Dear ECSA Members and Friends,
It has been a busy month of planning and presentations for the upcoming season – and now we are here!
New for 2026, ECSA boats will have two ratings: one for Windward/Leeward courses and another for Random Leg courses. To help competitors and crews prepare, please join the Understanding ECSA’s Dual-Ratings Webinar this Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 pm. Zoom link
The first ECSA Circuit Race is this Sunday, May 24, in Milford! If you have not joined for 2026 yet, please kindly do so as soon as possible. (See below**)
May Circuit Racing:
- Friday, 5/22, 11pm – Deadline to enterSpring Off Soundings
- Sunday, 5/24, Pond Point Invitational, Milford
- Friday, 5/29, Sam Wetherill Race, Essex, Bonus Points
The 2026 ECSA Schedule is posted.
ECSA Junior Sailing clinics scheduled to kick off their season:
June 22-24 - High-performance Opti and Club 420 racing clinic will be held at Pettipaug Yacht Club. The clinic registration and application details can be found here.
June 23, 6-8 PM, North Cove Yacht Club will be hosting a Dave Perry Rules Seminar for both junior sailors and coaches. Details and registration can be found here.
FITCH HIGH SCHOOL SAILING TEAM FUNDRAISER
The Fitch High School Sailing Team is being revived! We not only have interest from Fitch, but from Groton Middle School and Marine Science Magnet High School. We practice at UCONN Avery Point, and compete against other local high schools.
To support the team we are looking for monetary donations payable in check form to Fitch High School Sailing Team. Mail to Fitch HighSchool, 101 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton CT 06340
Contact fitchsailing@gmail.com with any questions
