Friendship Sloops Sailing New England 2012 What To Do Where To Stay Where To Eat Vacation Guide From the mountains to the islands, everything Maine starts right here. www.MaineDreamVacation.com 3PDLMBOE$BNEFO .BJOFr Cover: Compromise, sail number # 232, owned by Peter and Nancy Toppan, our Friendship Sloop Society Commodores for 2011-2012. Homeport is Scituate, MA. 2012 Homecoming and Rendezvous Schedule of Events in Rockland Wednesday July 18 Sloops arrive in Rockland Harbor and tie up at the Public Landing (no charge). Moorings will probably be available on Tuesday afternoon at $20 per night. Call the Harbormaster on Channel 9. Tent, chairs and barbecue will be set up. Safety briefing and welcome at 5:30 PM. Thursday July 19 10:00 AM Skippers’ Meeting, with coffee and donuts under the tent Noon Race starts off the breakwater 4:30 PM Rowboat races - all ages welcome to participate 6:00 PM BYO Barbecue under the tent Friday July 20 10:00 AM Skippers’ Meeting, with coffee and donuts under the tent Noon Races start off the breakwater 4:00 PM Sloops on public display at the dock 5:00 PM Dinner on your own, but grills will be available for BBQ Saturday July 21 10:00 AM Skippers’ Meeting, with coffee and donuts under the tent 11:30 AM Parade of Sloops Noon Race starts off breakwater 5:30 PM Awards Ceremony and Public Dinner under the tent Friendship Sloop Society Officers 2012 Commodores Peter & Nancy Toppan 26 Thomas Clapp Rd., Scituate, MA 02066 Vice-Commodores Bill & Kathy Whitney 75 Kingsbury St., Needham, MA 02492 Recording Secretary Nancy Toppan 26 Thomas Clapp Rd., Scituate, MA 02066 Treasurer Greg Merrill P.O. Box 166, Butler, MD 21023 Newsletter Editor & Webmaster John Wojcik 347 Lincoln St., Norwell, MA 02061 Registrar John Wojcik 347 Lincoln St., Norwell, MA 02061 Yearbook Editors Rich & Beth Langton 868 Cross Pt. Rd., Edgecomb, ME 04556 Membership Chairman Carole Wojcik 347 Lincoln St., Norwell, MA 02061 Publicity Chairman (Position open) Scholarship & Friendship Day Chairpersons Bill & Caroline Zuber P.O. Box 279, Friendship, ME 04547 Race Committee Chairman & Marblehead Regatta Chairman David Graham 7 Batchelder Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 Southwest Harbor Race Chairman Miff Lauriat 47 East Ridge Rd., Southwest Hbr., ME 04679 Chandlery Chairperson Caroline Phillips 164 Sturbridge Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 Rockland Trophy Chairman Marcia Morang 18 Commodore Drive, Sanford, ME 04073 Original Sloops Chairman Harold Burnham 141 Main St., Essex, MA 01929 Measurer Dick Salter 151 Bridge St., Manchester, MA 01944 Inspector of Mast Wedges Bill Whitney 75 Kingsbury St., Needham, MA 02492 Cannoneer Richard Campbell Piper Donald Duncan Southport, ME 04576 Commodore, Motor Boat Squadron Jack Cronin 164 Sturbridge Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 Historian Ralph Stanley P.O. Box 458, Southwest Hbr., ME 04679 Honorary Members: Mary Duncan, David Graham, Cyrus Hamlin, Marcia Morang Visit our Web Page at www.FSS.org Commodores’ Message As our almost non-existent New England winter fades into memory and spring yields some rain for our thirsty lawns and gardens, our thoughts turn to the most important season of all: Sailing Season. There are some folks who call it Summer, but we know better. Between now and October, the goal is to sail as much as possible: on your own, or with friends; close to home, or off on an adventure. Whatever your plans for the Sailing Season, please include joining us at the Homecoming Regatta in Rockland. As you make your way to Rockland, you can join the Southwest Harbor Rendezvous and the Pulpit Harbor Rendezvous while you travel Downeast. Your August port of call could be the Classic Boat Regatta in Marblehead. Think of the opportunities to join other Friendships up and down the New England coast during this Sailing Season! For some of us, joining the fleet in Rockland is achieved by car. We look forward to seeing everyone who does travel overland to help us celebrate the annual Homecoming. There will be ample opportunities to crew on the boats in the fleet, and plenty of chances to visit with each other, catch up on the latest boat news and see the local attractions. As always, the Society thanks the city of Rockland for being a gracious host, and especially thanks to the Harbor Master and his crew for taking excellent care of us and our boats each and every year. It truly is a pleasure to “come home” to Rockland in July. Another very special “thank you” goes to Rich & Beth Langton, our intrepid Yearbook Editors. Without their special talents and boundless energy, you would not have this wonderful publication in your hands. This snapshot of the Society, its boats and its members, comes together because of Rich & Beth’s work. Another important part of the publication of the yearbook is the advertisers. Please take a look at the listing on the back page and support our advertisers. Mention that you saw their ad in the yearbook when you are in a store, or use a service. They appreciate hearing from us. For anyone interested in more information about the Friendship Sloop Society and its activities, please visit the Society at www.fss.org. Enjoy your Sailing Season, Peter & Nancy Toppan 2012 Schedule of Events Friendship Sloop Society July 14th Southwest Harbor Rendezvous Southwest Harbor, ME Contact: Miff Lauriat, 47 East Ridge Rd., Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 – 207-244-4313 July 17th Pulpit Harbor Rendezvous July 19th – 21st Homecoming Rendezvous and Races Rockland, ME Contact: Peter & Nancy Toppan, 26 Thomas Clapp Rd., Scituate, MA 02066 781-545-9099 or [email protected] August 11th & 12th Marblehead Classic Boat Regatta Marblehead, MA Contact: David Graham, 7 Batchelder Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 – 781-631-6680 September 1st Gloucester Schooner Festival Gloucester, MA Contact: Gloucester Harbormaster November 10th Annual Meeting Best Western Merry Manor Inn 700 Main Street, South Portland, Maine Contact: Peter & NancyToppan, 26 Thomas Clapp Rd., Scituate, MA 02066 – 781-545-9099 Sloop Society Webpage: www.FSS.org We Dedicate This Yearbook of 2012 Since we began dedicating our yearbooks some time ago, we have established the practice of selecting an individual who, among others, has not been shy; who has been in the forefront of the Society and who has been held in high esteem by the Society’s membership While we have retained these traits in our deliberations for dedicating this year’s version of the yearbook, we have waivered ever so slightly by considering a gal who was born in 1937; a gal who has aged magnificently and who has still managed to retain most of her curves. Recently, however, her age began to show, with a slight sag here, a bit of a wrinkle there and an occasional tuck wherever necessary. However, the time had come when it was required of her to undergo some major surgery - - - just as almost all aging folks occasionally have to do. Without getting too personal regarding this gal’s recent surgery, we are happy to report that she is once again fit as a fiddle! Bright, upstart, much as she always had been - and, like all good gals - - - ready for action!!! It is with these thoughts in mind that we therefore dedicate our 2012 yearbook to an old honey and a dear friend - - - TANNIS!!! Continued p. If you hadn’t known, TANNIS was in danger of sinking while racing at Rockland some two years ago when she had the indignity of springing a plank! This brought her skipper and crew to the point of taking a hard look at her innards. What came out of that “look-see” was a decision to put her in the shop for an extended period to replace all that time had taken during her many years of hard work. 2010 2011 2012 2012 When you see TANNIS at Rockland this July, she will be virtually a brand new Friendship sloop; retaining same lines, with her delightful curves fully revitalized - - - and raring to go!!! Welcome back to the fleet, TANNIS! May your second life be as rewarding as your earlier one!!! Presenting the 2011 Winners… Southwest Harbor Rendezvous July 16th First of 16 boats to Finish: Alice E Rockland Homecoming Rendezvous and Regatta July 21st–23rd 1st All Divisions - State of Maine Trophy – Banshee Division I (<25’) 1st Place-Herald Jones Trophy – Banshee 2nd Place-Bruno &Stillman Trophy – Salatia 3rd Place-Lash Brothers Trophy – Celebration 1st Pemaquid Sloop-Jarvis Newman Trophy – Banshee Division II (>25’) 1st Place-Commodore’s Trophy – Phoenix 2nd Place-Gordon Winslow Trophy – Mary Anne 3rd Place - Rockland Trophy – Rights of Man Liberty Trophy - Mary Anne Class A (Original Sloops Built before 1920) 1st Place - Wilbur Morse Trophy – Gladiator 2nd Place - Charles Morse Trophy – Not Awarded 3rd Place - Alex McLain Trophy – Not Awarded Rum Line Trophy- Gladiator Special Homecoming Trophies Nickerson Trophy – youngest crew member – Abigail March, age 3, on Content Chrissy Trophy - woman who keeps sloop, crew, and family together – Mary Cronin Cy Hamlin Award - Skipper’s homecoming – Content – Noel March Gladiator Trophy - Sloop sailed the furthest – Hegira (Woods Hole, MA) Danforth Trophy - Sloop that finishes in the middle of the fleet Gladiator– R.W. Stanley Cup – Mary Anne Owner/Builder/Restorer of Sloop – Laurie Raymond – Hegira Tannis Award - 7th overall in fleet – Gladiator Spirit of Friendship Award – in the spirit of friendship – Karl Brunner Best Wishes for Great Racing During 2012 At Rockland, Southwest Harbor, New London, Marblehead, and Gloucester Your 2012 FSS Race Committee Dave Graham, Chairman Dick Campbell Leo Campbell Marcia Morang – Trophies Rod Pierce Phil Pratt Bob Rex, Chairman Emeritus Penny Richards - Trophies Jerry Ross Dick Salter John Shelby Hugh Verry Bill Zuber MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please Return with Remittance to: A FULL MEMBERSHIP Carole Wojcik Friendship Sloop Society SUPPORTS YOUR 347 Lincoln Street SOCIETY Norwell, MA 02061 Each Membership Receives: I/We Hereby apply for Membership: all Society Mailings, the Annual Name(s) _______________________ Yearbook, a Membership Card, one Membership Decal, and entry rights Street _________________________ for participation in the Society Regattas ______________________________ and functions.