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Mar 20 2025

A Eulogy for Alliance

By Bill in Slider, Training
March 20, 2025

Many have heard about the unfortunate incident on the way to Bermuda where Alliance hit a submerged object, causing catastrophic failure of the rudder with associated water ingress which lead to its sinking. Fortunately all on board were safely rescued by J/121 Ceilidh.

Lydia Mullan who was on the helm at the time wrote this riveting article for the October 2024 Sail Magazine that has details. …

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Jul 29 2021

J/122 Alliance Featured in J/Boats News

By admin in Slider, Training
July 29, 2021

Ida Lewis Distance Race Announcement
(Newport, RI)- The annual Ida Lewis Distance Race will be taking place on August 19, 2021, for a fleet of avid offshore racers in New England. There is still time to register and participate!
The race will again feature a variety of classes sailing under both ORC and PHRF handicap ratings. …

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Aug 14 2018

Crew Members Set Your Password & Availability

By admin in Admin, Training
August 14, 2018

Crew members added to the J/122 Alliance website are provided directions for setting their password, updating their profile and setting availability for events. Below are directions on how to log in for the first time and set your password. If there is a problem logging in and setting your password, please email the Skipper (Eric Irwin & …

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Jun 28 2018

One Button Adds the Boat Calendar to Yours!

By admin in Admin, Training
June 28, 2018

There is a handy feature built into the crew website that permits adding the J/122 Alliance calendar to your own. This means you don’t need to type in the schedule manually. It will show all boat events displayed on the website calendar. This feature supports most electronic calendars including Outlook, Google, Apple Calendar and a universal Export to XML version. …

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Jun 21 2018

Directions for the New Crew Website

By admin in Admin, Training
June 21, 2018

A Crew tutorial is available that provides a website explanation and how to use Crew Manager features. This has pictures and a bulleted list with explanations. If you submit a change in your availability for a scheduled event, the Skipper is automatically notified via email.
Click to View – Crew Member Directions for the Team Website …

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Jun 14 2018

The New Team Website

By admin in Admin, Training
June 14, 2018

We have introduced a new J/122 Alliance team website. This has a calendar to list all events for which the boat will be scheduled. The crew is able to set their availability for each event. The site displays a calendar post integrated with a crew signup feature. An email notification / reminder for upcoming events is included. …

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Event

Date

Results
/ Series

Figawi Saturday - Race

Figawi Saturday - Race @ Hyannis YC

TAGS: LI Sound

Sat. May 25th, 2024 @ 8:00AM EDT

Be at Hyannis YC - Sat. May 25th @ 8:00AM EDT
490 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601, USA

Club Website: Figawi Charities Inc
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 2 of 8 Division 1

Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey, Skipper assign position.
Name	Position	Assignment	Avail	Comment
Conor	Crew		✓
Eric	Co-Skipper		✓
Julija	Crew		✓
MaryM	Co-Skipper		✓
MikeF	Crew		✓
Moe	Crew		✓
Sam	Crew		✓
Will	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 0)

FRIDAY - REGISTRATION & KICK-OFF PARTY

3-8 PM Registration and Annual Figawi Kickoff Party at Hyannis Yacht Club

Figawi Merchandise for Sale
Cash Bar
Entertainment
Buffet

SATURDAY - RACE DAY

10 AM First Sailboat Start Time off Hyannis Port Jetty

6 PM Sponsor & Media Appreciation Reception

7 PM Figawi Tent Party music by BearFight

SUNDAY - FIGAWI EVENTS

9-11 AM Joke Telling Session

11:30 AM Figawi High School Invitational

12:00-3:30 PM An Afternoon of Giving Back (main tent)

12:00-3:30 PM Figawi Fair (small tent)

1:00 PM Memorial Day Parade

5:00-6:00 PM Prize Giving Ceremony

7:00-10:00 PM Race Weekend Wrap Up Party

Post # 640

5/25/2024

2 of 8 Division 1
/ 4 of 100 Fleet

Sam Wetherill Overnight Race

Sam Wetherill Overnight Race @ Pilots Point Marina

TAGS: Crew Manager Distance Race LI Sound

Fri. May 17th, 2024 @ 8:00AM - May 18th 12:00PM EDT

Be at Pilots Point Marina - Fri. May 17th @ 8:00AM EDT
63 Pilots Point Dr, Westbrook, CT 06498, USA

Club Website: Essex YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 1 of 6 ORC2

Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey, Skipper assign position.
Name	Position	Assignment	Avail	Comment
Bill	Crew		✓	Confirmed
Conor	Crew		✓
Eddie	Crew		✓	if back from land yachting
Eric	Co-Skipper		✓
Julija	Crew		✓
Lydia	Crew		✓
MaryM	Co-Skipper		✓
MaryS	Crew		✓
Sam	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0)

The Sam Wetherill Overnight Race

From Old Saybrook light to Martha's Vineyard and back, overnight
Perfect tune-up race to kick-start your sailing season
140 nm that will challenge and exhilarate you.
This race will be scored under ORC and PHRF rules for mono-hulls, and the NEMA rule for multi-hulls

Great for double and shorthanded crews
Starts at maximum ebb time
Suits seasoned off-shore sailors - and aspiring distance racers

Post # 621

5/17/2024
5/18/2024

1 of 6 ORC2
/ 5 of 12 overall

Ida Lewis Distance Race

Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina

TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport

Fri. Aug 18th, 2023 @ 8:00AM - Aug 19th 9:00AM EDT

Be at Navy Marina - Fri. Aug 18th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Ida Lewis YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1: (deleted), NOR Amendment #2, NOR Amendment #3, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, SI Amendment #4, SI Amendment #5, Starting Sequence, Youth Waiver
Race Results: 6 of 11

Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey, Skipper assign position.
Name	Position	Assignment	Avail	Comment
Eric	Co-Skipper		✓
Julija	Crew		✓
LisaP	Crew		✓
Lydia	Crew		✓
Marcus	Navigator		✓
MaryM	Co-Skipper		✓
Mike L	Crew		✓
MikeF	Crew		✓
Sam	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY
1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION
1800: SKIPPERS' MEETING

FRIDAY
1110 Warning Signal – ORC 2

ALL CLASSES
1800 TIME LIMIT
1930 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.

Post # 557

8/18/2023
8/19/2023

6 of 11

Marblehead to Halifax Race

Marblehead to Halifax Race @ Boston YC

TAGS: Distance Race

Sun. Jul 9th, 2023 @ 10:00AM - Jul 13th 11:00AM EDT

Be at Boston YC - Sun. Jul 9th @ 10:00AM EDT
1 Front St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA

Club Website: Boston YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, NOR Amendment #3, NOR Amendment #4, NOR Amendment #5, Notice Board, Race Tracker, Race Tracker via Iridium Go, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 7 of 11

(Event crew list hidden by Skipper)

Post # 553

7/9/2023
7/13/2023

7 of 11
/ 18 of 38 Fleet

Annapolis to Newport Race

Annapolis to Newport Race @ Annapolis YC

TAGS: Distance Race

Sat. Jun 3rd, 2023 @ 11:15AM EDT

Be at Annapolis YC - Sat. Jun 3rd @ 11:15AM EDT
2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

Club Website: Annapolis YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, NOR Amendment #3, NOR Amendment #4, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 2 of 8 ORC3

(Event crew list hidden by Skipper)

Chelsea weather brief 1600 Thurs

Sat 1120 Start in ORC 3.

Underway time TBD

Post # 551

6/3/2023

2 of 8 ORC3

View All Results

Bill on Sam Wetherill Overnight Race at 5/19/2024 08:39PM
Comment by Bill: Congrats to 1st place winners in ORC Class Six!
Eric & Mary on Sam Wetherill Overnight Race at 1/22/2023 01:35PM
Comment by Eric & Mary: Great awards party at Essex YC on Sunday evening 1800
RolandH on Alliance Safety Pre Set up, safety evolutions and sail. at 4/20/2022 12:00PM
Comment by RolandH: Competitor Bulletin #13 released this morning now has COVID testing options arranged by the Bermuda Race organizing committee. Looks like a simpler...
Eric & Mary on FINAL ALLIANCE SAIL AND DELIVERY TO BORDEN LIGHT at 11/19/2021 04:26PM
Comment by Eric & Mary: Eric and Mary to meet Bill, Gardner and Erin at Borden Light near entrance at 1000. Will quickly scope out dock we are going to, Eric to drive all...
Eric & Mary on Sailing Opportunity at 11/13/2021 04:37PM
Comment by Eric & Mary: For Sunday, we will be doing some mast wiring work between 09-1100 with Bill. If you can come early to help (two trips up the mast) that would be ...