The 2021 Annual Business Meeting required per by-laws Article VIII was held on 3 November at the Doyle Sail Loft in Middletown, RI. The meeting presentation is available at this link. The by-laws require that members should be notified 10 days before the meeting and if a new officer …
2021 Annual Business Meeting Held 3 November
The 2021 Annual Business Meeting required per by-laws Article VIII was held on 3 November at the Doyle Sail Loft in Middletown, RI. The meeting presentation is available at this link. The by-laws require that members should be notified 10 days before the meeting and if a new officer slate is to be voted on then that should be distributed to the members 30 days ahead of the meeting.
Since the timeline for notifying members was not completed in time, the meeting has been continued so that members may be contacted and provided the opportunity to review the proposed slate prior to voting. In addition to the proposed officers slate, proposed changes to the by-laws were submitted. An amendment to the proposed by-laws was made at the meeting. The proposed slate and each by-law change is available for voting using the Twenty Hundred Club shop. In order to cast your vote you must be logged in. The proposed slate has a block for “Approve, Disapproved, and Approve with these changes (text box provided for changes). Each by-law change may be voted on using “Approve” or “Disapprove”. Voting closes at noon, 9 December 2021.
The Proposed Slate is:
Position | Candidate |
Commodore | *Nick Bowen |
Vice Commodore | Robyn Earley |
Rear Commodore | Tim Grimes |
Secretary | Kim Andersen |
Treasurer | *Peter Michaelson |
Measurer-Recorder | Bill Kneller |
Race Committee | *Marcus Cochran |
Membership | *Marcus Cochran |
Social Committee | Cortney Kingsley |
Member at Large | **Tom Charlton |
Member at Large | **Chris Benzak |
*Exceeds 2 year term limit in by-laws
**Member at Large appointed by Commodore
The proposed by-laws changes are as follows:
The second paragraph of Article V should be changed from:The officers shall make up the Executive Committee along with a Member-at-Large, appointed by the Commodore, who may be in liaison with the NBYA Cruising Canvas Committee. Officers shall be elected at the annual business meeting and shall take office at the conclusion of the meeting at which they are elected. No Flag Officer may serve more than two years in any Flag Position.No person may serve continuously in any other one office on the Board for more than four years.The second paragraph of Article V should be changed to: (text in red below is added)
The officers shall make up the Executive Committee along with a Member-at-Large, appointed by the Commodore, who may be in liaison with the NBYA Cruising Canvas Committee. Officers shall be elected at the annual business meeting and shall take office at the conclusion of the meeting at which they are elected. No Flag Officer may serve more than two years in any Flag Position unless no other member is available and willing to serve.No person may serve continuously in any other one office on the Board for more than four years unless no other member is available and willing to serve.
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Article VI paragraph 9 should be changed from: (text in red to be changed)
9. The Nominating Committee Chairman shall be the immediate Past Commodore. He may appoint two additional members who shall not be members of the Board, and whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Commodore. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of Officers for election at the annual business meeting. This slate shall be mailed to all members at least thirty days before the annual business meeting. Counter nominations may be made from the floor, provided that full written notification, including the names of proposed officers, is given to the Secretary at least ten days prior to the annual meeting. Such written notification must be signed by at least five members in good standing.Article VI paragraph 9 should be changed to: (text in red above is modified)
9. The Nominating Committee Chairman shall be the immediate Past Commodore. He may appoint two additional members who shall not be members of the Board, and whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Commodore. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of Officers for election at the annual business meeting. This slate shall be sent to all members at least thirty days before the annual business meeting. Counter nominations may be made from the floor, provided that full written or email notification, including the names of proposed officers, is provided to the Secretary at least ten days prior to the annual meeting. Such written or emailed notification must be signed or endorsed via email by at least five members in good standing.
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Article VIII paragraph 3 should be changed from:
Notification of all membership meetings shall be sent to the general membership at least ten days in advance of the meeting date. At any membership meeting, 20 members in good standing other than officers, shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of all members in good standing, present, shall carry a motion.Article VIII paragraph 3 should be changed to: (text in red below is added)
Notification of all membership meetings shall be sent to the general membership at least ten days in advance of the meeting date. At any membership meeting, 20 members in good standing other than officers, shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of all members in good standing, present, shall carry a motion. For the purpose of obtaining 20 members in good standing, the meeting may be augmented with audio / video conferencing and electronic communication such as email or online voting. A motion may be carried forward for up to ten days after a membership meeting with follow-up to additional members in good standing to obtain votes. Should 20 members in good standing not be obtained within the ten day period, the quorum requirements shall be deemed as not met.
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Proposed Change Rationale: The club originally had a “membership” concept where the Executive Committee would admit people. Membership is available to all who pay dues.
Article VII paragraph 5 should be deleted: (text in red below is deleted)
5. Consider and act upon applications for membership.
Bridge Fiasco Race Kicks Off 2021 Season
– Bridge Fiasco Information for Competitors – |
The first Twenty Hundred Club race for the 2021 season has the warning signal at 0900 Saturday 22 May. The final scratch sheet with SI Appendix A start times is posted on the Race Page and may be downloaded directly at this link. There are two spinnaker classes and one cruising class. There are no short handed entries this year.
The race committee will be on VHF 72 and will set the start line using Red-Green nun “PI” South of Prudence Island at one end of the line. Please refer to the Sailing Instructions 11.3 for required check in.
Marcus Cochran, Race Committee
Twenty Hundred Club
Fall Race SI Posted
Sailing Instructions for the Fall Race Around Prudence Island are posted on the race page at this link. The scratch sheet will be set to final on Friday evening. We have confirmed that two TF10 Foiling Trimarans will be racing this year. The Trimarans have the first start at 1000. Plan to get some great videos as these two sail quickly over the horizon!
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Prince Henry SI & BI Results Posted
The Prince Henry NOR has been updated to correct a typo on the date. 23 August is the correct date. The Prince Henry Sailing Instructions are also posted. This now includes an optional field for wind speed and direction in the race log that will be used to describe race conditions as seen by boats so an article may be created for publishing in various sailing and local periodicals.
Final Block Island race results are also posted.
Cuttyhunk Race Postponed to 25 July
I just reviewed the weather which has slightly improved (gusts down to 25), but tides and sea state remain constant.
Participation became a dominant factor. We only have 3 spin boats and 1 cruising class boat that are willing to race. It looks like we can get 10 boats for July 25 (equally split between spin/non-spin). I apologize for stepping on the Solo-Twin race.
The NOR, SI and web site will be updated shortly to show the date change.
I appreciate all the input received.
An automatic reminder will be sent one week before where you may update your availability (racing or not), PHRF rating and Spinnaker or Cruising class.
Nick Bowen, Commodore
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May 21 2021
Bridge Fiasco Race Kicks Off 2021 Season
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May 21, 2021
– Bridge Fiasco Information for Competitors –
The first Twenty Hundred Club race for the 2021 season has the warning signal at 0900 Saturday 22 May. The final scratch sheet with SI Appendix A start times is posted on the Race Page and may be downloaded directly at
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/bridge-fiasco-race-kicks-off-2021-season/
Jan 01 2021
2021 Membership Renewal & Race Registration Open
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January 1, 2021
Welcome to 2021! Registration is open for all Twenty Hundred Club 2021 races. A new format Notice of Race covering all 2021 races is posted on the race page. Similar to last year, the best deal is the Membership + 5 Race Package for $110 which is a $90 …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/2021-membership-renewal-race-registration-open/
Sep 15 2020
Fall Race SI Posted
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September 15, 2020
Sailing Instructions for the Fall Race Around Prudence Island are posted on the race page at this link. The scratch sheet will be set to final on Friday evening. We have confirmed that two TF10 Foiling Trimarans will be racing this year. The Trimarans have the first …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/fall-race-si-posted/
Aug 11 2020
Prince Henry SI & BI Results Posted
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August 11, 2020
The Prince Henry NOR has been updated to correct a typo on the date. 23 August is the correct date. The Prince Henry Sailing Instructions are also posted. This now includes an optional field for wind speed and direction in the race log that will be used …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/prince-henry-si-bi-results-posted/
Jul 27 2020
Block Island Update
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July 27, 2020
Hello Sailors,
We are looking forward to the Block Island race with 22 boats on the scratch sheet. The weather for the race out looks nice.
One urgent detail I need your help on in planning for the dinner Saturday which is still planned with strict adherence to all the rules. Please …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/block-island-update/
Jul 10 2020
Cuttyhunk Race Postponed to 25 July
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July 10, 2020
I just reviewed the weather which has slightly improved (gusts down to 25), but tides and sea state remain constant.
Participation became a dominant factor. We only have 3 spin boats and 1 cruising class boat that are willing to race. It looks like we can get 10 boats for July 25 (equally split between …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/cuttyhunk-race-postponed-to-25-july/
Jul 08 2020
Cuttyhunk Race 2020 Pre-Race Update
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July 8, 2020
Cuttyhunk Racers,
A quick update on Saturday’s race. We currently have 23 boats on the scratch sheet which is a record for Cutty. It looks like we are going to thread the needle on a storm late Friday and forecast is for nice SW winds all the way to the island on Saturday.
The million …
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Jun 18 2020
Final Scratch Sheet Posted for Spring Race
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June 18, 2020
The final scratch sheet at this link for the 2020 Around Aquidneck Island Spring Race is posted.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no post race event held at the Tiverton YC. Sailing Instructions are available at this SI link – …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/final-scratch-sheet-posted-for-spring-race-2/
Jun 03 2020
Bridge Fiasco Registration Closed – Class Splits and Start Times Set
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June 3, 2020
Registration is now closed and the scratch sheet with class splits and start times is posted (pdf link to print) for the inaugural Bridge Fiasco race this Sunday. Corrections or changes (if any) will be posted by 1800 Friday 5 June.
The Race Committee will be on station approximately 0830 Sunday 7 …
Permanent link to this article: https://twentyhundredclub.org/bridge-fiasco-registration-closed-class-splits-and-start-times-set/
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