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March 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Ocean Race North Announces 2nd Edition: May 6 – Charleston-Newport
- Brewer Yacht Yard Announces its Newest East Coast Locations
- Enright & Towill Form 55 South Sailing Team
- US Sailing to Re-Launch International Women’s Keelboat Championship in 2016
- Sailors Honored for Distinguished Service
- Safety for Cruising Couples Seminar is May 21, 2016
- A Look Back and Ahead to Quantum Key West Race Week
- On Watch – Alison Lew
- “Get Me in This Thing…” – Joining the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
- New Fleet at Greenwich High School
- From the Log of Persevere: Into the Med
- Editor’s Log: Seizing Opportunity
- The Widow Wave
- Our Interview with John Rousmaniere
- On the Frostbite Trail
- Sail(ing) to Bermuda
- Tim Hyatt of TowBoatUS Mystic Honored for Saving Lives
- Jesse Fielding Joins Farr Yacht Sales
- Letter: An Interview with John Rousmaniere
- March 2016 Comic by Dave Foster
- Front Row Seat for the 35th America’s Cup
- SoundWaters and Young Mariners Merge
- 11th Hour Returns as Presenting Sponsor for The Atlantic Cup
- NESS Seeks Young Artists for Annual Drawing Contest
- City Island Yacht Club Offers a Popular Time-Share Sailing Program
- Greenpeace Captain
- Melges 24 Donated to MudRatz
- Broker Tips: Safety is Foremost
- “My Backyard”
- The 6th Annual Connecticut River Dinghy Race is May 21
- Bareboating Basics
Racing
Ocean Race North Announces 2nd Edition: May 6 – Charleston-Newport

Manuka Sports Event Management confirmed their plans for the second edition of Ocean Race North, an offshore race running north from Charleston to Newport to start May 6.
Checking In
Brewer Yacht Yard Announces its Newest East Coast Locations
Brewer Yacht Yard Group today announces the acquisition of Green Harbor Marina, in Marshfield, MA and Onset Bay Marina in Buzzards Bay, MA.
Racing
Enright & Towill Form 55 South Sailing Team

Charlie Enright and Mark Towill announced today the formation of their new racing team, 55 South.
Checking In
US Sailing to Re-Launch International Women’s Keelboat Championship in 2016

The revitalized US Sailing Championship, with a new and exciting approach, is aimed at maximizing opportunities for women sailors to participate in high caliber regattas against top international sailors
Checking In
Sailors Honored for Distinguished Service

A remarkable list of sailing’s most accomplished received high honors during Thursday night’s US Sailing Awards Dinner Presented by Rolex at the Hilton San Diego Resort. US Sailing recognized these esteemed award winners for their extraordinary achievements in support of sailing.
Checking In
Safety for Cruising Couples Seminar is May 21, 2016

The Cruising Club of America (CCA) is presenting a one-day Safety for Cruising Couples Seminar at Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT on Saturday, May 21. Geared to cruising couples and short-handed sailors who are taking to coastal or local waters on either sail- or powerboats, the seminar was created to build the confidence of…
Racing
A Look Back and Ahead to Quantum Key West Race Week

In January, Quantum Key West Race Week 2016 got off to a lively start with strong winds welcoming 133 boats in 12 classes. Despite a couple of howling days where racing was cancelled for all or some classes, most got in 9-10 races.
On Watch
On Watch – Alison Lew

As a former Chair and current Treasurer of the Junior Sailing program at Pequot Yacht Club in Southport, CT, Alison Lew is an active volunteer with one of the strongest youth sailing programs in the country.
From the Captain of the Port
“Get Me in This Thing…” – Joining the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
So, I turned to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, an integral part of the United States Coast Guard Forces. I submit that it is among the most effective ways to “get in this thing…”
Juniors
New Fleet at Greenwich High School

On February 1, the Greenwich Varsity Sailing Team received a shipment of 12 brand new Zim C420s from Zim Sailing in Warren, RI. This was made possible by the donations from parents of current and past team members.