of the RC depending on weather. To sign up, send an email to jeffallen1@comcast.net between now and 1130 Sunday. You will be assigned a start time in 'minutes after the start of the race' based on your boat's phrf. Racers can find their start time here https://mbbc-vt.org/Pursuit.asp?choice=0 (click 'view an existing race' and be aware times may change up until 1200 Sunday.) 2020 Sailing Instructions and other relevant information is here https://mbbc-vt.org/racingresults.asp
Women's Sailing	8/3/2020 - 8/3/2020 1800 - Mon.	Kathy Manning
LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Womens 06/22/20 listing. We will meet to socialize and learn from each other on land this year.
Laser Series 14	8/4/2020 - 8/4/2020 1800 - Tues	Patrick Zachary
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Midweek 11	8/6/2020 - 8/6/2020 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
Cookout, JAM, C/D and L Classes Cleanup- CANCELED	8/6/2020 - 8/6/2020 1830 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Junior Sailing Ends	8/7/2020 - 8/7/2020 0900 - Fri	Katrina Ouellette
Last day of Junior Sailing
Schuyler Island Race - Shelburne CANCELED	8/8/2020 - 8/8/2020 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Cruise # 3 -	8/8/2020 - 8/9/2020 - 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...)
Chiott Cup	8/9/2020 - 8/9/2020 1200 - Sun	Chuck Padula
MBBC's major one-design 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 Lightnings are racing for the cup this year with the Lasers as alternate. Individual prizes will be awarded after the racing to the first 3 boats in each class.
August Afterguard Meeting	8/10/2020 - 8/10/2020 1800 - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the August AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Women's Sailing	8/10/2020 - 8/10/2020 1800 - Mon.	Kim Adair
LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Women’s 06/22/20 listing. We will meet to socialize and learn from each other on land this year.
Laser Series 15	8/11/2020 - 8/11/2020 1800 - Tues	Al Russell
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Full Moon Cruise # 2	8/13/2020 - 8/13/2020 - Thurs	Steven Charlebois
Go out on a few boats to watch the sunset / moon rise. Weather dependent.
Midweek 12	8/13/2020 - 8/13/2020 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	8/15/2020 - 8/15/2020 TBD - Sat	Skip McClellan
Hosted by the Royal Savage Yacht Club, Charlotte VT. Part of the Lake wide Cannon Series Here’s What You Need to Know: The DIR page on the RSYC website is open! You can register for the race, order your customized t-shirts with your boat name, and get your space reserved for the always sold out dinner. ACT NOW! Why now? 1. Early registration helps us organize. 2. Because of the customized boat names on the t-shirts your order must be placed by Sunday night, July 28. Do it now while you’re thinking about it. 3. The dinner always sells out. You don’t want to miss it! This year it’s a professionally catered “Taste of the Caribbean” with mahi mahi, beautifully seasoned island pork and more. Plus, we’ll be playing your favorite Island/boating music, there’ll be a cool presentation by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, race awards, a limbo competition (what were we thinking?) and more! To make it easy here is a link for the DIR page. From there you’ll find information and links for t-shirts, dinner tickets and race registration: http://rsyc.org/diamond-island-regatta/ Questions? Contact Wendy Friant at wjfriant@earthlink.net See you there!
One Design 3-CANCELED	8/16/2020 - 8/16/2020 1300 - Sun	Robert Smith
Short windward leeward courses in the Inner Malletts Bay. All one design classes are invited.
Women's Sailing	8/17/2020 - 8/17/2020 1800 - Mon.	Marcy Milton Finch
LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Women’s 06/22/20 listing. We will meet to socialize and learn from each other on land this year.
Laser Series 16	8/18/2020 - 8/18/2020 1800 - Tues	Mark Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Midweek 13	8/20/2020 - 8/20/2020 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.
Rescheduled Ladies Cup	8/22/2020 - 8/22/2020 1100 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Cruise # 4 -	8/22/2020 - 8/23/2020 - Sat, Sun.	Steven Charlebois
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 CANCELED	8/22/2020 - 8/22/2020 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	8/24/2020 - 8/24/2020 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. LAWN SESSIONS ONLY. See Stay Safe notes under the Women’s 06/22/20 listing. We will meet to socialize and learn from each other on land this year.
Laser Series 17	8/25/2020 - 8/25/2020 1800 - Tues	Bill Rogers
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Cookout, J and A/B Clases Cleanup-CANCELLED	8/27/2020 - 8/27/2020 1830 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Midweek 14	8/27/2020 - 8/27/2020 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.
Rescheduled Schuyler Island Race - Shelburne	8/29/2020 - 8/29/2020 1030 - Sat	Skip McClellan

Bedlam On The Bay-CANCELED	8/29/2020 - 8/30/3030 TBD - Sat-Sun	Allen Baker

Progressive Dinner	8/31/2020 - 8/31/2020 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.
Laser Series 18	9/1/2020 - 9/1/2020 1800 - Tues	Samuel Pratt
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 1	9/3/2020 - 9/3/2020 1800 - Thurs	Allen Baker

Goodbye Summer	9/6/2020 - 9/6/2020 1030 - Sun	Alan Ouellette
Wave goodbye to summer with a day of racing on the water. Registration: 0900 at clubhouse, or email Alan Ouellette Race instructions: Available during registration. Course: Same as One Design Series Harbor Start: 0930 Start Time: First warning gun at 1030 (NOTE for 2020: Please keep this event on Sunday; a lot of people have to work/go to class on Labor Day.)
Laser Series 19	9/8/2020 - 9/8/2020 1800 - Tues	Gerald Couture
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 2 (cookout - JAM, C/D and L Clean-up)-Cookout -CANCELLED	9/10/2020 - 9/10/2020 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
Commodore Macdonough Race-Shelburne	9/12/2020 - 9/13/2020 - Sat-Sun	Skip McClellan
Long distance race starting at Shelburne, VT - LCYC. For details, please visit: LCYC Racing Documents Lake Champlain Championship Series
September Afterguard Meeting	9/14/2020 - 9/14/2020 1800 - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to join in the September AG meeting. The meeting will be located at MBBC.
Laser Series 20	9/15/2020 - 9/15/2020 1800 - Tues	Samuel Pratt
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 3	9/17/2020 - 9/17/2020 1800 - Thurs	John Orourke

Laser Series 21	9/22/2020 - 9/22/2020 17:30 - Tues	Bretton Gardner
A casual and friendly but competitive competition on Tuesday evenings throughout the sailing season. Contact ken.grillo@gmail.com
Fall Midweek 4	9/24/2020 - 9/24/2020 1800 - Thurs	William Fastiggi

2020 J/24 US National Championship CANCELED	9/24/2020 - 9/27/2020 - Thurs-Sun	Mark Gardner
Please visit the official regatta website for details.
Catered Dinner, all classes Cleanup-CANCELLED	10/1/2020 - 10/1/2020 1830 - Thurs	Wanda Keosian Sachs

Midweek Late Fall Series 1	10/1/2020 - 10/1/2020 1730 - Thurs	Samuel Pratt
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.
October Afterguard Meeting	10/2/2020 - 10/2/2020 TBD - Mon	John Meeks
All members are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at MBBC.
Annual Meeting-Postponed to 10/15 via Zoom	10/2/2020 - 10/2/2020 1900 - Fri	John Meeks
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	10/3/2020 - 10/3/2020 1100 - Sat	David Klebanoff
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	10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020 1730 - Thurs	Cindy Turcotte
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- CANCELED	10/10/2020 - 10/11/2020 0900 - Sat-Sun	Robert Smith
Last Lightning Regatta in New England. Weather always plays a part in the fun!
Annual meeting	10/15/2020 - 10/1/2020 1900 - Thurs	John Meeks
Due to COVID-19 the meeting will be via ZOOM.Please attend this important meeting to learn more about year end from the Afterguard and the Yeoman on activities for 2020.There will be the all important election of new Afterguard for 2021.
Club Closing	10/17/2020 - 10/17/2020 0900 - Sat	John Meeks
As always, we need volunteers to help with club closing! In order to limit the numbers of people congregating at the club, members are encouraged to communicate with their committee chairs prior to 10/17. Committee chairs will identify time frames for tasks to help stagger members' arrival and departure times. Not sure what committee you are on? Check the 2020 log, which is available for download in the communications section of the bank on our website
Late Fall J24 Series 1	10/18/2020 - 10/18/2020 1100 - Sun	Mark Gardner
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.
Late Fall J24 Series 2	10/24/2020 - 10/24/2020 1100 - Sat	Mark Gardner
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 Banquet -Postponed	10/24/2020 - 10/24/2020 1730 - Sat	John Meeks
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Late Fall J24 Series 3	10/31/2020 - 10/31/2020 1100 - Sat	Mark Gardner
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.
Late Fall J24 Series 4	11/7/2020 - 11/7/2020 1100 - Sat	Mark Gardner
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.
November Afterguard Meeting	11/10/2020 - 11/10/2020 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	11/14/2020 - 11/14/2020 1100 - Sat	Mark Gardner
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 Closes	11/15/2020 - 11/15/2020 all day - Sun	Jonathon Haas
Harbor closes
Women's Holiday Party	12/13/2020 - 12/13/2020 1700 - Sun	Susan Sullivan
Join us for the Women's Sailing Holiday Party.

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