Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club will host the 2008 Atlantic Class National Championship Series in Blue Hill Bay, Maine.  The racing will be held on Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22, 2008.  The Wednesday to Friday shift is intended to accomodate visitors who will be towing or travelling on the weekends, and also in recognition that many local housing arrangements are based on a Saturday to Saturday rental week.  Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club has arranged for launching, hauling and moorings to be available in the harbor at their expense -- probably starting on the preceding Sunday and Monday, and then immediately following the series.  Launching and hauling must be scheduled according to the tides, so slots will be allotted on a "first come" basis.  The social schedule will follow the pattern established at recent National Championships on the Sound, including a full Maine lobster feast.   KYC anticipates that entry fees will be approximately the same as in recent years.  Cottage rentals and hotel reservations in the area for August generally sell out months in advance, so participants are urged to make plans this winter.  Advice and links are available if you

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2008 ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER

62 members of the Atlantic Class met on January 24, 2008 at The Water's Edge in Darien, CT for our annual business meeting and awards dinner.  Class Chairman Hank Mergenthaler chaired the meeting and closed with a graphic display of the major theme of the evening (shown above.)  Tom Richardson of Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club issued a more formal invitation to Maine, supported by the presence of KYC Vice Commodore Rich Gurin and skipper Will Taylor.  Following election of the 2008 Rules Committee and Officers, awards were presented for the 2007 National Championships, the Ted Janeway Memorial Series at Cold Spring Harbor, and the Sewall Challenge Series at Niantic Bay.  The Williams Trophy for most races sailed was presented to Norm Peck III and the Annie Award for service to the Class was presented to Kerry Dawson.  As always, it was a great evening for renewing our summer friendships and sharing a few sea stories.