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April 16, 2011
Hello to All!
Our Fleet 18 hats have arrrived and look great, and just in time for
summer! So get your's quickly, they are going like hotcakes! The price
is $16(straight up cost to me) plus shipping (to you). Thanks to Terri
Smith at Winning Point for her great work on the hats. You can contact
her for getting the Mutineer logo on your gear at... thewpe@winningpoint.net
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The weather was beautiful(but the wind not so much) for two teams from
Fleet 18 that competed in the long distance race (day one) of the
Clemens Cup at Lake Harris in March. Congrats to teams Madden and Eller
placing first and second respectfully in the open portsmouth planing
class. The second days buoy races were cancelled for lack of a breeze at
race time.
Three Fleet 18 teams competed at the 98th Annual Mount Dora Regatta in
April. Team Eller, Madden, and Davis had a great time in nice breezes,
but unfortunately we did not have enough boats to fleet, and sailed in
the open Portmouth class with other planing boats. Team Davis medaled to
fourth place. We will definetely be fleeting next year for sure with
another Orlando area boat coming onboard, and team Hughes coming up from
Key Largo!
Teams Madden and Davis made it up to Ocala
Sailing Clubs
Harpoon Nationals and Invitational Regatta last weekend for a great get
together with 21 total boats on beautiful Lake Weir. Some boats in the
first and second starts were able to make it around the course before
the hour and a half time limit. We were not so lucky in the third start
and had to take a DNF(for the first time ever!), but a great time was
had by all. We plan to travel back there in the Fall for a one day
"around the lake" regatta around Halloween time.
We are preparing three Fleet 18 boats for the road trip to the Mutineer
Nationals at Lake Grapevine Texas the end of June. You can check out the
details on the MCA website at
http://www.mutineer15.org/
Team Gilland's Mutineer is finally coming out of mothballs! The boat was
acquired a couple of years ago and has been resting, but now has a
paint scheme
in the works hopefully back to its original greeen hull but with a
white bottom. And will be getting a complete overhaul of hardware and
rigging. The boat is getting prepped and be painted with a two part
urethane in the next few weeks, and should be back on the water in a
couple of months! You can follow the progress (once started) on the
Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mutineer/messages
We are planning a Fleet 18 Family and Fun sail weekend gathering and
would like to here from you for ideas on a central destination for all
boats. A location with overnight camping, picnic tables etc. would be
ideal. We are not just into racing the Mutineer and would love the
opportunity to rendezvous, share boat projects, ideas, and enjoy a
relaxing day on the water. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Jim |
April 4, 2011
Three boats from Fleet 18 made it out to the Mt Dora Regatta this weekend!
We needed five to fleet this year, so we raced in Open
Portsmouth
against Raider 16's, and RS Feva, M Scow, Hobie something(big
catamaran), Vanguard 17, and a Buccaneer. We sailed on one of three
courses, with about 50 boats altogether, and five other classes
fleeting.
Fred and Elma Madden, Jerry Eller(single handed), and Margaret and I
raced in very tricky 5-12 winds for most for the four races
on Saturday,
before the wind just completely gave our on the last leg of race four,
where the RC shortened course to finish us at the downwind mark.
All the Fleet 18 boats sailed well without breakdown other than an
original jib car blowing apart on Fred's boat which we were able to find
parts for
Saturday night after the regattas fantastic regatta dinner and entertainment.
Today's
9:30
start found us with 10-15 winds which shifted the entire race to cause
the RC to adjust the course between three races. Jerry was pretty
handicapped singlehanding for the weekend but held in there on Saturday,
but bowed out erring on the side of safety today. Fred and Elma
continue to get better and better(and are looking for newer sails)
Margaret and I were in third at the end of Saturday, and trophied to
fourth for the regatta. I will post the results when I find them. We
should be able to fleet next year
Two Mutineers will represent Fleet 18 at next weeks Ocala Sailing Club's
Harpoon Nationals and Open Regatta at beautiful Lake Weir in central
Florida.
Jim
MNC 3201
Fleet 18 |
March 2011
Hi All,
Two teams from Fleet 18 (team Whiteout and MissFits) made it for the two days of racing at the Kettle Cup Regatta at Lake Monroe. Brisk winds were a test for the crews and boats at this benefit for the Salvation Army. Since we did not fleet we were scored open portsmouth against some hard to beat handicaps, but we had a great time at this well run regatta. Lets fleet the Mutts next year!
Three teams from Fleet 18 made it to the Dead Dogs-n-Tin Whistles Regatta at the Upper Keys Sail Club in Key Largo Jan 15-16, and what a great time was had by all. Team "MissFits" placed third, with team "Wing" just a few points back, and team "Sillyboy" had no trouble finishing with the group. A total of eight Mutineers from as far away as MI, OH, NC, and AL made the trip. These old boats suffered no major breakdowns in brisk breezes, so good job to everyone on getting these boats race worthy and maintaining them! A total of eight races were run over the two days. Some pics are above. Talk is that this venue may become the Mutineer Winter Nationals.
LMSA's Trans Monroe Regatta at Sanford's Lake Monroe March 5-6 had no Mutineers making it out due to pretty high winds
Central Florida Yacht Club's Clemens Cup Regatta at Lake Harris this past weekend had two Mutineers duking it out in the Planning Fleet. Jerry Eller was a respectful third and Fred Madden made it to first in this very light air cruisers race. Sundays races were cancelled to lack of winds at starting time.
Upcoming Events:
- Mount Dora Regatta at Lake Dora April 2-3 will have at least 3 Mutineers at the line, and hoping for more! This two day race is a fun time with lots of boats on the water over several courses.
- Ocala Sailing Clubs's Spring Regatta at Lake Weir April 9-10 will also see three Mutineers hopefully on this beautiful lake.
- The Mutineer 15 Nationals have been planned for June 28- June 2 in Lake Grapevine Texas. So far there are three Fleet 18 team planning to go; Sillyboy; Whiteout; and MissFits. Stay tuned to the Yahoo Mutineer Forums for info and updates.
Some current Fleet 18 boat projects:
- Whiteout got flipped over this month for some centerboard repairs and trailer upgrades, and is now getting new shrouds.
- "Sillyboy received a serious repair to her starboard rail from an accidental collision during the race at Key Largo, and a cuddy cover.
- Missfits will get a new hull paint job after Mt Dora Regatta.
Please call me with any questions about the upcoming events, and if you have an idea for a fun sail in your area to share with the group.
Jim Davis
Fleet 18
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January 2011
Ahoy Fleet 18!
As you can see from those listed below that our numbers have grown. Some of the fleet are cruiser types, and some are racers too. Some listed have boats in progress of getting back on the water, and some are not current Mutt owners anymore. But within the group is a world of knowledge about the boat, so feel free to reply back with questions. We plan to keep you current on Florida and SE area sail events where Mutt sailers plan to gather.
Contact me, Jim Davis, at yellowmutt49@yahoo.com to join the fun.
Jim
The Florida Mutineer folks have resurrected Mutineer Fleet 18 originally home ported at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach.
The starting members of new Fleet 18 are:
Jim Davis, Fleet Captain
Jerry Eller
Michael Gilland
GinetteHughes, Mutineer Class Treasurer
Fred Madden
Robert Neal |
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