Chicago Vanguard Fleet 67

Gel Coat workshop day 2!

With a last minute venue change due to weather, Day 1 of Gel Coat Workshop was a great success! Day two tomorrow.

The V15 fleet is hosting the CCYC St. Patrick's Day party on March 11. Since the kitchen will be closed, John Schellenbach is planning to make Corned Beef and Cabbage in a Guinness broth.

Please feel free to contribute to our Irish potluck dinner.

Righteous Acoustic Sound Party will be playing from 7 - 11.

Party: 3pm - 11pm
Food: 5pm until it is gone
Band: 7pm - 11pm

After four years, the V15 fleet returned to Nagawicka Lake for a weekend of sailing, camping, and camaraderie. Following two days of racing in a variety of conditions, Brian Kaczor came out on top to win NLYC's Oktoberfest Regatta.

Thank you to Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club for hosting us!

On September 8, the V15 fleet hosted our first Full Moon / Glowstick Regatta. We will continue this new tradition next season.

Registration for fall frostbite sailing is open. Extend your sailing season during what are typically some of the best conditions in Chicago: Warm water and good breeze!

https://racing.corinthian.org/regattas/fall_frostbite/

The Nagawicka Regatta is October 8 & 9. Charter boats (including boat transportation) are available for $100. Join us for a fun weekend of sailing and camping in Wisconsin.

Many skippers looking for crew for tomorrow. Reach out if you are available!

CCYC is offering a class this summer for adults that would like to improve their sailing skills in a dinghy. The class runs for 8 consecutive weeks on Tuesday nights starting June 7 at 5:30pm.

Students will sail V15s and 420s. Current V15 owners wishing to improve their skill can bring their own boats. For people with their own boats, the price is $150 per person. We have 6 fleet / club owned boats available for sailors needing a charter boat. The price is $300 per person which includes charter and instruction.

Lessons will focus on drills to improve boat handling and speed. If you know someone who might be interested in attending, please forward the information. This class will be useful for keelboat skippers who want to improve their helming skills and crew who would like to begin helming. It is also appropriate for new sailors who wish to improve their crewing and sail trimming. Dinghies provide immediate feedback when you are out of tune or not steering correctly because the boats have little momentum to hide mistakes.

Registration Link:

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Hey Gang,

The V15 Summer Thursday Night Racing Series is back!

We will be racing every Thursday night between now and late September. First race goes off at 6:30 but we'll continue to try to get boats out even earlier for added races. We'll also be posting scores every week.

WE HAVE FLEET BOATS AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER!

Love to sail dinghies but don't own a boat?

Already sail in another fleet but looking for more tiller time?

Sail a keelboat on the weekends but looking to hone your skills?

Just looking to crew?

This is the perfect opportunity!

Keep an eye out for regular emails with additional details from the Vanguard 15 email list. Not on the list? Have questions? Or would like to get involved? Send me a message to learn more!

See you on the water!

Amazing V15 outing earlier this month! Don’t forget to register for Spring Frostbiting. 🔗👇🏼

Register here:
https://racing.corinthian.org/regattas/spring_frostbite/