Lido Fleet 25 Portland 

 

 

Ron and Nicole Runyan at 2006 Lido Nationals, Huntington Lake CA

Fall 2004 Racing on the Willamette

 

2003 WSC Lido Clinic 

 The Portland Lido fleet has been continuously active for well over 30 years. The fleet organization helps plan events and coordinates fleet activities to enhance the ownership and sailing benefits of its members. Our local fleet complements the Lido 14 Class Association. 

Although the total number of actively raced Lidos has declined from the peak of the 1970s when our huge fleet dominated the Willamette river, the Lido 14 today is actively raced at WSC and at many regattas on the West coast in significant numbers. The relatively recent addition of an updated (but competitively equal) design that is available new from the manufacturer, the recent growth of Fleet 81 in Eugene, and our own continuing efforts, has brightened our future compared to 10 years ago. We expect the Lido class to remain active and healthy for many years to come.    

If you own or are purchasing a Lido 14 and you intend to actively sail and/or race in the Portland area, we encourage you to join the fleet so that you can get the most from your boat. If you are considering purchasing a Lido, Our fleet captain (see below) is happy to answer questions.

Joining the Fleet

To join Fleet 25, contact our Treasurer, Fred Jensen at 503-656-6635. Or, call or email our fleet captain Carl Heisel at cheisel1 at msn.com (change the at to @) 503-245-2681. Membership currently costs $35 per year, and includes membership in the Lido 14 Class Association.

About the Lido 14

The best source of information on the boat is the Lido 14 Class Association. Also useful: Trailering advice and Tuning guides from Fleet 59. 

Local Events

Local and regional events that generally take place throughout the year include the following. Keep your eye on our club newsletter, the WSC website calendar, and the Lido 14 Class association website for details:

 

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