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Gulf of Maine Racing News

The local lowdown on sailboat racing
in the Gulf of Maine

April 29, 2008

You know racing season is fast approaching when you start seeing copies of the Maine Yacht Racing yearbook... and when Points East magazine holds its annual crew match party.


The Maine Yacht Racing yearbook is out! The yearbook contains summaries, results, and photos from last year's races; this year's schedule; an overview of racing rules; and tips on finding crew, finding a ride, and other stuff important to racers. Maine Yacht Racing has been mailed to anyone who has held a valid PHRF certificate in the last three years. Additional copies are being distributed to the usual locations -- yacht clubs, chandleries, and the like. Watch for it and grab a copy!

Free beer! Find crew! Find a ride! One of the best places to do all three is the Points East Crew Match Party.

This annual tradition for Maine racing sailors happens in Falmouth next Wednesday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Handy Boat. Gritty McDuff’s is supplying the beer and sharing sponsorship with West Marine, Hamilton Marine, and Regatta Promotions.

For those of you further east, Points East will host the party in Rockland on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Rockland Yacht Club’s new clubhouse on the waterfront (the Harbormaster’s former location). Andrews Brewing is supplying the free beer.

Both parties offer a great opportunity to catch up with your friends after the long winter and get fired up for the upcoming season.

And remember… the beer is free. See you there!

Gulf of Maine Racing News is sent weekly (more or less) during racing season to Gulf of Maine sailors. It is sent a little less often during the off-season. Suggestions are welcome. Forward this along to crew, fellow sailors, or anyone else who might be interested. Please send ideas/suggestions/comments and any additions/deletions/revisions to the mailing list to maineyachtracing@verizon.net.
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