2012 110 National Championship to be held at Eastern Point Yacht Club in Gloucester, MA.

 

It is with great pleasure that we are now able to announce that the 2012 110 national championships dates are set for August 20 through August 24 at the Eastern point YC in Gloucester, MA.  Located on the beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts, EPYC is ideally situated just a stones throw from gorgeous open ocean sailing.  A number of boats, including a large contingent from both the midwest and west coast have already confirmed their plans on attending the regatta, so this looks to be a fantastic event.  This year will also be the first year whilst trying out the fractional Asymmetric spinnaker that has generated quite a lot of talk amongst class members and non class members alike.  Mark your calendars folks, this is not a regatta that you will not want to miss!  More info to follow, and be sure to check out the 110 Class facebook page to get all the latest gossip and news about bot only this event but other happenings of interest to 110ers. 

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.