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

First, I have this edition of Nautical Term of the month. Ever wonder where the expression “By and Large” comes from? Well, me too! By means into the wind, while large means with the wind. "By and large" is therefore used to indicate all possible sailing situations, e.g. "the ship handles well both by and large". Now you know.

As I mentioned in the previous Telltale, we had a good turnout for our spring fleet spruce up day April 1st, and during the month we managed to get the keel boat bottoms soda blasted, sanded, and fresh bottom paint applied. The boats will get launched sometime the first of May so they are ready for the season.

Now, its just a matter of waiting for the arrival of good weather to start the season. We are still planning on Adult sailing instruction as soon as we can get our instructors pulled together to organize a schedule, but the plan is to continue with our June start date for that program.

Thats it for this month. Until next time…………..

Fair winds and steady seas,

Jim Garrett - Fleet