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FAST in 2008...

October 17-19, 2008

2009 Cressy Trophy at Cornell University

A five-strong team of FAST Laser full rig and radial sailors (qualifying with 5 of the 8 allotted slots out of New England via the Healy Trophy regatta in Wickford) attended the National High School Singlehanded Championship for the Cressy Trophy this past weekend in Ithaca, NY. The event was hosted by Cornell University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges at Cornell’s new sailing center on one of the Finger lakes. Laser Performance provided brand new boats for all – very nice. There were 18 Laser full rig and 18 Laser Radial sailors that qualified to attend the Cressy from around the US – having 5 FAST sailors there among the best in the country was great to see.

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September 27, 2008

2008 Healy Trophy

It was a challenging and wet regatta. The results from a FAST perspective were impressive. Our sailors did a great job – I assume you have the results.

5 of the 8 sailors going to the Singlehanded HS Nationals at
Cornell are FAST regulars
Half of the top 10 in each of the Radial and Full rig fleets
were FAST sailors
One third of all the participants at the Healy have been active
with FAST recently.

Here’s a picture of the FAST group (with a big thanks and photo credit to Jay Gowell) as well as shots of Dan, Nate and OJ. Not pictured in the group shot but attending were, Oriane L., Michael B., Tristan P., Saraid D., Ryan W., and Albert N. Plus Quinn H. and Claire C. who entered but were unable to attend. Also Luke, Pearson and Dan Carney who have sailed with FAST occasionally.

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February 9-10, 2008

FAST Sailors compete in the Valentine's Day Regatta held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club

FAST Optimist and Laser sailors traveled to St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida on February 9-10 to participate in the annual Valentine's Day Regatta. There was only one race on the first day because nearby storms forced all sailors to retreat to the safety of the harbor. Day two started early with a 7:30 am harbor start and NE winds of 10-15 knots.