Get your Free Printed Class Roster Aug. 20th at the Summer Party Regatta at LIYC.
Free class rosters are available to Fleet 1 members at the regatta and party registration desk on Saturday, Aug. 20, at LIYC. Pick up a roster to get contact info for everyone in the fleet and class, plus a list of owners by sail number so you can identify that mystery Harbor 20 sailing by.
Greetings from Santa Barbara’s Harbor 20 Fleet 4! We’re excited to be hosting this year’s North/South Challenge Regatta and our race committee is busy making plans to ensure a fun and competitive event for all involved. The format will be similar to our previous regattas, this year five teams from each fleet may enter. Each team will consist of three crew total – two team members and a boat owner representative. More details will follow with the NOR which will go out soon. In the meantime the following information is provided to help competitors and others who will be joining in the festivities to make their plans. I’m looking forward to seeing you at another great N/S Challenge! ….. Fred Rice Fleet Captain
Fleet 4 Proposed Schedule of Events
Friday, September 2nd
2:00-2:30pm Event Registration & Check-in SBYC upper deck.
2:30pm Optional practice sailing, meet at SBYC upper deck.
6:00pm Welcome Reception Home of Cheryl and Rich Miller’s, 980 Paseo Los Santos, Santa Barbara. Dinner, beer and wine.
Saturday, September 3th
9:00-11:00am No-Host Breakfast available SBYC.
11:00am Competitor Meeting & Boat assignments SBYC upper deck.
12:30pm Racing Starts.
6:00pm Beach Party SBYC Buffet Dinner, live band and no host bar Sunday.
September 4th
9:00-11:00am No host breakfast available SBYC.
11:00am Competitor Meeting & Boat assignments SBYC upper deck.
12 noon Racing Starts.
4:00pm Awards, Appetizers and no host bar SBYC Upper deck.
4:30pm Dock Party Al Salzer’s New Orleans Gumbo, margaritas, beer & wine Marina 1, M finger, slip 17
Additional Information
Fees: Estimated cost is $200 regatta fee for racers and a social events fee of $125 for non-racers and boat reps to cover meals and events
Lodging: Those who wish to have housing with Fleet 4 members should contact Caroline Kavanagh by email at jckands@yahoo.com at least 30 days in advance. Please provide your names, arrival and departure dates, email and phone number.
Regatta Chair: Contact Leslie Deardorff with questions regarding the event lesliedeardorff@gmail.com
Regatta Website:
https://www.sbyc.org/2016-H20-north-south
The Class & Fleet Championships are being held October 8 & 9th.
Keep in mind the eligibility rules that will be strictly enforced for this special event:
From the Fleet 1 Bylaws:
I.F.7. The Fleet may hold a Fleet Championship in a location, time(s), and format to be determined by the Fleet. The Fleet Championship will be held in conformance to the Class Rules. The winner is declared the Fleet Champion, and may affix a red chevron to his boat’s mainsail under the standard insignia.
I.F.8 To sail in the Fleet Championship, a boat must have one skipper and one crew. The crew for the Fleet Championship Series must be a person who meets the basic principles and intent of the Class Rules (Sections II.A and B), and they must have sailed in at least twelve races with the same skipper during the time period between the last Fleet Championship Series and the Fleet Championship Series under consideration. Paid professional sailors and full-time sailing coaches must have been retired for at least three full years.
I.F.9 To sail in the Fleet Championship, a boat must have been kept in the water continuously for 60 days prior to Fleet Championships.
I.F.10 Championship races are special events for boat owners. For Fleet Championships, the Helmsman must be an Owner Member who has been a member for over 60 days.
I.G.1. All Fleet Races are separated into A, B and C divisions. Skippers not assigned to Division A or B are automatically assigned to Division C. The rules for assigning skippers to Fleet Race Divisions are codified in Appendix A.
I.I.1. A Harbor 20 Class Yacht is defined by the Harbor 20 Class Association Rules, and which is in conformance with these Fleet 1 Rules. Only Class Yachts whose Owner or Skipper Member dues are paid are eligible to race in Fleet 1 Races.
III.A.1. Yachts which are in full compliance with both the Harbor 20 Class Association Specifications and Fleet 1 Specifications will be permitted to race in Fleet Races.
The full text of the Fleet ByLaws can be found online here.
From the Class Bylaws:
II.D. Class and Fleet Championship Race Participation Requirements
II.D.1. Championship races are special events for boat owners. For Class Championships , the Helmsman must be an Owner Member who has been a member for over 60 days. In the case of multiple Owner Members, the Helmsman is the one who signs the entry form.
II.D.3. The crew for Class Championship must be a person who meets the basic principles and intent of these rules (Section II.A.4), and they must have sailed in at least twelve Class Races in the same boat during the time period between the last Class Championship Series and the Class Championship Series under consideration. Paid professional sailors and full-time sailing coaches must have been retired for at least three full years.
II.D.4. Only the Helmsman shall steer the boat during a race except for momentary relief in non-tactical situations.
II.D.5. It is intended that strict adherence to the rules specified in this section be maintained. However, a member with special circumstances, may petition the Class or Fleet Board for a variance in these II.D Rules using the provisions of I.D.15. This should be done well in advance of the event.
II.D.6. The Class Measurer may require the first five finishers be inspected at the finish of each race.
III.A. Class Yacht
III.A.1. These Specifications define and control the Class Yacht that is the only boat permitted to race in Class Races. Portions of the design and specifications of the Harbor 20 sailboat, and of the manufacturing techniques and tooling of the W.D. Schock Corporation (Builder) are implied to be a part of these Rules.
III.A.2. Any changes to the specifications of the Class Yacht must be communicated to the Class Measurer prior to their implementation, and subsequently approved by the Board.
III.B. Measurement
III.B.1. The Class Measurer, Fleet Measure or Assistant Measurer may take supplemental measurements sufficient to ensure that the construction of the yacht and the equipment aboard conform to these Rules.
III.B.2. The Class Measurer, Fleet Measurer or Assistant Measurer shall not measure a yacht, spars, sails, or equipment for which he is an interested party or has a vested interest.
III.B.3. In the absence of the Class Measurer, Fleet or Assistant Class Measurer, the Class President may serve as Measurer.
III.C. Registration
III.C.1. No boat shall be deemed to be a Class Yacht until it has been completed with a building number assigned by the W.D. Schock Corporation and molded into the transom. Any alteration to the hull, keel, rudder or spars may invalidate the yacht.
III.C.2 A Class Yacht will be deemed eligible to sail in a Class Race only after having received a weight compliance certificate from the Class Measurer, Fleet or Assistance Measurer.
The full text of the Class ByLaws can be found online here.
All members must be current with their membership dues.
It is the responsibility of the competitor to conform with these rules. The Class and Fleet Measurer’s may perform inspections before or after the race to validation rule conformance. Questions should be directed to Warren Duncan or Michael Volk, Measurers and Rules Chairs.
Variances to these rules, should be petitioned to the Board of Directors (as provided for in the bylaws) prior to the races by submitting them to the Class or Fleet Measurer as appropriate.
HARBOR 20 FLEET FOUR
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
JULY 14, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER: Fred Rice presiding – Geoff Slaff, Ann Hutchins, Morgan Green, Tom Wright and webmaster John Jeffries present, with fleet members Leslie Deardorff, Jane Barrett, Caroline Kavanagh, Bhrian Resnik, Al Salzer, Dale Zurawski, and Helene Webb attending.
2. OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes: Morgan Green/ John Jeffries- March minutes accepted without amendment and posted on website.
B. Update on North/South regatta organization and Notice of Race. Leslie, Jane Caroline Fred and Geoff are all working on it. A letter of invitation was sent. Leslie will get Fleet 1 Capt. Nick Froehlich’s email address from the roster. Fred will not send a NOR until a month before the event. Invitation will be posted on the website.
C. Thanks on Commodore Regatta: Fred – Thank to all skippers lending boats. There was a collision between Wayne Rosing two boats.
D. North/South and East/West events, dates and how representatives are chosen: Fred – N/S is Sept 2, 3 and 4. E/W is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and 2. Selection discussion: N/S is four teams from each group, with skipper and one crew and one owners rep aboard each boat. E/W is the same, but five boats.
Fred received a reply from San Diego that they want to send two boats. Suggestions: eliminate 1 SB and one Newport boat, or Newport eliminate 2, since SD is in the south region. (Longbeach and northward is North Region) Tom reports that 16 SB boats are officially weighed and eligible to use. Before a Fleet 4 decision regarding San Diego, Fred will contact Fleet 1 Capt. Nick Froehlich and find out how they handled the San Diego question last year when the event was in Newport.
E. Suggested Fleet Spending: Geoff Slaff – Reports there is still $2,636.05 in the fleet treasury. Enough money for the N/S event.
F. Boat Equipment List: Fred – permanent bumpers request. Request was withdrawn.
G. Wind/Wave Limits: Fred – requests a fleet consensus on this matter with 18 knots for one minute assumed for race cancellation. Clarification? Morgan Green cites March 2015 meeting minutes showing that the criteria suggested is “a maximum of 20 knots of wind for one minute duration between 4:20 and 4:30 p.m.” as the criteria for cancelling a Wet Wednesday race. Discussion: Fred notes difficulty in talking to the race committee the previous week as the RC was in the middle of start sequences, his radio did not send, shouting to other boats was confusing, and onboard winds of 18 with gusts to 21 was the only wind indication available. Race Director called form the RC to announce that the race would not be cancelled. All boats but two quit. Only one boat finished.
After discussion, members present agreed by consensus that the wind measurement criteria would be 45 minutes before the H2O Wet Wednesday start, a member of the executive committee is to phone the SBYC Race Director and ask for a reading. If it is 20 knots or more for one minute or more, the race is cancelled. In cases of absence, the sequence of responsibility on the board for calling Brad: Fleet Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Measurer, at large member – as suggested by Fred. For regattas: The same rule applies except a determination is to be made by the Race Committee any time prior to any starting sequence.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Leslie Deardorff reports progress on the NOR, housing, and events for the N/S regatta. Also trophies. There will be three parties; Friday night at the Millers; Saturday at SBYC; and Sunday at Al Salzer’s boats. Friday afternoon is sign in. A spinnaker clinic may be needed if San Diego participates. Friday needs to be coordinated with Cheryl Miller. Last time all brought appetizers. The cost this time will be based on what the hosts need for reimbursement. Saturday night, a band has been booked. Food is to be tacos and a bar on the beach. After Sunday racing, snacks at the SBYC awards ceremony, and afterward to Al’s boat for a dock Mardi Gras party.
Caroline is handing housing of guest sailors. Several people have offered rooms. SBYC Race Director Brad Shchaupeter has started on the Notice of Race, and awaits the regatta particulars to finish.
Al questioned tacos as food. Leslie notes the club has no food and drink manager at present. She will wait to consult with the new manager.
Dale Zurawski suggests one SB item as a gift to visiting crews. Fred suggests varying sizes of bottles of wine for crew and owners reps. He can get some wine donated. And 36 estimated bottles is “doable.” No final decision.
Trophies: Leslie and Jane Barrett have researched, considering bottles of wine for skipper and crew winners, also an ice bucket or wine glasses. No final decision yet. Al is donating a perpetual trophy for the North/South Regatta.
Helene Webb has volunteered to design the artwork for a long-sleeved regatta shirt, with up to three colors in the design. An advisory vote of attendees preferred a Sport-Tek shirt rather than a less expensive standard Tee.
Charges to owners reps – consensus that they may attend events at no charge. Spouses will pay. The ticket charge for all three parties is $125 per person.
Geoff will update the projected budget numbers based on now-confirmed charges for the N/S event. The initial budget briefing sheet showed: The 2016 fleet income estimate is $9,250. the 2014 actual income was $9,750. Projected 2016 expenses are $7,995, actual 2014 expenses were $10,023.
Housing: Caroline wants to confirm what Fleet Four homes have space available for regatta visitors, including “iffy” space. Caroline will blast the fleet for ASAP replies.
Fleet 4 Representation: Fred reiterates that the Championship Series standings will determine the teams, with the top leaders in sequence qualifying to sail, and the next highest ranked skippers in sequence to be offered slots if any initial qualifiers cannot sail. Discussion and approval of a suggestion by Leslie Dierdorf: by consensus – if a qualifying skipper’s crew cannot attend, the skipper may choose from among Fleet Four member Championship Series participants to man the boat. No outside crews or skippers are permitted.
Adjournment: 7 p.m.
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Fleet 1 will be hosting the East / West Challenge Regatta on Sept 30th – Oct 2nd, and it is our responsibility to provide housing for the participants coming from the other fleets to sail in our venue.
If you are able to host, please contact Kathy Sangster at kathykenya@yahoo.com or call 949-290-0023.
The Balboa Bay Club is bringing racing back to their Club, starting with a Harbor 20 Regatta.
This Regatta is open to all Harbor 20 Sailboats. They are encouraging all Fleet One Members to help them kickoff their first race season. All other Harbor 20 Fleets and sailors are welcome as well.
They are also looking a few Corinthian Spirited Harbor 20 owners who would be willing to have a BBC member race with you. Please contact Scotty Porter the club PRO at (949) 279-7575 or email scottyporternewport@gmail.com, if you can help out and have a BBC member crew for you.
Races will be conducted in the harbor directly in front of BBC. They have adequate docking for many boats before and after the race. The course will start and finish at BBC. The course will be as close to windward as possible towards “Z” mark then down to Lido Island Turning Basin and back. They will be creative, fun, medium courses to allow for two to three races.
Entry Forms and Sailing Instructions will be available after July 14th at the Club Member Relations email Memberrelations@balboabayclub.com or at the Dock Master’s Office dockmaster@balboabayclub.com.
They are asking for a $30 entry fee. Entries must be completed by 1100 on race day.
The following is an Op-Ed Contribution by Jon Pinckney, a member of the Harbor 20 Class Association and Fleet 1.
Open letter to Fleet one members,
I sailed in last night’s NHYC twilight race and wanted to express that the two races we sailed were perhaps the best two races I have ever experienced in the Harbor 20. I am hoping to open up a little dialogue amongst members as to why I felt the races were so good so perhaps we can duplicate last night’s experience for future races if other sailors felt the same way.
What I felt made last night stand out from all the other twilights was the length of the race course. The weather leg was approximately a half mile long and we sailed a twice around WL course lasting approximately 30 minutes. The wind was Southwest at about 8-10 knots. The longer course allowed for the boats to separate out on the course and sail the H20 the way they were meant to sail. This was in sharp contrast to 2 weeks earlier when in the same wind our races were twice around lasting 12 minutes long in the same conditions.
My belief as to why we do short course racing in the harbor is that before the H20 came along we raced sabots and other small boats in the harbor for which a small course was suitable. When the H20’s came along everyone just incorporated the H20 racecourse with the way things were always run for smaller boats. I believe that is a mistake that we should look as a class to correct as heavier keelboats stop, turn, accelerate and generally handle much differently than a small lightweight dinghy. Short courses are dangerous as only so many 20 foot boats even fit in the race course at one time and the limited space ensures that 3 fleets of boats will always be on top of each other. As soon as one fleet goes around the windward mark, they are immediately headed downwind into another fleet of “hard on the wind” right away boats. I have often times been in this situation where 5-6 B’s are lined up in a row on Starboard tack taking up to 100 feet of space and as a downwind give way boat, I have nowhere to go to give way.
I am hoping that we can agree that longer is better and perhaps even recognize that a 25 minute race is still a short race for a 20 foot keelboat! If so is there a way we as a class can express our preference to PRO’s running our races? While I am thinking that races, regardless of how many legs sailed, should be about 30 minutes long, it is most important that the length of the beat is stretched out to allow for a more safe, fair, and enjoyable experience. The challenge is a southerly wind that runs across our east/west channels. While we are limited in space in these conditions we should do everything we can to make sure that every bit of length is incorporated into the course which I don’t think we always do. Perhaps we can discuss this openly here and then if the class agrees, make recommendations to PRO’s of all the local Yacht Clubs. As our numbers grow the danger grows along with the quality of racing and I think it is time correct something that has been wrong from the very beginning. Let’s recognize that a H20 is a 2,000 pound 20 foot keelboat and not a 100 pound 8 foot sabot or Lehman 12.
Invite all to comment below.
Jon Pinckney
Earth #15
Fast boat; Winner of the Schock Memorial Regatta 2013 (B Class);
Great condition, professionally maintained;
New Electric Motor (July 2016);
New Potentiometer (June 2016);
Recent bottom paint (January 2016);
2 sets of sails;
Cockpit Cover and Jib Sock,
Pop-up Mooring Cleats,
Tiller Extension Lock,
C-Foam Cockpit Cushions.
Navy hull with white stripes, red bottom.
Boat currently has easy access slip in Bayside Marina (private parking, no membership required);
Contact: graveline.eric@gmail.com or cell: 646-789-3242
Fleet meeting for all members July 14 at 1730 (5:30) at SBYC. Main topic North/South Regatta September 2-4.
Saturday, August 20th will be the day of our annual Harbor 20 Heritage Regatta & Summer Party. This annual fun event offers a “not so usual” regatta format and fun, music, food and drinks at LIYC.
Entry is expected to be $20 – $25, which include the Regatta entry and the Summer Party.
Online entry will be made available mid-August, but Save the Date now.