Fleet 1 News
The Harbor 20 Midsummer Regatta is one of only two High Point Regattas of the Summer Season. It is also part of BYC’s year-long Centennial celebration, so there is likely to be something special at the Awards Ceremony.
.The racing venue will be the 5 Points Area.
To register click here.
To see current entrants click here.
To view the event website click here.
Reception after racing in the Model Room / Bar Deck.
We hope to see you there!
Get your Harbor 20’s ready folks, the “Flight of Newport” is nearly here again!!!!
Sunday July 17th is the big day, just two weeks away. Typically, 40 + Harbor 20’s all in together for a chance of winning the coveted BOB YATES Perpetual trophy and lots of other quality prizes……………………
1st Place overall (1 gallon can of Fleet 1 approved Bottom Paint. A $270 value)
2nd Place overall
3rd Place overall
1st A
1st B
1st C
Other random prizes too! It might be you!! Suggestions – best decorated, big name dignitary, most crew, youngest skipper, most kids, an unusual happening, whatever you can come up with. MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TROPHY PRESNTATION AFTER RACING TO WIN A RANDOM TROPHY.
Don’t forget 2022 race TEE Shirts given to all (or until supplies run out). Collectors items, how many do you have??
Call your friends, lets get 50 + boats out there this year.
Register here: Flight of Newport Beach
Questions – Email Philip Thompson – philipt@just-marine.net or call / text 714 329 1995
Please plan to come to the trophy presentation at BYC to celebrate the winners.
Phil Ramser, one of the founders of the Harbor 20 Class, passed away peacefully on June 18th. He was surrounded by family – his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Phil was instrumental in establishment the Harbor 20 Class at Newport Harbor Yacht Club and ultimately across the country. Phil had a successful sailing career spanning over 75 years. He will be sorely missed. We all remember his kindness and generosity and his warm salutation “Sea ya!” As information becomes available about services, we will let you know.
BCYC has transitioned its charitable support from the Leukemia Society to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Orange County.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide overnight stays for families with sick children around the world so they can share hugs, smiles, and time together. For a sick child, sometimes the best medicine is just having family nearby.
Every Ronald McDonald House is a safe haven that provides all the comforts of home, plus the compassion and hospitality of staff, volunteers, and other families…all just steps away from the hospital.
Visit https://bcycracing.org/charity-regatta/ for more information and/or to make a donation. The NOR and SI are posted and registration is open.
Please sign up for this race…it is for a very worth cause!
Posted on behalf of Class President Gary Thorne:
The Annapolis fleet will offer a limited number of charter boats (perhaps 5-10) for the Harbor 20 class championship on Sept. 8-11. They expect to have an idea of how many boats will be available for Fleet 1 owner-members to charter in mid-April, although more boats could become available later. Charter fees may be around $100. (Also, the regatta entry fee may be around $300 per boat, airfare could be $500+ per person, and lodging could be several hundred dollars unless housing is offered in Annapolis fleet members’ houses.)
To determine which owners from our fleet can charter a boat, we will use the following criteria:
“First choice” means that, in mid-April, if the skipper informs the fleet board that he or she intends to charter a boat, a boat will be held for him or her. If the skipper doesn’t enter the championship by mid-May, that boat will be available for someone else to charter, using the above criteria.
For example, let’s say there are 5 boats available. Menninger says he’s not planning to enter, but Deermount and one of the top five High-Point As say they’ll enter. Now there are 3 boats available for the top 3 Bs. If Deermount doesn’t enter by mid-May, an additional boat becomes available, and Menninger could charter it if he changes his mind and enters. If not, another top-five High-Point A could charter it, and so on down the High-Point standings.
Newport Harbor Yacht Club’s Women on the Water (WOW) is hosting a 6-race series in Harbor 20s and Sabots for women sailors. The series is open to all women sailors in the bay.
Race days are Fridays and dates are:
January 28
February 11
March 11
April 22
June 10
July 22
Skipper’s meeting and chalk talk at 10:20 am at the dock at NHYC. If you can stay for lunch, a sign-up will be circulated during the chalk talk. Lunch can be purchased with credit card.
First warning signal at 11:00am. Post-race social and lunch to follow racing each day at NHYC .
Come to as many race days as you like. If you are going to sail in any or all race days, please register here:
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/Y7CI1cBs3G
Note: Friday Frolics are scheduled for the afternoon of each race day. So, race WOW and then Friday Frolic – All on the same day! Now, that is a double WOW!
Grab your turkey gizzards then shake your tail feathers LETS GO SAILING!
The folks at BYC are bringing back an old tradition of Fat Friday, I still have many fond memories of the after race gathering around the fire at BYC. Just show up!
12:00PM first warning
No entry fee, No trophies
No races will start after 3:30PM
VENUE(S)
*Turning Basin/Five Points – Harbor 20’s & Lasers BYC Race Tower – Lidos, Sabots, etc.
Five (5) or more boats need to make a class
STARTS
Appendix U – Audible-Signal Racing System shall be used.
COURSES
Turning basin venue – windward/leeward courses. Course chart coming soon. BYC Race Tower – 2021 Twilight/Dinghy Course Chart will be used
PENALTIES
Two turn penalty replaced with a one turn penalty
PROTESTS
Strongly discouraged
REGISTRATION
Visit the BYC website, Sailing Calendar, click on “Fat Friday” or just email
*Turning basin venue will be providing hot dogs and beers while supplies last!
