North Sails and Etchells experts Alex Curtiss and Eric Doyle dive into an in-depth talk on sail trim.
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The conclusion of the Etchells Midwinters West this weekend means only one more regatta in the Etchells West Coast Spring Series... and the top overall positions are a close call. Jim Cunningham on Lifted earned a first place win this weekend after staying consistently in the top three for the previous two races in the Series. However, Cunningham and his crew are unable to sail in the final event, the Orca Bowl, leaving the battle between Chris Busch's Elizabeth and Tom Carruthers' Louise for the overall Series winners.
2022 C420 Midwinters in Jensen BeachWith conditions ranging from windy, stormy, and wet to warm, sunny, and light, this years C420 Midwinters Championship was extremely challenging and competitive. My skipper Emily and I never seemed to have a moment to relax, whether it be staying upright between races on the first day, or fighting for a spot on the line the next. The current was ripping from boat to pin, and the pressure could be quite unpredictable. The right often paid, so we usually set up near the boat in hopes that there would be an opportunity to tack once we sailed up course into the shallower water. It was a great experience, and congrats to Peter Busch and Cam Spriggs for getting second place! SoCal crushed it, taking up many of the spots in the top 10!
Members are discouraged from bringing:
Dogs are still welcome at Buffalo Beach. Catalina Conservancy And San Diego Yacht Club rules insist that all dogs remain leashed while on Catalina Island. Dogs must be cleaned up after immediately. Uncontrolled barking will not be permitted (by dogs or owners). There is no exception to the doggie rules. Comply, or owner will be asked to leave. The dog can stay.
Neighboring Camps: by no means are we welcome to trespass on our neighboring camps property. Our immediate neighbor, MSA, operates as a youth camp and Airbnb. Adults found wondering through the camp while youth groups are present could face criminal charges. While passing through the camp you must stay on the road. We are not welcome to use their restrooms, showers, or playground facility. There is a small store within MSA’s main building which we may patronize.
Jumping from the pier is strictly prohibited. Our host, the Catalina Conservancy insists that no member or guest jump from the pier at any time for any circumstance.
It is dangerous, and against Los Angeles County code, punishable by fines from $100-$500, and/or 30 days in L.A. County Correctional Facility (Avalon).
Trash is picked up at your boat every Saturday and Sunday morning. Simply leave your trash on the swim platform and it will be picked up. You may drop your trash at the Green Pier in Avalon FOR FREE. Trash from boats may not be brought ashore. There is no exception to this rule. We have no resources or facility to handle outside trash. Members who violate this rule will find their account charged the cost of this service at $35.00 per bag.
Photo gallery from all the racing action at the 2022 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in San Diego. Photos courtesy of Paul Todd, Outside Images.
On a perfect day for racing in San Diego, multiple champions were crowned at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series stop, with the ORC winner taking the big prize.
The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series San Diego finished just as it started—with brilliant sunshine and a building sea breeze, conditions that local sailors expect this time of year. The ideal racing conditions also allowed the race committees of San Diego and Coronado yacht clubs to complete a full set of races over the three-day regatta.
For Eduardo Saenz and his teammates on Nimbus, the three-race final day gave them an opportunity to put up a few more top finishes and win their regatta by a considerable 12-point margin over Jeff Janov’s Minor Threat. For Saenz and his teammates from Mexico City, Mexico, the key was working the wind shifts and, of course, staying out of trouble.