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U20 Photos! / Outrigger Commodore Cup

« Last post by Bob Nolen on November 06, 2025, 12:53:02 PM »

We had 3 U20s run four races this year in the spin class. Our 4th was the Commodore and he was on the committee boat. Great fall race and a good tune up for the North Americans.

U20 General Discussion / VIN #

« Last post by Glenn VanHeel on November 04, 2025, 02:39:25 AM »

Not sure if all builders did this. My boat is hull 52, Ultimate yachts build.
VIN # stamped on the inner liner front starboard bulkhead.

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

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on November 03, 2025, 05:17:55 PM »

The final races of the season were held at the Richmond Yacht Club. The Totally Dinghy race was held on October 4 with six U20s participating. Four races mark races were held. Donna Womble on Team Peabody was first, followed by John Andrew on Cinderella Story 2nd and Mike Josselyn helming Uhoo! was third.

The Great Pumpkin Regatta was on October 25-26, the first stormy GP in memory with rain, cloudy skies, and strong winds. It did not discourage the eight boats that sailed the mark races on Saturday. After the morning rain cleared, the winds were generally less than 20 knots from the SW, but the flood tide flowing with the wind direction kept the waves down. Three races were held. John and Jennifer Andrew were first, followed by Michael Eisenberg on Toon Town at second, and Donna Womble was third. Sunday was predicted to have rain all day and the winds peaking at 30 knots so most of the U20s stayed at the dock with only John Wolfe on Breakaway making the attempt to round the islands. Sailing clockwise, Breakaway sailed around Alcatraz and then rounded Angel Island to come in 41st out of over 130 boats.

While one more race, the North Americans, is scheduled with two skippers eligible for the Season Championship. Donna Womble holds a unbeatable lead and is the repeat winner of this years' Matt Boroughf Season Championship Trophy. Congratulations to Donna and her team for a successful season of racing in the many venues against a very competitive U20 fleet.

U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Flathead Lake Montana

« Last post by Philip Davis on November 03, 2025, 01:21:46 AM »

Perusing the 2025 results on Montana Cup. Seems there was a U20 sportboat fleet. Might want to join them in 2026. Could put together at Triple Crown Rocky Mountain series of Montana Cup, Spud Cup and Dillon Open. Thoughts?

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

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 02, 2025, 03:34:45 PM »

News on the class website has been updated after a bit of a sabbatical. Send the class officers those stories and photos. We'll keep it rolling!

https://www.u20class.org/news-stories#dm

U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Dropped off the trailer.....

« Last post by CJ LaCour on November 02, 2025, 12:57:20 AM »

Quote from: Travis Gregory on October 25, 2025, 01:42:25 AM

Terrible CJ. Sorry to hear this, I hope your boat has a speedy recovery.

I got the rig all the way down today with the help of BJ Jones, setting up a time to get it to the local fiberglass guru, and have another ride for Nationals. See you all there.

U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Dropped off the trailer.....

« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 25, 2025, 01:42:25 AM »

Terrible CJ. Sorry to hear this, I hope your boat has a speedy recovery.

Boats for Sale / 2008 Ultimate 20 #226 - For Sale

« Last post by Glenn Rawlinson on October 20, 2025, 09:45:25 PM »

Hull #226 (2008)
Location: Lake Tahoe / SF Bay Area
Contact: Glenn Rawlinson, 650-799-1981, glennrawlinson@gmail.com (see attachment for more details)

Inventory

Sails
Mainsail
2020 Quantum Class Main (class legal with reef points)- 8-10 Race
2008 Ullman Main (class legal with reef points), Serviced 2024 with New Battens
2023 Ullman Summer Main (custom designed by Steve Shaw with reduced roach for easier handling)
Jib
2020 Quantum Class Jib - 8-10 Races
2008 Ullman Class Jib
Asymmetrical spinnaker
2020 Ullman Class Spinnaker - 8-10 Races
3x additional Ullman Spinnakers all in working order
[Optional #2 jib, storm sail, practice main if applicable]

Rigging & Deck Gear

Standing rigging
Original Ballenger Spars Standing Rigging to Class Spec
Uppers include quick tune

Running rigging
Race Setup - New 2025 from Steve Shaw (except for Jib Sheets) 2025, whipped and set-up but never used. Spinnaker Halyard, Spinnaker Sheets (heavy & light), Main Sheet, Vang, Traveler, Cunningham, Poll out line, Furling line and Tackline
Cruising / Everyday - New 2020 from previous owner
Extra Single-handed Setup for Cunningham & Vang
New Boom Vang - 2025
Harken blocks, cam cleats, and deck hardware
Spinnaker launch bag

Hull Upgrades & Retrofits
Mast support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020
Transom support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020

2025 Upgrades & Improvements
Running rigging (new 2025, unused)
New Keel Blocks (new 2025, unused)
New custom cockpit bags (new 2025, Unused)
New Melges24 style flat lifeline pads (new 2025, installed, unused)
Mainsheet Bridle and Block (new 2024, Steve Shaw/SoS)

Hardware & Equipment
Velocitek Pro start is included & Mast Mount
Honda 2.5hp Engine with Transom Mounting Plate
Class Companion Way Cover (2)
Anchor & Rode
Fenders
Extra lines & Running Rigging
Extra Tiller extension
Keel winch & Keel transport wedges
Lifting system (with spare cable)
Dock lines and fenders
Paddle w/ hook
Anchor and rode
Grey Full deck cover (zipper is torn)
Red boom tent cover
Blue Jib Cover (new 2024)
Mast crutch and travel supports
2 Bins for travel and storage

2020 Custom U20 Trailer
Single-axle custom U20 trailer
New tires and bearings [year]
Spare tire and lights working

U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Dropped off the trailer.....

« Last post by CJ LaCour on October 20, 2025, 06:37:01 PM »

Not the call I expected to get Friday morning.....

Apparently in the process of doing some tree work a club volunteer moved my boat from its parking spot, hit another tree, and knocked it off its trailer. The keen eyed among you will notice the broken trailer strap on the bow, that had actually parted before this incident, and I had the replacement in my vehicle already; just hadn't installed it yet. That said, had that been attached I wonder if said person would've just snapped the rig.

So, Nationals on hold for me, unless I get on a different boat. The individual involved was appropriately apologetic and has offered to cover damages, which hopefully is just a very thorough and extensive bottom job and maybe some work on the keel trunk. I'm posting here because there's a lot of knowledge that could be gleaned, but fortunately there are some local people that are pretty knowledgeable.