The Mattapoisett Yacht Club held its annual awards banquet on Sunday, October 15. Commodore Rich Gleason opened the meeting by thanking all that attended and a special thanks to all the new members that joined this year. First speaker was MYC cruising director Carlos DeSousa who highlighted the activities of the group. The cruising group was very active this year with trips to Bassett’s Island, fireworks trips to Marion, New Bedford and Edgartown, an extended cruise to Maine and the yearly finale in Cuttyhunk on Labor Day Weekend.
Commodore Gleason then passed out the awards for the various racing divisions. MYC’s biggest races are the Spring & Fall Round the Bay races. PHRF racers from all over Buzzards Bay participated. This year in the SRTB, Racing division MYC ‘s Jim Barnes in “Hamburgler” placed 2nd, and MYC’s Mark Thornhill in “No Quarter Given” placed 3rd in the Non-Spinnaker division. Mark and crew came back in the FRTB to take first place with MYC’s Don Ross 2nd in “Coconuts” and MYC’ Rich Gleason’s “Fir Na Tine” in 3rd.
Wednesday Night’s PHRF awards were given out next, and this year the battles were close. In ”A”Fleet, Mark Thornhill’s “No Quarter Given” took top honors for the June, July and August series squeaking by Rob Ryan’s “Restless” each month. It was quite a battle between the two boats. Don Ross’s “Coconuts” placed 3rd in June and August, and Charles Churchill’s “Surprise” placed 3rd in July.
The “B” Fleet had a similar battle between Rich Gleason’s “Fir Na Tine” and Charlie Smith’s “Chickadee.” “Fir Na Tine” won the June Series and placed second in July and August. “Chickadee” placed third in June and came back to win both July and August. Paul McLaughlin placed 2nd in “Hamburgler” in June, and Steve Capone’s “Kinsail got 3rds for July and August.
The Whalen Trophy for first overall in A Fleet went to “No Quarter Given”.
The Stackpole Trophy for first overall in B Fleet went to “Chickadee”.
In the Tuesday Night Ensign Class there was no doubt who ruled the nights as Phil Warren’s “Black Ice” won all three months’ series. This was the first year that one boat has been able to capture all three months in this very competitive group of racers.
Rick Warren’s “Odyssey “placed 3rd in June and July, then placed 2nd in August. Steve Clark’s “Brou Ha Ha” placed 2nd in July and 3rd in August, and Jim Gallagher’s “One Love” got 2nd for June.
The Prouty Trophy for overall winner in the Ensign Class, Phil Warren and “Black Ice”.
The last racing event, The “Phoenix Cup” was won by Mark Thornhill and “No Quarter Given”, followed by Rick Warren’s “Odyssey” and Rob Ryan in “Restless” placing 3rd.
A business meeting then took place and elections for next years’ officers. Commodore: Rich Gleason; Vice Commodore: Andy Wingate; Rear Commodore: Tina Clark; Secretary: Bill Foley; Treasure: Charlie Smith; and Social Activities: Nancy Whalen Moll.
A special award, the “Anne Donald” award was presented to Steve Capone for all of his help this year, especially in providing a large tent for us to use as a Clubhouse while the rebuilding takes place at the Mattapoisett Boatyard.
That being all the business, the meeting was adjourned. Great food and plentiful drinks were had by all as we look forward to next year. Membership for next year (in our new building) is still available and can be found on our website at www.mattapoisettyc.org.