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U20 General Discussion / U20 Insurance question
« Last post by John Andrew2 on September 16, 2026, 11:22:05 PM »
Has anybody checked their policy recently to see if it covers spar replacement in the case of a wind only failure? I've recently begun checking into this and both Progressive and Geico say they will only cover a spar failure if it's part of an "occurrence" (aka collision) they both say they won't cover a spar that just fails while sailing. Has anybody got any recommendations on this? this is the first I've heard of this approach from an insurance company. My agent, who insures lots of racing boats said this is the way the insurance companies get around paying for a broken spar. And what's the cost of a new carbon spar these days? Just curious... Thanks
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2026 North American Championship
« Last post by Mike Josselyn on September 10, 2026, 06:44:38 PM »
The U20 North Americans are 3 weeks away.  We have a very competitive fleet signed up so far, but welcome more U20 sailors to the Richmond Yacht Club for exciting racing on the water and a welcoming event at our Club house.  Be sure to sign up before the 15th of September to avoid the late fee.

https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/31586

We have some great memorability for each team thanks to a generous gift from a RYC Club member,  In addition, Ullman Sails Newport Beach donated a new jib that was auctioned off to support the hospitality events off the water.   

You can also order custom U20 NA apparel with the Club's partner, Bonfire.  Order early so you have it for you and your crew at the event.  Anyone can order these one of a kind items so let other U20 owners know.

https://www.bonfire.com/ultimate-20-north-americans-2026/

Finally, the Club is finalizing an amendment to the NORs to cover some additional details about the racing and is preparing the SIs.  If you are already registered, please check the Regatta Network site.

Please contact me with any questions.

Mike
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2026 North American Championship
« Last post by Mike Josselyn on September 10, 2026, 12:40:26 AM »
Time to get your team ready for the NAs.  Custom apparel available with NA logo.   

https://www.bonfire.com/ultimate-20-north-americans-2026/

Even if you can’t attend, this apparel is for all who sail or want to sail a U20.
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2026 North American Championship
« Last post by Travis Gregory on August 22, 2026, 03:48:19 PM »
Congratulations to Alison Jones for winning the  Ullman Jib Auction! 

Thank you to everyone who who participated and for supporting the North American Championship!


One more time, thank you to Bruce Cooper and Ullman Sails for the fantastic support of our class!
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Equipment & Sails for Sale / Re: Spinnaker WTB
« Last post by Michael Eisenberg on August 20, 2026, 02:02:25 AM »
I've got the original spinnaker that came with 178 when new.  Definitely nothing to brag about, but free. You pay shipping, or I can bring it to Utah for the PCC or Richmond for the NA's.  I'm also driving from West Coast to NW Connecticut and upstate New York in a couple of weeks.
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2026 North American Championship
« Last post by Travis Gregory on August 12, 2026, 03:58:27 AM »
Thank you to Ullman Sails for Donating a Jib Sale for Auction to benefit the North American Championship!  The Auction is up and running and if you did not receive a link, please contact me or Emily so we can send it to you.  Bidding closes Sunday 8/16. 

Thank you to Bruce Cooper and Team at Ullman Newport for the outstanding support of our boat and class!
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Equipment & Sails for Sale / Spinnaker WTB
« Last post by John Pescatrice on August 10, 2026, 09:13:06 PM »
Wanted- spinnaker, free or cheap if it taking up space in you garage, spare room, or elsewhere. 🙂
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2026 North American Championship
« Last post by Mike Josselyn on August 05, 2026, 11:13:45 PM »
The Richmond Yacht Club is busy preparing for the upcoming North Americans on October 2-4th.  We hope that you are considering coming and experiencing a first class experience on the water and at the Club.  You can add to that experience by booking a room at The Hotel Mac, an historic vintage hotel located in Pt Richmond.  The hotel is offering U20 sailors a discounted rate for your stay during the U20 North American Championship.  The hotel is located in "downtown" Pt Richmond and all the local restaurants, including a new one that opened recently in their lower level. 

The discounted rate is only available for reservations made between August 5 and August 19.   Only 10 rooms are available in the reserved block including suites.  You must call the hotel to make the reservation and use the promo code "Richmond U20 Regatta".   You can see more about the rooms and the hotel at their web site.

https://www.thehotelmac.com/index.html


Make your reservation by calling the hotel at 510-253-5088 and state that you are using the promo code.  The exact amount of the discount will be between 10 and 20% depending upon how many rooms are reserved.
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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: New halyard and sheets
« Last post by Steve Shaw on August 02, 2026, 08:29:28 PM »
If you've already read about Shapes of Speed and know how much work they have put into the boats, then you should probably just go straight to the source.
And no, we don't use a Tech line for jib sheets.
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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / New halyard and sheets
« Last post by Ryan Ericson on August 02, 2026, 05:54:56 PM »
I read the common maintenance thread guide for halyards and sheets. I have also searched the forum. Just want to verify jib sheet diameter at 8mm (5/16). Found a thread from a few years back and SOS was using Flight Line for spin sheets, what tech line are folks using for jib sheets?

Also are the measurement in the guide accurate,  such as Spin Halyard 72ft and jib sheet 30ft?

Anyone have preferred tapered lengths for sheets, halyards, and tack?  Adding those to the guide would be helpful for us newbies.

Kind Regards

Ryan
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