The ignorance and bliss of youth fuels the rejuvenation of an old craft and a desire to compete
Illustration by Carlo Giambarresi / Morgan Gaynin
Here is a link to a wonderful rambling recall of first nautical love by Luke Rein just published in Sailing World……..Luke’s story
From our RaceChair Dom Messerli:
Hello SeaSprite enthusiasts!
Great news, the sailing season is upon us and your SeaSprites and your crews can’t wait to go sailing, especially some sailing fun with your SeaSprite comrades! 
This year we have the following in store:
Wednesday Night BYC-Millard Series Racing:May 18th Skippers meetingMay 18th, sign up deadline before late fee kicks in
May 25th, practice race
June 1st, First race
August 31st, Last race
September 7th, Make-up race
The spectacular, super fun Sea Sprite regatta will be:Saturday July 23rd, 1pm
SeaSprite Race Around Hog Island:Saturday, September 10th, 1pm
Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful Sea Sprites out there on the water, wave when you see one!
Happy sailing,Dom
Harold Tucker, an icon in Sea Sprite sailing on Narraganset Bay, passed away last week at the age of 91. He sailed and raced his beloved SS23 Amon for years in the upper bay with friends and family with a smile and a wave to us all.
I think he would like these thoughts of Tennyson in Crossing the Bar:
Fair winds, Harold. You will be greatly missed.