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. 

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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!

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LIYC SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

LIYC RACE COURSE CHART

GOOD NEWS…the barges and dredges are moving around the corner of Lido Isle into the channel near Lido Isle Yacht Club. So…Effective May 22, Taco Tuesday’s start/finish area will move back to its usual location as shown on Amendment #2. Please print Amendment #2 and carry it with you. We still need to be mindful of possible barge traffic during racing. Thanks for your patience during these last few weeks. Amendment #2

Sincerely,   Susie Brodrick Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club sailfleet@bcyc.org 949 6449530

 

Friday Night Starts is back, beginning this Friday, May 11. Meet at 5:30 P.M. on the NHYC main dock for a brief orientation and then sail out to somewhere in the Harbor for about an hour of practice starts with a few very short windward/leeward mark roundings thrown in. The practice will be supervised and video-taped by Coach Reid Vitterelli. When we are all sufficiently dizzy, we will meet once again at NHYC to watch the tape with critical commentary from Reid. Refreshments, including Ritz Burgers, will be served (bring some money). Should be done by 8:30 P.M., maybe later.

Friday Night Starts will continue through May 25. Open to all levels of experience and skill. Hosted by Fleet Captain John Whitney.

 

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Note the Amendment #1 to Sailing Instructions which moves to venue to accomodate major dredging activities.

Harbor 20 Sailors: There’s Still Time to Join the Fun!

LIDO ISLE YACHT CLUB PRESENTS

OUR ANNUAL PRE-ENSENADA RACE,

BORDER RUN RACE

AND SAILORS PARTY

With Harbor 20 Tables

As We Have Done Before!

Thursday, April 26^th

6:30 to 9:30

~~~~Live Entertainment~~~~Strolling Mariachis

Enchiladas, Taco Bar, Margaritas,Beer will be served!

Catered by El Torito Restaurant

Cost is $30/person (includes dinner & 2 drink tickets)

Phone Reservations: Jim or Jennifer Ciucki 949-675-5601 or Carter Ford 949-723-0400

or Email carterford@roadrunner.com

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE

 

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Saturday, June 9, 8:45 – 5:00            Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

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