Team EYC 5th at the Thayer Trophy

Team Captain Megan Strehlow led the team of Ashley Hoguet, Lily Lichtenstein, Debbie Noble, Kim Kaull, Hannah Polster, Ashley Boyle, Laura Lee, Kelsey Wheeler, Camille Homa, Beanie Eissner, Carolyn Corbet, and Lane Kaeyer in this year’s Thayer Trophy. Check out Megan’s recap below:

An all women's EYC team competed in the Corinthian Yacht Club's national women's team racing invitational last weekend - the third annual Thayer Trophy. The team roster boasted a multigenerational group ranging from 17 to 65 years old, experienced and brand new team racers, making our team the most diverse at the event.

The team gathered for a practice Friday evening before the event and were fortunate enough to have Fran and Jeremy (our new Sailing Director and Bosun) stay late to observe and coach. Both gentlemen showed up to support us throughout the weekend, including Fran hosting a debrief Sunday morning before racing for which we are truly thankful and excited they have joined team EYC!

In the short time since its inception, the event has grown in competition, this year even attracting a team from Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Conditions ranged from true Marblehead summer classic floating in the rain, to a beautiful steady southerly on Sunday, allowing completion of two round robins and gold and silver rounds. Team EYC lost a double tie breaker (which came down to average points sailed in a race) to finish in 5th place and win silver fleet. The team learned a lot, had many effective races including beating the winning team twice, and a successful three-boat mark trap at mark 4.

The women are stoked for more competitive racing and encourage others to join the Thursday Women's Sailing Nights. Looking forward to next year, AVV!

Team EYC Fleet Racing Opportunities

Eastern has been invited to participate in two fleet racing invitational regattas this fall. Between the two, there is opportunity for sailors of all levels and sailing backgrounds to represent the club. The Team EYC co-chairs are working to select drivers and teams for these events, so please reach out to Clinton Hayes or Hannah Lynn if you are interested or have questions.

Lipton Cup

For the first time since 2016, Eastern has been invited to race in the Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Cup, hosted by San Diego Yacht Club October 27 - 29. This incredibly competitive and fun event comprises the best sailors from Southern California clubs and a select few teams from around the U.S. as well. 

The regatta format is short-course racing in South San Diego Bay in the local fleet of J/105s. 

Cruise Cup

The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club has invited Eastern to apply for one of 11 available berths to the 2023 Seawanhaka Invitational Regatta for the Cruise Cup, September 23 - 24. The Cruise Cup was first held in 2019, was canceled due to the pandemic in 2020, and returned in 2021. The college-style fleet racing held in Seawanhaka’s fleet of 12 Sonars has been a tremendous success in these early years, with tight racing on the water and a Corinthian spirit ashore. The regatta is intended to serve as a simple, fun, and competitive event. Race times are targeted at 30 minutes and run on windward-leeward courses.

Come Support Team EYC at the Commodore’s Cup Tomorrow

The historic Commodore’s Cup Team Race, the annual harbor championship between Eastern, Corinthian, and Boston, will take place tomorrow, June 30th just outside of Marblehead harbor. The first start will be at 4pm, and the format will likely take the event through to sunset.

Leaving work early for the holiday weekend? Come out and cheer on Team EYC, which this year includes Clinton Hayes, Vice Commodore Alan McKinnon, Sam Foster, Rachel Foster, Alex Cook, Commodore Peter Frisch, Debbie Noble, Sam Rodiger, Spencer Powers, Rear Commodore Larry Ehrhardt, Margaux Danforth, and Katie Rodger.

Sunday Soiree Match Racing at CYC

The first Sunday soiree match race afternoon is this Sunday, July2.  Meet at 12:30 at CYC, race 1:30pm -  3:30pm, drinks and debrief after at CYC. You don’t need to sail with club members - the goal is to have fun and go sailing. Please reach out to Alden Reid if you are interested in sailing or putting a boat together.

Lambert Ocean Race

Three EYC boats and a handful more members sailed in the Lambert Ocean Race last weekend. The race began Friday afternoon in Marblehead with 10-12kts and a nice sunset on the first leg up to a rounding mark off of Rye, NH. The breeze held for most of the beat back to Marblehead in the dark, but as the fog rolled in and the fleet turned for the South Shore, it became light with periods of rain, stretching the race a few hours longer.

Jud and Cindy Smith’s Africa, with many EYC sailors on board, crossed the finish line first around 8am Saturday with the rest of the fleet getting home around mid-day. Africa won the event with the best corrected time. Other EYC boats on the start line included JB Braun’s Eos and Chris Lubeck’s Man of War, as well as some EYC sailors on Virgo who took first in C division.

 Family Local Navigation Seminar - Saturday, July 1

Bring your kids, your parents and your friends to the Sailing Center at 9am and make your boat “the fun boat” by involving everybody aboard and keeping the stress level low. This seminar teaches you how to make everyday a great day on the water, even if the fog comes in or you need to call for help in an emergency - all you need is a phone and a chart!  

There will be door prizes for the biggest family and friends group (ages 15 and under), the most generations (babies to great-grandparents), and other fun activities. 

Sign up here or walk-in. Remember to bring your phone! Waterproof charts will be available at discounted prices.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 29 - Women’s Team Race Night #1. Sign up here

Friday, June 30 - Team EYC @ The Commodore’s Cup Team Race 

Saturday, July 1 - Family Navigation Seminar. Sign up here

Monday, July 3 - Race and Racquets. Sign up here

Tuesday, July 4 - EYC Annual Regatta. Register here

Friday, July 21 - Pursuit Race #2. Register here

Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, July 23 - Intermediate/Advanced Team Race Practice. Sign up here

Thursday, July 27 - Sunday, July 30 - HHSW Marblehead Race Week

Every Tuesday - Thursday - Sailing Lessons with Fran, Jeremy and Charlotte. More information here

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Reach the Sailing Office at sailing@easternyc.org

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