It’s finally beginning to feel like spring, and yet the spring sailing season will end in a few weeks. Below are some highlights from the past few regattas as well as remainder of the season:
 
REGATTAS:
Last weekend, New Trier placed 3rd in the MISSA Qualifier Team Race Regatta at the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School in Minnesota. Congratulations to skippers  Lizzy H, Will, Mitchell and crews John,  Mike, Madeleine, Jessie, Johnny and Gabby, who sailed a competitive regatta against several strong teams and under some extremely challenging conditions.  The team qualified for the Atlantic Coast Challenge in Maine this month, although has decided not to attend.
Earlier in April, New Trier placed 6th overall in the MISSA Fleet Race Qualifiers at Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago.
New Trier is currently ranked # 2 in the Midwest for 2011, behind Minnetonka!
Upcoming Regattas: Several regattas will take place over the next few weekends.  Coaches have requested sailor availability and rosters will be determined soon.  Parent volunteers will be needed once rosters are announced, especially for the Pewaukee Regatta.  Please visit www.MISSA.net for NOR’s.  
5/14-5/15  IL Coed State Championship, Sheridan Shore Yacth Club, Wilmette
5/21-5/22  Pewaukee May Madness, Pewaukee Lake Sailing School, WI
5/22         Rickover Invitational Regatta, Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Harbor (Junior Varsity Regatta)
Important Dates:
Last Practice is Saturday, May 21
Team Dinner for sailors and parents is Thursday, May 26 6-8:30 pm (invitation to follow)
Wishing everyone a great end of season and looking forward to seeing you at the end-of-season dinner on May 26th! 
 
NT Sailing