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Date Posted:  Fri Sep 2nd 17:42:03
Subject:  Maritime Champs DVD's
Copies of the 2005 DVD from the Maritime Championships are now available at Juwil by the Sea (or by emailing sales@juwil.ca) for
$10.00 plus tax and shipping that may apply. $5.00 from every DVD sold will be donated to the Nova Scotia Bluenose Association
Date Posted:  Mon Aug 22nd 13:16:47
Subject:  Maritime Bluenose Championships 2005 Results

Spinnaker Class

1. "Rebel" Wick McNeely CYC
2. "Hornpipe" Matt Murphy RNSYS
3. "Caprice" Rick Thompson RBYC

White Sail Class

1. "Wahoo" Shawn Mulrooney/Carter McNeely CYC
2. "Indra" Bob Presson CYC
3. "Hurricane" Tom Mulrooney/Brian Porter CYC

Overall Winner

"Rebel" Wick McNeely CYC

Best Novice

"Arrabbiata" Susan Crocker/Deb Presson CYC

Most Improved

"Crusader" Lee Sweet CYC
Date Posted:  Fri Aug 19th 17:47:11
Subject:  Sailing Instructions Maritime Bluenose Champs 2005
2005 MARITIME BLUENOSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

1. RULES
1.1 Races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
2. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
2.1 Notice to competitors will be posted on the notice board at the Chester Yacht Club.
3. CHANGES IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Any change in the sailing instructions will be posted at least one hour before the start of races affected, except that any change in the schedule of races will be posted by 1900 hours on the day before it will take effect.
4. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed from the flag pole at the end of the dock.
4.2 Code Flag “L” with one sound signal means “A notice to competitors has been posted on the official notice board.
4.3 Protests must be submitted within one hour of the finish of the last yacht of the last race of the day. 5. SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 20
0930-1100 Registration
1100 Competitor’s Meeting
1255 First Sound Signal
Sunday, August 21
1255 First Sound Signal
Please note: THE CLASS FLAG IS THE “D” FLAG..
Prize giving will be held 1 1/2 hours after the finish of the last boat of the last race of the day. Should the racing be abandoned on Sunday, prize giving will take place 1 1/2 hours after the abandonment signal has been made.
6. CLASSES
6.1 The races are open to all Bluenose Class. Each yacht must be skippered or crewed by at least one member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association.
7. COURSES
7.1 Courses will be windward/ leeward.
A numeral pennant displayed on the committee boat no later than the warning signal will indicate the number of windward legs for a race. The number of windward legs and the compass direction will also be displayed on the chalkboard on the committee boat.
E.g. The numeral pennant “3” displayed on the chalkboard means the course for that race is the start leg to windward, and an additional 2 windward legs.
All windward marks to port.
The leeward mark will be of the “gate” type. Yachts are required to pass through the gate from the windward direction.
7.2 The racing area shall be within the confines of Chester Harbour.
8. THE START
8.1 Races will be started in accordance with RRS Rule 26
8.2 The start line is between the pink pole on the Race Committee boat and the course side of the mark at the end of the line.

8.3 MARKS: Marks of the course will be yellow inflatable tetrahedrons. The change mark may be an orange inflatable tetrahedron.
9. RECALLS
9.1 Individual recalls will be signaled in accordance with Rule 29.1 (i.e. Code Flag “X” and one sound signal)
9.2 A general recall will be signaled in accordance with rule 29.2
9.3 Following a general recall, the normal start sequence will be used for the restart of that race.
10. THE FINISH
10.1 The finish line is between an pink pole on the RC boat and the adjacent mark.
11. TIME LIMIT
11.1 The time limit will be 1 1/2 hours for the first yacht. Yachts finishing more than 30 minutes after the first yacht will be scored “DNF”
12. PROTESTS
12.1 Protests shall be written on forms available at the CYC bar and lodged there within one hour of protest time as signaled by Instruction 4.3 of these sailing instructions.
12.2 RRS 44.1 is modified to allow a boat to take an Arbitration Penalty for a breach of a rule of Part 2 after the incident but prior to the protest hearing by acknowledging the
breach before arbitration or by accepting the opinion of the arbitrator. This Arbitration
Penalty shall be 40% of the number of boats entered (rounding 0.5 upward), but shall
not be less than four places, added to her finish position. However she shall not be
scored worse than "Did not finish".

13. SCORING
13.1 The low-point scoring system, RRS Appendix A2 will apply. There may be as many as 7 races. 3 races are required to constitute a series. Four races or less, all races will count. Five races or more, drop one race.
The Spinnaker and White Sail fleets shall be scored separately for the purposes of respective fleet awards. For the purposes of awarding the Russell Youla Trophy,all yachts entered shall be scored as one fleet.
14. ALTERNATE PENALTIES
14.1 The two-turns penalty of RRS Rule 44 will apply.
15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
15.1 All yachts shall carry safety equipment to Transport Canada minimum standards.
15.2 One boat name will be drawn out of a hat each day. That boat will be inspected for DoT compliance. Failure to comply will result in a DSQ.The Race Committee has the right but not the obligation to inspect the 1st place boat.
16. INTERFERENCE WITH SHIPPING
16.1 Any yacht, which interferes with the orderly passage of a naval or commercial ship, will be DSQ by the race committee, and may be denied entry to subsequent events following investigation by the NSYA.
17. WITHDRAWAL OR DISABLEMENT
17.1 To prevent needless emergency procedures, yachts shall report withdrawal or disablement to the RC immediately on coming ashore.
18. INSURANCE: All yachts are required to carry valid public liability insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000 and shall produce evidence of coverage at time of Registration. A Waiver, release and Indemnification are required to be signed.
19. GARBAGE
19.1 Yachts shall not discharge garbage overboard. Witnesses to such behaviour are encouraged to act under RRS rules, “Protests by Yachts”
Date Posted:  Tue Aug 9th 21:18:21
Subject:  Notice of Race. Maritime Bluenose Championships 2005


Chester Yacht Club

HOST CLUB FOR

MARITIME BLUENOSE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday August 20th and Sunday August 21st 2005


NOTICE OF RACE

1 RULES
1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the RACE RULES OF SAILING ( 2005-2008) and the Rules of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association, except as modified by the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions, which in case of conflict, will take precedent.

2. ADVERTISING
Advertising will be restricted to Category C

3 ELIGIBILTY and ENTRY
3.1 The Regatta will be open to all boats of the Bluenose Class
3.2 Owner/Skipper must be a current member of the CYA or other recognised National Sailing/Yachting Authority and members of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association.

4 CLASSES
4.1 White Sail
4.2 Spinnaker

5 FEES and REGISTRATION
5.1 Both Classes - $50.00
5.2 Registration - A registration Desk will be open at the Chester Yacht Club on Saturday August 20th from 0930 - 1100 hrs
5.3 Earlier registration may be carried out by contacting Suzi Fraser @275-4638 or at info@nsbluenoseclass.com after August 8th.

6 SCHEDULE
6.1 Competitors Meeting will be held at Chester Yacht Club at 1100 hrs on Saturday August 20th
6.2 The Warning Signal is scheduled for 1255 hrs on both Race Days. Note: both Classes will start at the same times.
6.3 Per Class Rules, a minimum of three races are required to completed to constitute a Championship Series. Weather permitting, additional races may be started on Saturday or Sunday.
6.4 Yachts registered in one class will not be permitted to change their class after the Registration desk has closed on Saturday August 20th.

7 Measurements
7.1 All boats must conform to the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association requirements in effect at the time of the regatta.


8 Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions will be available from August 8th onwards. These Instructions will be posted on the Class Website. Copies will also be available at time of Registration.

9 Venue
The Race Course Area is Chester Bay also known as the Inner Bay.

10 The Courses
The courses will be Windward/Leeward.

11 Penalty System
The two-turns penalty RRS 44.2 will apply.

12 Scoring
The Racing Rules of Sailing Low Point system Appendix A4 is in effect.

13 Haul Out Restrictions
Boats will not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to written permission from the Race Committee.

14 Communications
No boat shall make or receive communications that are not available to all competitors. This would be particularly applicable to Cell Phone Use.

15 Prizes will be awarded as follows:
15.1 Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place yachts in each class. In addition a prize will be awarded to the overall winner. Prize giving will take place following the final race of the regatta.

16 Disclaimer of Liability.
Competitors participate in this regatta entirely at their own risk. Refer to Rule 4, Decision to race. The organizing authority and host club will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta

17 Insurance
Each Participating yacht shall be insured with third-party liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000.00



Date Posted:  Thu Aug 4th 12:42:01
Subject:  NSBA Annual General Meeting
The NSBA AGM will be held at Chester Yacht Club August 21st 2005 at 1000 hrs. Please plan to attend.
Date Posted:  Fri Jul 22nd 11:47:23
Subject:  BLUENOSE RACE AND PICNIC WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th
We are planning a fun family oriented race next Wednesday July 27th.
The start will be at 5:30 pm. The race will be to Quaker Island.
We want this to be fun and encourage "Novice" or non-skipper types at the helm.

Ray and Deb will be out on the committee boat for the start.
There will be a normal sequence for the start.

Ray has agreed to drop a temporary mooring for the boats to tie up,then
we will picnic on the Island with burgers and fixings . The Bluenose
Association is your host so bring only yourselves.

We want to encourage the sailing members and non-sailing of the Bluenose fleet.If you don't want to race,just sail out and meet us there.

This will be an opportunity for an informal get together for the members and their families..
Please let Suzi know if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.

Date Posted:  Wed Jul 20th 20:25:14
Subject:  Change in Race Schedule
BLUENOSE RACE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY JULY 26TH WILL BE RACED ON MONDAY JULY 25TH.

THIS WILL ALLOW ALL CLUB MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING ON JULY 26TH.

Date Posted:  Wed Jul 20th 20:23:35
Subject:  Liabiliaty Insurance
Please drop off a copy of your boat insurance at the CYC bar before August 1st, 2005. You must have a minimum liability insurance of $1,000,000.
If you have not presented your insurance by August 1st, you will not be eligible to race in Club events after that date.

On Thursday evenings please sail past the committee boat before the race and identify yourselves to the Race Committee.

If you are a new owner of a bluenose, please email Suzi with your name, sail number and email address. We are updating our database.If you are an old owner of a bluenose and your email address has changed, please email it to info@nsbluenoseclass.com
Date Posted:  Tue Jun 28th 22:50:52
Subject:  July :Thursday evening Races at Chester Yacht Club
The Thursday evening series for the month of July will be for the
Sanye International Trophy.
Date Posted:  Sun Jun 19th 13:05:46
Subject:  Tuesday night bluenose racing at CYC
Please note that the start for the Tuesday night bluenose series has been changed from 1800 to 1830, so there's time for an extra cocktail.
See you out there!
Date Posted:  Thu May 26th 18:21:36
Subject:  Maritime Bluenose Championships 2005
Mark your calendars...

The Annual Maritime Bluenose Championships will be held at the Chester Yacht Club August 20 and 21st.
Hope to see you there!
Date Posted:  Tue May 24th 20:22:37
Subject:  Bermuda Race Week 2005
Wick McNeely, our Past President, represented the Chester Yacht Club in the International One Design Fleet at Bermuda Race Week last month with his crew of Carter McNeely, Cathy Chandler, Alan Chandler, and special guests Steven and Jocelyn Swinamer.

"We had five days of racing and it all was very well organized and enjoyable. We managed to get one second out of the fleet of 14 boats. All the rest was a learning experience with us being at the back of the pack. It was a close fleet with lots of wind."

Thank you to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for hosting the event and for the generous hospitality they extended to our team.
A special "thanks" to Rick Thompson in Bermuda for putting it all together.

We are working on getting a crew from Bermuda here to compete in the Bluenose Class, Chester Race Week.
Date Posted:  Thu Dec 23rd 18:42:48
Subject:  Bermuda Race Week

To the members of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association:

The Bermuda International One Design Fleet has very kindly extended an invitation to the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association to send one team of 5 crewmembers to particpate in Bermuda Race Week April 2005.They have offered us accomodation and an IOD to race.

Bermuda Race Week starts on April 23rd 2005 with registration and finishes on April 29th with the last race and prize giving.
There are direct flights to Bermuda from Halifax every Saturday and returning on Saturdays as well so that would be easy for Maritimers to get there that time of year.
The Racing commences on Sunday April 24th 2005 and finishes on Friday April 29th. There will be between 9 and 14 races in Total ( up to 3 per day depending on conditions).
Racing will take place on Sunday through Friday with a spare day on Wednesday. The IOD’s will have participants from Bermuda, Europe and North America. A total of 14 boats will make up the fleet for the event. Other boats sailing on the course will be J24’s, J105’s and Etchells. On a separate course will be dinghy’s. The IOD’s will require a total of 5 people.
Pictures of the boats and details can be see on the RBYC web site as well as the Bermuda IOD fleet website.


Those who wish to apply need to be members in good standing of the NSBA for 2005. If you are not, now might be a good time to pay your dues. Please apply as a whole team stating whom the captain shall be. Should more than one team apply, preference will be given to the crews that have won Maritime Bluenose Championships in previous years. If more than 2 winners apply with teams, we’ll draw straws. We need to have a team selected before January 15 2005.

Bermuda is warmer than NS in April! Looking forward to hearing from you.
All the best of the Holiday Season
Date Posted:  Wed Dec 8th 20:55:19
Subject:  Schedule for 2005 Events
Chester Race Week is August 10-13
Maritime Bluenose Championships is August 20/21
Hope to see you all on the water.
Date Posted:  Mon Oct 4th 19:36:37
Subject:  Winter Storage for your bluenose
Gold River Marina is pleased to offer the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association members the following: Winter Storage for $125.00 per boat. Must be a member in good standing and the boat must be on a trailer. Shrink wrapping or tarps are extra.

Also, we have just completed our inside storage lockers facility. Prices are $1.00/sq.ft. per month and are available in 2 sizes: 43 and 86 sq.ft. The facility has its own entrance and can be accessed 24/7. It is also heated and dry.

Please call Darrin at 275-1322.
Date Posted:  Wed Aug 25th 18:37:26
Subject:  Photos of 2004 Maritime Bluenose Championships
A comprehensive photo CD of shots taken by Judith Marie will be available for sale Monday August 30, 2004.
The price is $17.25 CDN . Judith has kindly offered to give the Bluenose Association a $2.00 donation with every CD sold.
So buy 'em up and support the Association.
To order the CD please contact Judith at juwil@auracom.com
Date Posted:  Wed Aug 25th 18:21:38
Subject:  2004 Maritime Bluenose Championships
Mathew Murphy wins Maritime Bluenose Championships

Mathew Murphy of RNSYS with his crew Kingsley Brown and Stephen McDonah sailed B66 "Hornpipe'" consistently in a fleet of 17 boats to win the Russel Youll trophy at the Maritime Bluenose Championships held at Chester Yacht Club over the weekend.

The 17 Bluenoses were split into spinnaker and white sail fleets. First place in the spinnaker class went to Henry Demone of Lunenburg, followed by Mathew Murphy, with Alan Chandler CYC in third place. The White Sail Division had Greg Flynn of Guelph, Ontario in first place with Sean Mulrooney CYC in second place and "Colorado Bob " Presson , third.



Date Posted:  Sun Aug 15th 16:26:43
Subject:  2004 MARITIME BLUENOSE CHAMPIONSHIPS at CHESTER YACHT CLUB


NOTICE OF RACE

Saturday and Sunday August 21-22/2004

1. RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the ISAF 2001-2004 Race Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA), the Rules of the Bluenose Class Association), the Chester Yacht Club (CYC) Sailing Instructions, except as modified by the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions, which in case of conflict will take precedence.
1.2 For protests involving the rules of part 2 of the Racing Rules of Sailing a brief arbitration hearing may be held preceding or replacing the protest hearing. The arbitration process will be spelled out in the Sailing Instructions.

2.0 ENTRIES
2.1 The races are open to all Bluenose Class Yachts that are members in good standing of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association for 2004.
2.2 All yachts must have a minimum public liability insurance of $500,000 and must produce proof of insurance at the time of registration.

3.0 CLASSES
3.1 White sail
3.2 Spinnaker

4.0 REGISTRATION
4.1 All classes $50.
4.2 A registration desk will be set up at the Chester Yacht Club on:

Friday August 20 at 1800 hrs-2000 hrs
Saturday August 21 at 1000-1100

4.3 Yachts registered in one class will not be permitted to change their class after the Registration Desk has closed on Saturday August 21st.


5.0 RACE SCHEDULE-START TIME

Saturday, August 21, 2004

1100 Skippers Meeting

Racing, Both Days:

Windward/ leeward Courses

1255 Warning Signal

1300 Start

As per Class Rules, a minimum of 3 races is required to constitute a Championship series. Weather permitting,additional races may be started on Saturday or Sunday.

4 races or less: All races count

5 races or more: Drop one race.


Trophy presentation will be held Sunday following that day's races

6.0 SCORING SYSTEM

6.1 The Racing Rules of Sailing Low Point system Appendix A4 is in effect

7.0 PRIZES

1st 2nd 3rd White Sail Fleet

1st 2nd 3rd Spinnaker Fleet

8.0 ADDENDUM
8.1 The safety of a yacht and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner, or owner's representative, who must do his/her best to ensure that the yacht is well found and thoroughly seaworthy. The yacht must be equipped to the standards set out in the Canadian Coast Guard •Safe Boating Guide•.
8.2 Random inspections of safety equipment may be carried out by the Race Committee. Penalties for non-compliance will be the decision of the jury.
8.3 Neither the establishment of these special regulations, their use by sponsoring organizations, nor the inspection of a yacht under these regulations in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the owner or the owner's representative. It is the sole and exclusive responsibility for each yacht to decide whether or not to start or
continue the race.


Date Posted:  Sun Aug 8th 19:09:30
Subject:  NSBA AGM
Wednesday
August 11th
10 am
Mecklenburgh Inn
78 Queen Street
Chester

Please note that annual membership fees ($50.00) are due at this time.
Hope to see you there.
Date Posted:  Mon Dec 15th 13:00:54
Subject:  Roue information
ROUÉ COLLECTION TO BE LAUNCHED

HALIFAX, NS (2003 December 9) - In response to numerous inquiries regarding the availability of drawings of W.J. Roué, Canada's first and arguably most famous naval architect, a series of artwork to be known as the Roué Collection will be released in November of this year.

"It is unbelievable the number of inquiries we receive regarding the availability of these plans," said Joan Roué, great-granddaughter of W.J. Roué. "Some are interested in building new vessels to a Roué design but most are interested in acquiring copies of plans for a vessel they own, once owned or on which they sailed. The perpetual passion for Roué designs is similar to the passion that propelled W.J. Roué to his global success."

The Roué Collection is a celebration of the accomplishments of W.J. Roué. Each piece in the series first edition will feature two spaces for copies of drawings for a vessel, and two more spaces for a picture and a short biography of the designer. A fifth space is available to include a photograph of the vessel built to the featured design. In some cases a copy of the cover page of the design specifications can be alternatively inserted in this space.

"It is important that these drawings be admired and appreciated for the true pieces of art that they are," said Joan Roué. "It is obvious each stroke of the pen was made with great pride. The attention to detail is incredible - especially considering the drawings were made without electronic assistance."

Each piece will be custom made and the purchaser can choose the design as well as provide a photograph of a vessel built to that design. Two frame moulding styles (gold-colour and mahogany colour) are available to suit any decor.

The first edition of the Roué Collection will be limited to production of 100 pieces including 17 of the most famous design from Roué's hand, Design No. 17: the schooner Bluenose. The Bluenose series will be identical and include scale copies of the sail plan and the keel plan, a photo of W.J. Roué (circa 1920), the cover page of building specifications for Design No. 17, and a biography of W.J. Roué specifically pertaining to the creation of Bluenose.

Each piece will measure approximately 36 inches wide x 28 inches high with an attractive frame, double mat and non-reflective glass. They will include a Certificate of Authenticity and a signed copy of A Spirit Deep Within, a biography of W.J. Roué's life and career, as told by great-granddaughter Joan.

The cost for the limited edition Bluenose series from the Roué Collection will be $750 plus shipping. All other prints will cost $550 plus shipping. A limited number of Bluenose prints will be available for Christmas delivery.

Other prominent Roué designs include: Bluenose Class, Roué 20, Bluenose Junior, Highlander, Norseman, Zetes and the first sectional barge (a vessel used to land troops during World War II) and more. Roué created more than 175 designs of many vessel types.

All materials used in the Roué Collection will be of the highest quality, just as W.J. Roué insisted in the construction of vessels to his design.

Inquires regarding the forthcoming Roué Collection should be emailed to RoueInfo@WJRoue.com

Pictures can be viewed online at WJRoue.com .
Date Posted:  Fri Oct 31st 00:23:44
Subject:  Gallery photos

Leigh Robertson and Bob McIsaac have loaded some of the photos very kindly provided by Topher Wurts' from the Maritime Championships.

Check it out! Click on the lead photo to open the gallery.
You can then click on "slideshow" to run through the whole series, or select them individually.
Date Posted:  Wed Oct 29th 23:03:39
Subject:  Deck molds
The deck mold issue was voted on:

5 for
1 against
Date Posted:  Sun Oct 5th 18:17:50
Subject:  Note from the president
Hello everyone

As per our discussion at the Annual meeting at the Mecklenburgh Inn in August,Tom Mulrooney has had discussions with Charles Brown at Herring Cove Marine regarding the "Fiberglass Deck Mould"

They have arrived at an arrangement (see below) which seems sensible to me.

I would recommend that Tom proceed, and I thank him for his efforts. If you have any questions on this,please feel free to call me at 434-971-2686 or Tom at 902-275-5130.

Exciting news on the racing front! We will have at least a couple of additions to the fleet next year.

1.Deb Presson,Janice Anderson and Mary Filbee have picked up a glass boat.

2.I hear that Bobby Young is shopping for a bluenose.

3. Have you heard of others? Let us know.These girls are going to have fun with Megan Porter,Carter McNeely, Alisa Chandler,Cathy Chandler,Stuart Craig,Carolina LaFleche all racing at one time or another.

Fair Winds
Wick McNeely
Date Posted:  Fri Oct 3rd 21:01:24
Subject:  Fiberglass Deck Molds
This notice is for the attention of members in good standing for 2003.
If you are not currently a member and would like to be, please contact the Class secretary.
Please note that your vote must be received by October 15, 2003.
Send your reply to the address on our home page

Dear Member:

RE: Fiberglass Deck Mold

As agreed at the annual meeting, we have had follow up discussions with Charles Brown of Herring Cove Marine. He has provided us with a contract and I am asking you for direction whether we should proceed. It is not commercially viable for Charles to build the mold himself, as it would take 10 decks to pay for the mold.
I believe it is a project worth doing as it will result in a better made and cheaper boat. Charles believes that with a deck mold he would significantly lower the costs of the deck construction.
We would like your response by October 15, 2003.

Regards

Wick McNeely
President
Maritime Bluenose Association

"This agreement is between the Maritime Bluenose Class Association and Herring Cove Marine Ltd.

The Maritime Bluenose Class Association agrees to loan five thousand ($5,000) to Herring Cove Marine Ltd. for the construction of a deck mold for the bluenose class sloop.
Herring Cove Marine agrees to repay the loan at the rate of five hundred dollars ($500) upon the sale of a molded deck, whether the deck is part of a boat or sold as a deck only..

This agreement terminates upon the sale of ten decks, and ten subsequent payments to the Maritime Bluenose Class Association, whereupon Herring Cove Marine Ltd. becomes sole owner of the deck mold. In the interim, the ownership of the mold shall be in the proportion of the repayments of the loan.

Herring Cove Marine Ltd. shall have exclusive rights to the use of the mold throughout the duration of this agreement.

This agreement may be transferred to another manufacturer with the outstanding debt in the event that the bluenose hull mold and construction of this class of boat is transferred to another boat builder.The Maritime Bluenose Class Association shall be notified before the agreement is transferred and may within thirty days of notification wish to negotiate full ownership of the mold for themselves and ,or enter into a new agreement with the subsequent boat builder.
Herring Cove Marine Ltd. will insure that the mold is cared for in a reasonable manner while in their care."

Date Posted:  Wed Aug 27th 13:28:03
Subject:  Maritime Bluenose Championships
On behalf of the Nova Scotia Bluenose Association I would like to thank Wick and Carter McNeely for hosting our annual dinner Saturday evening.
Also thanks to the Race Committee for setting some excellent courses, and to Jay Hooper and the Chester Yacht Club for hosting the event.
Also many thanks to Peter Oland and Oland's Breweries for providing us with beer for the event.

Hope to see you all out on the water again next year
Date Posted:  Sun Aug 24th 20:31:42
Subject:  Maritime Bluenose Chamionships-Chester Yacht Club

"Hurricane" wins Maritime Bluenose Championships

Chester Yacht Club's Tom Mulrooney,Megan and Brian Porter dominated a fleet of 23 boats to win the Maritime Bluenose Championships this weekend in Chester. In their boat "Hurricane", the threesome consistently sailed to the top of the fleet in a six race series.
Conditions were excellent with clear skies on Saturday and some shifty gusts out of the north west on Sunday.

First place in the White Sail Division went to "Hurricane", edging over Rod Millar's "Reprieve" in second. Third place went to "One Time" owned and helmed by Philip Chandler.

First place in the Spinnaker Sail Fleet went to Halifax entry Paul Rafuse and his crew on " B-4". Second place honours went to "Bullet" skippered by Wick McNeely of the Chester Yacht Club. Third place was awarded to "Esprit" owned and helmed by Andrew Murphy of Halifax.

"Most improved" bluenose sailor of the year went to "Colorado Bob" Presson.

Submitted by Suzi Fraser, Secretary-treasurer Bluenose Class Asssociation

 
©Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association 2007