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Title: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Mark Allen on November 18, 2013, 01:06:43 AM
Announcing the 2014 U20 North Americans will be held August 7 - 10 in Racine, WI at Racine Yacht Club.  Start making your plans for this event now. The website, NOR and registration details should be up soon.

If you plan to travel to one regatta next year, this should be it! I am hoping this event could set the all time attendance record for the class. Should be a great time and one not to be missed.

Mark Allen
U20 Class President
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on November 18, 2013, 02:33:32 AM
OK, Who is committing right now!   I am will note you on the website! 

Let's make this big!!! Can't Wait!!!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tac Boston on November 18, 2013, 02:27:55 PM
I'm there!  Can't wait.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Keith Ziegler on November 18, 2013, 02:32:26 PM
My boat will becoming from the "D".

Keith
#173
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on November 18, 2013, 08:03:46 PM
Please respond with Name, Sail No., Boat Name, and Location you are traveling from.... Thanks,  Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on November 19, 2013, 05:44:53 AM
Gregg
I'm really looking forward to this one so Count me in!

Juiced! #19 out of Littleton Colorado

Jim Ulatowski
#19 Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Mark Allen on November 19, 2013, 01:08:34 PM
JUNTA #26 from Salt Lake City will be making the drive. The question is whether I stop at sail the Dillon Open the weekend before.

Mark Allen
#26 JUNTA
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on November 19, 2013, 02:27:18 PM
That's  a yes Mark for the Dillon open and then we can caravan east!!!

Jim Uli
#19 Juiced!!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Michael Eisenberg on November 19, 2013, 08:25:58 PM
I wish it was one weekend earlier.  Or two weekends later. Unfortunately I will always be committed to work the weekends in August that include the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on November 20, 2013, 12:28:15 AM
Michael,

I understand your commitments.  If by chance things change, it would be awesome if you could make it out.

Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Don Corey on November 20, 2013, 01:20:23 AM
I guess the trip from Lake Norman to Racine won't seem too bad compared to the three trips to CA this year.
Count me in!
This will be the 15th U20 NAC I've attended and 13th on my own boats.
Don Corey    #25  fore
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on December 01, 2013, 07:10:24 PM
Hi All,

I am working with the Radisson in Racine, WI to get a block of rooms.  It is the closest hotel to Racine Yacht Club.


$139 for a room with 2 double beds City view.
$149 for a room with 2 double beds Harbor view.

A couple of minutes from the club.

http://www.radisson.com/racine-hotel-wi-53403/wiracine

Let me know if you are interested in me reserving a block of rooms.

Thanks,

Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tac Boston on December 01, 2013, 09:08:08 PM
I'm in!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on December 02, 2013, 02:47:34 AM
Count me in as well

Jim Uli
#19 Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Mark Allen on December 02, 2013, 03:00:01 AM
In as well.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on December 02, 2013, 10:36:23 AM
Hi Mark

Is there any RV parking available close by or on site?

Tim
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Brian Denney on December 02, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Honey Badger #124 is planning on the trip to Racine from Kansas. We need to ensure 1 of our crew is available to be 100% sure. We may also be interested in a room.
We have 2 other U20s at our club that will most likely attend as well.
Brian
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on December 03, 2013, 03:07:46 PM
Yes there is room for RV's in the south parking lot where the trailers will go.  Please let me know if you are coming with an RV to stay on the premises.

Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Kuy on December 03, 2013, 06:37:53 PM
We're hoping to have Pandemonium #98 coming from SW Ontario, though need to confirm crew availability closer to the time.

We'd be interested in a hotel room.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Steve Rose on December 03, 2013, 06:56:50 PM
I'm in for 2 rooms.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on December 04, 2013, 02:29:09 AM
12 boats committed to the 2014 North Americans in Racine, WI. already... Who else is in!  Join the excitement!!!!

http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/registered_boats.htm
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: William Mendel on December 04, 2013, 03:47:42 AM
Bill Mendel, Fastlane, Leawood KS plans to be be at the 2014 U20 NA!
Would like a room.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on December 04, 2013, 04:27:50 AM
Awesome early commitments, Lets make this big !!

Jim Uli
#19 Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on December 10, 2013, 01:38:24 AM
15 U20's committed for the 2014 North Americans! Let's get 20 before the New Year is here!

What are you waiting for!!!!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on December 10, 2013, 09:57:42 PM
Registration Forms and the NOR is available on the website!


http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/2014_u20_north_americans.htm


If you have not committed, do so!  We want the biggest turn out ever!


Lets make this an epic event!


Don't hold back!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:26:27 PM
To all that follow the Ultimate 20, please follow this link..

http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/2014%20Ultimate%2020%20North%20American%20Championships%20Sponsorship.pdf (http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/2014%20Ultimate%2020%20North%20American%20Championships%20Sponsorship.pdf)
 
Please consider sponsoring the 2014 Ultimate 20 North American Championships in Racine, Wisconsin on Lake Michigan.
 
Please forward to anyone that you feel might be interested.
 
Thanks for your support.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 08, 2014, 10:31:45 PM
Unfortunately, my Christmas wish did not come true but maybe the gift is late.


We have 17 U20's committed to the North Americans in Racine, WI..... Aug. 7-10.


If you are not on the list.... Get On It!!!!

http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/registered_boats.htm (http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/registered_boats.htm)



What are you waiting for?
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 09, 2014, 10:31:28 PM
18......


Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on January 10, 2014, 03:42:15 AM
Awesome, lets keep them coming.

Jim Uli
Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Brian Denney on January 10, 2014, 08:54:09 PM
Now 3 boats from Perry Yacht Club in Meriden, KS: Honey Badger, Fastlane and Smoke on the Water.  8) We are looking forward to the regatta as well as meeting other U20 sailors.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 10, 2014, 11:27:00 PM
Way to go Kansas!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 20, 2014, 01:03:29 AM
19 boats committed to the 2014 U20 North Americans!!!
 
Who wants to make it an even 20?
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on January 21, 2014, 01:18:53 PM
139 plans to make the trip from LA
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 21, 2014, 07:10:42 PM
That's 20!!!! Tim, what is the name of your boat?
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on January 24, 2014, 01:48:23 PM
Greg Its Billy Ellis's boat sloop nausea I think
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on January 31, 2014, 03:00:25 PM
22 boats now committed!  If your boat is not on this list is should be.  If you can't make it but you are willing to charter your boat, please let me know.

Let's get 30+ boats on the line!!!!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on February 22, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
To all that are coming to the 2014 North Americans, I have reserved a block of 20 rooms at the Racine Harbourwalk Radisson.  You can call directly to the hotel to claim your room. 262-632-7777

This is the closest hotel to the Yacht Club.  You can see the accommodations here....   http://www.radisson.com/racine-hotel-wi-53403/wiracine
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on March 19, 2014, 09:22:44 PM
With 22 boats committed and sponsors coming on line for the event, why aren't you on the list?  If you haven't committed to this epic event, it is time to make your plans!


http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/2014_u20_north_americans.htm


You just have to be there!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tac Boston on May 01, 2014, 09:01:14 PM
So what the heck do we have to do to get more boats at this event? This is a great venue and I am sure that Gregg will do a bang up job with organization and the RC is usually quite flash as well.

Come people lets make this thing HUGE!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on June 05, 2014, 02:41:51 PM
The 2014 U20 North Americans is only 2 months away!  Get your registration in now. 


http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/Ultimate%2020%202014%20North%20Americans%20Entry%20Form.pdf (http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/Ultimate%2020%202014%20North%20Americans%20Entry%20Form.pdf)


Don't miss this opportunity to be in one of the largest U20 gatherings in history!


Great Sponsors are on board to make this a regatta to remember.


Gregg Henning

#149

Goombay Smash
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on June 06, 2014, 01:10:13 PM
Booked our room at the Radisson. Great deal. Thanks Greg for saving the block of rooms. I'll be registered soon.

Jim Ulatowski
19 Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Keith Ziegler on June 24, 2014, 12:45:53 PM
Either the check went by stage coach or the National web site isn't updated. Come on people get your money to Gregg! I only see three registered.

Keith Ziegler
#173
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on June 27, 2014, 03:41:08 PM
Hey All,


It is only 40 days until the North Americans.   Make it easy on the organizing authority!  Get your registration in now.


I am trying get a gift for each skipper and crew, however I cannot with late registrations.


You can make this a great event just by getting your registration in now.


http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/2014_u20_north_americans.htm


See you in 40 Days!!!!


Gregg

#149

Goombay Smash
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Brian Denney on July 09, 2014, 11:55:49 AM
Gregg - The registration for Honey Badger #124 is in the mail today.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 10, 2014, 02:39:39 PM
The U20 North Americans is coming up fast.... Only 18 days before the Late Fee applies.  Get those entries in! 

http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/Ultimate%2020%202014%20North%20Americans%20Entry%20Form.pdf (http://www.u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2014NA/Ultimate%2020%202014%20North%20Americans%20Entry%20Form.pdf)

 8)
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: William Mendel on July 12, 2014, 11:45:06 PM
Greg If we are staying at the Radison, where do you suggest we dock our boats in the evening?
thanks
Bill Mendel
Fastlane 17
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 14, 2014, 01:46:23 AM
Bill,

Boats will be docked at Racine Yacht Club.

No worries.

Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on July 14, 2014, 02:42:54 PM
Juiced! Registration is in the mail today. Really looking forward to this years NA's in Racine.
See you all there

Jim Ulatowski
#19 Juiced!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Keith Ziegler on July 14, 2014, 05:38:31 PM
It's about time Jucied, I was begining to wonder. Now how about the Pres and all you N.C. boats that I'm always around on the race course, let's get this going!

Keith
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 14, 2014, 08:12:43 PM
How about all those Bayview boats?  Seems like you are really building the fleet.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on July 15, 2014, 12:29:15 PM
Check's in the Mail

Tim
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 15, 2014, 03:40:31 PM
13 boats have there registrations in for the North Americans.  The first 20 boats will get gifts for the skipper and two crew members.  13 days until the Late Fee applies.  Get those registration forms in!

Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on July 18, 2014, 07:39:14 PM
Greg,
Did you get my reggo and the check?

Tim

Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 18, 2014, 07:55:10 PM
No check yet.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on July 21, 2014, 04:49:40 PM
Mine was in the mail last week Gregg, you should have it any day if not already. Can't wait!!


Jim Ulatowski
Juiced!
#19
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Chris Chambers on July 23, 2014, 12:08:12 AM
We are coming - doing the team drive across the badlands and into the goodlands, Radisson, ect...
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 23, 2014, 12:10:04 AM
Team Black Sheep rocks!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Keith Ziegler on July 25, 2014, 01:46:34 PM
Gregg,

Where does the count stand, I see 14 on the site, but from what I am seeing here there are a few who sent checks. Where are all the west coast guys like the past champ and those Layla who are always a blast to sail againist. If the past champ is a no show has he made arangements to get the trophy to us?

Keith
#173
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on July 25, 2014, 04:14:31 PM
Keith,

I am in California and will return home on Tuesday.  I will update the website at that time.

Yes the Trophy is in transit to me.  Mike had conflicts with the date due to business, otherwise he would be there.

Gregg
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Richard Hunt on July 31, 2014, 06:28:11 PM
I'm Looking for crew for NAs
If anybody is interested send me a e-mail or call
I will be in Racine on Wednesday 8-6
Richard Hunt
U2016
313-886-1541
huntu20@yahoo.com
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on August 03, 2014, 01:49:00 AM
Current Schedule of Events




Racine Yacht Club, 1 Barker Street, Racine, WI



Crane launch, trailer storage at the club. Club has restrooms, showers, Bar and dining facility.  Ice available for purchase.

Gregg Henning will be onsite to assist you with parking, setup and trailer parking after launch.  Cell Phone No. 847-650-4815



 



Thursday, August 7, 2014



 Check-In, Registration, Measurement and Inspection - 9:00am to 5:00pm.



 Practice Racing – 1:00pm to 3:00pm. If time and weather allows.



 Class Association Annual Meeting – 4:00pm



 U20 Welcoming Tailgate Party - 5:00pm to until



Friday, August 8, 2014



 Skippers Meeting - 9:00am.



Juice Plus Shakes compliments of Juice Plus



 The Warning for the First Race – per the Sailing Instructions.



 Dinner available at Racine Yacht Club – Reservations strongly recommended.



 Band Starts approximately 5:00 PM



 Beer compliments of Forte Carbon Spars



 Goombay Smash compliments of UK Sailmakers



Saturday, August 9, 2014



Juice Plus Shakes compliments of Juice Plus



 The Warning for the First Race - per the Sailing Instructions.



 Annual Banquet (Wisconsin Style) approx. 5:00



 Band Starts approximately 5:00 PM



 Beer compliments of Uinta Brewing



 Goombay Smash compliments of UK Sailmakers



Sunday, August 10, 2014



Juice Plus Shakes compliments of Juice Plus



Breakfast available at Racine Yacht Club



 The Warning for the First Race – per the Sailing Instructions. No race will start on Sunday after 1:00pm.



 Lunch available



 Awards – Approximately 3:00pm.


Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on August 04, 2014, 12:09:51 AM
5 Days Until the Big Show Down! There is still time to mix it up at the Ultimate 20 North Americans!
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on August 05, 2014, 12:17:13 PM
Wooohooo!
139 packed and ready will be wheels up later today
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jim Ulatowski on August 05, 2014, 02:06:24 PM
Final packing underway on the road by noon today. arrive by noon tomorrow!!

Jim Ulatowski
#19 Juiced
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jay Harland on August 09, 2014, 03:27:52 PM
Results so far!?!

Jay
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tac Boston on August 11, 2014, 01:31:00 PM
Thanks again for all of those who traveled to Racine to sail in the NA's it was awesome seeing old friends, meeting new ones and seeing some of the new teams move up the score sheet as the week went on.

Congrats to Mark Allen and team for absolutely putting on a clinic the last two days to come from way back to win the event. Congrats to the Wiggins family for sailing a great event with the "kid" driving for Mom and Dad. As usual if you want to do well in this class you have to keep up with the Jones and their 3rd place showed that once again.

Looking forward to next year wherever that is.

Thanks to my crew for putting up with me!
Cheers


Tac
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Travis Gregory on August 11, 2014, 10:16:57 PM
Btw, results are on the Facebook page.  Took me most of today to figure that out!  :o
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Don Corey on August 12, 2014, 02:27:00 AM
Still on the way home from Racine as we left this morning.  We had a great time there again as we did nine years ago thanks to Gregg and the RYC team.  Plus a great venue!
Congrats to the Allen, Wiggins, Jones, Chambers and Boston teams for their terrific performances.
Great turn out and nice to meet new faces in the class and appreciate them coming to this event.
Truly great to see three out of the four Kansas U20s making the trip, the class' newest fleet in the making.
Thanks to all.........
 
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Brian Denney on August 12, 2014, 04:07:15 AM
We had a great time at our first NA's and learned more from this weekend of racing than any other regattas we have competed in with any of the other boats we have had. One of the many things we really like about the U20 class and this weekend's competition was the debriefing and the open advice. Everyone in the class made us feel welcome and we truly appreciated that. We have 4 U20s at our club in Kansas that all made the trip. I have a feeling that the remaining races we have this year are going to be quite exciting based on the experience we all had. We may not have the waves and chop in Kansas, but at least now we know how to sail in them.
Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to put on such a wonderful regatta and congrats to all the competitors.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Tim Dunton on August 12, 2014, 11:15:13 AM
The LA boys just made it home and would like to add our thanks to Greg and his team for a great N/A's. We had a great time and also learned a lot. Looking forward to doing more "away" regattas in the future.
This was our first N/A's and we will be back.
Thanks again to the class and all participants for a great regatta.


Tim
Dave
Scott
139

Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Jay Harland on August 12, 2014, 04:43:22 PM
Congratulations Mark!  Stats of the Day -

1.  Since before 2008, only Tac Boston in 2011 had a lower average score on the final five races to close out an NAs than Team Junta.
2.  6 of the top 10 boats had at least one bullet.
3.  No boat at NA's escaped without including at least a 6 or worse in her final score.

This type of racing is what makes the major U20 class events so great!  Also, for those of you in the back half of the fleet (where I was last year at my first NAs and where I learned an incredible amount) go back to the results from the 2008 NA's and look where Team Junta was in the fleet.  There is hope and the top boats are always willing to provide advice and encouragement.  The fleet gets compressed and everyone has more fun and tight racing.

The U20 soap box is just too fun...can't help myself.

Jay 
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Gregg Henning on August 12, 2014, 05:43:47 PM
Here are a few links for you to catch up on all the action of this years North American Championship.


http://u20class.org/newsEvents/2014NAs.html


Official Photographer, Francine Hoffman did an awesome job catching the action on the water. Day 3 coming soon.


http://francinehoffmanphotography.zenfolio.com/f330819034


If you are looking to host the U20 North Americans, please submit your bid...


http://u20class.org/U20racing/U20%20NAC%20Proposal%20Form.pdf
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Mark Allen on August 12, 2014, 06:06:05 PM
Wow Jay. That is awesome. I think for me, committing to traveling to these major regattas from the begining is where I have learned the most and my program has really developed. I am sure it would be different if the class was not so open. The Boston family and everyone at Doyle Boston sails has been huge helping my program. Thank you Tac for selling me a new Velocitec right before the regatta when my Rockbox died.

Jay, see you in Park City in a few weeks.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: MattGate on August 13, 2014, 01:34:07 PM
Here is some video from day 1 http://youtu.be/cmuUWB3Eqqw (http://youtu.be/cmuUWB3Eqqw).  Days 2 and 3 to follow.
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Don Corey on August 26, 2014, 01:10:17 AM
Great stuff here folks with the on board video and sideline statistics.  Also let me correct my previous post "ALL FOUR (100%) of the new Kansas fleet made the trip to the NACs (not just three)".  What if the Bayview YC and or Lake Norman YC had made a similar attempt to do this?  We would have had a record turnout for sure.  Hey, the 22 boats that attended offered plenty good competition and we had a great time once again in Racine.  We have a terrific fleet that has been fun to participate in for the past seventeen years, just a big WOW!     
Title: Re: 2014 North American Championship Racine, WI
Post by: Chris Chambers on September 05, 2014, 07:40:17 PM
Better late than never -

Thanks to Gregg and the club for a really fun event.  The lake was beautiful, RC did a great job and the fleet was super!  Congrats to Mark on the well deserved win!!!  We made it back to Idaho with no incidents, (3678 on the trip meter and 58.7 hrs of engine run time), purchased no speeding permits and no road kill.  Thanks again to everyone for showing and organizing such a fun event - Chris/Brian/Laura