Author: Peter
H20 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP – Registration fee INCREASES after Monday, February 18
Harbor 20 Sailors,
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the 2019 Harbor 20 Class Championships without incurring a late registration fee. This is an event you do not want to miss as it is unlike any Harbor 20 regatta to date. The regatta will include 3 days of exciting racing with a format that includes a flight selection series followed by a two-day championship series. To complement this racing schedule, Newport Harbor Yacht Club will host 4 days of social events, including a Thursday Welcome Reception, and a Saturday dinner with live music in their beautiful new clubhouse. Regatta information can be found on the Notice Board here.
This is the first Class-wide Championship Regatta that that will rotate annually among the Harbor 20 Fleets across the country; the 2020 Class Championships is set to be hosted by Fleet 5 in Annapolis, Maryland.
We have 25 entries to date and expect as many as 40 boats racing. An accurate count of entries is critical to establish the seeding for the qualifying series, and your early entry is very much appreciated. Entry can be made by filling out the entry form no later than February 18th (tomorrow) to avoid the $40 late fee.
If you have any questions, including entry eligibility requirements, please contact Event Chair John Whitney and/or NHYC Race Director Laurel Dinwiddie.
John Whitney, Event Chairman
(949) 945-8389
jwhitney25@gmail.com
Laurel Dinwiddie, NHYC Race Director
(949) 723-6870
laurel.dinwiddie@nhycstaff.org
FRIDAY FROLIC FEBRUARY 22
Posted on behalf of Frolic Meister Phil Ramser:
The date for the next Friday Frolic is February 22, so put it on your calendar and join the fun! Remember, the races start at 2:00 PM off the Race Committee Boat anchored north of Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
The last event held on February 05 was terrific, a sunny and warm winter day, with eleven Harbor 20’s answering the call and no traffic on the bay. Andy Binkerd and Jeff Bates ran the Race Committee with help from Bob McDonald who set the marks. We quickly completed four races and met in the Pirates Den to discuss the day’s event.
John Davies and his wife Sharon raced their recently acquired boat and Terry Drewry sailed with some friends visiting from the East Coast in a rental boat. Pat Scruggs crewed for Terry Duffield and they pushed the front runners , Kurt Weiss and Ed Kimbel, who sailed with their wives as crew.
Truly a great day!
Our next event is February 22. Come and enjoy the day!
Seaya
Friday Frolic Update
Posted on behalf of Frolic Meister Phil Ramser:
Our first Friday Frolic for the New Year was held on January 25. The day was perfect. At 2pm, our usual starting time, we enjoyed the best of Newport Beach weather. Sunny, 70 degrees, blue sky, six to eight knots of breeze out of the South West and no traffic on the bay.
Pat Scruggs was the PRO and he did his usual excellent job of running the races. With help from Ross Stewart and Terry Drury, the race committee provided us with four splendid races. Larry Parker was touring the race course taking pictures which will be published soon, watch for them.
Next month we have two Friday Frolics scheduled, February 08 and February 22. We are scheduled to start the first race at 2pm, north of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club in the anchorage. Mark your calendar and come join the fun!
Seaya
Phil Ramser
Fleet 1 Friday Frolics start on January 25
Posted on behalf of Frolic Meister Phil Ramser:
FRIDAY FROLIC SCHEDULE FOR 2019, Winter and Spring
MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO PARTICIPATE!
Please note that there will be only ONE Frolic in January.
January 25
February 08, February 22
March 08, March 22
April 12, April 26
May 17, May 31
Enjoy an afternoon of sailing on our beautiful bay. On Friday Afternoons there is very little traffic in the bay with lots of sun and usually gentile to afternoon breezes. The race committee will set up the starting line in the anchorage north of NHYC and begin at 2pm.
ALL SAILORS ARE WELCOME. SO, IF YOU DO NOT OWN A HARBOR 20
BORROW OR RENT ONE AND JOIN THE FUN!
WE USUALLY ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE FOUR RACES. After the sailing WE MEET at NHYC IN THE PIRATES DEN TO DISCUSS THE DAYS SAILING AND ENJOY AN ADULT BEVERAGE.
Seaya on the water,
Phil Ramser
2019 HARBOR 20 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP – Pre-Regatta Information
(Click here to download the word document).
2019 HARBOR 20 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
FRIDAY-Sunday, MARCH 1-3, 2019
Pre-Regatta Information
1. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
1.1 This regatta will be governed by Harbor 20 Class Association Bylaws, Rules and Specifications.
1.2 Skippers must be members in good standing with their respective yacht clubs and H20 Fleets to be eligible to sail in this event.
1.3 Crew must comply with Harbor 20 Class rules, unless otherwise specified in the forthcoming Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions.
1.4 There is no restriction on the number of boats that may compete in this regatta.
1.5 Each boat must complete each race with one (1) skipper and one (1) crew.
1.6 Eligible boats may enter by completing the online entry form and paying the entry fee (not to exceed $200.00 per boat) by February 18th to avoid a late fee (TBD). All entries must be received by 1700 PST on Monday, February 25th, 2019. The entry fee includes two (2) regatta social tickets. Additional social tickets will be able to be purchased.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Thursday,
February 28 |
Friday,
March 1 |
Saturday,
March 2 |
Sunday,
March 3 |
|
| Competitor Check-In | 1500-1700 | 0900-1000 | — | —- |
| Welcome Reception | 1700-1800 | |||
| Competitors’ Meeting | 1045 | 1100 | —- | |
| First Warning | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Regatta Dinner @ NHYC | 1830 | —- | ||
| No Races Start After | —- | —- | 1600 | |
| Trophy Presentation | — | — | —- | After racing |
3. RACING FORMAT
In order to maintain approximately 15 boats on the start line, a qualification series will be held on Friday to determine flights for racing on Saturday and Sunday. Racing format will be determined based on the number of regatta entrants.
4. BOATS
4.1 Harbor 20 boats will be available for use by charter for non-Fleet 1 entrants. Charter fees are expected to be at least $100.00 per day. Charter fees will be the same for every boat. Other charter arrangement details will be provided in the forthcoming Notice of Race. For planning purposes only, please let us know here if you intend to enter and/or charter a boat.
4.2 All boats may be subject to equipment inspections by the official Class Measurer or a delegate to verify compliance with Section III of the Harbor 20 Class Association Bylaws, Rules and Specifications.
4.3 Sails must comply with Class Rules. Non-Fleet 1 entrants may use their own sails provided they have been measured and certified to be Class Bylaws compliant by the Fleet Measurer of the entrant’s fleet. For entrants who do not bring their own sails or do not wish to use the sails that come with a chartered boat, arrangements have been made with Elliot/Pattison Sails and Ullman Sails to provide new, Fleet 1 compliant mainsails and jibs for a rental fee. Details will be forthcoming.
5. SUGGESTED LODGING:
Regatta Discount Available
325 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(888) 724-1575
3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 524-8500
105 Main St, Newport Beach, 92661
(949) 675-3412
2627 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(800) 438-4466
1800 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 675-3463
TIME FOR FRIDAY FROLICK
Posted on behalf of Frolic Meister Phil Ramser:
FRIDAY FROLICKING IS BACK FOR THE FALL SEASON!!
THE FALL DATES ARE:
SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 19, and NOVEMBER 02
The races will begin at 2pm, the Race Committee will be aboard the usual Race Committee boat, The Dick Sweet in the anchorage north of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
Plan to attend and enjoy a great sail and after sailing an adult beverage with you sailing pals aboard the Barney Lehman.
Seaya on the water, Phil Ramser
Fleet 1 Summer Party and Heritage Regatta
Posted on behalf of Fleet Captain Gary Thorne:
Sailing in the spirit of the theme “FLAGS”
Harbor 20 Fleet 1 enjoyed a warm, sunny Heritage Regatta and Summer Party on Saturday August 18, hosted by the Balboa Bay Club. Pat Scruggs, Hank Thayer and Peter Haynes kicked off the day with a sailing clinic covering starts, sail trim, overlaps, mark room, tides and boat speed. Many of the 30 participants noted how much they learned in just one hour.
Leaving the comfort of an air-conditioned Bay Club room for the wedding-boat-infested waters of the North Lido Channel, Pat and Katy Scruggs and Peter Jacobson started the A, B and C fleets on a single one-hour race, squeezing between the 200-foot yacht Invictus and Z mark, then sailing two laps around Q and T before finishing in front of the Bay Club. See below for complete results.
The Bay Club, along with Kathy Sangster, then threw a classy lawn party for 70, including a band (The Retros) and tri-tip, turkey, oysters, shrimp and other stations with complimentary wine and beer.
Here are the Heritage Regatta results:
A Division:
- Walter Johnson and Leeann Iacino
- Phil Thompson and Wendy Kerr
- Peter and Debra Haynes
- Buddy Richley and John McLaughlin
- Gary and Karen Thorne and Jeanette Horn
B Division:
- Craig and Julie Chamberlain
- Don Logan and Roxanne Chan
- Michael and Ellen Volk
- Bob McDonald
- Thomas Fischbacher and Phil Crosby
C Division:
- Jeff Gordon and John Whitney (winners of the Heritage Perpetual)
- Kathy Sangster and Jim Kerrigan
- David Lamontagne and Wayne Harvey
- Kevin and Lauren Hampton
- Scott Barnes and Ann Donat
- Gary and Cindy Allen
- Pamela and Peter Kreiser
- Nina Manning and Chris Hill
- John and Yvonne Browning
- John Sturgess and John Gradishar
Jeff Gordon takes home the perpetual for winning the largest division
Important Fleet 1 Championship Reminders
Posted on behalf of Fleet Captain Gary Thorne:
Fleet 1 Championships are coming up Oct. 6-7. Please check the following to ensure you’re ready:
- By Aug. 7:
- If you haul out your boat for sanding, painting or any other reason, put it back in the water 60 days before the regatta per fleet bylaw I.F.9.
- If you’re skippering, make sure you’re listed on the registration as an owner, and your dues are paid, 60 days before the regatta, per fleet bylaw I.F.10 and class bylaw I.C.2.
- By Sept. 19:
- If your crew is a pro or hasn’t raced with you 12 times since last year’s championships, petition the fleet board to approve your crew by the Sept. board meeting, per fleet bylaw I.F.8 and class bylaw II.D.5.
- ASAP
- If you don’t have a measurement certificate showing your correct boat weight, contact fleet measurer Richard Loufek (happyisles@mac.com), per class bylaw III.C.2. (To see if you have a certificate, log into harbor20.org, click Members.My Roster Profile, then click the sail number in your profile. If a certificate appears that reflects all modifications to your boat’s weight, you’re good to go.)
NEW! – BCYC Wild Sailing Regatta
The Wild Sailing Regatta is a NEW 3-race series for Harbor 20 and PHRF boats. Harbor 20’s will sail inside the harbor. PHRF will start inside the harbor, then sail around ocean marks. Post-race parties follow racing each day…July 28 at BCYC…September 15 at BYC…October 6 at BCYC.
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
List of Entries/Classes
Results