Fleet 1 News
(11 sailors)
1st Place - Karl and Cole Pomeroy
2nd Place - Gary & Karen Thorne
3rd Place - Guy Doran and Sandy Baker
(10 sailors)
1st Place - John and Kimberly Whitney
2nd Place – Anne and Greg Hatton (not pictured)
3rd Place - Mark Hurwitz
(4 sailors)
1st Place - Michael Volk and Ellen Reader
Posted on behalf of Fleet 1 Captain John Whitney:
The Class/Fleet 1 Championship Regatta Is Fast Approaching!
This July 30 marks 60 days before the Class and Fleet 1 Championship Regatta. Boats that are racing in this regatta must have been kept in the water continuously for 60 days prior to Class Championships and Fleet Championships, per our Class rules. If you are planning to haul your Harbor 20 for maintenance before the Champs you must do it before July 30.
Also, now is the time to make sure you are familiar with the Class and Fleet 1 rules regarding eligibility of both skipper and crew, equipment required and permitted to be on board, and other rules pertaining to the Championship Regatta. The Class and Fleet 1 Bylaws can be found on-line at www.Harbor20.org. Don’t put yourself in the position of being disqualified because of rule violations.
If you have any questions, you can contact Class Measurer Warren Duncan, Fleet 1 Measurer Lee Sutherland, Class President Peter Haynes, or me, Fleet 1 Captain John Whitney.
You’ll be glad you did!
If you are already planning on hosting some guests for this event, but have not responded, please do.
The three series Lorin Weiss Regatta concluded with awards at the BCYC Sunday after the races. A total of fifteen races were conducted over three days beginning in April and concluding yesterday. Approximately 27 Harbor 20s participated in the regatta. A beautiful and warm summer day provided the background for a very challenging last day of racing, as shifty and gusty winds toyed with even the most contemplated strategies.
Bill & Diane Menninger handily won in the A Fleet, and were awarded the Commodore Lorin Wiess Memorial Perpetual Trophy (most know this trophy as the bell next to the bar at the BCYC).
Jeff Gorden took 1st place for the B Fleet, also by a large margin, and was awarded the Jim Kerrigan Perpetual Trophy.
And a first-time award was given to the recently formed C Fleet winner, Kathryn Reed.
Official results have been posted on the race board at BCYC but not yet posted online as of this writing.
There is no LIYC barbecue after the race on Fri. July 13th. Kathy Sangster will be hosting a barbecue at her house for the H20 sailors after the race, Please bring meat to barbecue and your beverage and she will supply the rest. RSVP: Kathy Sangster
403 Via Lido Soud
Newport Bch, Ca. 92663
949- 723-0350
Up to a dozen Southern California commodores will battle it out in the Commodore’s Challenge Race on Sunday, July 15. They will draw lots for Harbor 20s, and an owner or representative must be on board during the races as an observer. If you’d like to be one of these owners/reps or have questions, please email gary.thorne@hp.com or call my cell at 714-321-8377.
Here are some details about the regatta:
– Boats arrive at BYC main dock between 9:45am and noon.
– Owners are invited to complimentary breakfast at 10:00 if desired.
– Commodores draw for boats at 12:15.
– 3 races are planned between 12:45 and 3:30.
– Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA), the regatta sponsor, will insure the boats.
You’ve seen them out there, all those Harbor 20’s racing about Newport Harbor. Have you ever contemplated competing in your Harbor 20, but just don’t know how to get started? Jumping in to the existing B-Fleet can be intimidating because the fleet is pretty big. But, as of the 2011-2012 racing season, there is now a C-Fleet in Newport Harbor. The C-Fleet offers an introductory experience to sailing a Harbor 20, whether your interest lies in racing or not. Even if you have no interest in racing your Harbor 20, trying a bit of racing helps develop boat handling and seamanship skills faster than any other learning activity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3H79i_688
In the C-Fleet, you can get lots of help! Fleet 1 has a “mentor” program whereby experienced sailors go with you on your boat, either while racing or not. And, the fleet periodically offers C-Fleet Clinics – and the next one is coming up on Saturday, June 30, 1-5 PM at Lido Isle Yacht Club. C-Fleet clinics emphasize introductory boat handling, seamanship, and FUN! Mentors will be avaialble to sail with you if you like. The cost is $25.00 per person, and includes pizza and cold refreshments.
Click here for a Clinic Description.
Click here to register. You’ll be glad you did!
If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Peter Haynes
peter.haynes@3ds.com, 949-631-8757 Office, 949-466-3971 Cell
You’ll be glad you did!
Hello Sailors:
Unfortunately, the NHYC June Twilight races have been cancelled for this evening. The current active dredging operation is heavily impacting our racing area. We have talked to the dredging company and based on the information at hand, have had to make the difficult decision to cancel racing for tonight.
Thanks for your understanding and hope to see you next week.
Sincerely,
Jenn Lancaster
NHYC Race Director
“Friday Night Flip Flops at LIYC AS” – What’s That??? Well, Friday nights during the summer season, Lido Isle Yacht Club hosts “Adult Sailing”, and Harbor 20’s are invited. And this month, we are doing something a little different, a “Flip Flop”, that is, crew in the back of the boat, and skipper in the front. We have done this in past year’s, and have found that there is alot of benefit to be had by changing perspective – and it is alot of fun! This is just a suggestion, and not mandatory.
Friday Night Adult sailing starts on June 8. After sailing there is dinner in conjunction with the Lido Isle Community Center BBQ, where there are usually one or two H20 tables reserved. On June 8, there will be a hosted Burger Bash. On subsequent Fridays it is a “bring your own meat/foul/fish” to BBQ, and hors d’oeuvres, salads, bread, etc, are provided. Cost is about $16.00. Drinks are available as well. BBQ-ing on the patio is fun!
There are usually two races, started using Racing Rule 26, with the Warning at 3 minutes instead of 5. There is usually a Lazer class as well, and starts are “rolling”, so watch the flags! The race is officiated from the tower (like BYC) and the line is usually 2 buoys situated in line with the tower.
So, this summer season, come and enjoy really fun casual evenings on Friday nights at LIYC. You’ll be glad you did!