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2009 Endurance Series Schedule Announced
The long awaited announcement of the Endurance Series is finally here. The new schedule consists of only four races with all counting toward points. This will achieve two goals, one allowing all sailors to compete against each other head to head and two allowing us to focus on making the events higher in quality. The 2008 awards will be given out at the Key's 100 which is the first race of the series.
2009 Endurance Series Schedule
Apr 25–26 – Keys 100- Reef Run (Key Largo to Key West)
July 25-26 -- Gilligan's Run (Daytona Beach)*
Oct 31-Nov 1 -- Hiram's Haul (Melbourne to Sebastian)
Dec 12-13 -- 25 Annual Key Largo Steeplechase (Key Largo)
*- tentative date
2009 Endurance Series Schedule
Apr 25–26 – Keys 100- Reef Run (Key Largo to Key West)
July 25-26 -- Gilligan's Run (Daytona Beach)*
Oct 31-Nov 1 -- Hiram's Haul (Melbourne to Sebastian)
Dec 12-13 -- 25 Annual Key Largo Steeplechase (Key Largo)
*- tentative date
First Hobie Fleet in China
Delta Sailing center is pleased to announce to have the first and so far only HOBIE FLEET 888 in China mainland.
http://www.ShenzhenSailing.com is where you find futher information about our private members club.
The club is located outside the City of Shenzhen and has ideal sailing conditions in the south China sea.
Full membership or short term membership is available for the beginner or advanced sailors.
For further information about available membership, available boats and general information, please visit www.ShenzhenSailing.com
http://www.ShenzhenSailing.com is where you find futher information about our private members club.
The club is located outside the City of Shenzhen and has ideal sailing conditions in the south China sea.
Full membership or short term membership is available for the beginner or advanced sailors.
For further information about available membership, available boats and general information, please visit www.ShenzhenSailing.com
Round Texel Race Expanded to Zwitserleven Sailing Week
As of 2009, the Round Texel Race is to be continued as Zwitserleven Sailing Week. This high-performance event unites spectacular activities that rise the adrenalin. For decades the main focus was on the Round Texel Race itself, whereas the new program becomes more extensive, challenging and longer. Not only for the competitive and recreational sailors, but also for the audience. The first considerable addition is the 2009 World Championship Windsurfing Slalom that will attract world's best windsurfers.
From June 8 until June 13, the Texel beach at Paal 17 will be the center of everything that sails on the sea, beach and through the surf at high speed. The Dutch Championship Catamaran sailing has expanded to three full (instead of half) racing days and the ultimate Round Texel Race on June 13. After the last finish on the first three days, the participants are welcome to compete in the TNG Short Track Races. The exciting finals will be held on Friday. There is also more to do for fun seekers, as the Light House Race to the northern point of Texel will be added to the traditional Horstocht to the south.
Extreme 40 Catamaran Sailor Uses F18 Catamaran For Training
In 2009, Team Holmatro (NED) lines up for the iShares Cup as well as for the F18 circuit. This combination should provide skipper Carolijn Brouwer (BEL) with the necessary sharpness and skills to keep up with world's best Extreme 40 sailors in the iShares Cup. Brouwer made her début as Holmatro skipper in 2007. In the Olympic year of 2008, she focused completely on her Tornado campaign. She will now return to the Extreme 40 class with Holmatro as true partner. The F18 replaces the Tornado for her valuable 'dinghy experience'.
It is from the very first day of the Extreme 40 (2005) that the Dutch company Holmatro got involved in this spectacular, high-tech class. CEO Jaap Meijer (NED) about the long term partnership: "The boat and teamwork of the crew symbolize our key values, they represent 'Mastering Power'. The professional and high level skills of the team fit our business ambition of achieving the best. In addition, our hydraulic cylinders and winches onboard show how sailors can manage the forces by using our products. We are constantly trying to collect more knowledge about our products and more feedback from the users on that top level. That enables us to grow."
AruAruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta 2008
On the second day of the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta 2008, the fleet of 41 teams had to deal with tricky sailing conditions on the Caribbean Sea. From time to time, big clouds brought rain showers and gusts. That resulted in a shifty and variable breeze, which made it an interesting competition. Dutchmen Booth and Nieuwenhuis are still in the lead by one point, with Xander Pols and Frank de Waard (NED) in second position. Last year’s winners Eduard Zanen and Mischa Heemskerk (NED) climbed to a third place. Henk-Johan Hankart and the Grijpma brothers are first overall in the fleet of slower catamarans.
Today’s weather required a lot more trimming and smart racing. The winning strategy was about getting the shifts and pressure right. Sunburned legs and arms had a rest, as it was mostly clouded. The morning breeze was about 8 knots strong, but in the afternoon it picked up to 16 knots and more. During lunchtime on the Aruba beach, the competitors could share their experiences and reconsider their tactics. Or simply enjoy the Aruba hospitality. Late afternoon, they decided to have their happy hour in sea, as the rain was pouring down in a tropical shower.
Cat Caper Regatta, Day One, Birmingham Sailing Club
Day one of the Cat Caper Regatta got off to an excellent start with good wind and 5 races completed. Very gusty conditions made for challenging lake sailing.
More info after day two.
Rank Fleet Class Nat SailNo Helm Crew Rating R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett Notes
1st Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA 1 Oley Olsen Joanna Lienti 63 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 (4.0) 10.0 6.0
2nd Portsmouth A Nacra F17 Uni spi USA 218 Jim Leonard 66.7 1.0 4.0 1.0 (5.0) 3.0 14.0 9.0
3rd Portsmouth A Nacra 20 Slp spi USA 11 Mark Smith Karen Ann Xavier 59.3 (3.0) 2.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 12.0 9.0
4th Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA 724 Jody Abrams 63 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 (6.0) 19.0 13.0
5th Portsmouth A Nacra 20 Slp spi USA 1015 Philip Mumm Rundell Curtis 59.3 (6.0) 5.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 23.0 17.0
6th Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA USA712 Tom Shannon 63 5.0 6.0 5.0 (7.0 DNF) 5.0 28.0 21.0
1st Portsmouth B Hobie 17 (1-up) USA 5887 Jim Brown 74 (1.0) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 4.0
2nd Portsmouth B Hobie 16 USA 77765 Shane Gaston Connor Gaston 76 (2.0) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0 8.0
3rd Portsmouth B Hobie 18 & 18 Magnum USA 8487 Damon Linkous 71 (3.0) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 15.0 12.0 Square top main
4th Portsmouth B Prindle 19 USA 567 Stan Muse 66.4 4.0 (6.0 DNS) 4.0 4.0 6.0 DNS 24.0 18.0
5th Portsmouth B Hobie 16 USA 110523 Michael Aregood 76 5.0 (6.0 DNS) 6.0 DNF 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNS 29.0 23.0
More info after day two.
Rank Fleet Class Nat SailNo Helm Crew Rating R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett Notes
1st Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA 1 Oley Olsen Joanna Lienti 63 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 (4.0) 10.0 6.0
2nd Portsmouth A Nacra F17 Uni spi USA 218 Jim Leonard 66.7 1.0 4.0 1.0 (5.0) 3.0 14.0 9.0
3rd Portsmouth A Nacra 20 Slp spi USA 11 Mark Smith Karen Ann Xavier 59.3 (3.0) 2.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 12.0 9.0
4th Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA 724 Jody Abrams 63 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 (6.0) 19.0 13.0
5th Portsmouth A Nacra 20 Slp spi USA 1015 Philip Mumm Rundell Curtis 59.3 (6.0) 5.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 23.0 17.0
6th Portsmouth A Formula 16 spi USA USA712 Tom Shannon 63 5.0 6.0 5.0 (7.0 DNF) 5.0 28.0 21.0
1st Portsmouth B Hobie 17 (1-up) USA 5887 Jim Brown 74 (1.0) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 4.0
2nd Portsmouth B Hobie 16 USA 77765 Shane Gaston Connor Gaston 76 (2.0) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0 8.0
3rd Portsmouth B Hobie 18 & 18 Magnum USA 8487 Damon Linkous 71 (3.0) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 15.0 12.0 Square top main
4th Portsmouth B Prindle 19 USA 567 Stan Muse 66.4 4.0 (6.0 DNS) 4.0 4.0 6.0 DNS 24.0 18.0
5th Portsmouth B Hobie 16 USA 110523 Michael Aregood 76 5.0 (6.0 DNS) 6.0 DNF 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNS 29.0 23.0
F18 NA Championships - Last Day Racing Cancelled
Pensacola Beach, FL - October 17, 2008
Last Day of racing cancelled due to no wind in the morning. Racing was scheduled to start at 9:00 and this is what the water looked like.
Last Day of racing cancelled due to no wind in the morning. Racing was scheduled to start at 9:00 and this is what the water looked like.
F18 NA Championships Day Four Results
October 16, 2008 - Key Sailing - Pensacola Beach
See Day Four Pictures by Damon
See Philip Mumm's Day four pictures
Today's conditions were much lighter than the first three days but the racing was just as close. Robbie Daniels is still in command, stretching his overall lead to an amazing 29 points after 15 races with 21 points. Greg Goodall and John Williams look to have nailed down 2nd with 50 points and a 19 point lead over John Casey and Kenny Pierce in third. But only 10 points seperate that third from the next three boats, so medals will still be out their to be won on the final day.
It was announced just a little while ago that Friday's start would be a 9:00am (to a few groans) and two races would be run to be finished as early as possible and avoid some predicted weather.
Additional report and full results on full story.
F18 NA Championships Day Three Results
Pensacola Beach Florida, Key Sailing - October 15, 2008
Photo by Philip Mumm, pictures from the event are available for purchase. For picture information contact Philip at 205-870-8800
Day three continued the awesome conditions and close racing. Robbie Daniels continues to dominate and now holds a 24 point lead over the second place, but then only 11 points separate the next four teams, so it's still a battle for the medal positions. Day Three Pictures by Philip Mumm are posted (195 of them!).
Click Day Three Title or read full article to view results through day three.
F18 NA Championship, Day Two Results
October 14, 23008 - Pensacola Beach, FL - Day 2 Photos by Philip Mumm
Big sailing for the big boys! Four races today for 7 total.
Extremely close sailing with many position changes, is the cream rising to the top? Robbie is still on top, Tomko made a strong move, Nigel and Kirk both moved up and are still neck and neck. What's this? Enrique on a Nacra! Don't tell his Hobie 16. See full results through day two by reading rest of story.
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