Division 16 News


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Sacandaga Fun Event Date Change

This fun event will now be held August 14 and 15. Although not many people have attended the Sacandaga event in recent years, it is a really nice venue, with good camping and a lovely lake. It's well worth the visit!

-- Fluff


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H16 NAC Update

Although an official announcement of the vote has not been posted, it is clear that the replacement for this year's H16 NACs will be in Lake Mojave, NV the week of Oct 11 2010.  The bid for the event (which includes pictures and hotel details) is posted on this website.  The place looks nice and the local fleet are friendly and enthusiastic about stepping in as hosts for Fort Walton.  Because this is a last minute step-in because of the oil spill, there are NO major sponsors for this event (at least as yet).  They are counting on attendance to break even and are hoping for 40-50 boats.  Let's make a great Division 16 showing!

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Fluff


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US Sailing Championship Area C Qualifier

The Area C qualifier will be hosted by US Sailing and Mark Santorelli at Trixies Landing on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey  on July 31, August 1.

The USSA Championship is restricted to 20 teams drawn from 10 Area Qualifier Winners and invitations offered by One Design classes to their top 5 finishers at their North Americans. Three US Olympic sailors competed in this years championship.  These are the best catamaran racers in the country competing in one of the premier events in the country.  The rumor is that this championship will be contested on F18 C2's.

For Mid Atlantic racers, this event is one of the few Open Class Regattas that will enjoy a reliable summer sea breeze in the dog days of July and August.

You (and your crew) must be US Sailing members (which will save you at least 5 bucks on every regatta you enter this season)  Early Registration Discounts and Late Fee's will apply and any profit will be used to defray the entry fee of the Area C representative.

The Event website including NOR, Registration and Who's coming is found here

https://www. regattanetwork. com/clubmgmt/ applet_club_ events.php? CLUB_ID=494


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A Note from the Division Chair  (8-June-2010)

Well, Division 16’s schedule has begun with great fanfare.  Who could believe it… a warm AND windy Madcatter!?!  Every one had a great time.   Sorry if you missed it.  Who knows?  The good weather could actually happen again next year!

We’re going through a little bit of a lull in the schedule at the moment, as the Hobie 14/17/18/Wave North American Championships in Mississippi have been cancelled due to the oil spill.  While our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in the gulf, now is an excellent time to fleet build!  There are probably lots and lots of people in your area who would love to sail a Hobie Cat – now’s your time to get them involved!  Get out there and show them (and remind yourself!) how much fun it is to sail these great boats.

Next regatta is Flying High in Toronto, June 26-27. 

See you there!

Fluffy
Chair, Division 16


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Hobie Division 16 Spring Meeting Minutes (PDF) (8-June-2010)

Saturday, May 22, 2010, 7:45 pm.

In Attendance:  Neil McNeil (Fleet 183), Marie Gibson, Mark Gibson (Fleet 295), Dan Borg (Vice Chair), Mike Grisko (Fleet 119), Bob Longo (proxy, Fleet 204), Fluffy White (Div. Chair).

Excused:  Herb James (Youth Rep), Sue Korz (Women’s Rep)

Absent: Kim Roberts (Fleet 238)

Division Financial Report:

Last year, regatta income was $256, while expenditures were $570.71, reflecting a loss of  $314.71.  We still have a reasonable balance in our account, and so can sustain the loss.

Division Racing Equipment Report 

Each attendee was given a list of Division Materials.  This year, Adam Atherton (Fleet 204) has renovated the course cards, and added a few (for the wave class).  Thanks, Adam!

Reports from Voting Members (membership levels/anticipated activities)

Old Business

New Business

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm


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2010 H16 / H20 NAC @ Fort Walton Postponed (28-May-2010)

For Immediate Release:
 
HCA-NA members:   Please be advised to the postponement of the FtWalton Beach Hobie 16/20 events slated for Oct.   Be assured that we have back of plans for venues in process and will be able to announce suitable replacement locations for the Hobie 16s and 20s.   I deeply regret any inconvience this may cause those that have preplanned their vacations around this event.  Please look for information regarding replacement events within the next 2 weeks, we hope to be able to reschedule all the 2010 events affected.


Thanks
Chris Wessels
HCA-NA

Ft. Walton H16 / H20 Event Cancelation Notice (PDF)


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Update on the topic F-18 competition in HCA events

(Updated 11-January-2010)

The HCA-NA council has approved the proposal to permit F-18 class participation in HCA sponsored events.  The details of the policy can be found here.

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(Posted 12-December-2009)

Fluffy has provided several documents on this topic.  They are posted on the site for your viewing pleasure.


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