[L16-usa] Report from the Provinces

[Sturgis Haskins]

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RE:  Report from the Mount Desert Island, Maine, Luders Fleet

Preface:  Having had no Luders messages for several months, I confess
that is mostly a test to see if I am still connected to the national
Luders site.

The Mount Desert Island fleet races under the auspices of the Southwest
Harbor Fleet.  Races for the Luders class are on Fridays in July and
August, except in the instance of the first race of the season which
will be held a day early - on Thursday, July 3rd.  This is done to
accommodate the annual July 4 weekend series of the International
One-Design class, of the neighboring Northeast Harbor Fleet.  (Both
clubs favor "Fleet" over "Yacht Club" for some reason.)  A number of
Luders skippers and crew also race Internationals - which number about
33 and will be hosting the World Championship later this year.

The Luders fleet will also participate in several regattas, including
those sponsored by their host club - the SWH Fleet - and others under
the aegis of the NEH Fleet and the Seal Harbor Yacht Club.  The latter
will also host a team race between the Luders class and representatives
of the Winter Harbor Yacht Club (which races a 31-foot gaff knockabout
class designed for their club in 1907).  Dates for all events will be
announced later.

Last summer, Mount Desert Luders racing was revived after a hiatus of
about 30 years.  Five of the six Luders in the water that summer
participated in at least one race.  Over this past winter, numbers of
newly purchased Luders have been added to the fleet and other boats,
long in storage,  are expected to be launched.  In all, some 17 Luders
may be afloat.  Two others will not be put in this summer.  North of
Mount Desert Island, on Frenchman's Bay, three other Luders are kept and
there is a good possibility that they may come around the Island to sail
in one or two races.  

The Luders revival has sparked renewed interest in this lovely old class
and some are still looking for additional boats. Area Luders are
beautifully maintained and most of the 1946-1947 boats are in nearly
original condition.

Sturgis Haskins
MDI Luders Fleet Secretary



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