The Latest Fleet Scuttlebutt ...................

As I sit here on October 28th to write this scuttlebutt post for the Telltale, its 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. I should be sailing…. but I digress. I had hoped to have our keel boats on the hard at Mobjack by now, but we are at the mercy of the lift operator. No matter, it will happen this week at some point. Not much new to report other than we did get all our race marks back and repaired from ETP. All 6 were repaired for a bit more than a new one costs.

Speaking of racing, we had our first organizational meeting for next year’s 60th anniversary Governor’s Cup race. Scott Titus, Joe Morgan, Mike Mastracci and I sat down to develop an organizational outline including sub-committees. Be on the lookout for more info on this great event and how YOU can get involved.

Before I get to the Nautical Term of the month, I want to share with you a new sailing podcast that has hit the airwaves recently. Hosted by WRYC member Scott Titus, the “Splice the Main Brace” Podcast recently uploaded Episode 03 of Season 01. The purpose of this Podcast is to share sailing stories from local hometown sailors. Episode 03 featured WRYC Charter Member Harvey Morgan.  You can find the episode at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cIxZ594fRLu8M3mqsaAVY?si=cca7f5353ef04b78 or just search "Splice the Main Brace" on your favorite podcast app. You can also sign up at www.stmbpodcast.com. Scott is actively seeking folks interested in sitting down for an interview for future episodes. All sailors are welcome as the purpose of this project is to tell everyday sailors' stories. Reach out to set up an interview or to provide feedback at scott@stmbpodcast.com."

And now for this month Nautical Term, “Long Shot” which we know today to mean an occurrence that would take a great deal of luck to succeed. Early ships’ guns tended to be inaccurate. If a shot made impact from a great distance, or a “long shot,” it was considered out of the ordinary. I can relate………just sayin!

Fair winds and steady seas,

Jim Garrett, Fleet