F18 Ontario, EYC and ORCA are pleased to host

2010 Ben Hur Performance Regatta -and-
2010 F18 Canadian National Championship -and-
2010 F17 Canadian National Championship

September 24-26, 2010
Etobicoke Yacht Club
Racing will be held on Lake Ontario.

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To Buy/Sell Catamarans Tips

When listing a boat for sale - specify

  • * The manufacturer, e.g. Hobie Cat, Nacra, Inter, Prindle, Solcat, ...
  • * The year (you can check the year by reading the serial number on the transom, i.e. back of the hulls. The last two digits are the year of production)
  • * Color of hulls
  • * Any add ons (e.g. cat tracks, trailer, sail box)
  • * Where the boat is located, i.e. city/state or city/province.

When listing a boat wanted - specify

  • * The manufacturer, e.g. Hobie Cat, Nacra, Inter, Prindle, Solcat, ...
  • * The year range you would like
  • * Any add ons (e.g. cat tracks, trailer, sail box)
  • * Where you are located, i.e. city/state or city/province and how far you are willing to travel.

Good questions to ask:

  • Has the boat been sailed in salt water?

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Hello sailors and friends!

We have uploaded the photos taken by 3 photographers to the www.cat-alist.com website.

You can find the photos in the “Photo Gallery”. It was fun meeting you, and thank you for all the nice emails!

Your Championship Co-Chairs Karen-Ann, Dave, Johnston and Magnus

Video compliments of Storm Film and Video Inc. Website: Storm Film
 

2010 North American Championship events cancelled due to the oil spill in the gulf are being rescheduled

2010 Hobie 17/18 North Americans

will now be held September 4-7, 2010, Lake McConaughy, Nebraska - announcement

White sugar sand, warm water, and almost sea breeze like winds, we sometimes call it our poor man’s Mexico. Make no mistake, this is Hobie sailing the way it used to be. Camping on the beach, sand between your toes, and after a day of fun and sun on the water, the camaraderie of stories about the day’s adventures shared over a warm campfire. While there are accommodations available nearby, there will be no “Host Hotel.”  There are cabins and trailers close to “regatta central”, and there are hotels available “in town” if you prefer.

Schedule:
Friday  September 3rd registration and check in
Saturday September 4th thru Tuesday September 7th racing
Awards Banquet Tuesday Evening

We will be running this even as an overlay event to the NCAC event for the 16’s and 20’s. All classes will be racing on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th while the 17 and 18 fleets will continue racing on Monday and Tuesday.

Location:  http://www.lakemcconaughy.com/
Lake McConaughy, Nebraska  20 miles north of Ogallala Nebraska which is on I-80 about 20 miles east of the Colorado/Nebraska border.

Lodging:   http://www.lakemcconaughy.com/services_lodgingcamping.html
The link above shows many of the available options. With the closest being the North Shore Lodge and the Lone Eagle Campground.

2010 Hobie 20 North Americans

will now be held September 20-24, 2010, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Storm Lake is a popular location for catamaran sailors. The local fleet has been active for many years and has hosted several Division 7 Championships and the 1995 Hobie 18 NACs. The area is traditionally windy, which is apparent by the multitude of wind farms surrounding the area. The community of Storm Lake is very supportive of lake activity. There are ample facilities for motels and camping within a 5 minute drive of the regatta site. Arrangements are being made with Kings Pointe Resort for sponsorship and special regatta rates. There are also a variety of attractions for non-racing family members to explore.

2010 Hobie 14 & 16 North Americans

are now being held in Lake Mohave, Nevada. More news to follow