The minutes to the 2011 110 class Annual meeting can be found here.  Major issues discussed were the venue of next years nationals, which is at this point undetermined, and the development of the Asymmetric spinnaker.  After last year's tepid response at the annual meeting, the proposal this year gained some traction with a three year "development" period being agreed to.  Each district will nominate a member of their area to be their technical representative as the development goes on.  For some reason, probably related to the location of the annual meeting and those present this year, the three year trial period states that the sail is to be based on a design developed by Doyle sails Detroit.  Given the existence of numerous A-sails developed by 110 sailors on both coasts and built by various sailmakers, it seems limiting to devote all development to one loft.  Currently, Quantum Newport has put quite a bit of time and development into this over the past three years.  In addition to their efforts, former 110 champion and world class sailor Jud Smith at the Doyle loft in Marblehead has designed and is building a sail for use on the East coast.  On the West coast, Bill Pearson from North sails has been actively sailing with a Quantum A-sail, and has been coming up with some valuable input that builds on the progress and development that is now already three years old.  These are exciting times for the venerable 110 class.  Let's all work together to come up with something that truly exploits the ample speed potential that Ray Hunt designed into his beloved 110!

The 110 Class is on FACEBOOK

As many of you may have noticed, this website is not updated with swift regularity.  in the interest of the the class disseminating information quickly and effectively, and for the many people interested in 110's, please be sure to join the International  110 Class Facebook Page.  Here you will find daily discussion about 110 class events, fleet developments, 110 restorations and various fleet building activites.  If you haven't already joined, PLEASE DO SO NOW!

2011 110 District 1 Championship in Hull, Mass July 16, 17

 

This event is a classic good time held by the good folks at the Hull Yacht Club.  There will be a band playing on Saturday night, and there will be guaranteed stiff competition.  Check out the Hull Yacht Club  for the official Notice of Race.  If you are planning on arriving on Saturday, boats will start getting launched at 11:00 am.

2011 International 110 National Championship

 

The 2011 National Championship for the 110's will be hosted by the wonderful Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in Holland Michigan.  Long a stronghold of 110 sailing, Macatwa Bay offers some spectacular sailing on the waters of Lake Michigan.  Below are links to official documents pertaining to the race, which will be held August 18 thru August 21.  This regatta will be held jointly by District II, which is comprised of fleets 7, 28 and 36.

2011 110 Nationals Notice of Race

2011 110 Nationals Entry Form 

2011 110 Nationals Schedule of Events 

2011 110 Nationals Sailing Instructions 

2011 110 Nationals Courses