Indeed, Annapolis YC is getting 6 29ers for its junior program. The race teams (Laser & 420) will mix training in 29ers during the summer. Additionally, the plan is to host some 29er clinics and hopefully some races. So while not in Virginia - at least it's on the Bay. There are at least 3 addl. privately owned 29ers in Annapolis. Suggest you contact AYC Jr. Sailing for details.
Sailing Anarchy
This is what we need to be shooting for in the states for cats! A PROGRAM
We have been told... we need a development program for cat racers.
Well.... the monohulls were told... you need a development program for skiff racers.
AYC is stepping up to the plate. They plan to put their racers into the 29ners.
So... IMO this is Good News! ... We are not that far behind.... fact of the matter is that there is NO 29ner racing in the mid atlantic jr or senior.... Fact of the matter... there is NO 49ner or skiff racing either... but we have LOTS of multihull racing. More importantly, there actually is a junior racing program already on the east coast... (Pat B has spoken about how succesful it is Syracuse area). Bottom line, the race for the hearts and minds starts now...
