The Stonington Dinghy Club
The Stonington Dinghy Club
SUMMER 2024
 
 
 
 
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.est 1969

For over 50 years, area sailors, friends, neighbors & families have gathered for casual summer racing on the brilliant waters of beautiful Stonington Harbor each Wednesday night.

. . . .

March 2020 introduced our Globe to the realities of COVID-19 isolation.

The Stonington sailing community gathered that spring to do what they’ve always loved. Sail.

This short film honors the wonders of community sailing, friendship, endurance and our amazing harbor. Enjoy.

 
 

A special thanks to Sam Greenfield for his accomplished drone photography & reporting to memorialize this time in history so beautifully.

 
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Notice of Race

 
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  • Races shall occur each Wednesday of the summer June 19 through August 21 wind and weather dependent.

  • 1st gun is at 18:00ish, 2nd 18:05ish, 3rd 18:10ish, 4th 18:15ish, 5th 18:20ish.

  • Small, medium, “big” sailboats 20’ or under are welcome to race within their class as detailed below or determined by the Race Committee.

  • No registration & no fee.

  • Check in with boat type & sail # at the Race Committee boat A.K.A. The Ding Dong.

  • The Race Committee boat / starting line is located mid-harbor opposite the commercial fishing dock.

  • Immediately following the races, competitors, family & friends welcome at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club for post-race results, dinner & cocktails.

    See Complete Details Below

 
 
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Marks & Starts

 
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ANY BOAT 20’ & UNDER WELCOME

The below details are meant to serve as a guideline for racers. Your boat classification, course and start time should be confirmed with the Race Committee on race day.

Inquiries may be forwarded HERE.

“BIG” BOATS

E.g. Highlander, Wayfarer, SeaRail, Corinthian

  • Start-B-C-Regular Finish clockwise
    or

  • Start-C-B-Regular Finish counter-clockwise

MEDIUM BOATS:

E.g. 420, JY15, Hartley, Cape Dory Typhoon, Hunter 14, Flying Junior

  • Start-A-C-Regular Finish clockwise
    or

  • Start-C-A-Regular Finish counter-clockwise

SMALL BOATS:

E.g. Optis, Cape Dory 10, Sunfish, Hartley

  • Start-A-D-Regular Finish clockwise
    or

  • Start-D-A-Regular Finish counter-clockwise

IDEAL 18s (separate class)

  • Start-B-C-Regular Finish clockwise
    or

  • Start-C-B-Regular Finish counter-clockwise

LASERS (separate class)

  • Start-B-C-Regular Finish clockwise
    or

  • Start-C-B -Regular Finish counter-clockwise

 

OF NOTE:

  • Windward marks A, C, D are orange tubes 

  • B is the red/green mark off Stonington Point 

  • Marks are always in same positions

  • Once or twice around depending on conditions

  • Real time information concerning weather delays or cancellation will be reported via email, word of mouth at boat launch & Facebook @StoningtonWedNiteRace

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The Race Committee shall determine:

• Courses

• Boat classifications

• Weather delays

 
 
 
 
 
 
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2024 Schedule

 
 
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  • 6/19 Season Opener

  • 6/26

  • 7/3

  • 7/10

  • 7/17

  • 7/24

  • 7/31

  • 8/7

  • 8/14

  • 8/21 Season Finale Race & Awards Dinner

 
 
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Post-Race Dinner & Drinks

 
 
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Dinner Details:

  • Immediately following the races competitors, family & friends are welcome at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club for post-race results, dinner & cocktails immediately following the races.

  • A Special Wednesday Evening Dinghy Racing Menu will be provided & include casual dinner selections (think burgers etc) plus a dessert item.

  • Dinner & cocktails will occur in spite of race cancellations due to weather.

  • Dinner pre-orders should be placed prior to racing no later than 3:00pm. Call or click red buttons below.

  • Weekly dinner menu to be emailed via the SSBA website list serve. Sign up here

  • Upon arrival at SHYC please visit the bar to "check in". The bartender will then prompt the kitchen to fire your pre-ordered dinner.

  • Non-SHYC members should start their food and beverage tab for the evening at the bar.

Payment Details:

  • Adults: $15 ($13 for meal & $2 SDC donation)

  • SHYC is a cash free facility

  • Beverages beyond water not included

  • Guests of SHYC may pay via credit card only

DINNER ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE 3PM

 
 
 
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Scoring & Results

 
 
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  • The name of the game is fun.

  • That said, scoring is based loosely on the Portsmouth Handicap Scoring System

  • Results presentation follows dinner each Wednesday evening

  • End of season Awards & Dinner.

  • Race committee always welcomes volunteers! Especially folks with power boats to act as safety boats.

 
 
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A Taste of History

…a bit, there’s a lot