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Originally delivered on 2/5/2023 10:01 pm

SUBJECT: ISCA Windward Leg January 2023

January 2023

Vicki Palmer, Windward Leg Editor

IN THIS ISSUE
  • Mes de la Vela Championship 2023
  • Bill Brangiforte’s Own Believe it or Knot
  • PanAm Games Instructions
  • Sarasota Sunshine Regatta Florida Regionals
  • Class Administrator information
  • ISCA / USSCA Membership Time to RENEW
SAVE THE DATES
  • February 10-12, 2023 (Sarasota Sunshine Regatta (WQ), Sarasota, FL)
  • March 26-28, 2023 (Sunfish International Masters, Pensacola, FL)
  • March 29-April 1, 2023 (US Nationals at Midwinters (WQ) – PanAm Games Country Qualifier – Pensacola, FL)
  • April 26-29, 2023 (ISCA Central, South American and Caribbean Championship – Qualifier for the 2023 PanAm Games – Paracas, Peru)
Windward Leg - Spanish Version
“Mes de la Vela Championship 2023” was held – Club de Regatas “Lima”
ILCA, Sunfish and Lightning classes participated. A total of 21 races were run.
ILCA, Sunfish and Lightning classes participated. A total of 21 races were run.

What better way to start 2023 than celebrating a championship with more than 50 years of history at the Club de Regatas Lima. Sailing Month, as always, allowed our helmsmen of the ILCA, Sunfish and Lightning classes to prepare for the various challenges they will face this year at a competitive level. The strong waves of the previous days gave way to a weekend that was within the usual parameters. Therefore, on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 January the light blue sailors departed without major setbacks from beach 1 of our headquarters Chorrillos and showed their excellent level.

"It was a short, fun, low-wind championship," says Jean Paul of Trazegnies, who took first place in the overall category at Sunfish. "I felt pretty fast. In some races I started behind, but happily I was able to recover. In the last one I managed to go from 7th to 1st place. Starting 2023 like this motivates me to continue fighting for the big goals: the Pan American Games. We are focused on getting as strong as we can and bringing a medal to Peru and Club Regatas." Willo Cappelleti

The podium of the Sunfish general category: Jean Paul de Trazegnies (1), Caterina Romero (2) and Esteban Montalbetti (3).
The podium of the Sunfish general category: Jean Paul de Trazegnies (1), Caterina Romero (2) and Esteban Montalbetti (3).

For publication in the Windward Leg, submit articles and photos to WindwardLegEditor@gmail.com 

Bill Brangiforte’s Own Believe It or Knot…

(Editor’s Note: At the 2019 Women’s North American Championship sailed at the Niantic Yacht Club in Niantic, CT, Bill Brangiforte taught a seminar to the women competitors. I happened to find a copy of his “Observations from the 2019 Women’s NAs” file on my computer and thought this would be a great introduction to many sailing/rigging tips presented throughout the year. Bill listed 11 observations. In this issue, we’ll start with his observation #1.)

To quote the beginning of Bill’s “Observations …” article:  “When Will Kresic asked me to do a clinic and help out at the Women’s NAs, I thought it would be fun and a good way to give back to the Class. Not only was it fun, but it was also a good learning experience. While I could talk forever about rigging tricks and sailing techniques, I wanted to discuss some things I learned, or perhaps relearned, during the weekend while they are still fresh in my mind.

I was surprised that the most attention-getting and photographed part of the clinic was on tying knots. There are 5 knots you need to know to properly rig a sunfish. All of these knots are useful for many other areas when securing a piece of equipment to another is needed.” Bill Brangiforte

With verification from Paul-Jon Patin, I’m describing what each of Bill’s recommended knots are used for:

Bowline

Used to tie the mainsheet to the bridle and to tie two lines together, particularly to handle large amounts of tension.

Truckers Hitch

Used to gain purchase when tying down a halyard through the fairlead. Also used when securing your boat to the trailer.

Square Knot

Commonly used to tie pieces of rope together. Sheet Bend: Better for two lines and particularly if a different diameter. But only if there is not high tension. When towing, it’s better to use two bowlines.

Clove Hitch

Use to attach the halyard to the upper spar.

Rolling Hitch (or Double Clove Hitch)

Used to attach the halyard to the upper spar.

ISCA/USSCA Class Administrator

Here for your Class Membership Questions and Support

  • Sail Numbers registration and updating.
  • Website management
  • USSCA Leadership Support
  • Support the Regional Representatives
  • Administrative support for meetings
  • ISCA membership and support
  • ISCA Leadership support

Martine Zurinskas, Class Administrator  sunfishoff@gmail.com or (404)451-7743

UPCOMING EVENTS
Florida Regional Championship

Sarasota Sunshine Regatta at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

February 10th (Clinic) & 11-12th Regatta

Current registrations

Full Registration details

Registration is open for both events. 

MORE DETAILS AND LINKS TO DOCUMENTS

Pensacola Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting both events. If you can bring an extra boat to charter, we need them! Contact the Class Administrator sunfishoff@gmail.com 

World Sailing ID is required to register - https://www.sailing.org/sailors/world-sailing-profile/ 

2023 ISCA/USSCA Membership

Membership steps:

1. Create an Account on new website using your email address. 

2. Review & update your membership contact information. 

3. Directory preferences - select which data you want visible in the member-only directory. 

4. Select USSCA MEMBERSHIP 2023 ORDER and pick your membership level, then check out. 

If you have any problems, please reach out to the class office at sunfishoff@gmail.com or 404-451-7743 

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2023 Calendar Submissions

The 2023 calendar of events is ready to be loaded. 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 2023 Schedule

Upcoming ISCA/USSCA Events (next 30 days)
Friday, February 10
2023 Sarasota Sunshine Sunfish Clinic & Florida Sunfish Regional Championship (WQ) Sarasota Sailing Squadron, FL
Saturday, February 11
2023 Sarasota Sunshine Sunfish Clinic & Florida Sunfish Regional Championship (WQ) Sarasota Sailing Squadron, FL
2023 Dinghy Frostbite (O) Lake Norman Yacht Club, Moorseville, NC
2023 Hot Toddy Series (O) Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern, NC
Sunday, February 12
2023 Sarasota Sunshine Sunfish Clinic & Florida Sunfish Regional Championship (WQ) Sarasota Sailing Squadron, FL
Charleston Sunfish Fleet Frostbite Series (O) Hobcaw YC, Charleston, SC
2022-2023 Edgewood Frozen Few Frostbiting (O) Edgewood Yacht Club, RI
2023 Carolina Sailing Club Winter Sailing Series (O) Jordan Lake, NC
Wednesday, February 15
7:00p USSCA Board Meeting
Friday, February 17
2023 Arizona YC Birthday Regatta (O) Arizona YC, AZ
Saturday, February 18
2023 Arizona YC Birthday Regatta (O) Arizona YC, AZ
Sunday, February 19
2023 Arizona YC Birthday Regatta (O) Arizona YC, AZ
2023 Connetquot River Dinghy Club Winter Season Series (O)
2022-2023 Edgewood Frozen Few Frostbiting (O) Edgewood Yacht Club, RI
Saturday, February 25
2023 Sarasota Sailing Squadron Winter Racing (O) Sarasota Sailing Squadron, FL
Sunday, February 26
2023 Sunfish Fleet 749 Spring Series (O) Arizona YC, AZ
2022-2023 Edgewood Frozen Few Frostbiting (O) Edgewood Yacht Club, RI
2023 Barrington Spring Frostbite Series (O) Barrington Yacht Club RI
2023 Carolina Sailing Club Winter Sailing Series (O) Jordan Lake, NC
Sunday, March 5
2023 Connetquot River Dinghy Club Winter Season Series (O)
2022-2023 Edgewood Frozen Few Frostbiting (O) Edgewood Yacht Club, RI
2023 Barrington Spring Frostbite Series (O) Barrington Yacht Club RI
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