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Travis Gregory

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2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« on: September 14, 2017, 05:47:26 PM »
Save the Date!   September 27-29, 2018
Lake Norman Yacht Club
Mooresville, NC
Hosted by U20 Fleet #2

Tim Porter is Coordinating

« Last Edit: September 14, 2017, 06:33:19 PM by Travis Gregory »

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2017, 01:24:08 AM »
Count me in as the first to commit with U20 #25 fore.  I'll make every attempt to sail but must admit watching the fleet last year in Kansas was a lot of fun. 
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Don Corey   #25  fore 
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Tac Boston

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2017, 08:15:01 PM »
I will be there!

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2018, 12:38:53 AM »
Quick update on the North Americans.  We will soon be able to announce a title sponsor that is going to help make this a 1st class regatta.  We have a wonderful facility, race management team, and 12-15 boats committed.  We are looking to get 20+ boats on the line.  If you are at all on the fence you should start making plans.  The few boats that were available for loan have been spoken for so plan to tow your boat out. 

Please reach out if you need help with anything.

Tim Porter

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2018, 07:57:39 PM »
Hey Tim

Can we use Yachtscoring instead of regatta network for this event? It is so much easier to use and worth the extra few $$ for each boat. Also makes finding events easier online for people to find that are not there.

just asking.
See you there!
Tac

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2018, 07:47:06 PM »
Registration is open for the 2018 U20 North American Championship. 
http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/15868   


I know Tac wanted the other regatta management site, but LNYC uses Regatta Network...

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2018, 02:00:04 AM »
I am in.
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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2018, 06:45:42 AM »
I’m in. I’ll be bringing Running With Scissors (Steve Rose’s boat) down from Duluth. Rumor has it “You Sassy B!” will also be making the trip up from Columbia.

Two crew that sailed with Steve last bayfield race week really want to come participate, but Sassy and Scissors are already fully crewed. Are there any boats in the area (or anywhere between Minnesota and North Carolina) that are available for charter? We can pick up along the way if necessary.

Also, obligatory first post comment: Hi all, my name is Mike. I borrowed Scissors from Steve Rose for two years before he passed away. He made a huge impression on me, and the U20 has an incredibly special place in my heart. I can never repay Steve, but I’m doing my best to honor his memory by sailing as much as possible, encouraging others as much as possible, and perfecting my goombay smash recipe.  I’m really looking forward to coming down to race with the community down south.

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2018, 02:06:18 PM »
Wanted to let folks know that we have two other opportunities to sail on Lake Norman. One is in a couple weeks, we have our annual Labor Day regatta. This will give you a chance to see the conditions on the lake prior to NAs. You can register from the front page of the Lake Norman Yacht Club website. You can also leave your boat there until NAs.

The second opportunity is Nov 10-11. This is the annual Carolina Keelboat One-Design regatta.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2018, 04:14:22 PM »
Hey Tim

Any idea when the March event will be?
Tac

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2018, 04:38:51 PM »
Not set yet but likely 3/9 - 3/10.

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2018, 02:50:34 PM »
I hope that all of you guys are high and dry down there! Give us an update on the club when you can. hoping that the water does not cause to much trouble for you all down there.
Tac

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2018, 04:38:36 PM »
BJ and Emily went over and checked it out. All seems fine.  Nothing to report so far.

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2018, 01:10:57 PM »
great news!

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Re: 2018 North Americans (Official Thread!)
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2018, 01:55:33 PM »
Glad to hear y’all made it through.
It appears one of the crew is going to have to drop out. Does anyone know someone who might be interested in crewing?

Fair warning we will closer to the back of the pack than the front
Cheers,
Bryan Colby