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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 U20 Regatta Schedule - Have a One-Design Regatta - Post it Here!

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on October 11, 2025, 12:01:43 AM »

The grand finale for racing on San Francisco Bay is always a fantastic event at the Richmond Yacht Club.  U20s will have a one design start on Saturday and then on Sunday, the always surprising and exciting pursuit race either way around Alcatraz and Angel Island.  The theme for the regatta is "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the costume party on Saturday night with great food and a live band is not to be missed.  And, there is also swag you can purchase, even if you can't come.
https://www.bonfire.com/greatpumpkin/

The Notice of Race is now posted for both days
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30440#_docs
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30442#_docs

So get your crews together and don't miss this event.  Contact Mike Josselyn if you have questions about logistics or planning.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: U20 Class Member Webinars

« Last post by CJ LaCour on October 10, 2025, 11:17:29 PM »

Would there be any objection for all of these ending up on YouTube?

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Annoucements from the President / Re: Draft 2025 Rule Updates

« Last post by CJ LaCour on October 10, 2025, 11:13:28 PM »

Thanks Travis. Can you post a redlined version that shows the proposed changes?

This is the summary that was in the email from Emily Jones regarding the upcoming annual class meeting.

Summary of Updates:
•   The rules have been edited and updated many times over the last 30 years.  Class member Treez Decker labored to improve the consistency of the formatting and numbering.  Thus we are submitting the entire document for approval with this change and 3 other changes of note.  (Thank You Treez!)
•   Crew weight has not changed, but the process for a waiver using the forum was clarified for simplicity. (Article OD-II)
•   The Mast Rake language remains but is now a recommended reference.  It will not be measured at class events.  (OD-III 7.4)
•   Electric outboards now meet the requirements for having an outboard on the boat. (OD-VIII 2)

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Annoucements from the President / Re: Draft 2025 Rule Updates

« Last post by Claudio Brasca on October 10, 2025, 03:20:10 PM »

Thanks Travis. Can you post a redlined version that shows the proposed changes?

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Annoucements from the President / Draft 2025 Rule Updates

« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 10, 2025, 03:16:08 PM »

This is a copy of the completed draft that the vote is circulating on now for you reference.

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: Ultimate 20 2025 Pacific Coast Championship September 19-21

« Last post by Travis Gregory on September 28, 2025, 02:51:06 AM »

Thanks Mark!   Looking forward to it!
 

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: Ultimate 20 2025 Pacific Coast Championship September 19-21

« Last post by Mark Allen on September 23, 2025, 04:19:23 PM »

Congratulations Travis and team. Can't wait to see you in Lake Norman for NAs!

Mark
#26 JUNTA

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: Ultimate 20 2025 Pacific Coast Championship September 19-21

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on September 22, 2025, 10:40:55 PM »

The three days of racing for the Pacific Coast Championship was an awesome experience.  From racing around Alcatraz dealing with currents and strong winds and two days of sailing around the buoys, the racing was close, tactical, and exciting.  Upwind racing took patience to keep going through the waves, but the downwind surfing contests were fast with boats regularly showing 12-14 knots on the GPS speedos.  Rooster tails everywhere and lots of great stories at the debriefs each day.  We got in 8 races with one throwout.  Team 222 with Travis Gregory at the helm came in first, Michael Eisenberg on Toon Town 2nd, and John Andrew on Cinderella Story was third out of the seven boats on the line.  Their crews really did all the work on this regatta, with lots of action on spinnaker sets and douses, as well as helping keep the boats flat during the upwind legs. 

The Totally Dinghy racing up next on October 4 at the Richmond Yacht Club.  It is one design for our class if we get 5 boats.  Don't let the name confuse you...U20s have been regularly racing in the winter dinghy series along with the 25 ft Wabbit and this is a continuation of that tradition.  Two boats are already signed up.  It will be one day of racing and in somewhat calmer waters than the Championship racing.

https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30307#_registration+current


And the finale of the 2025 season on the Bay is the Great Pumpkin at the end of the month which can not be missed with floating pumpkins, buoy and distance racing, and a GREAT party as well.

As always, contact me with any questions!

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Rudder Pintels

« Last post by Steve Shaw on September 22, 2025, 07:38:40 PM »

Pintle or Gudgeon?
The bushed gudgeon is Schaefer 81-41

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Rudder Pintels

« Last post by Philip Davis on September 22, 2025, 02:15:03 AM »

I need to replace me rudder pintels as they have enlongated elliptical hole from where and tear.  Where you source these bad boys?