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SUBJECT: ISCA Windward Leg - Issue #5 June 2025

June 2025 Issue #5
IN THIS ISSUE

ISCA News: 

  • Class Builder Updates
  • Class Rule Interpretations

USSCA Updates: 

  • USSCA North Americans 2025 
  • USSCA Youth North Americans 2025

USSCA News: 

  • USSCA Seminar - Staring by Conner Blouin
  • USSCA Membership Sticker
  • Welcome Mid-West Rep Doug Warren

Upcoming USSCA Major Championships: 

  • Women's North American Championship, Sept. 5-7
  • USSCA US Masters, September 26-28

Upcoming Regional Championships:

  • Southeast Regional II, July 12-13 Hobcaw YC, SC
  • New England Regional II, July 19-20 Wequaquet Lake YC, MA
  • Midwest Regional I, August 2-3, Milwaukee YC, WI
  • West Regional, August 16-17, Mission Bay YC, CA
  • New York Upstate Regional, August 16-17, Saratoga Lake SC, NY

Upcoming Long Distance Race:

  • Harkers Island YC, July 19

Windward Leg Editor Needed!

Regatta Reports:

  • Family affair at NA's
  • Mid-Atlantic Regional II at Brigantine YC
  • Seabrook Summer Solstice
  • Three Generations Sailing

Other news:

  • World Qualifier Championship
  • USSCA Host Clubs Needed
SAVE THE DATE

July Event Calendar

August Event Calendar


July 12-13 - Southeast Regional Championship II at Hobcaw YC, SC

July 19-20 - New England Regional Championship II at Wequaquet YC, MA

Aug. 2-3 - Midwest Regional Championship I/Milwaukee YC One-Design Regatta

Aug 16-17 West Regional Championship at Misson Bay YC

Aug 16-17NY Upstate Regional Championship | Mega Bowl, Saratoga LSC

Sept. 5-7 USSCA Women's North Americans | Wawasee YC, IN

Sept. 6-7 Southwest Regional Championship | Lake Worth SC, TX

Sept. 13-14 Midwest Regional Championship II | Devils Lake SC, MI

Sept. 13-14 NY Downstate Regional Championship II | Menantic YC, NY

Sept. 26-28 US Masters Championship | Lake Norman YC, NC

Oct. 4-5  Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship III | Tom's River YC, NJ

Oct. 18-19 Florida Regional Championship I | Florida YC, FL

Nov. 1-2 Florida Regional Championship II | Clearwater SC, FL

Windward Leg - Spanish Version

For publication in the Windward Leg, submit articles and photos to news@sunfishclass.org

Deadline for next issue July 25, 2025

ISCA CLASS BUILDER UPDATES

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What is ISCA?

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ISCA CLASS RULES INTERPRETATIONS

There were several questions after the Midwinters in 2025 about rigging blocks and a few others.  These questions are reviewed by the Chief Measurer and Technical Committee. They have published these Official Interpretations #9 on May 2025

Items addressed:

  • Rule 3.1.1 - Mainsheet Block
  • Rule 3.1.9 - Digital Compass
  • Rule 3.5.3 - Boom Blocks
  • Rule 3.5.7 - Tape
  • Rule 3.7.5 - Outhaul Lines
  • Rule 3.7.1 - Mainsheet Path
  • Rule 3.7.1 a - Block on Bridle

 If you have questions or other challenges, you can go to this page and look for the Interpretations for more details. CLICK HERE

Click Here - Class Rules
2025 USSCA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Thank you Fairhope Yacht Club!

by Parker Nagle, US Virgin Islands

I love attending major ISCA events like the ISCA North Americans because they give me the chance to compete against some of the best ISCA sailors in the world and experience big starting lines. I also really enjoy meeting new people and reconnecting with friends I've made at past events.

Every event teaches me something new—whether it's lessons on the water or tips on land from more experienced sailors, I always feel like my sailing improves. I also appreciate the chance to sail in different conditions than I'm used to. For example, Fairhope, Alabama had a wide range of conditions, from light wind to strong breeze, chop, and changing tides.

The toughest part of North Americans for me was the starts. It was challenging to find a clear spot on the line and avoid starting in bad air. But I know the best way to get better is to keep sailing and showing up to ISCA events!

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend the Worlds in Ecuador this year due to a conflict, but I’m really excited to welcome ISCA sailors to St. Croix for the 2026 Worlds. I can’t wait to see you all here!

First time at USSCA North Americans - TTO

by Kelly Ann Arrindell, Trinidad and Tobago

It has been a great experience representing Trinidad and Tobago in the ISCA class this year. While I’ve previously competed in international regattas in the Laser, this was my first year sailing the ISCA at larger events. The North Americans in Alabama marked my first international regatta in the class, and it was an incredibly enjoyable experience.

The sailing conditions were good but challenging, with choppy water and hot weather. Competing in a 79-boat fleet brought its own difficulties, but after the first few races, I found my rhythm and eased back into big-fleet racing.

The competition was strong, and it was valuable to measure myself against some of the more experienced sailors in the fleet. Everyone — both on and off the water — was welcoming and friendly. The race committee also did an excellent job running and managing the event, making the overall experience a very positive one.

I’m looking forward to continuing my journey in this class and hope to take part in more high-level events in the coming months and years.

2025 North American Champion - Simon Gomez Ortiz

Simon Gomez Ortiz COL (1st - 20 pts) proudly holds the North American Perpetual Trophy with his coach and fellow teammate.

L to R (Kelly-Ann Arrindell TTO 10th Top Female, Eugene Schmitt USA 9th, Christopher Alexander 8th USA, Mike Ingham Top Grand Master USA, David Hernendez GUA 6th, Diego Silvestre GUA 7th, Simon Gomez Ortiz COL 1st, Sebastian Medina PUR 3rd, Bernardo Fernandez ECU 5th Top Youth, Rod Favela VEN 4th, Steve Honour Top Great Grand Master, Conner Blouin USA 2nd. 

Photo 1: Crowded marks were the story of the day as boats would round in packs making for some interesting conversations. Robomarks were also 'new' for this class. Photo 2:  Berardo Fernandez ECU Top Youth Photo 3: Beautiful Fairhope Yacht Club rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. 

Photo 1: Awards Photo 2: Amanda Callahan Photo 3: Simon Gomez Ortiz master class of down wind speed Photo 4: Parker Nagle ISV (who also qualified for Youth Worlds in ILCA 6)

Photo 1: Rod Favela VEN making moves downwind Photo 2: Clinton Edward Gulf Coast Regional Representative Photo 3: Kelly Ann Arrindell TTO (new to the boat) Photo 4: Peru sailors Tania Zimmerman and Jocelyn Montagne always smiling!

Click Here - NAs2025 Photos
USSCA Youth North Americans 2025
Javier Balladares (ECU) Youth North American Champion 2025

Hosted by the Austin Yacht Club, Texas

by Annie Lancaster

The 2025 Sunfish Youth North American Championship was held at Austin Yacht Club in Austin, Texas on Lake Travis on June 27-29. There was a group of 13 competitors from Ohio, Alabama, Mississippi, Ecuador and Rockport, Houston and Austin, Texas. The event was sponsored by Austin Yacht Club and the Austin Yacht Club Fund. With a lot of help and support from AYC members, we feel the event was a success. Best of all there was wind, albeit shifty, and sunshine. The PRO, Terry Schertz and her race committee ran a practice session on Friday night and ran 5 W/L2 races on Saturday and 5 W/L2 races on Sunday. There were 6 Sunfish loaned out along with various parts and sails. A Texas event would not be complete with breakfast tacos, a fajita dinner, nachos and quesadillas all con queso.

Congratulations to the winners…

1st - Javier Balladares, Salinas Yacht Club, Ecuador

2nd – William Wise, Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, Texas

3rd – Wyatt Romberg, Austin Yacht Club, Austin, Texas

4th – Calvin Brock, Austin Yacht Club, Austin, Texas

5th – Zachary Romberg, Austin Yacht Club, Austin Texas

Links to on-the-water pictures from Saturday races taken by Marilyn Jackson.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PkQqhHsbPUpYFmS17


Links to on-the-water and trophy pictures from Sunday taken by Cheryl Pervier

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vZci1u16Jtzssf2BA

Thank you to all the Volunteers and Austin Yacht Club for their support of this event. Special shout out to Annie Lancaster for being the regatta chair!

Results

SailorsSail NumberBoat NameClub/OrgNetTotalR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10

1

Javier Balladares

ECU 4908

None

Salinas Yacht Club

17

22

3

2

4

1

1

[5]

2

2

1

1

2

William Wise

USA 4822

None

Lakewood YC

29

43

1

6

2

2

5

2

4

1

[NSC - 14]

6

3

Wyatt Romberg

USA 89981

None

AYC

37

51

2

10

1

4

2

3

7

6

[NSC - 14]

2

4

Calvin Brock

USA 19

None

Austin Yacht Club

50

64

8

5

7

9

3

1

10

4

[NSC - 14]

3

5

Zachary Romberg

USA 1941

None

AYC

50

62

6

1

6

5

6

[12]

6

8

5

7

6

Jackson Brock

USA 4906

None

Austin Yacht Club

53

66

9

12

5

10

4

6

1

3

3

[13]

7

Ramzi Matous

USA 8

None

Austin Yacht Club

54

66

[12]

4

8

6

7

4

3

5

8

9

8

Fisher Key

USA 76062

None

AYC

57

68

7

8

3

[11]

8

8

8

7

4

4

9

Jackson Timberlake

USA 5387

None

BWYC

64

76

5

3

9

3

[12]

7

12

11

6

8

10

Sonia Grogono

USA 4890

Tortuga

Austin Yacht Club

68

81

4

11

12

[13]

11

9

5

9

2

5

11

Guy Lindig

USA 2455

None

RYC

86

99

10

7

11

7

10

10

[13]

10

9

12

12

Tristan Logvinoff

USA 5141

None

Rockport YC

88

101

11

9

10

8

[13]

11

9

12

7

11

13

Lauren Anderson

USA 640

None

Hueston Sailing Association

104

117

[13]

13

13

12

9

13

11

13

10

10

Congratulations to the 2025 Youth North American Sailors!
Click Here - Youth NAs Photos
USSCA NEWS

USSCA is pleased to announce the next seminar on Monday, July 14th at 7:00 pm EST.  2024 ISCA World Champion and College of Charleston Head Coach Conner Blouin will be doing a seminar on Starting Strategies.  USSCA Members, please join us by CLICKING HERE and submit your questions. You must login to the website and be a current member to register. Thank you for your membership support. There is NO CHARGE for members to attend this seminar. Thank you Doug Kaukeinen for leading the educational team to find speakers -have a topic you want to hear about email Doug! 


If you have questions, please contact the USSCA President Susan Mallows ussca.president@gmail.com  or if you have trouble with login, please contact the Class Administrator sunfishoff@gmail.com. 

2025 USSCA Membership Sticker

Show off your member sticker! Take a selfie with it and tag us at #usscamember on US Sunfish Class Facebook page!

Welcome Midwest Regional Rep - Doug Warren

Doug Warren first sailed a Sunfish off the beach in Southwestern Lake Michigan in the 1970’s as a teenager.  After a 30-year break from small boat sailing, he resumed in 1998 after joining the Lake Bluff Yacht Club in Lake Bluff, Il.  Since that time Doug has sailed regularly in club racing series, regional and national championship regattas throughout the Midwest and around the US.  He has helped organize many regattas including the 2016 US Sailing Championship of Champions and the 2018 North American Sunfish Championships where he was Regatta Chairman.  While his ISCA sailing activities keep him busy but he makes time to regularly crew on larger boats sailing in Lake Michigan and to date has completed almost 40 Chicago to Mackinac yacht races. In addition to the Lake Bluff Yacht Club, Doug is also a member of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.  His goals as Midwest Regional Representative are to increase fleet and regatta participation throughout the region and develop new centers for ISCA sailing.  Thank you, Doug, welcome to the team!

USSCA MAJOR Championships
Attention Women Sailors of the ISCA Class

The Women’s North American Championship, September 5-7, will be here before you know it! 

This regatta is a great opportunity to come together with the amazing women of the Sunfish Class for some healthy competition and to share in a quintessential Midwest lake experience. In addition to excellent sailing on beautiful Lake Wawasee, IN, members of the Wawasee Yacht Club (WYC) are ready to welcome you into their homes, if you are interested in host housing. Also...

  • Loaner boats, charter boats and free lodging spots are available with some advance planning! Contact Brad Wagnon at (765) 749-8556 or b.wagnon46@gmail.com
  • The top 2 finishers of this event automatically qualify for the 2026 ISCA World Championship to be sailed in the island paradise of St. Croix/USVI – Nov. 7-14, 2026. 
  • Gail Heusler, USSCA’s 2025 Member of the year and six-time champion of this event and will return to vie for the 2025 title and the Linda Tillman perpetual trophy.  
  • Get a preview of the sailing community at Lake Wawasee on Instagram (wawaseeyachtclub)

The Notice of Race is posted and Registration is Open: USSCA Women’s North American Championship

Click Here - Women's NAs Sept. 5-7

These are fun photos from past years! Don't miss out - join us register today!

2025 US Masters September 26-28

Located at Lake Norman Yacht Club, North west of Charlotte, North Carolina September 26-28 (3 days of racing). Plenty of camping and beautiful venue. Make it a week and come September 20-21 for the LNYC Board Bash and visit the area!  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upcoming Regional Championships

CLICK on the graphics below to go directly to the event registration page!

Upcoming Long Distance Races
Harkers Island Sailing Club Long Distance Race NC July 19th

Please don't wait until the last minute to register, register here: 2025 Harkers Island Regatta : Palmico Coastal Activities Council (PCAC) 

WINDWARD LEG EDITOR
REGATTA REPORTS
Family Affair @ North American's

Family's can sail together and have fun. Check out these family teams from North Americans. USSCA Has over 100 family members this year (and counting) get your spouse, kids or grandparents involved and go sailing! Thanks to Clinton NAs had a NEW trophy for lowest combined points for Generational Family team won by Robert and Stuart Adams. 

L-R (Clinton and son James Edwards, Stuart and son Robert Adams, Susan Mallows and Doug Brown married)

L-R (Mike Ingham and Mary Ellen Ingham siblings, Mary and son Micky Kalich)

Mid-Atlantic Regional #2 - Brigantine YC, NJ

Submitted by S. Mallows

Brigantine Yacht Club, in Brigantine, NJ, hosted the second Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship of the season June 7-8, 2025.  The twenty-four sailors registered were met with challenging conditions on Saturday, with extremely light, shifting winds and intermittent storms forcing the race committee to abandon the day’s sailing by mid-afternoon.  Sunday proved much more favorable, with steady breeze ranging from 8 to 15 knots.  The race committee took full advantage of the improved conditions, managing 6 quality races in one day and therefore allowing for a throw out.  

Sailors from Lavallette Yacht Club, NJ, were well represented at the awards, winning 3 of the top 5 places.  With three wins, Doug Brown of LYC captured the top spot, followed closely by BYC member Jason Augustine.  Ken Zorovich and Betsy Davis, both from Lavallette, finished third and forth, respectively.  Nicky Einthoven from Hunterdon Sailing Club rounded out the top 5.  Five juniors competed in the event, with the top spot being won by Logan Augustine, who finished 8th overall.  Off water festivities were highlighted by a barbecue dinner Saturday evening, as well as nearby Atlantic City's casinos and boardwalk. 

Thank you BYC for the hospitality, great food and challenging racing. We are looking forward to the next regatta you host!


SailorsClub/OrgNetTotalR1R2R3R4R5R6

1

Doug Brown

LYC

7

13

[6]

2

1

2

1

1

2

Jason Augustine

BYC

10

17

1

[7]

2

1

2

4

3

Ken Zorovich

LYC/MYC

15

22

4

1

[7]

4

3

3

4

Betsy Davis

Lavallette Yacht Club 

20

27

[7]

4

3

3

4

6

5

Nicky Einthoven

Hunterdon Sailing Club

21

31

2

5

4

[10]

8

2

6

Nancy Jaywork

Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association

30

42

3

3

9

5

[12]

10

7

Chris Krautheim

Metedeconk river yacht club 

35

43

[8]

8

8

6

5

8

8

Logan Augustine

BYC

45

57

5

11

11

[12]

6

12

9

John Keating

Brigantine yacht club

46

71

10

10

6

[DNF - 25]

7

13

10

Joe Croasdale

Southold Yacht Club

47

65

15

9

[18]

7

11

5

11

Jim Knab

Rehoboth Bay SA

47

63

[16]

15

5

11

9

7

12

Richard Skeen

Deer Lake Club 

47

61

9

6

13

9

10

[14]

13

John Barrere

Pinchot Sailing Club

55

80

[DNF - 25]

13

10

8

13

11

14

Sasha Scheib

BYC

65

82

12

[17]

12

16

16

9

15

Gavin Mangel

BYC

69

88

11

14

[19]

14

15

15

16

Susan Mallows

LYC

69

94

13

12

17

13

14

[DNS - 25]

17

Isaak Fonorow

Brigantine Yacht Club

82

101

[19]

19

15

15

17

16

18

Richard Long

Manhattan Yacht Club

83

102

17

18

14

17

[19]

17

19

Constance Miller

Lewes a yacht Club

90

115

14

16

16

19

[DNS - 25]

DNS - 25

20

Tiffany Ludwig

Deer Lake Club

92

112

18

[20]

20

18

18

18

21

Constance Meeks

Cooper River Yacht Club 

116

141

20

21

[DNF - 25]

DNS - 25

DNS - 25

DNS - 25

Seabrook Summer Solstice Regatta

The Summer Solstice Regatta was held at Seabrook SC 21-22 June. We had 16 boats and were the largest class in attendance.  The Sunfish/ISCA Dinghy is experiencing a Renaissance here in Texas. Many people seem to be getting out of there more expensive and complex boats for the Sunfish.

   We had a total of 7 races, 5 Saturday,  2 on Sunday all with lots of breeze. Saturday began with 12 knots and was a steady 18 knots at the end. 3-4 foot rolling waves made for some amazing downwind legs. Sunday it blew harder, bigger waves, and we had 2 races before the thunderstorm arrived. It was a close series with only a few points between 1st and 2nd.

The final results with 1 throw out were 1st, David Ryden, SSC, 2nd, Josh Rubin SSC and 3rd Mike Jones HYC.

SUMMER FUN

Summer camp is in full swing around the country!  Augusta Sailing Club and Western Carolina Sailing Club in action! Send us your camp pictures at news@sunfishclass.org

Three-Generational "Dueling Sunfish®"

Richard Staples (RI) picked up a few old boats on Facebook Marketplace and turned them into fun toys for the family!  He thanks everyone for the wisdom shared on the Facebook page for "SUNFISH REPAIR" to help him get these boats back afloat Two boats is the key you always have a sailing buddy. Check out these inspirational photos - 3 generations in 2 boats going over 5 miles on the first sail! As Richard describes it MAGIC happened today! Three cheers to more inspirational stories like these - please share at news@sunfishclass.org

These smiles say it all!  Great job Grandpa Staples! 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendar Submissions

2025 Calendar is ready for your events. Please email your regional events to your Regional Representative or the Scheduling Coordinator sunfishschedule@gmail.com. Full calendar of events can be found at the Calendar

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