Earle Copeland “Stubby” Stubbs raced as a member of Newport’s Fleet 9 for 42 years
Fleet 9 Members:
On the evening of Wednesday, June 15th, we have planned a tribute to Earle “Stubby” Stubbs, owner and skipper of Lisa #59 since 1980.
First, at 4:45pm, we’d like all Shields in the Brenton Cove area to begin a parade to the racecourse past Ida Lewis Yacht Club commenced by the firing of a cannon signal from the race committee. We hope this will include 33, 74, 107, 181, 143, 217, 201, 253, 258, 166, 160, 156 and any others who can make it.
Second, after racing that night, Ida Lewis will set up a cash bar and serve up chowder and sandwiches as we gather on the wide part of the dock below the ramp. This will be a casual post-race social event for fleet members and all are encouraged to attend. Once we’ve all arrived, we’ll have a short program to pay tribute to our long-time friend and occasionally feisty competitor, beginning with recollections of Stubby from members of his long-time crew. Others are invited to step up to share a brief story as well.
We hope crews in the Point and Jamestown will join us by RIB or car. The Race Committee has agreed finish racing at a reasonable hour so with luck we all can assemble sometime between 7:30 and 8:15.
John Burnham, Fleet Captain
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