Posted on behalf of super NUT Len Bose:

As General McAuliffe famously said while defending Bastogne to the German surrender ultimatum “Nuts” Which best describes my feeling to today’s new normal.

HARBOR 20  “NUTS” SERIES:
Saturday, March 21 at 13:00 in the Five Point area of Newport Harbor. Look for a bald chubby male with a bright Hawaiian shirt sitting or standing alone, in a Boston Whaler, with his megaphone and whistle. Phil Thompson has just signed on to do mark set and coaching. So two bald guys, some would consider us a package of nuts.
Harbor 20 Races, divisions and starting order will be determined on sight. An effort will be made to complete 5 races with no throw outs. Pending on the expected participation the format would be almost identical to a yacht club event. Simplicity is the key and of course, if need be a protest committee can be formed over the phone. As always participants are responsible for any incidental expenses.

 
Weather Forecast: High temps will feel like 64 with the breeze SSW 7-9. The water will be going out with some strength to it.

Awards:   1st   Macadamia Nuts                2nd  Pistachios Nuts                3rd   Peanuts 

Will be presented at the end of the day if it’s a close series and some math need be sure to give me a moment. Please sail by and I will toss them over to you.

Cold Beverages: Canned Corona Beer, seems fitting if I can find them. Just sail past me and if you notice my hands-free say “Pull” keep you hand up because my reply will be “Incoming”!

Please let me know if you can attend!  boseyachts@mac.com (714) 931-6710

Dear Harbor 20 Class Association Members, Families, and Friends:

The Harbor 20 Association Class Board met yesterday, March 16, to review plans and contingencies regarding the 2020 Harbor 20 Class Championship in Annapolis given the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

After careful consideration, we regretfully concluded that it is in the best interests of our Class and participants to cancel the 2020 Championship and focus on holding the event in 2021 in conjunction with the 2021 Annapolis NOOD (National Offshore One-Design) Regatta.

Our primary focus for the Championship and the Class overall is the health and well-being of our members, competitors, guests, volunteers, housing hosts, and supporting yacht club employees. We considered that: CDC and Maryland both have issued guidance/direction to postpone or cancel events with more than 50 people from March 15 to May 10 (may be extended); the Governor of Maryland has closed bars and restaurants in the state for an indefinite period; Annapolis Yacht Club and Eastport Yacht Club have suspended access to their dining and event facilities consistent with that direction; and a Director shared at the meeting how the virus has impacted the Director’s family and was spread at a social event.

To be sure, the Championship is a great opportunity to see the “best of the best” on the water and burnish the spirit and comradery of the Class on shore. However, it is not the only way we achieve that objective. We have Fleet activities around the country highlighting the proud, Corinthian legacy of the Class. Our members are second to none in their love of sailing, fun, friendship, teaching, and learning. COVID-19 might be impacting our sailing and racing schedules but it will never dampen our spirit!

We will look to our Fleet leaders and members for insight and wisdom on how we adjust the remainder of our 2020 activity schedule, as well as plan for a great 2021 Championship in Annapolis next year. In the interim and most importantly: be safe, stay healthy, and remain caring and compassionate to all who need it during this challenging time (HINT: that is all of us).

For a PDF version of this notice click here.

Fair winds,
Patrick J. Shannon
Harbor 20 Class Association President
(On behalf of the Class Association Board)

Thinking of attending the “Boat Handling & Sail Trim” seminar on Sunday, March 15, at BCYC? Please be aware that the price increases after Wednesday. Registering before the price increase is very helpful as I need to guarantee a minimum head count for food and beverages on Wednesday, and I will go to print with the materials on Friday. While I always plan for some late registrations, and even some walk-ins, I only print a few extra copies. Registering before Thursday will guarantee that a book will be ready for you at the door.

This is the only scheduled presentation of this seminar in 2020 , so if you want to really up your game this year we hope to see you there!

Click here for the event page.

Having been replaced by the first H20 National Class Championship last year, the W.D. Schock Memorial Regatta is back this year. This two day regatta on February 29 and March 1 is in memory of William “Bill” D. Schock, father of Tom and Steve Schock, and founder the W.D. Schock Corporation in 1958. The first mass-produced design was the Lehman 10 dinghy. The Lehman 14 was updated to become the Lido 14 and proved a commercial success, propelling the company to become one of the biggest boat builders on the US Pacific Ocean coast. These were two of 58 designs to be produced, which would include, much to our delight, the Harbor 20!

This is a 2-day High Point event, so the winners in both C and B divisions will earn a promotion.

It would be nice to see a great turnout for this event!

Click here for the event page.

We hope to see you there!

Many of you had the opportunity to get to know P.J. Kohl, father of Mike Kohl, as they have been extremely active racing together on #396 “A-Tack Dragon”. We would like to dedicate the last Sunkist series #4  to P.J.  this coming Saturday, February 1. We will be thinking of him while sailing, and will remember him afterwards with Mike at BYC.