Martin 242: Update To Changes/delays In The 2020 Racing Season

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April 6, 2020

RVYC’s sailing season start has been put ‘on hold’! 

 As of Wednesday, March 18th the following events have been cancelled: 

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Martins 242A reminder of what we are missing

RVYC Race Day

Kitten Cup Regatta

Beginning of Wednesday Night Racing

May One Design Regatta

We will keep you updated as to when some of these events will (hopefully) be rescheduled. 

Welcome to the regional fleet Mark Shelton 

On February 29, the 1st boat of 2020 changed hands. Peter Gelinas of Randle, WA, sold Earth Girls, built in 1987, Hull #193, to Mark Shelton, who is a new sailor from Gig Harbor, WA. The white-hulled boat was listed at US$5500 and came with a dual axle trailer with all-new bearings and seals. Sails were old, and consisted of one main, 3 headsails and 3 spinnakers. Mast and boom are bare polished aluminum. 

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