Clipper Challenge

The 2018 Clipper Challenge was held in cool, breezy, shifty conditions under a bright blue sky at SailMaine in nearly brand new Turbo 420's. Yarmouth was delighted to host seven teams "from away." Andrew Burr and the Martha's Vineyard team took the prize for overcoming the most transportation challenges. The Regatta was oversubscribed by one team, and so each school was scheduled to sit out one flight. An amazing total of 72 races were sailed, masterfully managed by Yarmouth coach Myles Everett and Sailmaine Junior Sailing Director Bill Marshall. They were capably assisted by Falmouth Coach Dick Leveque (whose team wasn't even competing!), Alex, and the visiting coaches. Breakfast and a delicious hot lunch were efficiently served by the Yarmouth parents.

Falmouth, Portland and Chevrus sailed in the non-NESSA regatta on Sunday. Miles, Bill, and Sam Alexander ran a thoroughly enjoyable set of races. The weather was cold, moderately breezy out of the North, with sun obscured by high thin clouds. After a generous breakfast provided by Yarmouth parents, the sailors enjoyed spirited racing until so many of their fingers froze off that they could no longer trim the sheets.

Henry Skinner