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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:SAILING
Notice:Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:UNIFIX::BERENS
Created:Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2299
Total number of notes:20724

1141.0. "Class legal Hobie" by KRAPPA::RHODES () Thu Mar 02 1989 21:43

    I purchased a used 16' Hobie cat last year and this summer I want
    to enter into a couple of regatta's. How would I find out about
    upcoming regatta's and register etc?
    
    Also I've been hearing about the boat being class legal.
    What does this mean and what implications does it have on modifications
    and changes to the boat?
    
    Thanks Jim Rhodes.
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1141.1XCUSME::JOHNSENWed Mar 08 1989 17:0015
    To regattas in your area, contact (and maybe join) your local Hobie
    fleet. If you need info on this I can get it for you.
    
    As for "Class legal", class racing is done between boats of the
    same design. In this way, the better sailer wins the race, not
    the faster boat. In general, any modifications to a boat that
    will improve speed or handling are not class legal, i.e. more sail
    area, reducing weight etc. Modifications intended to enhance
    safety are allowed. Your Hobie fleet can give you a complete list
    of the Hobie class regs. Also, when ordering parts, most catalogs
    and stores can tell you if a part is class legal.
    
    Enjoy,
    Jeff
1141.2Get a copy of the Hobie HOtlineAKOV11::KALINOWSKIThu Mar 09 1989 12:3621
    Hey Jim where do you live???
    
       The latest issue of Hobie HOtline has all the races for all 
    the divisions in the US. I'll post the New England schedule next
    week.
    
        It also has all the hundreds of fleets throughtout the world
    along with the contact name and address. 
    
        Come mid April, there should be a learn to race, try a new sized
    boat day coming to most areas. Local racers will help you rig your
    boat and show you the finer points of racing along with an introduction
    to the rules.
    
        This year's Commodore's theme is for everyone to introduce a new person
    to the Hobie lifestyle (good racing, friends, locations, and stories).
    If any of you in the 3M area want to find out more, send me a mail.
                                
        john
1141.31989 Hobie Div 12 Racing CalanderAKOV11::KALINOWSKIMon Mar 27 1989 19:1039
    		division 12 1989 regattas
    
    may 20-21		goddard State Park RI
      
    jun 3-4		Red River Beach, Harwichport Ma
    
    june 10-11		Hampton Beach N.H.
    
    June 24-25		nahant beach Ma
    
    Jul 8-9		Manorhaven Beach, Mahansset Bay  N.Y.
    
    July 8-9		Ogunquit Beach Me
    
    Jul 22-23		Hecksher State Park, E. Islip N.Y.
    
    Jul 29-30		New Bedford Ma
    
    Aug 12-13		Old Orchard Beach Me
    
    Aug 26-27		Long Pond East Freetown Ma
    
    Sept 16th		Lido Beach , long Island N.Y.
    
    Sept 16-17		Duxbury Ma
    
    Sept 23-24		Compo Beach, Westport Ct
    
   Sept 30-Oct 1	Madison Surf Club, Westbrook Ct
    
   Oct 7-8		Candlewood lake, Ct
    
    I'll post the learn to sail date as soon as I find out (probaby
    in 2 weeks at the fleet 28 meeting)
    
    john
1141.4learn to sail dateAKOV11::KALINOWSKIFri Apr 14 1989 13:0413
    
    
        
    the learn to sail date in New England will be in late june instead
    of late May. Last year it snowed on them, so they do not wish to
    take any chances. The exact date and location is not final yet.
    
    The is a 100 mile race from Ct to Ri being scheduled for the same
    timeframe. As I find out more(thinking about trying it), I'll post it here.
                                                           
    JOHN