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Mark LeBlanc - US 2012 2.4mR Paralympian
IN THE NEWS:
Mark LeBlanc is going to Weymouth!
2.4mR Sailing in the Virtual World
Charlie Rosenfield - 2011 US Disabled Champion
Peter Wilson - our New US Class President
Roger Cleworth made Honorary Member
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Mark LeBlanc - US 2012 2.4mR Paralympian
Mark LeBlanc realized his dream of qualifying for the 2012 Paralympic games this January at MOCRs. Mark was the top US sailor, finishing 8th. In his interview he says “It means that I have eight very long and hard months of training and preparing to bring home the gold medal for the 2.4… I am just so excited to be going to the Paralympics.”
For the entire interview go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XZgtN1siV8s
To contribute to Mark’s Campaign go to:
http://www.team-leblanc.com/Welcome.html
2.4mR Sailing in the Virtual World
Very Cool!. When we can't get on the water in the real world, perhaps we can all race in the Virtual One. Len Amburgey, aka "Hawk", is developing the 2.4mR to be used in on-line sailing competitions.
See the work in progress at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7CX-ImLxqE Best if watched in full screen. For questions email: ldewell.hawker@gmail.com
Charlie Rosenfield - 2011 US Disabled Champion
Disabled Championships were held at Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY, on September 23 -25, 2011 . Wind conditions were unusual for this time of year. Instead of the normal 8 to 15 knots, most of the racing occurred in very light, shifty conditions, with wind rarely above 5 knots. On Friday, heavy current, combined with the very light wind created a challenge for the upwind rounding. Several position changes occurred as boats were swept onto the mark. Only one race was successfully completed on Saturday; the second race of the day was abandoned when the time limit expired. There was insufficient wind on Sunday for any racing to be done. The race committee did a great job of finishing the three races required for a series.
Charlie Rosenfield, the US Class Sect/Treas, from Woodstock, CT, came out ahead with two bullets and one second. CONGRATS to Charlie, our 2011 US Disabled Champion. Danny Evans, relatively new to the boat, came in second with 7 points, and Jody Hill, finished third with 10 points.
Peter Wilson elected new US 2.4mR Class President
Peter Wilson was elected the new US 2.4mR Class President at the 2011 Annual General Meeting. Peter has been very active in both the US and International Classes for many years. We welcome his good judgement in leading the class forward. We also wish to thank John Ruf for his valued service as our President this past year.
Roger Cleworth made Honary Member
Roger Cleworth was made an Honary Member of the US 2.4mR Class for his extensive service to the Class for more than 10 years. Roger was involved in every aspect of the class including building this website, leading the the class as President and organizing the Mid-winter regattas. He has just completed a three month cycling trip across the USA. We look forward to seeing him back on the water. When you do see him, please thank him for all the time and energy he contributed to the class. Visit his website: http://www.admirethedream.com/admire-flash.html.
