Dr. Shoemaker recently participated in a Shields National Class meeting, and asked me to distribute these notes. Nationals: 1. Chicago. The executive comm voted to provide $300 to each boat that travels to Chicago. The Chicago fleet would like to have a "head" count as soon as possible, so if you are planning to attend let [...]
The View from 138. Well, here we go again- Wednesday Night Shields Racing! A nice little turnout for the first week with 15 or so boats hitting the line. Too bad for those members that did not sail because it was a killer night with a nice southerly flow ranging from 6-12 knots and plenty of [...]
Here's the first two inquiries of crew available for the season Chris Arner email him at email and David Dougherty at email By undergoing training on the ways to identify ordine cialis on line ronaldgreenwaldmd.com signs or symptoms of stress or anxiety, people can be well aware of their mental health or that of their loved [...]
So we have a race next week, and a deadline that has passed. Here is the list of boats we have received registrations from so far. Some of these boats may not have sent their check in yet, but it appears they have tried to register so far... 1, 15, 17, 21, 29, 33 36, 53, [...]
VOLVO OCEAN RACE NIGHT AT THE JANE PICKENS THEATRE featuring ON THE BIG SCREEN! Sail Newport is proud to present new and updated never before seen footage of PUMA's il mostro, currently taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA Ocean Racing's very own Ken Read and members of the team will join us in person, giving us insight into the race [...]
Well, maybe for wack-o Cruise, but not here! We have RULES, and we'd like to get you up to date... The Opening Party is scheduled for Tuesday April 28 at 5:35 in the Newport Yacht Club. We will be accepting registrations, updating your contact info/email for fleet correspondence, and starting to talk a little smack! There [...]
The season is creeping up on us fast. We will be announcing a kickoff party soon, likely the week of April 27, likely at Newport Yacht Club again. Racing starts May 13!!! We are accepting registrations on the website again, feel free to start now, click here, or you can do it in person when you [...]
Shield's Sailors Summit for Someone! Beth and Mike Boardman from Raven (201) will be taking a brief break from racing this July to climb Mt. Langley as part of Backpacker Magazine's Summit for Someone. All proceeds benefit Big City Mountaineers - a 501(c)3 dedicated to providing mentoring and outdoor education to at-risk teens. Come kick off [...]
With the recent change in our National Class rules regarding the use of digital compasses, many of you may want a fancy new compass. There are plans for a group purchase of the Tack Tick compass at a significant discount. If you are interested in purchasing a compass through this program, please let us know, and [...]
The honorable Dr. A.R.G. Wallace has put together a wealth of information for us to study in the off-season regarding the new Racing Rules. I'm not that good at this, so the links aren't active yet, but come back soon and i'll have the documents available. 2009 Section C Rules + Defs.pdf Part 2 Handout -- [...]