2016 U20 North Americans

[Gregg Henning]

Where is the 2016 U20 North Americans going to be? Rotation dictates West Coast, so who is putting in a bid?

[Tac Boston]

Any news on where and when? Trying to get our schedule sorted out for the next year and this is an important date to get out as soon as possible!
Tac

[Mike Josselyn]

The 2016 North Americans will be held on San Francisco Bay on October 7-9, 2016.   The host club will be the Richmond Yacht Club.   Much more information to come.

[Mike Josselyn]

The local committee is organized and is working hard to make the 2016 North Americans at the Richmond Yacht Club a memorable race experience and great event.   As you are working on your sailing calendar for the year, be sure to reserve the Columbus Day weekend from October 7-9, 2016.    Last year's PCCs provided a terrific example of our warm fall weather accompanied by winds between 8-15 (sometimes 20) knots and a race course with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.  Del Olsen will be the PRO again this year and is looking forward to setting great courses.  You will also be racing during fleet week when the Blue Angels are flying overhead.

We are working on getting some arrangements with local hotels.   All activities will be at the recently renovated Club house with awesome views of the City and a great new bar.   We will have on land activities and will provide opportunities for family members who aren't sailing to be on the water with the race committee. 

A couple of things to think about:

1.  If you can bring your boat, but are looking for crew, let us know.  We have experienced crew here in the bay area and can put you in touch with them to commit to your boat.   If you can't bring your boat, but would like to crew; let me know so we can put you on the list as well.

2.  If you have any family members traveling with you that would like to be on the water; we will have opportunities for race committee assignments.   Just keep us in mind as you plan your trip.

3. If you are interested in purchasing sails from Quantum sails (loft is next to the club), please let me know as they will offer a fleet discount depending upon the number of sails purchased.   Will Paxton is working with the fleet to be sure that you get local knowledge as well as great sails delivered at your boat.

4. If you would like to either charter a boat, or have a boat to charter, please contact me so that I can put you in touch with possible owners interested in a charter.   We expect to have one to three boats available, but arrangements will need to be made individually.

You can contact me at sfbaymike at yahoo dot com.

See you on the water.

[Mark Allen]

Mike any updates? when will registration be up?

Mark Allen
#26 JUNTA

[Mike Josselyn]

I'll be working on the NORs this month so you can expect the registration to be up by mid-June at the latest.   We are working on getting the sponsorships set up so that we know what our budget will be and can figure out the best deal for the registration.

In case any member has ideas on sponsorships, I have attached the sponsorship form.   In addition, you can also download information on local accommodations.

The link to the web page for the 2016 NAs is here.   It will be populated soon with more information on the regatta and the program.

http://u20class.org/NorthAmericans/2016NA/2016_u20_north_americans.htm

Everything is coming together well..should be a great regatta.

[Mark Allen]

Thanks Mike!

[Mark Allen]

Registration is up! Are you in?

[Mike Josselyn]

Here is the link to the registration page and NORs

http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/12936

The Richmond Yacht Club is pleased to have the U20s race at its new facilities and promises great racing and lots of fun.  Your registration fee includes dinner for 3 on Saturday nite.

Thank you to our Sponsors to date and be sure to use their services.

GOLD:  Brickyard Cove Marina (Richmond), Uintas Beer (Mark Allen) and Ultimate 20 Sales East (Don Corey)
SILVER:  Quantum Sails (Will Paxton) and Elkhorn Composites (Craig Smith)

More sponsors to come.  See you at Richmond in October!

[TimPorter]

For those not familiar with Richmond YC, I had the pleasure of visiting the club this past week (I live in Lake Norman, NC) and participating in their Wednesday night beer can races.  Great facility!!!  I was on the fence about going but after visiting and sailing there I was sold.  I am going to do everything I can to make the trek out to Richmond for NAs this year. 

[Mike Josselyn]

Registration is open and already 7 boats.   Join the fun and our sponsors for a great NAs.

Ultimate 20
      Skipper   Club   Sail#   Boat Name   Division   Make/Model   Rating
1.   Mark Allen
Mark Allen   Great Salt Lake Yacht Club   26   JUNTA      U20 / U20   0
2.   Brad Lawson
DSA   63   Redbeard      US Yachts / Ultimate 20   0
3.   Travis Gregory
Great Salt Lake   222   222      Columbia / U20   0
4.   Chris Chambers
Sandpoint Sailing Association   53   Blacksheep      Ultimate Sailboats / U20   0
5.   Michael Josselyn
Michael   Richmond Yacht Club   62   Uhoo!      Ultimate 20 Yachts / Ultimate 20   144
6.   Phil Kanegsberg
Denise Hammond   Tahoe Yacht Club   155   U Decide      USI / Ultimate 20   144
7.   David Krausz
David George Krausz   Single Handed Sailing Society   94   Salsa      Ultimate Sailboats / Ultimate 20   144
 

[Mike Josselyn]

I want to thank our sponsors for doing a great job in supporting the NAs.   To date, our sponsors are:

                                                                    GOLD LEVEL

McClelland Analytics      Ultimate 20 Sales East--Fore 25     Brickyard Cove Marina  Uintas Beer

                                                                    SILVER LEVEL

Elkhorn Composites       Quantum Sails    Glaser Sails    U20 Fleet 4       Land and Sea Photography

[Jay Harland]

We are just shy of 6 weeks from NAs.  Time to start getting serious and get your boat registered.  Mike Josselyn has worked really hard to plan this event and there is no reason he should be sweating turn-out 6 weeks from the regatta.  He has a budget to make and people to answer to in his club for letting the "riff-raff" into the newly remodeled clubhouse.  If you are planning to attend please get registered ASAP and show support for Mike's hard work.

Jay Harland
Madison #73

[Mike Josselyn]

Thanks, Jay.  So time to stop  procrastinating and sign up and so you can join us  at our remodeled clubhouse.

https://www.facebook.com/mike.josselyn.79/posts/1211577585573058

[Mike Josselyn]

For those registered and planning on coming, download the attached brochure.   Print out on both sides and then use your origami skills to make a trifold brochure and you are set to go.   More available at the event.

Warning: dates on this calendar are closer than they appear!