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2006 Annual Report
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
ANNUAL REPORT 2006
OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRS for 2005-2006
Term expiring September 30, 2006 -- Summer of 2006
OFFICERS
Commodore
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Vice Commodore
Schofield Andrews III
Rear Commodore
Robert L. Johnstone, III
Treasurer
Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr.
Clerk.
Schofield Andrews, III
Chairman of the House Committee.
Linda Reeve
Chairman of the Race Committee
John C. Henry, Jr.
Chairman of the Membership Committee
Gail F. Cook
Fleet Counselor.
Kaighn Smith, Jr.
(*appointed by the Commodore)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Schofield Andrews III
John C. Henry, Jr.
Kaighn Smith Jr., Esquire
Robert L. Johnstone, III
Linda Reeve
Greg Wilkinson (ex officio)
Gail F. Cook
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr.
Henry G. Brauer
RACE COMMITTEE
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Fred Ford
C.W. McCullagh
Lily Caldwell
Tom Fremont-Smith
Meredith Reece
Max Caldwell
Gordon Haaland
Stockton N. Smith
Sam Cocks
Stephen Homer
Adam Wibby
Sarah Coffin
T. Courtenay Jenkins, III
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
Toby Elliman
Stephen Madeira
Scott R. Edmon
Daphne Lyman
Helen Grassi
Nick van der Hoff
Charlie Dickey
Janice Smith
M.H. Heineman
John C. Henry, Jr., Chairman
Also appointed and serving for the year 2005/2006 are:
Downeast Race Week Committee.
Robert L. Johnstone, III
Membership Committee.
Gail F. Cook
Nominating Committee
Henry Brauer
Technology Committee
Steve Madeira
Cruising Class Captain.
Hal Kroeger
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fleet Management
Inside Front Cover to Page 19
Officers 2006/2007 and Committees
Inside Front Cover
Commodore's Report
3
General Manager's Report
9
Staff
12
Officers 2006/2007 and Committees
14
Former Officers
15
Fleet Awards and Special Events
Pages 20 to 25
Honorary Member - Dr. Kaighn Smith
20
The Charles D. Dickey Award
22
The Kevin P. Mahaney Award
23
Fleet Night
24
Fleet History by Joseph Grant
25
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week
26 to 45
Cruiser/Racer Class Report
27
MDI Series Results
31
Downeast Race Week Report
36
August Cruise
38
Henry T. Reath Trophy
44
Far Out Challenge
45
One-Design Class
46 to 61
July 4th Series
47
Hospice Regatta
48
July Series
49
August Series, Taomina Cup
50
George Davenport Hayward Cup Race
52
Labor Day Series
57
Red Gauntlet Challenge
58
Junior Sailing
62 to 77
National/International Participation
63
Junior Olympics 2006
Centerspread C-1 to C-12
Pirates Day at the Fleet
65
Barton Eddison Race
68
Yachts
78 to 90
Flag Etiquette
79
List of Yachts
82
Membership Information
91 to Back Cover
List of Members
92
By-laws
114
Auditor's Report
121
Administrative Address and Information
Back Cover
Fleet Management - Page 1
View from the piazza showing Somes Sound and the public Boathouse
500 feet southwest of the hotel. Photo compliments of Sydney Roberts
Rockefeller
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Commodore Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
COMMODORE'S REPORT
SUMMER SEASON 2006
I am pleased to report that at the conclusion of the 2006 season - my final year
as a Flag Officer - the Northeast Harbor Fleet and its two sister organizations,
the Clifton Dock Corporation and the Northeast Harbor Sailing School all
reported excellent years. Our organizations boasted higher levels of mem-
bership, greater participation in sponsored events, and a stronger financial
picture. Indeed the problems which have arisen in the last few years have,
by and large, resulted from these happy facts of greater usage of Fleet assets
and increased participation. These issues have caused the Executive Com-
mittee to institute some modest changes in our method of operations, and to
think harder about planning for the needs of future members; but these are
"good" problems.
I credit our success to our hard-working and dedicated staff, the excellent
direction provided by the Executive Committee, and to the enthusiasm of
our membership. Thanks to you all.
It has been my privilege to serve as Commodore the last two years, and I
hope the consideration and commitment shown to me will be extended to
the next roster of Flag Officers.
Staffing: The team of Greg and Sarah Wilkinson continued their fine work
in 2006; Greg as our General Manager (summer number seven), and Sarah
as the office Administrator (her third summer). Any Fleet or Sailing School
event on land or on the water begins with a call to one of them, and their
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execution of the required task is usually exemplary. "Team Wilkinson" has
become integral to our successes, and they are becoming our institutional
memory as well.
Greg was particularly successful again this year attracting some truly first-rate
sailing instructors, a fact which created a wonderful "buzz" on the grounds
throughout the summer months. The instructor corps was both capable, and
experienced, and their ability to generate interest among young sailors was
evident by the increased attendance in the program, and greater turnout at
sponsored events.
Thanks go to Deborah Brown again as well, for her hard work managing
our books, manning the office during the winter, and for her work on the
Yearbook.
Clifton Dock Corporation (CDC): CDC is now being operated on a day to
day basis by Greg Wilkinson, under the direction of the Clifton Dock Cor-
poration Board, led by Sandy Andrews. The popularity of this venue as a
mooring locale and water-access point over the years led to the need for some
changes this year, most noticeably in parking protocols. The changes were
in recognition of the fact that the Fleet owns SO little land there that can be
used for parking. The changes were designed to accommodate NEH Fleet
members, CDC mooring renters and their guests, while at the same time be
sensitive to the residents of Clifton Dock Road who own some of the property
we use. We appreciate the understanding of all constituents, and I hope we
have struck the right balance.
Our out-sourcing of the fueling operations at Clifton Dock to Island Heating
and Plumbing continued this past season, and we believe the arrangement
continues to work well for all parties. Traditional customers get the service
there to which they have become accustomed, and the Fleet/CDC leaves the
re-fueling operations to professionals.
CDC also manages the mooring operations in the main harbor, and in Gil-
patrick's Cove. In the main harbor, our mooring rates continue to provide
good value, particularly to Fleet members, and at Gilpatrick's Cove where
launch service is provided 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, the moor-
ing field has been expanded in an attempt to keep up with member demand.
We are still forced to disappoint some willing mooring renters because of a
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lack of available mooring permits. We are aware of the problem, and will
work with the appropriate authorities to expand our capacity; once again, a
problem of too much demand versus not enough moorings.
NEHSS: The sailing school concluded perhaps the busiest year in its history,
with total enrollment up over 20% (204 to 247). It is notable too that several
sessions were completely filled, with classes doubling up, or the School of-
fering afternoon sessions to handle the demand.
The school also expanded its outreach into the community through a formally
funded scholarship program, a continuation/expansion of its collaborative
with the kids in the Neighborhood House day camp program (on Friday
mornings), and the goal of expanding its Governing Board with additional
non-Fleet community leaders. The Neighborhood House collaborative drew
30-35 young sailors each week this year, nearly twice the numbers from
last year. Additionally, two participants from the one-day program last year
became full-time students in our program this year.
The Sailing School has also been active reaching out to other area clubs to
promote friendly competition in the form of team races and other "social"
events. I am very proud of the efforts they have made, and the participa-
tion it has engendered. Activities like this have heightened our stature in
the region and expanded the popularity and fun of the sport among the next
generation of sailors.
By way of example, the W. Barton Eddison Race, a junior event tradition-
ally sailed in IOD's, has been expanded to include juniors from other area
programs. Participation this year was over 100 kids!! Additionally, we
were honored to have had Barton Eddison's daughter, Mary Welch and son
William Eddison on hand for the trophy presentation. In a letter Mrs. Welch
wrote to me a few days after the event, she made a point of telling me how
pleased she was (and how pleased her father would have been) that the race
has grown to become such a prestigious and popular event.
Undoubtedly the highlight of the summer both for the Fleet, and the Sailing
School was the 3 day Junior Olympics event held in July. This event drew 155
boats and over 200 kids from as far away as Bermuda. Those who witnessed
the event will likely never forget the line of cars with trailers in tow, ringing
Sea Street patiently waiting their turn to launch their boats each morning,
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then forming a similar queue at the end of the day to fetch back their craft.
Observers will likely also not forget the strong squall that ran through the
race course on one of afternoon racing sessions. Careful monitoring of the
weather gave the organizing committee time to get the competitors off the
water in time to overt any unfortunate events, a testament to careful planning
and volunteer involvement.
Thanks surely go to Malinda Crain and the Board of the Sailing School, as
well as to Sarah and Greg Wilkinson for their tireless efforts on behalf of the
Sailing School and junior sailing in the region generally. Thanks also go to
the volunteers who made the Junior Olympic event SO successful.
Physical Plant: Through the successful fund raising efforts of the Sailing
School, several of the physical additions to the waterfront came by way of
voluntary contributions: specifically, the Sailing School added ten new Opti's,
and a new float to accommodate them.
Henry Reath's family also donated a beautiful new teak bench which will be
inscribed and reside near the Captain's Shack at the head of the pier. It is near
a spot where Henry Reath spent many contented hours as a child observing
the anchorage and talking to the popular boat captain's of that day.
The rest of the physical plant remains in good shape: the pier remains sound,
the Fleet House's new roof has eliminated the persistent leaks, and the floats
are in good repair. The pathway from the clubhouse to the street, eroded by
the heavy rains during the late spring, will be replaced just after Labor Day,
and the grounds maintenance program undertaken last year will continue to
make improvements to the plantings in the parking lot area, as well as around
the Fleet House grounds.
Finances: We have nearly achieved our goal of having one year's worth of
operating expenses in reserve to cover unexpected expenditures at the Fleet.
This reserve allowed us to hold the line on dues this past year, and to reduce
the capital dues charge by a modest amount.
The Executive Committee will be reviewing our capital needs this winter to
determine what resources to tap to keep the plant looking first rate. However,
they begin those discussions from a strong financial starting point.
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Activities: Our modest organization continues to offer the membership an
amazingly active calendar of races and activities. In the 60+ days of opera-
tions during the summer, the Fleet ran over 80 races; a combined total for
one-design racers, juniors, and cruising boat owners.
Thanks go to Greg and his staff, again, for managing this program, and spe-
cial thanks as well to Rear Commodore Bob Johnstone for his leadership in
promoting cruising class activities - both on the water and off - and for again
Chairing the successful Downeast Raceweek event in August. Additionally,
Bob produced another terrific speaker for Fleet Night in July - a relative of
his as it develops - Brad Van Liew, winner of the recent Solo Around the
World Race.
Communications: We continue to make real strides with the use of our web-
site, for which I thank my brother Steve (for the design), and Greg Wilkinson
(for the implementation). The calendar of events, mooring information,
membership information, announcements, Sailing School information/forms,
and even current racing results can all be accessed anytime on the Fleet
web-site.
Communications have expanded as well through the use of group e-mail
exchanges among the International Class participants as they debrief race
winners in the days following the regular series races. Tips on tactics and
sail trim are exchanged in these group mailings in an effort to share ideas
and make all participants better competitors.
I'd like to close by thanking the other Flag Officers: Sandy Andrews and
Bob Johnstone, as well as the rest of the Executive Committee for their time
and effort during the year. It's been a pleasure working as a member of the
Executive Committee the last several years. I believe the Fleet has never
been stronger, and I wish my successors continued success.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Commodore 2005-2006
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Auriga
Commodore Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
2005-2006
IOD Class
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Greg Wilkinson
General Manager's Report
Summer Season 2006
It's my pleasure to report on the 2006 season at the Northeast Harbor Fleet,
the Northeast Harbor Sailing School, and the Clifton Dock Corporation.
Northeast Harbor Fleet
The Northeast Harbor Fleet remains the most active sailing organization on
Mount Desert Island and 2006 saw the most sailing and racing activity in
my 7 year tenure as manager. The Fleet conducted 83 sailboat races over
the past 57 days. Boats ranging in size from 8' to 52', skippered by sailors
ranging in age from 9 years old to a little older than nine years old, have
sailed in our races. The format of the racing is as varied as our boats, from
10 minute, round the buoys Mercury and Optimist races, to 11 mile IOD
races with islands in the middle of the beat, to a 30+ mile point-to-point
Cruising Class race.
Specifically, the one-design racing schedule has been expanded. The IODs
now sail two races on Saturdays and the July and August Series are now 10-
12 races long, up to 50% more racing in each series than in past years. The
two-race format has been well received. And Mondays remain a one-race
day, in keeping with the tradition of 9-12 mile races.
The Cruising Class has also expanded their racing schedule and have bol-
stered participation. 42 boats sailed in the cruising classes' 18 races this
summer. Participation in our local events - the MDI Series and our Mid-
week Shorthanded/Non-Spinnaker races - was up 50%. The sailing in
DERW and the August Cruise was the 'best yet' according to many partici-
pants.
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Our racing schedule is ambitious and is the backbone of the Fleet. Many
thanks to the able staff who ran the races, and to our class captains cruis-
ing class captain Bob Johnstone and IOD class captains John Henry and
Sandro Vitelli- who continue to work hard to increase participation.
The Northeast Harbor Fleet itself is a very healthy club. As Gary and Shel-
don have reported, the Fleet is in a sound financial position, thanks to the
ongoing efforts of the Flag Officers and the Executive Committee. In ad-
dition, the physical plant has enjoyed recent improvements including the
new roof last year, improvements to the parking area, and the donation of
a beautiful new bench near the Captain's Shack. Upcoming improvements
will include replacement of windows and upgrades to the bathrooms.
Northeast Harbor Sailing School
The Northeast Harbor Sailing School had a very exciting year. Our ten
new optimist dinghies expanded our capacity. Yet it was the excitement
generated by our staff that quickly helped us to realize and even exceed that
increased capacity! We had 252 registered sailors, and an additional 30-35
kids from the Neighborhood House sailing with us once per week. Enroll-
ment grew SO much at the beginner/intermediate level, that we now offer
two 'sections' of that class - one in the morning and a second one in the
afternoon. Despite conflicts with other activities, the new afternoon section
quickly filled. Special thanks go out to our staff who not only created this
excitement, but adapted quickly to growth beyond our expectations.
Thanks also go to all the volunteers who made the Northeast Junior Olym-
pics a successful, exciting event. For those who missed the regatta, it was
nothing short of spectacular. 155 boats and 202 sailors from as far away
as Bermuda and Nova Scotia enjoyed two great days of racing in the Great
Harbor. The effort to run the event went beyond the Fleet membership.
The regatta was sailed out of the Sea Street Marina with the support of
the Town of Mount Desert's Board of Selectman, Police Department, and
Harbor Master. At a debrief with the Chief of Police and Harbormaster, we
discussed how things could be improved when we run a similar event in the
future, not if we run a similar event. Thanks again to all who helped make
the Junior Olympics a success for the entire community.
The leadership of the Sailing School is working hard beyond the shores of
MDI. Malinda Crain founded the Downeast Junior Sailing Association two
years ago. DEJSA now boasts 12 member clubs from Castine east to Han-
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cock Point. Through the efforts of the DEJSA, Jr. sailing in our area is now
well organized and coordinated from club to club. The result has been more
camaraderie and competition between junior sailors from different clubs
than ever before. Events like our Barton Eddison race, which attracted 120
DEJSA junior sailors, are complemented by weekly league-style team races
between DEJSA clubs. NEHSS sailors traveled to Hancock Point, KYC,
and Bucks Harbor for weekly team races and hosted MDICSC, Seal Harbor,
and Castine YC at home events.
Like the NEHF, the NEHSS is well supported by an active Board of Direc-
tors. Special thanks go to SS President Malinda Crain for her efforts to im-
prove junior sailing at the Fleet and beyond.
Clifton Dock Corporation
2006 marked the first full season with the Clifton Dock Corporation under
Fleet Management. The fueling operation continues to be operated by Island
Plumbing and Heating. Moorings at Clifton Dock and in Gilpatrick's Cove
are in high demand. We now have a mooring waiting list and I'm happy to
report that this list has remained relatively short. Moorings have been added
to Gilpatrick's Cove anchorage, and improvements have been made to the
'string' moorings to accommodate larger boats. At Clifton Dock itself, a
new parking policy was adopted which has resulted in decreased pressure
on the parking areas, while allowing Clifton Dock mooring customers and
NEHF members ample access to parking.
Going forward, our aim is to keep the mooring waiting list as short as pos-
sible and to provide the same high level of service at Clifton Dock that mari-
ners have become accustomed to.
In closing, after seven years, I remain impressed with the amount of sailing
activity that is conducted from this modest facility. I am proud to play an
active role in such a strong sailing community. I'd like to thank the Execu-
tive Committee for their support, and especially Gary Madeira for two years
of excellent leadership as Commodore. Lastly, I'd like to thank Sarah for all
her hard work and especially her patience.
Greg Wilkinson
General Manager
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THE NORTHEAST STAFF HARBOR FLEET
2006
Administrative Staff
Greg Wilkinson
Sarah Wilkinson
Robert Terenzi, Jr.
Fleet Manager
Deborah S. Brown
Office Manager
Office Staff
Assistant Treasurer
Greg and Sarah Wilkinson
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Shearwater
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OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRS for 2006-2007
(Term expiring September 30, 2007)
OFFICERS
Commodore
Schofield Andrews III
Vice Commodore
Robert L. Johnstone III
Rear Commodore
Gordon Haaland
Treasurer
Sheldon F. Goldthwait Jr.
Clerk
Schofield Andrews III
Chairman of the House Committee
Linda Reeve
Chairman of the Race Committee
John C. Henry Jr.*
Chairman of the Membership Committee
Barbara De La Gueronniere
Chairman of the Building & Grounds Committee
Michael Phillips
Fleet Counselor.
Kaighn Smith Jr.*
*appointed by the Commodore)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Schofield Andrews III
John C. Henry Jr.
Kaighn Smith Jr., Esquire
Robert L. Johnstone, III
Linda Reeve
Greg Wilkinson (ex officio)
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Malinda Crain
Gordon Haaland
Michael Phillips
Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr.
Stockton Smith
Alessandro Vitelli
Barbara de la Gueronniere
RACE COMMITTEE
Robert L. Johnstone III
Fred Ford
Tom Fremont-Smith
Meredith Reece
Max Caldwell
Gordon Haaland
Stockton N. Smith
Stephen Homer
Adam Wibby
Sarah Coffin
T. Courtenay Jenkins III
Stephen Madeira
Scott R. Redmon
Charles Dickey III
Hal Kroeger
John C. Henry Jr., Chairman
Also appointed and serving for the year 2006/2007 are:
Downeast Race Week Committee
Robert L. Johnstone, III
Membership Committee
Barbara De La Gueronniere
Nominating Committee
Gary Madeira
Technology Committee
Steve Madeira
Cruising Class Captain
Stockton Smith
IOD Class Captain
Alessandro Vitelli
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FORMER OFFICERS
COMMODORE
George Davenport Hayward
1923-1925
Edward W. Madeira
1925-1927
W. Barton Eddison.
1928-1935
Henry Rawle
1936-1939
William J. Strawbridge
1940-1942, 1957, 1960-1961
Harry G. Haskell
1943-1945
Jarvis Cromwell
1946-1947
Herman M. Hessenbruch
1948-1950
Harry R. Neilson Jr.
1951, 1955-1956, 1976
Stuart S. Janney Jr.
1952-1954
William D'O Lippincott
1958-1959
Benjamin R. Neilson
1962
Edward McC Blair
1963-1965
John F. Ducey Jr
1966-1968
Dr. Kaighn Smith
1969-1971
Alan McIlhenny Sr.
1972
Dr. Joseph L. Grant
1973-1975
Redmond C.S. Finney
1977-1980
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
1981-1983
Harry R. Madeira
1984-1988
Burton C. Gray
1989
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
1990-1992
Alan McIlhenny Jr
1993-1994
Minturn V. Chace
1995-1996
James A. Lash
1997-1998
David Rockefeller Jr.
1999-2000
John T. Roberts
2001-2002
Henry G. Brauer
2003-2004
Harry R. Maderia Jr.
2005-2006
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VICE COMMODORE
Edward W. Madeira
1923-1925
Federick O. Spedden
1925-1925, 1931
Edmund S. Burke Jr
1927
Charles D. Dickey
1928, 1944
Rt. Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody
1929
John Tyssowski
1930
Ernest B. Dane, Jr
1932
Dr. William Earl Clark
1933-1935, 1945
Vance C. McCormack
1936-1937
Harry G. Haskell
1938-1942
W. Rodman Fay
1943
W. Barton Eddison
1946
William D'O Lippincott
1946-1948
P. Blair Lee
1948-1950
Stuart S. Janney Jr.
1951
William J. Strawbridge
1952
Robert E. L. Johnson
1954
David Rockefeller Sr.
1955-1959
Edward W. Madeira Jr.
1960-1962
Benjamin R. Neilson
1963-1964
John F. Ducey Jr.
1965
John B. Reece
1966-1970
Harry R. Madeira
1971-1975, 1981-1983
Redmond C.S. Finney
1976
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
1977-1980
Minturn V. Chace
1984, 1993-1994
Charles D. Dickey Jr.
1985-1987
Burton C. Gray
1988
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
1989
Stephen B. Homer
1990
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
1992
Thomas R. Elkins
1995
James A. Lash
1997-1998
David Rockefeller Jr.
1997-1998
John T. Roberts
1999-2000
Henry G. Brauer
2001-2002
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
2003-2004
Schofield Andrews, III
2005-2006
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REAR COMMODORE
Charles D. Dickey
1927
John Tyssowski
1928-1929
Reginald C. Robbins
1930
Arthur P. Butler
1931
Dr. William Earl Clark
1932, 1936
W. Rodman Fay
1933
Alexander Torrance
1934
Henry Rawle
1935
Harry G. Haskell
1937
Wharton Sinkler
1938, 1946-1947
Hugh H. Matheson
1939
Ernest Kansler
1940-1941
Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller
1942
James G. Ducey
1943,1951
Vance C. McCormack
1944-1945
Stuart S. Janey Jr.
1948-1950
Harry G. Haskell Jr.
1952
Robert E. L. Johnson
1953
Henry T. Reath
1954
Edward W. Madeira Jr.
1955-1959
Henry B. Cox, Jr.
1960-1961
David Rockefeller Sr.
1961-1963
John F. Ducey, Jr.
1964
John B. Reece
1965
Charles L. Ill Jr.
1966-1967
Dr. Kaighn Smith
1968
Harry R. Madeira
1969-1970
Alan McIlhenny Sr.
1971
Dr. Joseph L. Grant
1972
S. Whitney Dickey
1973-1974
Redmond C.S. Finney
1975
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
1976
Rufus McQ. G. Williams
1977-1980
Minturn V. Chace
1981, 1983, 1992
Charles D. Dickey Jr.
1984
Burton C. Gray
1985-1987
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
1988
Stephen B. Homer
1989
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
1991
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Thomas R. Elkins
1993-1994
David Rockefeller Jr.
1995-1996
John T. Roberts
1997-1998
Henry G. Brauer
1999-2000
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
2001-2002
Schofield Andrews III
2003-2004
Robert Johnstone III
2005-2006
TREASURER
Gerrish H. Milliken
1923-1940
Henry Rawle
1941
P. Blair Lee
1942-1947
D. Luke Hopkins
1948-1950
David Rockefeller Sr.
1951-1954
Bayard H. Roberts
1955-1958
Harry R. Neilson Jr.
1959-1967
S. Whitney Dickey
1968-1972
Edward H. Madara Jr.
1973-1980
Reade D. Nimick
1981-1987
Charles D. Dickey Jr.
1988-1991
Christopher Hutchins
1992-1996
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
1997-1999
Duane Iselin
2000-2004
Alan R. Crain Jr.
2004-2005
Sheldon F. Goldthwait Jr.
2006-
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/FLEET MANAGER
Lawrence W. Dickey
1923-1924
Charles P. B. Jeffries
1925-1926
Robert E. L. Johnson
1927-1928
Howard Cooper Johnson Jr.
1929-1932
Arnold W. Lunt
1933-1941, 1946-1948
Philip M. Caughey
1942
James G. Ducey
1943-1945, 1951-1959
Edmund L. Coombs
1949-1950
Melville T. Hodder
1959-1962
John N. Kelly
1962-1964
Alessandro Vitelli
1965
John H. Walls
1966-1968
William C. Melcher III
1968
Fleet Management - Page 18
Michael C. Madeira
1969
Mrs. Constance B. Madeira
1970-1973
Charles L. Ill III
1974-1976
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
1977-1978
Christopher H. Zamore
1979-1980, 1983
Elliott W. Wislar
1981-1982
Henry S. Fox
1984-1985
Oliver H.P. Pepper III
1986-1987
Morgan Brown
1988-1989
Andrew W. Stephenson
1990-1992
John W. Torgerson
1993
William J. Hooper
1994
Patricia Roberts
1995-1996
Mathew R. Evans
1997
Val Perkins
1998
Michael S. Horn
1999
Gregory C. Wilkinson
2000 -
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Dr. Kaighn Smith
Honorary Member and Charles Dickey Award
Dr. Smith, third from the left and his Far Out Challenge winning crew:
Mike Peabody, Andy Harris, Kaighn Smith, (skipper), Sandy Andrews,
Stocky Smith and Sam Clark.
The summer of 2006 was a good season for Dr. Smith. In addition to the
Far Out Challenge, he won the Mount Desert Invitational Series, was made
an Honorary Member of the Northeast Harbor Fleet at the Club's Annual
General Meeting and received the Charles D. Dickey Memorial Award for
his significant contributions over many years; his excellence in the sport of
sailing; his dedication and his service to the Club.
Fleet Awards and Special Eventst - Page 20
Dr. Kaighn Smith
Honorary Member
Resolution
Whereas the Executive Committee of the Northeast Harbor Fleet has the
power from time to time to award the privilege of Honorary Membership
to worthy recipients; and,
Whereas the Executive Committee has SO met, and reviewed the accom-
plishments of Dr. Kaighn Smith; and
Whereas by his considerable achievements on the water in the Thistle class,
his Hinckley Pilot Gaylark, and his Swan 38 Gaylark, and
through his service to the Northeast Harbor Fleet in his capacity as Ex-
ecutive Committee Member, Flag Officer and Commodore, and
in consideration of his long tenure as a Northeast Harbor Fleet member,
and
by his willingness to teach and train at least two generations of young
sailors with patience and good humor.
Now Therefore be it Resolved that:
Dr. Kaighn Smith is hereby elected to the status of Honorary Member of the
Northeast Harbor Fleet entitled to all of the rights and privileges assigned
to it by the By Laws of that organization.
August 2006
Fleet Awards and Special Events - Page 21
THE CHARLES D. DICKEY MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is named for Charles Dennison Dickey, one of the founding
members of the Northeast Harbor Fleet. Charles Dickey was elected to serve
on the Fleet's first Executive Committee in 1923, as the Rear Commodore,
and in later years served in a number of other capacities including Vice
Commodore (on two separate occasions: 1928 and 1944). He was also one
of the earliest one-design racers in the region.
The award is given from time to time by the Executive Committee of
the Northeast Harbor Fleet to a Fleet member who has made significant
contributions to the Organization over a period of years, through excellence
in the sport of sailing, or dedication and service to the Club.
Past winners include the following Fleet members.
Philip M. Caughey
1977
Constance B. Madeira
1978
Harry R. Madeira, Sr.
1980
Harry R. Neilson, Jr.
1981
Jarvis Cromwell
1983
William J. Strawbridge
1984
Dr. Joseph L. Grant
1985
Harry G. Haskell, Jr.
1986
Alan McIlhenny, Sr.
1989
Polly McIlhenny
1992
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
1995
David Rockefeller, Jr.
2002
Harry R. Madeira, Sr.
2004
Dr. Kaighn Smith
2006
Fleet Awards and Special Eventst - Page 22
THE KEVIN P. MAHANEY AWARD
This award is named for Northeast Harbor Fleet member Kevin Mahaney,
winner of an Olympic Silver Medal in the 1992 Barcelona Games in the
Soling Class, and helmsman of 1995 America's Cup contender Young
America. Through his dedication and accomplishments, Kevin Mahaney
has contributed significantly to the sport of yachting beyond the shores of
Mount Desert Island.
The award is given, when merited, by the Executive Committee of the
Northeast Harbor Fleet to a member who has similarly contributed to the
sport of sailing in venues beyond those of Mount Desert Island.
Past winners include the following Fleet members.
Kevin P. Mahaney
1993
John Marshall
1994
E. Newbold Smith
1995
David Rockefeller, Jr.
1996
Dr. Kaighn Smith
1998
Thomas T. Brown
2001
Amory Loring
2004
Fleet Awards and Special Events - Page 23
FLEET NIGHT
2006
Fleet Night, now a tradition for Fleet families, was held at the Neighbor-
hood House in Northeast Harbor in July. The event is typically centered
with a guest speaker in a casual dinner setting. Our speaker for 2006 was
Brad Van Liew.
Imagine rocketing off monstrous waves in a race boat in "Perfect Storm"
conditions with obstacles like hurricanes and icebergs to consider. You are
alone doing this for 148 days. It is a situation that most of us would dearly
like to avoid. It's a place where Brad Van Liew thrives.
On Fleet Night in the Neighborhood House, he riveted members with his
life-risking dream of sailing around the world. His was a story of an adrena-
line seeking adventurer and his accomplishments on the water.
In the style of a master story teller, he took us along on his voyage of the
Around Alone extreme solo sailing around the globe. The only sailor ever
to win all 5 legs of this treacherous race, Brad takes us with him, step by
step, from start to the well deserved finish. Aboard Tommy Hilfiger Free-
dom American, we learned what it takes to win one of the world's most
arduous sporting events.
By: Linda Reeve
Chairperson of House Committee
Brad Van Liew and family
Fleet Awards and Special Eventst - Page 24
Joseph L. Grant
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, I would
like to extend congratulations to Dr. Joseph L. Grant on the publication of
his fine book: History of the Northeast Harbor Fleet.
The book chronicles the early days of the Fleet from 1890 to the present,
recording such events as the changes in yacht types, and detailing the various
physical locations of the Fleet, prior to settling on the current headquarters
in Gilpatrick's Cove.
Just before publication of this Annual Report, we were saddened to learn of
the passing of Joe Grant. An "In Memoriam" piece will be part of the 2007
Annual Report. For now, The Northeast Harbor Fleet would like to offer
it's condolences to Mary Grant and his family.
Harry R. Madeira, Jr.
Commodore
2005-2006
History
of the
Northeast Harbor Fleet
History
of the
Northeast Harbor Fleet
by
Joseph L. Grant
BURGET
THEAORTHTAST ARBOQ PLINT
1925
Joseph L. Grant
Fleet Awards and Special Events - Page 25
CRUISER/RACER CLASS
2006 Race Results and Awards
USA
44001
Pequot
Bevin Cherot's Hinckley 44
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CRUISER/RACER CLASS REPORT
Summer 2006
2006 was a great year for Northeast Harbor boats with big wins in the Na-
tional Hospice Regatta, 100th Anniversary Bermuda Race and in home wa-
ters. Racing activity was up by 14% over the summer of 2005. 43 boats
participated at one time or another in 18 races sponsored by the Fleet for a
total of 204 individual boat starts. 8 boats sailed in 8 or more races:
Eventyr, Far Out, Flirt, Gaylark, Grey Eagle, Sidewinder, Tern and Va Pen-
siero.
The MDI Series races averaged 10 boats versus 7 in 2005, for a 43% in-
crease.
Special Race participation was up 53% with 66 boat starts VS. 43 last year.
The "Non-Spinnaker" Wednesday races were increased from 2 to 5 events
with generally 7-9 boats (vs 6-7 in 2005). This new series was better at-
tended than the MDI Series had been in 2005. Hospice and the Warm-Up
Series had about the same number of participants as in 2005
Sailing conditions for Downeast Raceweek and August Cruise were spec-
tacular with participation of 27 boats overall, one less than in 2005.
NEHF TEAM WINS HOSPICE NATIONALS - May 12-14 The Fleet
team, skippered by Bob Johnstone won the National Hospice Regattas
Championship for 2005 in Annapolis MD. The 8 race series was sailed in
J/105s with 21 teams competing. These teams qualified by being the win-
ners of other Hospice Regattas around the country. Top five were Northeast
Harbor ME 2,1,5,3,10,7,4,10 (41 pts) Annapolis MD (61 pts); Rappahan-
nock River VA (63 pts); Havre de Grace MD (63 pts) ; Henderson Harbor
NY (66 pts).
NEHF BOATS CAPTURE BERMUDA RACE PRIZES - June 16-23
In a very challenging, slow 100th Anniversary Newport-Bermuda Race,
two Northeast Harbor boats excelled. Kaighn Smith skippered his Swan 38
Gaylark to a 4th place (5th Overall) finish in Division 1 under IRC and a
6th(9th) under the Ocean Racing Rule (ORR). He was awarded the Commo-
dore & Mrs. Robert L. Hall Trophy for the top Swan among Cruiser/Racers.
That's quite an honor, because there were 44 Swans competing among the
240+ on the record entry list. (Author's footnote: 44 J/Boats, also). David
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Rockefeller's partner Rick Burnes sailed their IMX 45 Cybele to a 1st place
in Class 7 under ORR and a 2nd place under IRC. Cybele was awarded 4th
Overall for the Bigelow Memorial Trophy, going to the boat with at least 4
family crew members aboard.
WARM-UP RACE 1 - July 2 (8.32 nm) Skies cleared but winds gusting
to 25 kts. Remained, calling for a "Non-Spinnaker" race leaving Green-
ings to Starboard then East Bunker Ledge Gong then to the finish . Bob
Johnstone's Tern started on port behind the fleet going off on starboard and
was able to fetch the Greenings Bell in SW Harbor. Hal Kroeger's Far
Out took the gun by 38 seconds, but not enough ahead of Tern and Henry
Brauer in Reiver, which took the top spots.
WARM-UP RACE 2 - July 2 (9.34 mm) With
winds moderating and
the sun peeking through fast moving clouds, the RC gave contestants the
choice to race either with or without spinnakers. Far Out, without spin-
naker, thundered into the lead on a long fetch out the Western Way to the
Long Ledge Bell but was gradually overtaken on the run to the Bear Island
Bell by Reiver, with spinnaker, finishing 11 seconds behind the J/100. Far
Out in cruising configuration rated 87 with Reiver at 90 with spinnaker.
Series Results: (1) Reiver, J/100, Henry Brauer, 1-1 (2) Tern, J/100, Bob
Johnstone, 1-3 (3) Far Out, Morris 52, Hal Kroeger, 3-2 (4) Sidewinder,
J/105, Tom Rolfes, 5-4 (5) Flirt, Center Harbor 31, Mike & Lyn Cook
4-NF (6) Va Pensiero, Center Harbor 49, Joe Weber, 6-NS
POST-PICNIC NON-SPINNAKER RACE - July 3 (8.16nm) This would
be interesting. After a joyous red-dog picnic and Club opening ceremony,
the IODs and 7 boat Cruising Class went to the starting line in a dying
northwesterly. The IODs started at 2:10 headed toward Somes Sound. In
the middle of the Shorthanded Start for the Cruising Class, the wind shifted
180 degrees and turned cool. The starting line was changed for a race to
the Western Way Bell, back to Spurling Point Bell, out to BWW again,
then to Bear Island Bell where the race was shortened. With Steve Ma-
deira helming, Reiver took the start, pinning Tern to leeward headed to
Great Cranberry. Andrew Kennedy steering Tern tacked away heading to-
ward the Manset shore where a strip of silver indicated a new breeze. Sure
enough a nice 30 degree shift and warm air. No need to use the compass,
when the wind gets cool tack onto port, when warm onto starboard. Tern
and Dan Bienkowski's Morning Star dueled around the course, pin wheel-
ing the last windward mark abreast with Morning Star taking the gun, but
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losing out to Tern and Reiver on corrected. Results:
(1) Tern (2) Reiver (3) Morning Star, J/44, (4) Side Winder (5) Va Pen-
siero (6) Eventyr (7) Lancey Lu.
MOUNT DESERT INVITATIONAL (MDI) OPENER - July 9 Sunday
saw the Biggest MDI racing fleet of the Century with 11 Cruising/Racing
boats on the starting line. That's up from 7 participants a year ago. Kaighn
Smith in Gaylark, fresh from Bermuda, was the winner. Runner-up by
only 2 seconds was Tern. There was a bit of deja vu at play in playing the
tricky sailing conditions of the Great Harbor: Gaylark beat Tern by 1:12
in the same opening race a year ago. Places 1 through 4 were separated by
only 25 seconds. Mike Cook's beautiful Center Harbor 31 Flirt was third,
just 17 seconds behind Tern, with Reiver in 4th. Stocky Smith's Farr 44
Weather Gauge was first to finish in 3:02:21 in spite of fishing for lobsters
for about 10 minutes after looking really fast on the first leg, then dragging
for herring on the spinnaker take down near Marsh Head on Islesford. Far
Out had the race won handily at Long Ledge but went left and parked along
the Manset shore on the run to the finish. The wind line had stayed pretty
much between South Bunker Ledge and the Long Ledge Gong, SO it paid
off to hold on a longer starboard jibe until the Western Way entrance buoys
could be fetched on a fairly hot angle. Seems like the skipper which makes
the least mistakes, wins. Navigation in these races around islands can be a
challenge as Va Pensiero unfortunately discovered. The 49 footer, grounded
along the southern shore of Sutton Island, requiring power to get off the
bricks. The Race Committee, by VHF granted her permission to continue
racing. So damage was slight. Winds were South at 7-12 knots, though
building late with some gusts reported over 20 knots. The race started at
"A" mark in Great Harbor, went out the Western Way, the scenic route
around the Cranberries, returning to "A" then a long Windward-Leeward
to Long Ledge Gong and return. The remaining MDI Series races start at
Noon on Sundays of July 16, July 23 and August 20. Results - See MDI
Summary.
NON-SPINNAKER RACE - July 12 Michael Cook on FLIRT topped
close rivals Tern and Gaylark in the 7 boat fleet sailing in the Western Way.
Gordon Haaland on Eventyr was doing well until trying to sniff out a non-
existent wind on the Manset shore and Tom Morris put in a credible per-
formance sailing single-handed on Maartje, one of the new Morris M36s.
Results: (1) Flirt (2) Tern (3) Gaylark (4) Flying Clipper, J/109, Peter Hel-
dman (5) Maartje, Morris M36, Tom Morris, (6) Sidewinder (7) Eventyr
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MAINE HOSPICE REGATTA - July 15 Flirt won the day with Tern
and Far Out following. Zach Stewart's Owens 41 Cutter Precious Cloud
won non-spinnaker honors. Overall Results: (1) Flirt (2) Tern (3) Far Out
(4) Gaylark (5) Hopscotch, J/100, Jeff Dunn (6) Sidewinder (7) Morning
Star, J/42, Dan Bienkowski. Non-Spinnaker (1) Precious Cloud, Owens
41, Zach Stewart (2) Eventyr (3) Free Spirit, Hinckley SW42-2, David Hol-
mes (4) Ardea, Saga 43, Alan McIlhenny (5) Estrellita, Morgan 384, Glenn
Wiggins.
MDI RACE 2 - July
16 Sunday was another interesting day of sailboat
racing. The Race Committee set up the starting line at the mouth of Somes
Sound to avoid the dense fog at the usual start location between Spurling
Point, Great Cranberry and Greenings Island. The race went upwind to
the Spurling Point Gong, downwind into Somes Sound to Fleet Mark "Y",
then out around Greenings to Spurling Pt Gong and back to the finish at
the Somes Sound entrance Bell. The many fog banks, some strange tidal
currents and constant wind shifts made the race challenging for all. As the
slowest rated boat in the fleet of 12 boats, Flirt finished close enough under
its handicap to save it's time by 61 seconds on Tern and Gaylark after a 2
hour race. Far Out got the gun for crossing the line first, 2 seconds ahead of
Tern. With two races to go, the three leaders for the series are tied after two
races with 4 points each: Flirt (3,1), Gaylark (1,3) and Tern (2,2). Results:
See MDI Summary
MDIRACE 3 - July 23 There was some doubt there'd be any racing. The
forecast the day before was for 20-25 knots with gusts over 30, widespread
fog, thunder and lightning. The Bar Harbor weather station even report-
ed snow at 5:55 AM Sunday morning. Not what you'd call ideal sailing
weather. This is meant to be fun after all, not an Outward Bound survival
course. All contestants were put on alert the day before that the race may be
postponed and that a decision would be made by 10 AM Sunday morning.
Sunday morning didn't start too well with the Bar Harbor snow report. But,
the low pressure system went through faster than anticipated, the radar progs
showed that rain would clear out before noon and that winds would be 6-7
knots out of the north. Quite a change. Turned out to be a nice day with
light winds from the North.
And quite a turn of events among the 11 racers who made it to the start-
ing line off Spurling Point on Great Cranberry. It wasn't even close!. Dr.
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Kaighn Smith in the venerable gray Gaylark beelined it for the Northeast
Harbor shore, didn't make any mistakes and got the gun across the finish
line as the first to finish in the fleet even though he is one of the slower
rated boats. The course was to the Somes Sound entrance buoy, back to the
start, then up around Greenings Island to the finish.
MDI Race 4 was started on August 20 but cancelled for lack of wind, SO the
final score for the series was computed on the basis of 3 races.
MDI SERIES SUMMARY
PI
Boat
Class
Helm
Pts
1
Gaylark
Swan 38
Dr. Kaighn Smith
5
2
Tern
J/100
Bob Johnstone
7
3
Flirt
Center Hbr 31
Michael Cook
8
4
Reiver
J/100
Henry Brauer & Steve Madeira
10
5
Far Out
Morris 52
Hal Kroeger
18
6
Eventyr
J/42
Gordon Haaland
19
7
Sidewinder
J/105
Tom Rolfes
21
8
Weather Gauge
Farr 44c
Stockton Smith
22
9
Flying Clipper
J/109
Peter Heldman
27
10
Grey Eagle
J/32
Bill Wilkinson
30
11
Hopscotch
J/100
Jeff Dunn
33
12
Va Pensiero
Center Hbr 49
Joe Weber
33
NON-SPINNAKER RACE - July 26.
NINE boats raced yesterday!
That's an all-time high. The RC set a challenging course for tide and winds.
Out the Western Way to the Bell, back under the Cranberries to East Bunker
Ledge, then to "Y" Mark in Somes Sound, then to the finish at "A" mark.
The port end of the line was favored by 10 degrees, but Tern with Around-
Alone winner Brad Van Liew aboard more than made up for picking the
wrong side of the line by being the first boat to the Manset shore, to round
the bell in first. Going back near Great Cranberry to stay out of the strong
ebb current was not the quickest route, however. Tom Morris in his new
M42 played it just right by heading back down along the Manset shore
where the tide seemed less and wind greater. He managed to round Spurl-
ing Pt. in second, having passed Gaylark, Reiver and several other boats.
It was a parade to East Bunker Ledge and back toward Somes Sound un-
der Suttons. Fog, stronger winds, etc. provided some entertainment sailing
through the Fleet anchorage. Everyone struggled in light airs downwind
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entering Somes Sound. Tern escaped still in the lead and had to tack into
a dying southerly between Greenings and the Fleet. But this is the Great
Harbor. Gaylark caught the warm westerly first, but then got stalled under
Greenings tween winds, only losing out to Tern by 14 seconds. Not SO with
Flirt, which merrily cruised across the finish, carrying a nice breeze from
Somes Sound through the area where the rest had struggled to win by 1:55.
Results: (1) Flirt (2) Tern, Brad Van Liew (3) Gaylark (4) Grey Eagle (5)
Reiver (6) Sidewinder (7) Cary Al, Morris M36, Tom Morris (8) Serena,
Alden Caravelle, Andres Roomet (9) Eventyr
NON-SPINNAKER RACE - August 3 - Olympic Silver Medalist in the
Soling Class, Jim Brady, with his 6 year old daughter, Leila joined Bob
Johnstone on Tern. Bob first met Jim when he was the 1983 Laser represen-
tative in the Pan American Games in Venezuela, while Bob was the official
measurer of the J/24 Class. Since then he has had success in the America's
Cup, J/24s and other one-design classes and worked for North Sails. Re-
cently, however, there's been less sailing and more family here on Great
Cranberry during August. Jim has been away from sailing long enough to
be classified an amateur by the International Sailing Federation but obvi-
ously hadn't lost his touch. This was daughter Leila's first race. She was
presented the winning mug and plans to begin sailing in the Northeast Har-
bor Sailing School next year.
Margin of victory was only 35 seconds after a 2 hour race to the Somes
Sound entrance buoy out to the Spurling Point Bell of Great Cranberry,
around Greenings to a finish off the Fleet anchorage. Gaylark caught Tern
when the latter fell into a wind hole North of Greenings with only 2 legs of
the race to go. Tern managed to pick a few wind shifts on the way to the
finish to open up more than the 2 minute margin necessary for the victory.
Of special note, also was the 3rd placed trophy winning performance of
Dr. Peter and Barbie Horneffer and family in the first race on their recently
acquired J/105. They were closing fast at the end. Had the course been any
longer, the results could have changed. Another first was the appearance of
the Morgan 38 Estrellita on the race course. This boat has been the summer
home of Glenn and Deborah Wiggins for a number of years in Northeast
Harbor.
Results: (1) Tern, J/100, Jim Brady (2) Gaylark (3) US 404, J/105, Dr.
Peter & Barbie Horneffer (4) Grey Eagle (5) Sidewinder (6) Estrellita (7)
Va Pensiero
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NON-SPINNAKER RACE - August 23 With the NCAA Women's
Rowing Champ from Princeton, Gevvy Stone, and her father Greg Stone
as guest helmsman, Tern put on the jets for a 4 minute win over Side-
winder and (finally!) Flirt with Bill Wilkinson's J/32 GREY EAGLE in
4th. Course was Western Way Gong, around East Bunker's Ledge, Somes
Sound Entrance Bouy, Greenings and Finish. Results: (1) Tern (2) Side-
winder (3) Flirt (4) Grey Eagle.
100
Tern
Wilmerding Trophy - 2nd Overall
Morris Trophy - 1st Div. 2
Downeast Raceweek
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USA93141
USA 9314
Eventyr
Overall Winner Race #2
Downeast Raceweek
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USA
52045
AZU
25052
Cybele
Becton Bowl Winner for Fastest Boat
Downeast Raceweek
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Becton's Ariana wins Downeast Race Week XII
1836
Ariana
Overall and Division III Winner
Jeff Becton's classic, light-blue, 40 year old Ohlson 41 Ariana from the
Kollegewidgwok YC in Blue Hill won the "Max" Warburg Memorial Tro-
phy for the best overall score in DownEast Race Week among all boats over
five races, also winning the Arthur F. Chace Bar Graph as top boat in Divi-
sion 3 and the Constance B. Madeira Trophy for the first day's run of the
August Cruise. Winner of the Harry Wilmerding Tray for 2nd overall, the
Morris Trophy for top boat in Division 2, and the Arundel Plate for the Au-
gust Cruise was the newest boat in the fleet form Northeast Harbor, Tern,
Bob Johnstone's J/100 #111 launched in June. Third overall and winner of
the J/Boats Trophy for Division 1 as well as winner of the Paul Nevin Tro-
phy was Hal Kroeger's, Morris 52 Far Out.
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The Becton Bowl for the fastest boat, based on cumulative elapsed time for
all 5 races was awarded to David Rockefeller Jr. and Rick Burnes' IMX 45
Cybelle. Another noteworthy performance was that of Gov. Pete du Pont's
J/100 Miss Marvelous from North Haven which was leading the overall
point score for the week by 2 points and won the Nevin Cup for Division
2, but was unable to participate in the final 3 races of the Northeast Harbor
Fleet's traditional August Cruise. DERW combines the Kollegewidgwok
YC's Nevin Cup and the NEHF August Cruise for a week long event. Com-
plete results for each of the race days are shown in the summary.
DERW - NEVIN CUP I - August 6
Sunday's 20.1 mile race started in
Jericho Bay under cloudless skies and a light/moderate sea breeze with a
beat then reach through Merchant's Row, a run around Bald Island with a
beat to the finish. Marc Heilner's beautiful Center Harbor Boat Yard 50,
Hoi-An was the winner with builder Steve White aboard. Seal Bay, Vinal-
haven was the fleet anchorage and raft-up.
DERW-NEVIN - CUP 2 - August 7 Monday was overcast with a building
SW breeze 10-20 knots. The KYC Committee boat set a 3 mile windward
course followed by a 15 mile run against the current, among the islands of
East Penobscot Bay to the Bucks Harbor Bell, then a close gusty fetch down
the Eggemoggin Reach, 28.5 miles in total. Far Out put her overall length
to work, winning this race and the Nevin Cup handily under its combined
corrected time format
DERW - AUGUST CRUISE 1 - August 9
Beautiful weather contin-
ued on Wednesday with a start near Orono Island. Gordon Haaland's J/42
Eventyr did the best job of negotiating light winds and favorable current
through the Casco Passage, the long beat down Jericho Bay and the reach
into Southeast Harbor to win this 20.1 mile race overall with Ariana and
Tern close behind. The fleet enjoyed a calm, full moon anchorage.
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Raft-up in Southeast Harbor, Deer Isle
DERW - AUGUST CRUISE 2 - August 10 Thursday was a navigator's
challenge with a start just West of Eastern Mark Island with a half dozen
possible routes through the islands of Merchant's Row upwind to Nun 10,
NW of Merchant Island. Initially Sherness and Eventyr played it smart by
heading directly into open water away from the islands, but then the next
challenge was how to get to Black Island in Blue Hill Bay: Through the
Casco Passage, North of Marshall or South of Marshall around Swan's Is-
land. Then there were wind/current bands between Long Island and Swans
to deal with downwind around Black Island to starboard then with the cur-
rent and spotty winds returning to RW"BC" Whistle, then to the finish off
Frenchboro. Except there was no whistle or buoy. David Rockefeller's Cy-
belle was probably wondering whether fatigue had set in on this 34.0 mile
race when approaching this phantom buoy and seeing nothing on the water.
They radioed the Race Committee, who then advised everyone on VHF 73
to round the spot in the water where their GPS plotters show the mark should
have been. This small glitch didn't seem to dampen the lobster roll picnic
on Janneke Nielson's lawn overlooking the anchorage in Frenchboro
nor
did the line of thunderstorms which hit just after dark as nearly everyone
had returned to their boats for the evening. Ariana was the overall winner
of this race, followed by Tern and Eventyr. Mrs. Nielson was awarded the
Chairman's Bowl for her contribution to this year's event.
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 38
Start of Race 4
DERW - AUGUST CRUISE 3 - August 11 Friday was an idyllic Maine
day with a 5-15 knot shifty northerly. The fleet sailed upwind with favor-
able current to Staples Ledge, out against the current around Great Duck Is-
land then finished this 18.7 mile race in Bass Harbor to end the week. Scott
Loweth sailing the Taylor 41 Sheerness for the Maine Maritime Academy
won this race and also the Lewis K. Cherot Memorial Trophy for the best
3 races in Division 1. But, Ariana could do no wrong, catching the right
amount of wind to hang in with the leaders, even reaching at 8 knots across
the notoriously fickle Bass Harbor straight to the finish to secure her overall
win on corrected time.
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DOWNEAST RACEWEEK XII
2006 Over-all Race Results
Rank
Boat Name
Class
Helm
Club
1
Ariana
Ohlson 41
Jeff Becton
KYC
2
Tern
J/100
Bob Johnstone
NEHF
3
Far Out
Morris 52
Hal Kroeger
NEHF
4
Eventyr
J/42
Gordon Haaland
NEHF
5
Sheerness
Taylor 41
Scott Loweth
MMA
6
Weather Gauge
Farr 44c
Stockton Smith
NEHF
7
Breakaway
J/36
Edmund C. Tarbell
KPYC
8
Sidewinder
J/105
Tom Rolfes
SWHYC
9
Pequot
Hinckley 44
Bevin Cherot
NEHF
10
Reindeer
Morris 48.6
Newbold Smith
NEHF
11
Cybele
IMX 45
Burnes and
Rockefeller
NEHF
12
Miss Marvelous
J/100
Pete duPont
NHC
13
Crackerjack
Cambria 40
Alan Krulisch
CHNYC
14
Hoi-an
Center Hbr 50
Marcus Heilner
KYC
15
Otter
Sabre 38
Henry Becton
KYC
16
Xanthippe
Beneteau 42
Daniel Dennett
KYC
17
tbd
J/105
Peter and
Barbie Horneffer
NEHF
18
Merlin
J/42
Mark Cluett
KYC
19
Petard
J/34c
Sandy Lieber
NHC
20
Flying Clipper
J/109
Peter Heldman
NEHF
21
Fianna
Baltic 38DP
Matt Jones
PYC
22
Caliegh
Sabre 38
Wiggins
KYC
23
Seasmoke
J/100
Tom Gill
TYC
24
Oscar
Frers 41 TM
Donna Schlegel
CCA
25
Charade
Morris M42
Patrick Wilmerding
KYC
26
Antares
J/120
David Sharpe
WHYC
27
Finese
J/42
Newt Merrill
CCA
28
Intuition
Custom 42
Karl Schoettle
GOM
28
Va Pensiero
Center Hbr 49
Joe Weber
GOM
28
For Sale
J/100
Jeff Sammis and
Bill Full
PYC
28
Lioness
J/100
Ivan Lowenthal
NHC
28
Balance
Cal 40
Haven Ladd
GOM
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 40
Downeast Raceweek XII
2006 Trophy Winners
The Max Warburg Trophy ("The Max") - 1st Overall: Jeff Becton,
Ariana
Harry Wilmerding Tray - 2nd Overall: Bob Johnstone, Tern
Becton Bowl - Fastest Boat Cumulative Elapsed Time All Races; Burnes/
Rockefeller, Cybele
J Boats Trophy -Div 1; Hal Kroeger, Far Out, Scott Loweth, Maine
Maritime Academy, Sheerness, Stockton Smith, Weather Gauge
Lewis K. Cherot Memorial Trophy- Division 1: Boat with Best Score
in 3 races; Scott Loweth, Maine Maritime Academy Sheerness
Sabre Trophy -Div II; Not Awarded in 2006
Morris Trophy : Fastest Cumulative Elapsed Time All Races - Bob
Johnstone, Tern
Arthur F. Chace, Jr. Memorial Bar Graph - 1st Div 3; Jeff Becton
Ariana
Ariana Trophy - 2nd- Div 3; Alan Krulisch, Crackerjack
Hinckley Trophy - 1st Non-Spinnaker Boat, Division IV: Not award-
ed in 2006
Down East Team Trophy: Top scoring 3-boat team: Jamboree Js (Side-
winder, Breakaway, Eventyr)
Chairman's Cup to person/boat most in the spirit of the event Janneke
Neilson
Janet Wilmerding Tray - 1st Skipper under age 26 - Scott Loweth,
MMA, Sheerness.
Nicholson Trophy: 1st Crew under age 13; Breakaway
KYC NEVIN CUP (Sun-Mon)
Paul Nevin Perpetual - 1st Overall (Sun-Mon) Hal Kroeger, Far Out
Division 1 - Hal Kroeger, Far Out, Stockton Smith, Weather Gauge and
Division 2 - Pete DuPont, Miss Marvelous, Bob Johnstone, Tern
Division 3 - Jeff Becton Ariana, Henry Becton, Otter
NEHF AUGUST CRUISE (Wed-Fri)
1st Day's Run Prizes
Schooner Race Trophy - Div 1: Stockton Smith Weather Gauge
Coxe Trophy - Div II; Gordon Haaland Eventyr
Constance B. Madeira Trophy - Div III; Jeff Becton, Ariana
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 41
Overall Division Winners
Pirate Cup - Overall Div 1; Scott Loweth, MMA, Sheerness, Hal
Kroeger, Far Out, and Stockton Smith, Weather Gauge
Arundel Plate - Overall Div II; Bob Johnstone, Tern, Gordon Haaland
Eventyr, , and Edmund C. Tarbell, Breakaway
Michael Crofoot Trophy - Overall Div III: Jeff Becton Ariana, Alan
Krulisch, Crackerjack
666
Reindeer
1st to finish Races 3 and 4
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 42
2007 AUGUST CRUISE INVITATION
The Way It Used To Be
August 5-10
Whether motoryacht mothership, Atlantic, IOD, cruiser or racer you are
cordially invited to participate in the 13th Annual Downeast Race Week
designed in 2007 to make it easier for one-design keelboats to compete.
The first Nevin Cup segment is KYC and return, the Fleet August Cruise
has two legs. A race from Blue Hill Bay (meeting the KYC boats at Ship &
Barges for the start) to Northeast, then a Pretty Marsh and return segment.
All three locations facilitate crew changes and getting home for the night.
Featured this year are three social events: An Opening Day, Nevin Cup
BYO Dinner at Kollegewidgwok YC on Sunday, August 5; and the August
Cruise Lobster Roll Picnic at the Fleet on Wednesday, August 8; and an
August Cruise BYO Raft-Up Cocktail Party in Pretty Marsh, on Thursday,
August 9.
These events combine the long standing tradition of the KYC Nevin Cup
Weekend and the Northeast Harbor Fleet's August Cruise. Mark your cal-
endars now. We hope you'll join us. The Entry Form is available on the
website or available by calling 207-276-9341.
Robert L. Johnstone, III - Chairman
Downeast Race Week Committee:
Henry Becton, Jr. Henry Brauer, Mark Cluett, Win Fowler, Gordon Haaland,
David Rockefeller, Jr., Stockton Smith, Patrick Wilmerding, Greg Wilkinson
Contacts Website: www.downeastraceweek.com;
Email: bobj@mjmyachts.com
Telephones: 617-723-3629; 401-862-4367
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 43
Henry T. Reath Trophy
Inaugural Pursuit Race July 1st
A new Fleet tradition will be established on Sunday, July 1, 2007 with the
first Henry T. Reath Trophy race. All keelboats over 20 feet in length in the
Great Harbor area are invited to participate including Luders 16s, IODs,
J/22s, J/24s and Cruiser/Racer Class boats
the types of boats that Henry
loved to sail.
This will be a 12 mile Pursuit Race around the Cranberry Islands (weather
permitting) starting at 1:30 pm where the slowest boats start first and faster
boats are handicapped at the start with later starting times. To encourage
participation by minimizing crew requirements, there will be both spinnaker
and non-spinnaker divisions, with the winners of each being engraved on
the trophy.
Handicaps will be based upon PHRF New England ratings, rounded to the
nearest minute at the start.
Prizes include 1st thru 3rd Place in each Division as well as best placing
family crew, top youth skipper under 19, top woman skipper and top master
over 65 will be awarded at the Fleet's Opening Picnic the following day.
Plan on being there and please let your friends in Southwest Harbor, Seal
Harbor, Somesville, Bass Harbor and the Cranberries know they are invited.
Entry forms will be posted on the nehfleet.org website or be available at the
Fleet office.
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 44
THE 2006 FAR OUT CHALLENGE
The Far Out Challenge Trophy was put up by Hal and Carol Kroeger to
encourage creation of a season-ending event for the Cruiser Class. The Far
Out Challenge is a Pursuit Race around the Cranberries for all keel boats of
the Fleet over 22' in length on the day after the Annual Meeting.
FAR OUT CHALLENGE - August 27
Twelve boats competed in the
Fleet's inaugural end of the season pursuit race for all keelboats in the
Great Harbor area over 22 feet in length. Dr. Kaighn Smith's Swan 38
Gaylark was the winner, edging out Bob Johnstone's J/100 Tern just prior
to the finish. To encourage more participation without need for organizing
crew, a trophy is also awarded to the first boat finishing without spinnaker.
This happened to be Hal Kroeger's Morris 52 Far Out for which the event
is named.
A "pursuit race" is when handicaps for the 12 mile race are given at the
start, with the slowest boat, in this case the 5th place Luders 16, sailing
without spinnaker starting first, 36 minutes before the fastest rated boat,
Far Out. In theory, given a steady wind SO that the fastest boats complete
the course averaging about 6 knots, all boats should finish at the same time.
Who can argue with the formula when in this race the last boat to start, Far
Out, just beat the first boat to start, Diana Paine and Sturgis Haskins in the
Luders 16 Ondine, across the finish line by less than 2 seconds after nearly
3 hours of sailing.
Overall Results: (1) Gaylark (2) Tern (3) Voodoo, Luders 16, Dave Fol-
ger (4) Eventyr (5) Far Out (6) Ondine, Luders 16, Diana Paine & Sturgis
Haskins (7) Sidewinder (8) Grey Eagle (9) Flirt (10T) Atlantica, Hinckley
SW42, Bill & Donna Eacho (10T) Watermelon, Luders 16, Fred Ford (10T)
Laney Lu
Non-Spinnaker Results: (Top 3 of 6) (1) Far Out (2) Ondine (3) Flirt
Cruiser/Racer Class and Downeast Race Week - Page - 45
ONE-DESIGN CLASSES
2006 Race Results and Awards
5
a
Tundra
David Rockefeller, Jr., Owner
July 4th Series, IOD Class, 2nd Place
August Series, IOD Class, 1st Place
Labor Day Series, IOD Class, 1st Place
One-Design Class - Page - 46
July 4th Series - IOD Class
Place Name
Sail #
Skipper
Adj Pts
1
Hard Rain
11
Sam Cocks
5
2
Tundra
5
David Rockefeller, Jr.
6
3
Gambler
21
John Henry
14
4
Sagaro
30
Tony Young
14
5
Live Yankee
24
Tom Fremont-Smith
15
6
Puff
25
Stephen Homer
19
7
Acontia
9
Alessandro Vitelli
23
8
Firefly
1
Scott Redmon
23
9
Icicle
15
Charlie Wray
25
10
Auriga
2
Sarah Coffin
27
11
Dakota
8
David Schoeder
30
12
Cygnet
12
Team Cygnet
38
13
Gosling
18
Michael Philipps
40
14
J'Ellie Bean
26
Fred Ford
42
One-Design Class - Page - 47
Hospice Regatta - IOD Class
July 15, 2005
Rank Name
Sail #
Skipper
1
Adj Pts
Sagara
30
Tony Young
2
2
Mischief
23
Bill Dowling
3
5
Live Yankee
24
Tom Fremont-Smith
4
6
Firefly
1
Scott Redmon
5
10
Gambler
21
John Henry
6
13
Puff
25
Steve Homer
7
13
Auriga
2
S. Madeira & S. Coffin
8
14
J'Ellie Bean
26
Fred Ford
9
14
Cygnet
12
Team Cygnet
10
15
Acontia
9
Alessandro Vitelli
11
20
Dakota
8
David Schoeder
12
22
Gosling
18
Michael Phillips
13
23
Satin Doll
14
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
26
30
08
Sagara, Mischief and Firefly
Tony Young, Bill Dowling and Scott Redmon, Owners
One-Design Class - Page - 48
July Series - IOD Class
The Rockefeller Trophy
Place
Name
Sail #
Skipper
Adj Pts
1
Sagara
30
Tony Young
17
2
Mischief
23
Bill Dowling
33
3
Live Yankee
24
Tom Fremont-Smith
33
4
Gambler
21
John Henry
36
5
Puff
25
Steve Homer
43
6
Firefly
1
Scott Redmon
50
7
Auriga
2
S. Madeira & S. Coffin
51
8
Cygnet
12
Team Cygnet
60
9
Acontia
9
Alessandro Vitelli
66
10
J'Ellie Bean
26
Fred Ford
69
11
Dakota
8
David Schoeder
91
12
Satin Doll
14
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
95
13
Humlen
10
Fred Towers
122
14
Gosling
18
Michael Phillips
122
15
Tundra
5
David Rockefeller, Jr.
128
16
Eagle
3
Courtney Jenkins
143
17
Icicle
15
Charles & Michael Wray
148
One-Design Class - Page - 49
August Series - IOD Class
The Taormina Cup
The Taormina Cup, awarded to the winner of the IOD August Series, was
presented to the Fleet by William S. Eaton in 1940. Captain Eaton won the
Cup in 1907 on the Annual Cruise of the Eastern Yacht Club, in the schooner
Taormina.
One-Design Class - Page - 50
August Series - IOD Class
The Taormina Cup
Place
Name
Sail #
Skipper
Adj. Pts.
1
Tundra
5
David Rockefeller, Jr.
8
2
Gambler
21
John Henry
25
3
Sagaro
30
Tony Young
36
4
Live Yankee
24
Tom Fremont-Smith
30
5
Puff
25
Steve Homer
32
6
Firefly
1
Scott Redmon
37
7
Acontia
9
Alessandro Vitelli
41
8
Auriga
2
S. Madeira & S. Coffin
51
9
Eagle
3
Courtney Jenkins
51
10
Dram
6
Jason Ingle
55
11
Dakota
8
David Schoeder
72
12
J'Ellie Bean
26
Fred Ford
76
13
Satin Doll
14
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
77
14
Cygnet
12
Team Cygnet
87
15
Darkstar
13
Zuckerman
95
16
Mischief
23
Bill Dowling
102
17
Woodie
22
John Roberts
108
18
Humlen
10
Fred Towers
111
Team Tundra, IOD
Wells Bacon, Sheldon Goldthwait, Welly Bacon,
David Rockefeller Jr., Susan Cohn, Ned Johnston, and Megan Harvey
One-Design Class - Page - 51
THE 80TH GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD CUP RACE
The George Davenport Hayward Cup was given to the Northeast Harbor
Fleet in memory of its first Commodore. The race is a handicap event in
which all of the Fleet's traditional classes of keel boats are eligible to par-
ticipate: International One Design, J-24, Luders-16, A-boat, Mercury, and
Bullseye (wooden and fiberglass). The race course is a measured distance
which all classes must sail. The start is staggered such that the smaller
boats start first, and the larger boats start last. The first boat to cross the
finish line wins.
In 2006 participation in the Hayward Cup Race was opened to competitors
belonging to other yacht clubs located on the Great Harbor of MDI.
2006 Hayward Cup Winners
Sturgis Haskins, Diana Paine and Sherwood Carr
One-Design Class - Page - 52
2006 Hayward Cup Results
PI
Boat
Class
Sail #
Helm
Club
1
Ondine
Luders 16
32
Sturgis Haskins
SWHF
2
Red Hot
Luders 16
31
Arthur Davis
SWHF
3
Phat
Mercury
13
Parker Brown
NEHF
4
Merrywind
Mercury
23
Hunter &
Ford Johnstone
NEHF
5
Paladin
Luders 16
307
Tom Rolfes
SWHF
6
Colunbia
Mercury
14
Aaron &
Nicky Meyerson
NEHF
7
Auriga
IOD
2
Gary Madeira
NEHF
8
Voodoo
Luders 16
30
Folger
SWHF
9
Sea Biscuit
Luders 16
MDI 29
S. Rockefeller
NEHF
10
Woodie
IOD
22
John Roberts
NEHF
11
Edward Stuart
Mercury
5
Lucas &
Robin Harris
NEHF
12
Cygnet
IOD
12
Jean Burden
NEHF
13
Triad
Luders 16
NE 24
Alec Gorianski
NEHF
14
Tundra
IOD
5
D. Rockefeller Jr.
NEHF
15
Watermelon
Luders 16
NE 3
Fred Ford
NEHF
16
Spirit
Luders 16
MDI 6
Greg Bracken
SWHF
17
Magic
Mercury
7
John Durocher &
Mike Chace
NEHF
18
Sling Shot
Mercury
553
Sam Clark
NEHF
19
Gizmo
Fiberglass
Bullseye
462
Pete Welles
SWHF
20
Nurumbega
Mercury
496
Emily Kehoe
NEHF
21
Arcturus
Mercury
6
Jonas Harris
NEHF
One-Design Class - Page - 53
THE GEORGE DAVENPORT HAYWARD CUP RACE
Results of Previous Years
Year Boat
Skipper
Class
1925
Navajo
Robert E. L. Johnson
B
1926
Navajo
Robert E. L. Johnson
B
1927
Spindrift
Frederick O. Spedden
B
1928
Venture
Malcolm N. Stanley
B
1929 Br'er Rabbit
David Rawle
B
1930 Aquila
W. Barton Eddison
30 Sq. M.
1931 Ace
Dr. Henry D. Stebbins
B
1932 Lark
David Ames
30 Sq. M.
1933 Ace
Dr. Henry D. Stebbins
B
1934 White Rabbit
John S. Stillman
MDI
1935 Constance
Crawford C. Madeira, Jr.
A
1936 Aquila
John R. Potter
30 Sq. M.
1937
Mecoh II
Vance C. McCormack
A
1938 Kit Kat
Dr. William Earl Clark
B
1939
Sizzle
David S. Proctor
Bullseye
1940
Whistler
Mr. & Mrs. E. Farnham Butler
A
1941
Aeolus
W.W. Frazier, III
A
1942 Nancy
Miss Anne L. Grant
30 Sq. M.
1943
Ino
Miss Elizabeth Madeira
A
1944 Nevis
Harry R. Neilson
A
1945 Playboy
Jonathon Churchill & Norris W. Darnell
Bullseye
1946 Silver Spray
Harry G. Haskell, Jr.
IOD
1947 Playboy
Jonathon Churchill & Norris W. Darnell
Bullseye
1948 Santee
James G. Ducey
IOD
1949 Me Too
Alexander McN. Luke
Bullseye
1950
Sizzle
John C. VanPelt
Bullseye
1951
Boolie
Hugh C. Scott
Bullseye
1952 Santee
James G. Ducey
IOD
1953
Little Lulu
Miss Joan B. Gilpatric
Hustler
1954 Sweet Sixteen
Alan McIlhenny, Sr.
Luders-16
1955 Nevis
Benjamin R. Neilson
A
1956 Trigla
Dr. Michael Crofoot &
Lodowick F. Crofoot, III
Luders-16
1957 Quiver
Henry T. Reath
Luders-16
1958 Maine Star
Henry R. Geyelin, Jr.
IOD
1959 Decoy
James L. McCabe
Luders-16
One-Design Class - Page - 54
1960 Maine Star
David Rockefeller Jr.
IOD
1961 Sebenoa
Daniel S. Newhall
Mercury
1962 Quiver
Henry T. Reath
Luders-16
1963 Red Wing
James L. McCabe
IOD
1964 XV
Polly McIlhenny
Mercury
1965 Maine Star
David Rockefeller Jr.
IOD
1966 Dragon Fly
Peter Bryant
Bullseye
1967 Red Wing
Paul Thompson II
IOD
1968 Silver Bullet
Robert E. L. Johnson Jr.
FG Bullseye
1969 AMB
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
Mercury
1970 Bittersweet
Alexander Y. Goriansky
FG Bullseye
1971 XV
Polly McIlhenny
Mercury
1972 Golliwog
Charles C. Crofoot
Bullseye
1973 Dunabu
James B. Murphy II
IOD
1974 Larus
Charles L. Ill III
Mercury
1975 Boat
Anna Thompson
Mercury
1976 Sjoskal
Dr. Wayne W. Wibby
IOD
1977 Hefalump
William J. Strawbridge
Bullseye
1978 XV
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
Mercury
1979 Souling
Lewis E. Moore
Soling
1980 Eve
Mia Thompson
Mercury
1981 Surfer
Lewis E. Moore & E.L. Barclay
J-24
1982 Esprit de Lune Lewis E. Moore
J-24
1983
Hasty Heart
Eric S. Champlin
Mercury
1984 Whiteout
Elliott W. Wislar
J-24
1985 Whiteout
Adam R. Wislar
J-24
1986 XV
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
Mercury
1987 Haulback
Lewis E. Moore
Mercury
1988 George B. Dorr
Lewis E. Moore
Mercury
1989 Red Neck
Edward R. Dysart
J-24
1990 Auriga
Stephen T. Madeira
IOD
1991 Live Yankee
Charles C. Crofoot
IOD
1992 Rampant
Robert M. Bass
IOD
1993 Ad
Peter D. Welles
FG Bullseye
1994 Ad
Peter D. Welles
FG Bullseye
1995 Phat
Ryan Brown
Mercury
1996 Mad Cap
William B. Welles
Mercury
1997
Mad Cap
Thomas T. Brown
Mercury
1998 Tundra
David Rockefeller Jr.
IOD
1999 Eider
Robert L. Johnstone III
FG Bullseye
One-Design Class - Page - 55
2000 [none]
Daphne Lyman & Helen Grassi
420
2001
Resolute
Daphne Lyman & Helen Grassi
Mercury
2002
Auriga
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
IOD
2003
Slingshot
Elizabeth M. Brauer
Mercury
2004
Arcturus
E. Kehoe, K. Horneffer & C. Silsby
Mercury
2005
H. Johnstone, C. Crain &
S. Johnstone
Mercury
2006
Ondine
Sturgis Haskins.Diana Paine &
Sherwood Carr
Luders 16
One-Design Class - Page - 56
Labor Day Series - -IOD Class
Place
Name
Sail #
Skipper
Adj. Pts.
1
Tundra
5
David Rockefeller Jr.
4
2
Gambler
21
John Henry
9
3
Puff
25
Steve Homer
14
4
Cygnet
12
Jean Burden
15
5
Hard Rain
11
Sam Cocks
15
6
Acontia
9
Sandro Vitelli
17
7
Firefly
1
Scott Redmon
18
8
Dakota
8
David Schoeder
22
9
Auriga
2
Sarah Coffin
26
10
Darkstar
13
L. Zuckerman
30
21
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vd
bns
16
anisol
Gambler
John Henry, Owner
babro
One-Design Class - Page - 57
The Red Gauntlet Challenge
KYC vs NEHF Team Race
Commodore Mike Chace originated the idea of a team race in the mid 1990s.
His recollections follow:
"I had met and came to admire a number of KYC sailors during the early days of
organizing Down East Race Week. In the midst of discussions regarding the DERW
cruising boat event, the idea of a team race in one-design boats developed, and came
to be called the "Red Gauntlet Challenge". The racing was started in my first year
as Commodore, and has continued each year since, alternating the venue annually
between Northeast Harbor (sailed in IOD's), and Blue Hill (sailed in Atlantics).
The first Red Gauntlet Challenge trophy, donated by me, was a workman's glove
dipped in red plastic and nailed to a rough board in keeping with the "Red Gaunt-
let" title of the series. It was to be presented to the winning club each year with a
bottle of Champagne, and a small can of paint SO that the winning Yacht Club could
memorialize its victory on the plaque by inscribing their Club's initials.
Several years later, David Rockefeller, Jr, during his "Commodoreship", replaced
(upgraded?) that trophy with a mahogany trophy with outlines of sailboats, a move
that seemed to cement this event as an important part of both Yacht Club's annual
racing calendar. For a year or two both trophies were presented simultaneously.'
On August 17, 2006, a group of Northeast Harbor Fleet IOD team racers
traveled to Blue Hill to participate in the annual team race against the Kol-
legewidgwok Yacht Club. In Blue Hill, the teams sail in Atlantics.
The Northeast Harbor team lost 3-0. The conditions were difficult and the
Blue Hill team got off the line faster than our team and stayed in front for
the two pivotal races. The winds were less than 5 knots from the Northwest
and shifting over 40 degrees. The windward legs were one tack caused by
the large shifts. It was critical to start well and Blue Hill was on their game
at the start.
The consolation race included some fine tactics by our team turning a losing
3-4-5 around the two top marks into a winning 1-2-5 rounding the leeward
mark. Unfortunately, we were unable to maintain that lead at the finish and
ended up losing that race as well.
One-Design Class - Page - 58
Firefly
Scott Redmon, Owner
One-Design Class - Page - 59
Seamans Single Handed Race
Rank
Boat
Sail #
Helm
Place
1
Aconita
9
Alessandro Vitelli
1
2
Gambler
21
John Henry
2
3
Woodie
22
John Roberts
3
Commodore Harry Madeira, Jr.
Presents the 1st Place Award
for the
Seaman's Singlehanded Race
to
Alessandro Vitelli
Acontia
Alessandro Vitelli, Owner
One-Design Class - Page - 60
2006 Parent/Child Races
July
Rank
Helm
Total
1
Philip & Malinda Crain
3
2
Kacie & Steve Madeira
4
3
Fischer & Mia Brown
7
4
Parker & Bob Brown
7
5
Julie, Jessica & Nathan Lawson
10
6
Sasha, Maya & Susan Thompson
11
7
Kim & Ana Evans
16
8
Laura & Gary Madeira
20
9
Toby & Ellie Elliman
21
10
Jane & Abigail Moore
26
10
Madeline & Sumner Keep
26
10
Scout & Johanna Boynton
26
August
Rank
Helm
Total
1
Parker & Bob Brown
3
2
Ana Winslow & Courtenay Jenkins
3
3
Will & Kris Coleman
7
4
Sam Loring & Mike Chace
7
5
John, Jack & Caroline Roberts
10
6
Louisa Jenkins & Charlotta Winslow
12
One-Design Class - Page - 61
JUNIOR SAILING
Three former sailing instructors and their pupil
on the Isle of Capri:
Melville Hodder
Executive Secretary 1959-1962
David Rockefeller Jr.
Sailing Instructor 1956-1958; Commodore 1999-2000
Schofield Andrews III
2006-2007 Commodore
"Pupil"
Eliot Scull
Sailing Instructor 1956-1957
Junior Sailing - Page - 62
Junior Sailing
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
2006
Young sailors from NEHF families have been active worldwide in 2006,
demonstrating that "messing around in boats" goes way beyond the view
from Gilpatrick Cove. Participation in the Northeast Harbor Sailing School
can be the launching of a lifetime of joy on the water, for participation in
national and international events, and for meeting many new friends with a
common interest.
Carson Crain (12 years old, Opti Blue Fleet) sailed in more than 16 Optimist
Dinghy regattas in 2006. He competed in the Midwinters, Atlantic Coasts,
New England Championships, Nationals and UJS Team Trials. His finish at
Midwinters last year qualified him to be part of the US Team travelling in
April to Holland for the International Easter Regatta.
Philip Crain completed in over 25 regattas in 2006. He competed in Laser
Gulf Coast Championships, Laser Nationals, Laser Atlantic Coast Cham-
pionships, Laser North American Championships and Laser Radial World
Championships this year. In addition, Philip sails 420s for his high school
team and finished 3rd in the High School National Singlehanded Champion-
ships this year.
Ford Johnstone (8 years old, Opti Green Fleet) had quite a year in this
beginner division, winning the Green Fleet in the Midwest Championships,
US Sailing Junior Olympics (IL); Lake Geneva Dingyfest, ILYA Inland Lakes
Championship and Blue Chips. Most recently he was 2nd in the 75 boat fleet
at the Orange Bowl in Miami.
Hunter Johnstone (11 years old, Opti Blue Fleet) sailed in 13 regattas during
the year, including the Midwinters, Atlantic Coasts, Nationals, Team Trials
and Orange Bowl. He finished 2nd Overall in the Blue Chip Invitational, 3rd
in the Midwest Championships on Lake Minnetonka and 4th in the Junior
Olympics in Illinois.
Junior Sailing - Page - 63
Two of Vice Commodore Johnstone's other grandchildren were also active
in the Optimist Class. India Johnstone (10 years old, Opti Blue Fleet) was
the 1st Girl in her division of the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami, while
her brother Nick Johnstone (14 years old, Opti Red Fleet) was competing
in Montevideo, Uruguay as one of 5 sailors representing the USA in the
Optimist World Championship. With 228 entries from 50 countries, a high-
light was his winning of the 2nd Race. He also competed in Puerto Rico;
Cartegena, Colombia and Lima, Peru during the year.
Martha Somes is currently sailing for the Connecticut College Sailing
Team.
Edward "Tiller" Tillinghast competed at several national Opti regattas this
year including the Orange Bowl and Atlantic Coast Championships
Junior Sailing - Page - 64
2006 usa junior olympic sailing
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10546
US
Clean
Regattas
soilorsfortheseo
Junior Olympic Pictures
by
Sarah Wilkinson, Malinda Crain, Elly Andrews
and Bob Johnstone
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-1
More than 200 ju-
nior sailors - some
from as far away as
Dubai, Spain, Nor-
way, Canada, Califor-
nia, Texas, and Florida
-- competed under ideal
sailing conditions Wednes-
day, July 19th, in the waters
off Northeast Harbor, Maine,
after abandoning their races
the day before when thunder-
storms struck. The 202 sailors,
ages 8 to 18, competed in 155
boats in seven classes - Optimist
dinghy ("Opti") Green, White, Blue
and Red Fleets; 420s, Lasers and
Laser Radials at the Northeast Junior
Olympic Sailing Festival (the "JO's).
This event, sponsored by US Sailing and West Marine and hosted by the
Northeast Harbor Sailing School, drew a range of young sailors, from those
who have never competed before to junior sailing stars with regional, national
and international titles.
"The first day of racing, we were greeted with bright sunshine, temps in 80s
and too much fog for sailing for the first several hours," said Regatta Director
Greg Wilkinson. "This was frustrating for competitors and regatta organizers
alike. Shortly after lunchtime, the fog lifted a little bit, and we were able to
sail to our respective race areas. At that point we were under severe thun-
derstorm watch and were closely monitoring this from the Northeast Harbor
Fleet. We were able to get one race off on the two Opti lines and started a
420/Laser race when our staff at the yacht club let us know the severe thun-
derstorm watch had become a warning and that a storm was approaching
from the west. We immediately abandoned all races in progress and headed
to the dock. Upon arriving at the dock, a moderate to severe thunderstorm
came through the area.
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-2
Opti Championship Fleet
Rounding the Leeward Mark
"The second day of racing saw ideal weather. We were able to race all day
and got four races in on each line," Wilkinson said. "The venue was great.
Our yacht club is too small and doesn't have a launching facility for an event
like this, SO we held it out of the town landing. Thanks to cooperation from
the Town of Mount Desert, their municipal town landing turned out to be an
excellent launching site. The waters off of Northeast Harbor were ideal for
this level of competition; we had flat water, relatively light wind and good
sailing."
"The Northeast region is somewhat more isolated than our neighbors in
Massachusetts Bay Sailing Association and Southern Massachusetts Sailing
Association, SO it's good for sailors in our region to be exposed to a large-
scale event like this."
Opti Fun
The Opti Fleet
Relay Races Prior to Launching
Launching from the Town
Ramp
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-3
Regatta Volunteers
Watching the Opti Relay Races
Bob Johnstone
Dan Kimball
Wicker Francis
Malinda Crain
Regatta Chair Malinda Crain said, "Both the summer and year-round com-
munities pulled together to make this event possible. We've never hosted
an event of this size, and it was gratifying to see everyone's efforts reflected
in the smiles of the competitors. Additionally, several clubs in Down East,
Maine provided support and volunteers. Cooperation was the key to this
successful event."
Opti Coach Tom Coleman
conducts a Clinic for new racers prior to
going out on the water
An Opti coach signals the wind direction
for on land sailing drills
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-4
Thank
Thank
you
to
every one
You!
who helped with
the Junior Olympic
Regatta in July. Our
club has never hosted a ju-
nior event of this magnitude
and it was SO gratifying to see the
community come together to make
this regatta a huge success. We had 205
junior sailors from all over the US as well as
sailors from Bermuda, Dubai and Spain. Thank
you to the Northeast Harbor Sailing School Board
members who volunteered to head up the committees
and spend their winter planning for this event and to
the Sailing School instructors and staff who dedicat-
ed several days and many hours prior to the regatta
to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thank you
to the local businesses who sponsored the regatta as
well as the committee who coordinated housing for
the sailors. A special thank you to the food commit-
tee who fed 205 sailors plus their parents and coaches
breakfasts, lunches and dinner under some extreme
circumstances. Thanks also to Fleet members who
volunteered their time and boats to provide on the
water safety support for the sail-
ors WAS this contribution was cru-
cial to the success of the regatta.
I hope that all the volunteers en-
joyed the regatta as much as the
sailors did.
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-5
2006 Junioir Olympics
The Green Fleet
Prepares to race in the shadow of Bear Island
AWARDS
Presenting the medals to the top three winners in each class was Olympic
sailor, Tom Brown of Northeast Harbor. In the 2004 Olympics in Athens,
Brown, sailing a 2.4 meter, won the silver medal. In the 2000 Paralympics
in Sydney, Brown won the bronze medal.
Medalists in the Opti Green Fleet were: Jack McGuire, Camden Yacht
Club; Alexandra Wollins, Boothbay Harbor; and Wish Carr, Kollegewid-
gwok Yacht Club in Blue Hill.
Overall medalists in the Opti Championship Fleet were: Johnny Norfleet,
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Charlie LaLumire, Portland Yacht Club, An-
drew Bearchesne, Campden Yacht Club, Jacob Chaplin-Saunders, Canadian
opti Team, Carson Crain, Northeast Harbor Sailing School.
Medalists in the Opti White Fleet (ages 10 and under) were:
Paloma Soriano, Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club; Sophie Naughton,
Pleon Yacht Club in Marblehead; and Maddie Whittier, Portland
Yacht Club.
Medalists in the Opti Blue Fleet (ages 11-12) were: Charlie
Lalumiere, Portland Yacht Club; Carson Crain, Northeast Harbor
Sailing School; and Mark Creaser, Canadian Opti Team.
Medalists in the Opti Red Fleet (ages 13-15) were: Johnny
Norfleet, Jr., Royal Bermuda Yacht Club; Andrew Beauchesne,
Camden Yacht Club; and Jacob Chaplin-Saunders, Canadian
Opti Team.
Medalists in the 420 Fleet were: Ian Conners & Finn Hadlock, Harraseeket
Yacht Club, South Freeport; and John Jagger & Laurie Heineman and Jamie
Eysenbach & Anna Bloy, all of Bucks Harbor Yacht Club in Brooksville.
Medalists in the Laser Fleet were: Carl Merrill, Camden Yacht Club; and
John Hartz, Prouts Neck Yacht Club.
Medalists in the Laser Radial Fleet were: Max Jennings and Eric Schwarm,
both of Harraseeket Yacht Club; and Callie Naughton, Pleon Yacht Club.
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-8
Top 5 Overall Finishers
Opti Championship Fleet
Andrew Beauchesne, Cam-
den Yacht Club
Carson Crain, Northeast
Harbor Fleet
Charlie Lalumier, Portland
Yacht Club
Johnny Norfleet, Royal Ber-
muda Yacht Club
Jacob Chaplin-Saunders,
Canadian Opti Team
Winners of the 420
Fleet
Anna Bloy, Bucks Harbor
Yacht Club
Jamie Eisenbach, Bucks
Harbor Yacht Club
John Jagger, Bucks Har-
bor Yacht Club
Laurie Heinemann,
Bucks Harbor Yacht
Club
Finn Hadlock, Harras-
eekett Yacht Club
Ian Conners, Harras-
eekett Yacht Club
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-9
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-10
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-11
Junior Olympics 2006 - Page C-12
Junior Sailing - Page - 65
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Captain's Award
This award was presented to the Fleet in 1979 by Mr. C. A. Porter Hopkins.
It is awarded to a member of the Rowing Class, one in July and one in Au-
gust, who has shown outstanding ability in rowing and is an enthusiastic
and disciplined member of the rowing class. The name "Captain's Award"
is derived from the fact that in years past many families had Captains for
their boats and launches. These Captains spent much time, while awaiting
orders from their employers, looking after and assisting the young children
around the dock teaching them to learn about and respect the water. The
award is a mahogany plaque, which hangs on the wall in the Fleet displaying
the winners for each year. One winner in July and one winner in August,
has their name engraved on a brass plate, which is put on the plaque. The
winners also receive a small Fleet Burgee to keep. These burgees are given
by Mr. Hopkins each year.
THE CAPTAINS AWARD
ROWING CLASS
July Captain's Award Winner
Tucker Boynton
August Captain's Award Winner
Parsons Melon
Junior Sailing - Page - 67
The Greatest Race
on Earth!
THE
BARTON EDDISON
RACE
2006
a
Junior Sailing - Page - 68
Commodore William Barton Eddison Trophy
W. Barton Eddison was the third Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet,
serving in that capacity from 1928-1935. He is generally regarded as the
individual who introduced the Norwegian-designed International One Design
(IOD) class of sailboat to Mount Desert Island.
Each year the Fleet sponsors a race in his memory intended to introduce junior
sailors to the IOD class. Effort is made to structure the race as a traditional
point-to-point event, versus the more contemporary windward/leeward,
"around the buoys" style event. IOD owners, or their representative, are
aboard their boats during the race, and the juniors are encouraged to execute
the sail trimming, and share steering responsibilities.
Beginning in 2002, junior sailors enrolled in other area sailing programs were
invited to participate in the event. With this expanded pool of junior sailors,
the format was further modified to mix kids from different programs into the
crews of each boat to further enrich the social aspect of the event.
GA
Presentation of the Barton Eddison Award
by
Mrs. E. Sohier Welch and Mr. William Eddison
Junior Sailing - Page - 69
Winning Team: Humlen #10
Humlen #10
Owner Rep - Steve Madeira
Ethan Hill, MDICSC
Madeline Keep, NEHSS
Emily Trofton, Sorrento
Andrew Kimball, NEHSS
Kacie Madeira, NEHSS
10
Laura Madeira, NEHSS
or
Ruth Summers, Seal Harbor
Cameron Dube, Bucks Harbor
Cara Mumford, MDIS
Cole Younger, Hancock Point
Hans Isyenbach, Bucks Harbor
Junior Sailing - Page - 70
Barton Eddison Race Results
Auriga #2
Owner - Gary Madeira
Cooper Stouch, Bucks Harbor
Henry Ogilby, Seal Harbor
Carlo Keep, NEHSS
Ben Eysenbach, Bucks Harbor
Zach Nerod, Sorrento
David Daniel, Sorrento
Kayla Adelman, Hancock Point
Daniel Friedman, Hancock Point
Acontia #9
Owner - Sandro Vitelli
9
Andrew Scott, Seal Harbor
Trau Evans, Bucks Harbor
Ned O'Leary, Seal Harbor
Channing Cook, MDICSC
Kaitlin Bee Miller, Hancock Point
Lilly Madeira, MDICSC
Gambler #21
Owner Rep - Adam Wibby
Live Yankee #24
Jamie Atterbury, NEH Fleet
Owner - Tom Fremont-Smith
Kyle Bee Miller, Hancock Point
Philip DeNormandie, NEHSS
Oliver Waldner, Hancock Point
Alex Waldner, Hancock Point
Will SharpBucks Harbor
Harry Summers, MDICSC
Ryan Sharp, Bucks Harbor
Eleanor Michotte, MDICSC
Cameron Target, NEHSS
Margaret Bacon, MDICSC
Kerry Joyce, NEHSS
Elvis Jones, Seal Harbor
Mac Lee, Sorrento
Joan Ingle, Hancock Point
Allison Rouse, Seal Harbor
Kevin Brancker, Hancock Pt.
Becca Smith, Sorrento
Kate Weeks, Sorrento
Llewelyn Engel, Hancock Point
Susan Swift, MDICSC
Laurel Parker, Hancock Point
Martha Somes, NEHSS
Junior Sailing - Page - 71
Dakota #8
Ellie, Bucks Harbor
Owner - David Schoeder
Joe Rayburn, Sorrento
Theo Wilson, Seal Harbor
Katie Horneffer, NEHSS
Sean Joyce, NEHSS
JoJo Waldner, Hancock Point
Sarah Hill, MDICSC
Pam Summers, Bucks Harbor
Allison Mayzel, Sorrento
Alan Platner, MDICSC
Jessie Smith, Sorrento
Lacey Sileski
Ian McQuade, MDICSC
Horatio Greenough, Seal Harbor
Christine McQuade, MDICSC
Lizzi Donelan, Hancock Point
18
Cygnet #12
81
Owner - Jean Burden
Michael Cohen, MDICSC
Sophie Cohen, MDICSC
Tory Scott, NEHSS
Satin Doll #14
Eli Cohen, MDICSC
Owner -
Jacob Cohen, MDICSC
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
John Spring, MDICSC
Francis Gowan, NEHSS
Charlotte Bowditch, Hancock Pt.
Maura Donelan, Hancock Point
Katie Hopkins, MDICSC
12
Parker Brown, NEHSS
Mia Elliman, NEHSS
Ben Steel, MDICSC
Ian Glass, MDICSC
Lydia Johnson, Hancock Pt.
Icicle #15
Owner - Michael Wray
Sam Morris, MDICSC
Scout Boynton, NEHSS
Sarah Neilson, Seal Harbor
Jane Moore, NEHSS
Jenny Woodcock, Hancock Point
Sarah Moran, Hancock Point
Jordan Lewis
14
Al
Gosling #18
Owner - Michael Phillips
Berton Spring, MDICSC
Schuyler,MDICSC
Aubrey Curless, MDICSC
Robert Daniel, Sorrento
Junior Sailing - Page - 72
Darkstar #13
Owner Rep - Tom Kennedy
13
William Kimball, NEHSS
Isabella Beroutsos, Hancock Pt.
E
Emery Younger, Sorrento
Jayne Woodcock, Hancock Point
Natalie Boyse, MDICS
Alex Parker-Jones, Seal Harbor
Eliza Woodcock, Hancock Pt.
Mary-Grace Schley, Sorrento
Ben Wilds, Hancock Pt.
Claire Owyre, Sorrento
Tundra #5
Owner Rep - Sandy Andrews
Katherine Bienkowski, NEHSS
Gabrielle Micholettie
Imogen Evans, NEHSS
Andrea Fisher
5
Sam Lane
Caitlin Teare
Graham Glass
Steve Gay, Bucks Harbor
Casey Mayzel
Hard Rain #11
Owner Rep - Mark Kennedy
Philip Crain, NEHSS
Brian Friedman, NEHSS
Adrian Pearson, NEHSS
Evan Mair, NEHSS
Kallie Atterbury
Barton Eddison Photos
by
Malinda Crain
and
Sarah Wilkinson
Junior Sailing - Page - 73
Frederic C. Towers
2006 Junior Memorial Seamanship Competition
This competition is a combination of a written test of navigational skills and
a practical test of sailing and seamanship skills, demonstrated in Mercuries.
The emphasis is not on speed, but on mastery of the skills.
This trophy was presented by friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic C. Towers in
memory of their son, Frederic C. Towers, Jr.
Rank
Crew
1
David Eacho, Sinclair Target & Emily Kehoe
2
Andrew Kimball, Ben Coleman & Lucas Harris
3
Parker Brown, Sam Morris & Robin Harris
4
Jonas Harris, William Kimball & Sean Joyce
Frederic C. Towers
2006 Junior Memorial Seamanship Competition
Winners
Junior Sailing - Page - 74
Effie Disston Fraley
2006 Award
This trophy was presented in memory of Mrs. Bradford Fraley by her family
in 1953. Mrs. Fraley was, for many years, Chairman of the House Commit-
tee and also was very active in racing. The trophy is awarded each year to
the most improved junior sailor.
Winner: Pip Koch
Pip has spent much of his life as a live-a-board touring the waters of Europe
aboard his parents 44' cruising ketch, but this past summer he truly became a
sailor. In early July Pip climbed into an Opti and found himself in the often
awkward, often challenging, but always empowering position of both captain
and crew. He overcame the awkwardness, met all challenges with a cheerful
smile, and has quickly grown to become one of our top sailors.
Please join us in congratulating Pip as, not only the most improved sailor,
but an improved person through the life lessons, fun and comaradarie of
sailing at the Fleet.
Junior Sailing - Page - 75
Peggy Kennedy - Memorial Bowl
2006 Award
This trophy was presented in 1957 by the Kennedy family in memory of
their daughter Peggy Kennedy. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the
July Fleet Junior Championship.
Rank Helm
Crew
Total
1
Parker Brown
Sean Joyce & Andrew Kimball
3
2
Pip Koch
William Kimball & David Eacho
7
3
Brian Friedman
Erik Roomet
8
Peggy Kennedy
Memorial Bowl
Winners with
Opti Coach Tom Coleman
Sean Joyce, Andrew Kimball
and Parker Brown
Junior Sailing - Page - 76
Campbell Henry - Junior Championships
August 2006 Award
This trophy was presented in 1998 by John C. Henry, Jr. in memory of his
father John Campbell Henry, Sr. Campbell Henry was an active racer, and
assisted juniors in becoming better sailors. The trophy is awarded to the
winner of the August Fleet Junior Championship.
Rank
Helm
Total
1
Parker Brown
7
2
Hunter Johnstone
9
3
Pip Koch
10
4
Lucas Harris
10
5
Sam Morris
12
6
Alex Clark
12
7
Taylor Lambert
14
8
James Gibson
15
9
Jamie McCahan
17
10
Ford Johnstone
19
11
Andrew Kimball
23
12
Robin Harris
24
13
Will Garrymore
25
14
Sam Loring
28
15
Nelson Garrymore
33
16
Fisher Brown
34
17
Carlo Keep
35
18
Madeline Keep
37
19
Ellie Neilson
38
20
William Kimball
42
Junior Sailing - Page - 77
NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Yacht Information
12
s
Cygnet
Jean Burden, Owner
Yachts - Page - 78
NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Flag Etiquette
GENERAL
Flags shall be flown properly or not at all.
Morning colors are made at 0800; evening colors at sunset.
As used herein, "at anchor" means not underway; "may" means the routine
is permissible; "shall" means the routine is required; "starboard spreader"
means the lowest, forward-most starboard spreader.
Only one flag may be displayed in the position called for by the routine.
Except as noted herein, any conflict shall be resolved by observing the fol-
lowing hierarchy:
1. Ensign
2. Race Committee flag while acting as committee boat
3. Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore in
that order
4. Union Jack
5. Club Burgee
6. Private Signal
ENSIGN
As used herein, "ensign" means the national ensign or the traditional (cir-
cle of thirteen stars around a fouled anchor in field) yacht ensign (if of U.S.
registry).
A yacht in commission and manned shall display the ensign as follows:
1. At anchor, a yacht shall display the ensign at the stern
between morning and evening colors, except that a yacht
that will be unmanned at color time shall make evening
colors beforehand.
2. Underway, a yacht shall display the ensign when there
is sufficient light for identification.
a) A power yacht or a sailing yacht under power alone
shall display the ensign at the gaff or, lacking a gaff, at
Yachts - Page - 79
the stern.
b) A yacht under sail, when not racing, shall display the
ensign preferably at the gaff or upper leach of the after
most sail, or at the stern. The ensign shall not be dis-
played while racing.
3. The traditional yacht ensign shall not be flown in inter-
national waters.
NEHF BURGEE
The Club burgee may be displayed only when a yacht is under the direct
command of a Northeast Harbor Fleet member. The Club burgee shall be
displayed at the bow staff of single masted power yachts, at the foremost
truck of schooners and multi-masted power yachts and at the mainmast
truck of other rigs.
The Club burgee shall be flown ONLY at the masthead position, never
at a spreader or other unauthorized position.
The Club burgee may be displayed at night.
DRESSING SHIP
On the appropriate occasions, a yacht may, when at anchor (or when under-
way in a marine parade), weather permitting, dress ship from morning to
evening colors. Any sequence is acceptable. The proper procedure is that
the halyard line of the last flag off the bow and the stern should just touch
the waterline.
PRIVATE SIGNAL
The private signal is normally displayed when the ensign is hoisted. It may
be displayed at the mainmast truck of schooners and power yachts and at
the mizzen truck of yawls and ketches.
Cutters and sloops may display the private signal at the truck in lieu of the
burgee except while at anchor. At anchor, they may display the private
signal at the jack staff.
The private signal may be displayed at night.
Yachts - Page - 80
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Yachts - Page - 81
LIST of YACHTS
Power Craft
Boat Name Owner
Abrazos
George B. E. Hambleton
Adele
Andy Harris and Jonas Harris
Almost Home Dewitt and Marcia Sage
Amber R. Anderson Pew
Angler H. Keith Brodie
Arethusa Granville N. Toogood
Bai Jier
John H. J. Guth
Bassackwards
Lincoln P. Lyman
Bellatrix
Lance D. Mahaney
Bender John K. Shaw
Bendigo Margaret J. Heckman
Black Watch E. Hewlett Kent
Blitzen E. Newbold Smith
Blue Magic Patrick Grace
Blue Skies
Margaret Shafer
Boola
Michael Dennis
Borborygmus
Benjamin Neilson
Bucksnort
Katharine McCoy
Calypsco
Richard Habermann
Cetaceous
Russell Notides
Chiarella
Harry Neilson III
Chicken of the Sea
Mr. & Mrs. Gerritt L. Lansing
Chouette Burnham Litchfield
Cimbria Crompton Smith
Cinchona Mrs. Harry R. Neilson Jr.
Cygnet Explorer Christopher Hutchins
Dash Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Mahaney
Daisy Wesley C. Dudley
Dauntless Dan and Sally Bienkowski
Davis S. Fisherman Robert S. Crompton
Decision Florenz Ourisman
Digit Elliot Cohen
Donald Duck Wesley C. Dudley
Dubhe Alan McIlhenny Sr.
Duck
Soup Patrick R. Wilmerding
Elbarco Mrs. Michael Bouscaren
Yachts - Page - 82
Emilita
Debra Sage and Fred Mauldin
Endurance
Creighton B. Murch
Espresso James A. Lash
Eschaton
Albert P. Neilson
Exodus
Malcolm Peabody
Flying Colors
Stuart S. Janney III
Frambiose
Peter R. Nitze
Francis Marion
Michael Phillips
Frankly
William P. Frankenhoff
Frolic Lawrence R. Reeve
Gabbiano
James McCabe
Gambol
Roger Milliken
Gander Ford Draper Jr.
Getoit
Harry Madeira, Sr.
Gibbous Moon James M. Clark Jr.
Grace
Rev. Mary and
Robert L. Johnstone III
Grizzle
Dewitt & Marcia Sage
Harvest Moon
David Rockefeller Sr.
High Index
James Fernald
Homarus
Jay Pierrepont
Hornet
William C. Trimble Jr.
Irona III
Paul Fremont-Smith Jr.
Irresistible
Harry R. Madeira
Irresponsible Barbara T. Iselin
Java
John R. Robinson
Jemanni James Green
Jericho
Patricia G. Norris
Jonah
Janice Smith and Creighton Murch
Just Wright Richard H. Wright III
Kerplunk John Robinson
Kimbia
Constance M. Clark
Lapwing
Howard Lapsley
LaGritta
Boykin and Margot Rose
Lazy Loon
Steven Grace
Leek
Frederick J.C. Butler
Legacy Harry R. Madeira
Liberator Stuart B. Andrews
Lickety Split
Robert Loring
Yachts - Page - 83
Little Rogue
Charles D. Dickey Jr.
Little Tiny
Michael Phillips
Loon
George Putnam
Looney Tunes
Robert Johnson III
Lucy
Edward McC. Blair
Margaret II
Peter Godfrey
Marley
Orton P. Jackson Jr.
Maricel
Barbara Danielson
Milou
Charles Ingersoll
Moon River
Norman Tripp
Morning Star
Jane S. Zirnkilton
Morning Star
J. Peter Grace
Nautica
Christopher Hutchins
Newport
Linda Jonas
Night Cap
Robert L. Hinckley
Night Watch
T. Williams Roberts III
Nightingale
Charles Kane
Noose Naple
Robert S. Crompton
Nor'easter
Thornton Jenkins
Obelix
Conor Kehoe
Oleander
Michael Phillips
Orca
David L. Elliott
Otter
Eleanor Kinney
Pack Ice
Temple Grassi
Pemetic
Lance Mahaney
Pen
Christopher Hutchins
Peregrine III
Mrs. Paul L. Miller
Philadelphia Story
Lawrence Lunt
Piglet
Henry H. Jenkins
Pine Knot
Nicholas Vanoff
Point After
Charles Gogolak
Point After/Wyvern
E. Perot Bissell IV
Polar
Timothy M. Ghriskey
Preposterous
Ronald S. Diana
Quetzal
Ann Rivers
Rapscallion
Robert M. Bass
Renard
Joseph Fox
Reverie
J. Michael and Kim Lawrie
Riva Anistone Charles T. Schulze
Yachts - Page - 84
Roberta Robalo Rodruigiez Ramone Isabelle L. H. Burden
Rose Peter Godfrey
Rumpus Howard Lapsley
Sabotage A. J. Longmaid
Scoot Carolyn M. Brauer
Sea Biscuit Hans P. Utsch
Selkie David Rockefeller Jr. and
Sheldon F. Goldthwait Jr.
Skimmer W. Clay Hamner
Skylark Mrs. Antony M. Merck
Sirius
Michael Phillips
Spindle
Gerrish H. Milliken Jr.
Spindrift IV
Ordway and Jean Burden
Sprite D. Walker Young
Squawk Schofield Andrews III
Stardust Frederic C. Towers
Surabaya Mrs. E. Hewlett Kent
Tango Guy Heckman
Tater
Stockton N. Smith
Teapot
John Boynton
Thing
Kaighn Smith
Tidely Idlely
Helen Clay Chace
Timothy E. Edward Stewart
Tinker Wells and Mary Bacon
Toddler
Thomas Reath Jr.
Truant
Norris Strawbridge
Truffle Frederick F. Dupree Jr.
Wanderer Philip DeNormandie
Wantoot John Jenks
Wasp
William C. Trimble Jr.
Weasel Bayard H. Roberts and
Hugh B. Johnston
Whileaway
Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock
Whizfish Story Litchfield
Widget Creighton B. Murch
Williwaw
Robert Loring
Windlass
Mrs. Albert L. Hoffman
Yiheung
William V.P. Newlin
2B
Peter Godfrey
Yachts - Page - 85
Isola Isabelle B. Storey
Lupine F. Benjamin MacKinnon
Lyre Norman Beecher
Mary Eustis
Anthony M. Zane
Mr. Magoo
Stephen T. Madeira
Morning Star
Daniel Bienkowski
Narcissus
Abbott L. Reeve
Niliraga
Peter G. Milliken
Painted Lady
Robert M. Bass
Pequot
Bevin V. Cherot
Piper
Daniel Pierce
Plowshares Elliot Cohen
Reindeer E. Newbold Smith
Recess Robert F. McKown
Safari
Charles P. Schutt Jr.
Sagamore Edward Madara Jr.
Sagamore John Needham
Sarusha
Harry R. Neilson III and
Silas W.M. Neilson
Sea Sound
Thomas R. Elkins
Serena
Andres W. Roomet
Shenanigans Stuart Janney III
Sialia
James M. Clark Jr.
Siana
C. Bickford Henchey
Spring Moon
David Rockefeller Sr.
Stuart Little
Philip B. Bennet
Summer Light
Hamilton Robinson Jr.
Summer Salt
Hugh Johnston III
Torpedo
Stockton N. Smith
Tyee
Charles D. Dickey Jr.
Verve
Janice A. Smith
VM6
Robert Brown
Weather Gauge
Stockton N. Smith
Whisper II
Henry F. Harris
Willoughby
Melville T. Hodder
Wisper II
Henry Harris
Wivern
George Putnam
Yachts - Page - 87
Schooners, Yawls & Ketches
Boat Name Owner
Cahoots
Guy C. Heckman
Cygnus Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly
Deux Belles
John R. Robinson
Fair Lead Joseph L. Grant
Felicity
Peter P. Nitze
Jester Dr. Robert W. Tilney Jr.
Norembega Edward McC. Blair
Precious Cloud Charles Target
Rebecca
Charles C. Butt
Rozenante Hereschoff
Gilbert Butler
Starlight
Crompton Smith
J-100 Class
Boat Name Owner
Amelia
Andrew Barrett
Hopscotch Jeff Dunn
Hannah
Dan Burt
Reiver
Henry Brauer
Tern
Robert L. Johnstone III
International One Design Class
Boat Name
Owner
Acontia
Alessandro Vitelli
Auriga
Harry R. Madeira Jr. and
Stephen T. Madeira
Cygnet Jean Burden
Darkstar M.E. Zuckerman
Dram Jason W. Ingle
Eagle T. Courtenay Jenkins III,
Alison Schafer, and
Orton P. Jackson Jr.
Earl
James M. Garnett Jr.
Firefly
James A. Lash
Gambler
John C. Henry Jr.
Gosling Michael Phillips
Hannah David J. Schoeder
Humlen Frederic C. Towers
Ibis
Mrs. Anthony M. Merck
Yachts - Page - 88
Icicle Charles and Michael Wray
j'Elle Bean Frederick C. Ford III
Live Yankee Thomas P. Fremont-Smith
Magic Bus Richard W. Homer
Mischief William F. Dowling
Puff Stephen B. Homer
Rampant Robert M. Bass
Sagara Anthony Young
Satin Doll Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
Silver Spray Bob and Mia Brown
Tundra David Rockefeller Jr.
Woodie John T. Roberts Jr.
J-24 Class
Boat Name Owner
Caution
James and Deborah Lash
Excess
Mia Thompson Brown
Outrageous
Janice A. Smith
Saraband
David L. Hopkins III
Spirto Gentil
Richard B. Light and
James McCabe
J/22 Class
Boat Name Owner
Siren
Richard Haberman
Mercury Class
Boat Name
Owner
Alondra
N.E. Harbor Fleet
Arcturus
N.E. Harbor Fleet
Bat III
Vittoria McIlhenny
Columbia
N.E. Harbor Fleet
Edward Stewart
N.E. Harbor Fleet
Eve
Mia Thompson Brown
Magic
N.E. Harbor Fleet
Merry Wind N.E. Harbor Fleet
Mischief N.E. Harbor Fleet
Namaste Barbara Danielson
Norumbega N.E. Harbor Fleet
Pirate Frederick Haack, III
Yachts - Page - 89
Quick Siver N.E. Harbor Fleet
Resolute Harry R. Madeira Sr.
Sappho N.E. Harbor Fleet
Sling Shot Elizabeth M. Brauer
Swallow Frederick F. Dupree Jr.
W
Janice A. Smith
XV
Alan McIlhenny Jr.
A Class
Boat Name Owner
Gull R. Anderson Pew
Luders-16 Class
Boat Name Owner
Chinquapin Jane S. Zinkilton
Elliottia John Jenks
Hasty Hart Gerassimo Contomichalos
Julie J.
Jason Ingle
Mary Jane Wells and Mary Bacon
North David Schoeder
Ondine Diana Paine
Rave'n Robert Johnson III
Triad Alexander Y. Goriansky
Watermelon Dan Burt
Fiberglass Bullseye Class
Boat Name Owner
Nanny B. Stephen B. Homer
The Owl A.J. Longmaid
Wooden Bullseye Class
Boat Name Owner
La Poule Blanche Polly W. Guth
Love & Honor Charles Butt
Maia
Elliot Cohen
Toot Sweet
William V.P. Newlin
Yachts - Page - 90
NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Membership
Fleet House
Membership Information - Page - 91
Pages 92-113,
the List of Members,
have been removed
to protect personal information.
By Certificate of Organization of a Corporation under the general Law of
the State of Maine, the name of said corporation is:
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
The purpose of the corporation is: A Yacht Club for the promotion of yacht-
ing as an amateur sport at Northeast Harbor in the Town of Mount Desert,
Maine and its vicinity.
BY LAWS
Article I - Membership
SECTION 1. Membership in the Northeast Harbor Fleet shall be
open to persons interested in yachting and shall be divided into seven classes,
namely: Honorary Members, Senior Members, Family Members, Individual
Members, Intermediate Members, Non-Resident Members, and Resident
Student Members.
The Executive Committee, or its designees may from time to time
elect eligible persons to one of the seven classes of membership. Candidates
for membership must be nominated and seconded for membership by Fam-
ily, Individual or Intermediate members in good standing. The nominating
letters should be addressed to the Chairman of the Membership Committee,
The Northeast Harbor Fleet, P.O. Box 462, Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662.
A former member in good standing* may re-activate a lapsed membership
by application to the Chairman of the Membership Committee.
""In good standing means that all dues, assessments and fees for current
and prior years have been paid in full".
HONORARY MEMBERS Honorary Members shall be such persons
as the Executive Committee may from time to time elect to Honorary Mem-
bership. Honorary Members are entitled to the full privileges of membership.
There are no dues or assessments for Honorary Members.
SENIOR MEMBERS A member who has reached the age of 80, and
who has paid dues for a period of 35 years shall not be required to pay further
dues and assessments. Annual dues and assessments for those members who
reach the age of 70 and who have been members for 25 years may be at a
reduced rate as set by the Executive Committee. Senior Members have the
same privileges as Individual Members.
FAMILY MEMBERS Any person or couple otherwise eligible for
membership may be elected to Family Membership of the Fleet.
Family Membership is required when more than one individual in a family
Membership Information - Page - 114
unit consisting of a head of household, his or her spouse and or their children
under the age of 21 desires to enjoy the privileges of membership or to extend
these privileges to Family Guests (defined as visiting children, grandchildren
or great grandchildren of the Family Member(s) for a period not to exceed
two weeks each summer. Family Guests need not be resident in the same
household as the Family Member(s). In no case will Family Guests be eli-
gible for more than two weeks membership privileges per summer. Upon
reaching the age of 21 children of Family Members shall be automatically
eligible for Intermediate Membership.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - Any eligible person who has reached
his or her 30th birthday may be elected an Individual Member of the Fleet.
An Individual Member of the Fleet may become a Family Member without
application by notifying the Chairman of the Membership Committee and
paying the dues for that class of membership.
INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS - Any eligible person who has not
yet reached their 30th birthday may become an Intermediate Member of
the Fleet. Current Intermediate Members qualify as "member on board"
to win Fleet Trophies and are eligible to represent the Fleet as NEHF Team
Members and may invite guests. They may become Individual Members or
Family Members when they reach their 30th birthday, without application,
upon paying the dues, assessments, and initiation fee for Individual or
Family Membership. The initiation fee shall be reduced by the amount of
prior dues paid by the applicant in this category.
NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS - A person who has been a member
of the Fleet for five consecutive years or more may become a Non-Resident
Member by notifying the Chairman of the Membership Committee.
Non-Resident membership is available to those who live more than 150
miles from the Fleet and do not spend more than five days on Mount
Desert Island during the period from July first to Labor Day. Non-Resident
Members have no voting privileges and are not entitled to participate in
fleet events or use the fleet facilities.
RESIDENT STUDENT MEMBERS - Available to persons who
are residents of Hancock County, who have reached their 6th birthday and
are enrolled as students in the Northeast Harbor Sailing School. Resident
Student Members are not entitled to voting privileges, and do not qualify as
the "Member on Board" in Northeast Harbor Fleet races, other than those
races conducted by the Northeast Harbor Sailing School. There shall be no
initiation fee for Resident Student Members.
GUESTS - The Northeast Harbor Fleet welcomes the crews and
houseguests of members when they are accompanied by the member and
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abide by Fleet regulations. House guests may participate in the Adult and
Junior Sailing Program(s) of the Northeast Harbor Sailing School for a
period of up to one week, provided: 1. they are sponsored by the member;
2. there is space in the Program; 3. they meet such eligibility requirements
as the Fleet may from time to time have in effect for the programs, and 4.
they pay the applicable activity fees. Houseguests desirous of continuing
their association with the Fleet for more than two weeks shall apply for
an appropriate membership. The facilities and moorings of the Fleet are
restricted to use by members only, except upon invitation of the Fleet to
non-members participating in Fleet sponsored events.
INITIATION FEE - The Executive Committee may establish an
initiation fee that shall be paid by new Family and Individual Members of
the Fleet and those former members whose membership has lapsed for one
year. A newly elected former member who resigned from the Fleet in good
standing shall pay the lesser of the capital dues assessed during their leave
or one-half of the initiation fee established for the class of membership for
which they are elected.
SECTION 2. Annual dues for the seven classes of membership
shall be set by the Executive Committee. Dues, assessments, and charges
are payable within 30 days of invoice. A member whose dues, assessments,
or charges remain unpaid on July 1 is subject to having his or her name
posted at the Fleet until outstanding invoices have been paid. A boat will
only be scored in a Fleet race or event once the outstanding dues capital
dues, charges and/or entry fees (if any) have been paid. A race entered prior
to payment shall be scored a DNS. Members whose dues, assessments or
charges are unpaid by August 31 will have their names dropped from the
membership rolls, and may be reinstated as members at the discretion of the
Executive Committee once their outstanding invoice(s) have been paid.
SECTION 3. To fund capital assets, the Executive Committee may
also assess the membership a sum in addition to the annual dues, capital
dues, but only upon notice to the membership of the purpose and need for
any such assessment. The assessments shall be limited to the Family and
Individual members and shall be in proportion to the annual dues for those
classes of members.
SECTION 4. Any member who shall have paid all dues, capital
dues and charges currently owed may resign upon written notice given to
the Treasurer. Upon termination of membership for any reason, a member
shall forfeit to the Fleet all the benefits and privileges of membership and all
right, title and interest in and to the Fleet and any of the Fleet's property.
SECTION 5. Membership shall not be transferable unless, in the
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case of death of a member, the Executive Committee in its discretion shall
permit.
SECTION 6. A member may be expelled by a majority vote of the
Executive Committee or a majority vote of the entire Fleet Membership
at
any duly convened meeting of said Committee or members of The Fleet,
for failure to comply with the articles of incorporation, by-laws, or any
duly adopted policies, rules or regulations of the Fleet, provided that ten
days written notice shall have been given to such member setting forth the
intention to propose his or her expulsion, the specific reasons thereof, and
the right of the member to appear and be heard in person or by counsel at
the meeting at which such expulsion shall be proposed.
Article II - Meetings of Members
SECTION 1. The annual meeting of members shall be held at
Northeast Harbor in the month of August or September in each year on
such day and at such hour and place as the Executive Committee shall
determine. Special meetings of the members may be called at any time by
the Commodore or by the Executive Committee or at the written request of
ten or more members.
SECTION 2. Seven days written notice, from the date of postmark,
of each meeting of the members shall be sent to each voting member. If
a meeting is adjourned, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of the
adjourned meeting.
SECTION 3. Each voting member, which shall include all members
except Non-Resident Members and Resident Student Members, shall be
entitled to vote at every meeting of the members.
SECTION 4. The election of officers shall be by ballot. A majority
of the votes cast at a duly organized meeting shall be necessary at all
elections.
Article III - Officers
SECTION 1. The Officers of the Fleet shall be a Commodore, a
Vice Commodore, a Rear Commodore, a Clerk, a Treasurer, a Chairman
of the Race Committee, a Chairman of the House Committee, Chairman
of the Membership Committee, a Fleet Counselor, and such other officers
and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary and advisable by the
Executive Committee.
SECTION 2. All officers shall be elected by the members of the
Fleet at the annual meeting and shall hold office from the first of October
following the election for a period of one year, or until their successors are
Membership Information - Page - 117
elected. Except as provided in Article VI, no person shall be eligible for
election to any office at the annual meeting unless nominated in writing
by five members and filed with the Clerk not less than five days before the
annual meeting. All such nominations shall be posted on the bulletin board
of the Fleet for five days preceding such meeting.
SECTION 3. Any officer may be removed by the Executive
Committee whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the Fleet will be
served thereby, and the Executive Committee shall have the power to fill
any vacancies in any office, occurring for whatever reason.
SECTION 4. The duties of the Commodore, Vice Commodore,
Rear Commodore, Clerk and Treasurer, shall be those usually pertaining
the offices of President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer, respectively. The Commodore shall be an ex-officio member
of all committees.
Article IV - Executive Committee
SECTION 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers,
and of three other members appointed by the Commodore.
SECTION 2. The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs
of the Fleet, and except as otherwise provided by law, by the Charter or
by these By-Laws, and shall exercise all powers of the Fleet. Specifically,
but without limitation, the Executive Committee shall have the power and
authority to hire and appoint a Fleet Manager and Assistant Treasurer to
perform those duties assigned by the Executive Committee.
Article V - Race Committee
SECTION 1. The Race Committee shall consist of five or more
elected members and the Commodore and the Fleet Manager, as members
ex officio. The appointed members shall serve for the same term, as provided
by these By-Laws with respect to officers. Members of the Committee shall
notify the Chairman of the Committee prior to July First if they are unable
to be at Mount Desert Island for any part of the summer during which they
have been elected. The Race Committee Chairman shall fill any vacancies
which may occur for whatever cause, and may, at his/her discretion, at any
time during the summer when there are insufficient members of the Race
Committee present for the Race Committee to perform its assigned duties,
appoint additional members of the Race Committee.
SECTION 2. The management of all races shall be under the
direction of the Race Committee. All decisions of the Race Committee
shall be by a majority vote of its members present, except that in the case
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of a tie, the Commodore shall cast the deciding vote, except as modified by
these By-Laws, or by Sailing Instructions applicable to specific events or
the general authority of the Race Committee as defined in the Racing Rules
of Sailing as adopted by the United States Sailing Association.
Article VI - Nominating Committee
SECTION 1. The Nominating Committee shall be formed each year
by the Commodore to nominate candidates for office. The Committee shall
consist of five members, selected in the following manner: Two members
shall be the most immediate past Commodores willing to serve, with the
most immediate past Commodore as Chairman. One additional member
shall be appointed by the current Commodore. Two other members shall be
appointed by the Chairman described above.
SECTION 2. It shall be the responsibility of the current chairman of
the Nominating Committee to determine the two past Commodores willing
to serve on the following year's Committee.
SECTION 3. The Committee shall nominate candidates for each
office each year.
SECTION 4. No candidate for office shall serve on the Nominating
Committee.
Article VII - Fleet Insignia and Flag
SECTION 1. The Fleet insignia shall be a symbolic compass with
the arrow pointing northeast. It shall be shown as in the attached diagram.
SECTION 2. The Fleet burgee shall consist of a red pointed flag,
the hoist to be two thirds of the length, with the Fleet insignia in blue of a
diameter equal to one third of the length centered equidistant from the two
longer sides of the flag and one third of the distance from the hoist to the
end of the flag; the space between the outer band and the central disk of the
insignia to be white.
SECTION 3. The members of the Fleet shall have the exclusive
right to fly the Fleet Burgee.
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Article VIII - Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Fleet shall end on September 30.
Article IX - Amendments
These by-laws may be amended by the Executive Committee or by
the members at any regular or special meeting duly convened after seven days
written notice to the members of the Executive Committee or the members
of the Fleet as the case may be of that purpose; provided that within sixty
days after the amendments of these by-laws by the Executive Committee,
written notice shall be sent to each member.
Membership Information - Page - 120
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
Membership Information - Page - 121
M.R. Horton, Jr. CPA
HORTON, McFARLAND & VEYSEY, LLC
James E. McFarland, CPA
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Floyd S. Veysey, CPA
P.O. BOX 543
ELLSWORTH, MAINE 04605
Amy J. Billings, CPA
207-667-5529
1-800-499-9108
FAX 207-667-9915
Annette L Gould, CPA
Ruth W. Wilbur, EA
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
December 15, 2006
To the Executive Committee of
The Northeast Harbor Fleet
Northeast Harbor, Maine
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of the Northeast
Harbor Fleet as of September 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related statements of
activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Northeast Harbor Fleet as of September 30, 2006
and 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Horton. LLC
Membership Information - Page - 122
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Exhibit A
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AT SEPTEMBER 30,
Unrestricted
Board Designated
James G.
Assets
Ducey
2006
2005
Operating
Memorial
Fixed Assets
Total
Total
Current Assets:
Cash
202,926
202,926
150,464
Receivables Due from Affiliates
0
0
44,299
Accounts Receivable
8,631
8,631
9,769
Inventory
4,964
4,964
975
Unexpired Insurance
6,036
6,036
5,896
Prepayments
4,824
4,824
4,824
Total Current Assets
227,381
227,381
216,227
Investments
208,684
45,519
254,203
216,764
Plant & Equipment:
Land
6,342
6,342
6,342
Land Improvements
54,433
54,433
54,433
Buildings, Pier & Improvements
147,828
147,828
147,828
Boats & Motors
213,911
213,911
213,911
Floats & Ramps and Moorings
120,117
120,117
120,117
Fixtures & Equipment
56,386
56,386
56,386
Total
599,017
599,017
599,017
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
499,696
499,696
473,727
Net Plant & Equipment
99,321
99,321
125,290
Total Assets
436,065
45,519
99,321
580,905
558,281
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
11,350
11,350
8,159
Accrued Income Taxes
796
796
194
Other Payable
10,989
10,989
7,765
Total Current Liabilities
23,135
23,135
16,118
Net Assets
Unrestricted
412,930
45,519
99,321
557,770
542,163
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
436,065
45,519
99,321
580,905
558,281
HY
HM
See accompanying notes.
HORTON, McFARLAND & VEYSEY, LLC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS . ELLSWORTH, MAINE 04605
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Exhibit B
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
Unrestricted
Board Designated
James G.
Ducey
Fixed
2006
2005
Operating
Memorial
Assets
Totals
Totals
Revenue:
Annual Dues
150,655
150,655
146,780
Racing Fees
2,650
2,650
2,625
Dock Charges
7,175
7,175
6,675
Events & Miscellaneous
15,586
1,991
17,577
5,032
Contract Services
35,500
35,500
35,500
Total Income
211,566
1,991
213,557
196,612
Expenses:
Employment
127,970
127,970
118,241
Employees Benefits
20,878
20,878
16,421
Office Supplies & Expenses
19,661
19,661
15,818
Boat Expense
21,291
21,291
14,482
Building & Grounds
34,776
34,776
34,585
Events & Miscellaneous
13,549
13,549
7,597
Awards
3,218
3,218
3,595
Professional
7,458
177
7,635
16,106
Total Expenses
248,801
177
248,978
226,845
Gain or (Loss) Before Depreciation
(37,235)
1,814
(35,421)
(30,233)
Depreciation of Plant & Equipment
25,969
25,969
41,222
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue Over
Expenses for the Year
(37,235)
1,814
(25,969)
(61,390)
(71,455)
Assessments
22,350
22,350
28,731
Other Capital
19,204
19,204
15,340
Gain on Sale of Assets
0
0
1,502
Increase (Decrease) in Market Value
of Securities Held for Investment
861
(157)
704
689
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value
of Clifton Dock Corp.
34,739
34,739
27,309
Change in Net Assets
39,919
1,657
(25,969)
15,607
2,116
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
373,011
43,862
125,290
542,163
540,047
Net Assets as of End of Year
412,930
45,519
99,321
557,770
542,163
W
HM
See accompanying notes.
HORTON, McFARLAND & VEYSEY, LLC
CERTIFIED
PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
ELLSWORTH,
MAINE
04605
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
Exhibit C
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
Unrestricted
Board Designated
James G.
Ducey
Fixed
2006
2005
Operating
Memorial
Assets
Totals
Totals
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net Operating Gain (Loss) for the Year
39,919
1,657
(25,969)
15,607
2,116
Adjustments to Reconcile Change in Net
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Unrealized (Gains)\Losses on
Investments
(35,782)
1,657
(34,125)
(27,998)
Donation of Boats
0
9,286
Book Value of Assets Sold
0
6,497
Depreciation
25,969
25,969
41,222
(Increase) Decrease in:
Accounts Receivable
1,138
1,138
690
Receivables from Affiliates
44,299
44,299
(44,299)
Inventory
(3,989)
(3,989)
580
Prepaid Expenses
(140)
(140)
348
Increase (Decrease) in:
Accounts Payable
3,191
3,191
3,297
Other Payables
3,826
3,826
7959
Total Adjustments
12,543
1,657
25,969
40,169
(2,418)
Net Cash Provided by Operating
Activities
52,462
3,314
55,776
(302)
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Renovations of Building
0
(16,004)
Purchase of Float
0
(9,289)
Purchase of Furnishings
0
(1,538)
Purchase of Securities
0
(1,264)
Net Cash (Used) in Investing
Activities
0
0
0
(28,095)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
52,462
52,462
(28,397)
Cash at Beginning of Year
150,464
150,464
178,861
Cash at End of Year
202,926
202,926
150,464
Supplemental Disclosures:
Income Taxes Paid
514
514
70
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See accompanying notes.
HORTON, McFARLAND & VEYSEY, LLC
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ELLSWORTH, MAINE 04605
THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Activities
The purpose of The Northeast Harbor Fleet is to provide racing & cruising activities serving
400 members in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Income Recognition
The financial statements are presented on the accrual basis.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain
reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices for those investments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
All cash is held in liquid checking, money market or savings deposits. Deposits at
September 30, 2006 include $104,591 in excess of insured limits.
Inventories
Supplies and resale items are carried at cost, determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Financial Statement Presentation
The Fleet adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards No. 117, Financial
Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations by restating net assets as of September 30,
1997. Statement No. 117 establishes standards for general purpose external financial
statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations and requires a statement of financial position, a
statement of activities, and a statement of cash flows.
Plant Assets and Depreciation
Plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated at rates calculated to
amortize the original cost over the useful lives of the respective assets on a straight-line
basis. It is the Fleet's policy to capitalize assets with a cost of $1,000 or more.
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Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
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2006 Annual Report
140 pages, including Officers and Former Officers, Committees, Staff, Reports, Honorary Member (Dr. Kaighn Smith), Race Results and Awards, Flag Etiquette, List of Yachts, List of Members, By-laws, and Photographs.