Arnold Nye Sailing Regatta on Old Hickory Lake, Nashville Tennessee

NOV 19 & 20 2011

2011 Results

HISTORY

On the Harbor Island Yacht Club patio deck following two days of grueling team racing, with sailors milling around for trophy presentation, Rodney Beason caught me tired and off guard. He asked me to write about the Arnold Nye Regatta. Betty Caldwell recalls that Irene Bryan first suggested the idea. Shortly after Arnold's death in 1973 while Jack was Commodore, Betty and Jack were talking with the Bryans, considering what the club might do in his memory. Irene's experience with team events in golf competition gave her the idea. Ross and the Caldwell's all approved.

A team regatta which would draw together sailors with future potential, sailors of present skill and sailors of salty dog experience was a natural. It has been a popular series over the past twenty-five years building friendships and the camaraderie Irene hoped for.

Many members of the club cherish fond memories of Arnold. As an architect, he designed numerous buildings in Nashville and elsewhere. These include a number of homes, four on Harbor Island. He was a cosmopolitan New Englander with a love of racing and especially race organization. He was the first "permanent" race committee chairman, greatly improving the quality of race management. His personal trademark was to wear shorts in the coldest weather, the badge of a truly weatherproof seaman. Arnold loved to paint, especially water colors. He had a flair for rapid sketching and painting. His land and seascapes hang in the club and in many homes.

Brad Nye

	Harbor Island Yacht Club Old Hickory, Tennessee
	Arnold Nye Team Racing Regatta Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Harbor Island Yacht Club cordially invites you and your crew to attend The Arnold Nye Team Racing Regatta, November 19 & 20, 2011 on Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, TN. Schedule: Saturday November 19, 2011 08:30 AM: Registration, Coffee and Donuts 10:00 AM: Skippers’ Meeting 11:00 AM: Warning Signal For First Race Schedule: Sunday November 20, 2011 10:00 AM: Warning Signal For First Race 3:00 PM: Trophy Presentation	NOV 19 & 20 2011 2011 Results HISTORY On the Harbor Island Yacht Club patio deck following two days of grueling team racing, with sailors milling around for trophy presentation, Rodney Beason caught me tired and off guard. He asked me to write about the Arnold Nye Regatta. Betty Caldwell recalls that Irene Bryan first suggested the idea. Shortly after Arnold's death in 1973 while Jack was Commodore, Betty and Jack were talking with the Bryans, considering what the club might do in his memory. Irene's experience with team events in golf competition gave her the idea. Ross and the Caldwell's all approved. A team regatta which would draw together sailors with future potential, sailors of present skill and sailors of salty dog experience was a natural. It has been a popular series over the past twenty-five years building friendships and the camaraderie Irene hoped for. Many members of the club cherish fond memories of Arnold. As an architect, he designed numerous buildings in Nashville and elsewhere. These include a number of homes, four on Harbor Island. He was a cosmopolitan New Englander with a love of racing and especially race organization. He was the first "permanent" race committee chairman, greatly improving the quality of race management. His personal trademark was to wear shorts in the coldest weather, the badge of a truly weatherproof seaman. Arnold loved to paint, especially water colors. He had a flair for rapid sketching and painting. His land and seascapes hang in the club and in many homes. Brad Nye