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mphatc · 08-21-2011, 10:29 AM

The Lightning Fleet on Winnipesaukkee was Fleet #246 . . associated through WYC in Saunder's Bay. There were also active fleets on Sunapee and Squam, the later being #332.

I'd venture that with the increased size of powerboats on Winni back in the late 60's and 70's many centerboard sloops were replaced with displacement hulls, Ensign 22 Sea Sprite 22, San Juan 24 to better handle the waves.

Recall that back then Gilford Marina had just developed into a large operation and the boat traffic increase in Saunders Bay had a negative effecton sailing.
The WYC used to have a race course in the bay.

Mario L.

08-21-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
mphatc Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Lightning Fleet on Winnipesaukkee was Fleet #246 . . associated through WYC in Saunder's Bay. There were also active fleets on Sunapee and Squam, the later being #332. I'd venture that with the increased size of powerboats on Winni back in the late 60's and 70's many centerboard sloops were replaced with displacement hulls, Ensign 22 Sea Sprite 22, San Juan 24 to better handle the waves. Recall that back then Gilford Marina had just developed into a large operation and the boat traffic increase in Saunders Bay had a negative effecton sailing. The WYC used to have a race course in the bay. Mario L.