This fall, US Sailing publishes the U.S. version of the rules for the next four years – The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2017-2020 Including U.S. Prescriptions.

The Racing Rules of Sailing are published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport. These rules govern sailboat racing in the United States and the portions of international races that pass through U.S. waters.

This edition of the rules becomes effective on January 1, 2017.

You can pre-order your copy from the US Sailing Website if your a member of US Sailing.

The Racing Rules of Sailing is available for purchase through the World Sailing Executive Office. You can also download the complete document and related publications.

The Fleet 1 approved sail purchase window is October 10th to November 30th, 2016. This is your only opportunity to buy new sails until after the 2017 Fleet 1 Championships!

According to the Fleet 1 bylaws:

III.C.4. Sail replacement procedure is as defined in the Class Rules.

 

III.C.5. The Fleet 1 Board may establish by majority vote a “fall order window” during which time new sails shall be ordered. No replacement sails may ordered at other times of year except as allowed by the Class Rules.

 

III.C.6. A sail’s age shall be determined by the delivery date as recorded by the W.D. Schock Corp. For replacement sails, the age will be determined by the Measurer’s dated approval.

 

III.C.7. The Fleet has appointed Elliott/Pattison Sailmakers as its sole permitted sail maker for new mainsails, and Ullman Sails as its sole permitted sail maker for new jibs. No other sail/sail maker combinations will be allowed.

After purchase, the Fleet 1 Measurer will inspect, measure and sign the sail before it may be used.

According to the Class Bylaws:

III.H.8.   For a Class Yacht, the Owner may purchase one jib sail in each calendar year and one main sail in every second calendar year. The calendar year for sail purchase begins on the date the sail was officially measured.

 

III.H.9.   The Owner of a newly purchased used Class Yacht inherits the sail purchase rights of the previous owner, and may petition the Class Measurer to obtain new sails at the time of purchase.

 

III.H.10. If a sail is damaged beyond reasonable repair, lost, or for some reason is unusable, the Owner may petition the Class or Fleet Measurer for permission to purchase a replacement sail.

The cost of a new mail sail from Elliott/Pattison Sailmakers is $1,548.  They are offering a 20% discount to Fleet 1 members: $1,238.40.  They can be reached at 949 645-6697. More details can be viewed here.

Ullman Sails is offering the jib sail with 10% discounts available for 100% deposits and 5% discounts available for 50% deposits. Ullman Sails can be reached at 714-432-1860

If you are buying a new Mainsail, consider donating your old one to NHYC for possible use in the Baldwin Cup team races.

 

The NORs and Entry for the Championships is online here. Today is the last day to enter to avoid a late entry fee.

Keep in mind the eligibility requirements here.

On Friday, September 30th, thirty-two of some of the best Harbor 20 sailors from around the country will converge in Newport Beach for the 2016 East / West Challenge Regatta. Fleet 1 has the honor of hosting this annual event which includes sailors from Annapolis (Fleet 5), Hilton Head (Fleet 3), Charlotte Harbor, FL (Fleet 6), Santa Barbara (Fleet 4) and Newport Beach (Fleet 1).

The weekend starts with a Welcome Reception harbor-side next to Newport Harbor Yacht Club. On Saturday, eight teams representing the “East Coast” will compete against eight teams representing the “West Coast” in a fleet race format (lowest combined score wins) over two days with a total of eight races planned. Dinner Saturday evening at the NHYC will follow the racing on day one. Racing will continue on Sunday and the weekend will culminate with an Awards Dinner at Lido Isle Yacht Club.

The sixteen boats are provided by Fleet 1 members, and each boat will have an “Owner’s Rep” participating as a 3rd crew on each boat. The Owner’s Reps get the opportunity to sail with as many as four different teams, providing assistance crewing or local knowledge advice.  There are several spots still open to participate in the regatta as an “Owner’s Rep”. Contact the Event Chair, Nik Froehlich, to get one of these few remaining spots.

As the host of the event, the Fleet 1 Board of Directors have been busy arranging for boats, organizing the social events and the logistics of the regatta. There is always a need for additional help, even if just for a hour or so with setting up or cleaning up for the Friday or Sunday dinners.  If you can help on Friday evening or Sunday evening, please contact Judy Weightman.

For those that would like to mingle and talk sailing with fellow Harbor 20 sailors from other fleets, tickets can be purchased for any (or all) of the three social events / dinners scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Fleet 1 members are encouraged to participate in any way they can, and help the Fleet be a good host to our out-of-town guests.

Here is a schedule of events.

Click here to register as a volunteer, or for any of the social events, or as an Owner’s Rep (while there are still spots available).

Here is the schedule for Friday Frolic for the remaining months of 2016.

September 23
October. 14
November 04

Mark these dates on your calendars and plan to participate. For those sailors who sail in the WOW event, race, stay for lunch, and be ready for a Friday Frolic 2pm starting time. Works great!

The starting line will be in the area north of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Dick Sweet will serve as the starting boat.

The Friday Frolic’s are a great time to practice your skills in a more relaxed atmosphere and there is very little Traffic on the Bay. PERFECT

Ahoy All Harbor 20 sailors in Newport Beach! Another Special Nite: Last Friday we had such a fine good-old-days time we’re doing it again!

Friday evening August 26^th, (later this week), enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers by Judy Weightman on the Lido Isle Y.C. docks at 5:15PM, BEFORE the racing, (now that’s fun!) followed at 6:00PM sharp by a minimum of two races. No entry fee. No limit on crew age. All info you’ll need will be at the dock.

Please Do Register at www.liyc.net; Left Click TWICE “Adult Sailing” Then “Online Registration”; Fill in Form; Late, see the RC.

 

Afterwards come up to the clubhouse for a Catered Burger Bash: Hors d’oeuvres, burgers, all trimmings, 2 drinks of your choice, dessert and live band for $15/person. Tables for sailors & friends

 

Any questions please email, phone or text LIYC Staff Commodore & H-20 Sailor CarterFord@roadrunner.com. 949-413-3032

On behalf of Lido Isle YC we welcome you to this final Friday night casual racing and dinner with your Harbor 20 sailing friends.

Ahoy all Harbor 20 sailors in Newport Beach! A Special Night!

Friday evening August 19^th, (a week from now), enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers by Kathy Sangster on the LIDO ISLE YACHT CLUB DOCKS @ 5:30PM followed by casual races at 6:00PM.

No entry fee. All the info you’ll need will be there for you.

Please do Register at www.liyc.net and click “Adult Sailing”, then Click “Online Registration”; Fill Out Form; Go Sailing! Late arrivals tell the RC.

 

Afterwards come up to the clubhouse for a BBQ (meat courtesy of PRO Walter Johnson), 2 drinks, delicious side dishes and dessert $10/person. Tables reserved for sailors & friends in Bay Room.

 

Best of all, be the first to arrive for Saturday, August 20th,  HARBOR 20 HERITAGE REGATTA AND SUMMER PARTY as you may LEAVE YOUR BOAT AT LIYC’s docks overnight.

 

If you have any questions about Friday’s activities or docking please email CarterFord@roadrunner.com or call or text him at 949-413-3032

On behalf of LIYC we hope to see all of you at these fun events!

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.