ANNOUNCEMENT ... ANNOUNCEMENT .... ANNOUNCEMENT

THE F16s HAVE MADE CLASS!!!!

RHYC is proud to announce that for the first time on the Chesapeake Bay the F16 Class has done it. There are (5) F16's registered/committed to attending the RHYC ANNUAL One-Design event. RHYC is pleased for the F16 class and hope this is the beginning of a long and successful life of sailing/racing for the F16s on the Chesapeake. Oh, one problem, does anyone have a F16 CLASS FLAG, that we can borrow for the start????


H14s MAKE CLASS AFTER A .......

They are BACK!!!! after a +20year absence of racing on the Chesapeake Bay RHYC is also happy to announce that the H14 has offically "MADE CLASS" w/ the registration of Mr Bill Kast this morning. This was possible through the support of Div11 and the HCA-NA.

So RHYC is happy for the "New class on the BAY" .... and the Grandfather class of beach cat classes!!!!!

Happy sailing and Racing

Harry Murphey
Catamaran Rep @RHYC

Do the other classes that "MADE IT" get appreciation threads too?

I suppose they should if it is their first time making a class or returning after a long absence.
people seem so edgy around here these days....

Tad,

The I/N20's are my next objective .... The West River I20s have always been invited ... heck look at the A-Cats, most are from WRSC ....

You guys are NEXT!!!!! Bring it on ... if John McLaughlin can sail his puny F16 over from WRSC ... I would think the big "MANLY" I/N20s should be able also .....

I will give Todd "special dispensation" for this year ...

The guantlet is thrown down ......

Harry

Harry

A class has made class at Rock Hall for years... We are the standard to beat for this regatta! We are working on breaking 15 boats this weekend, (14 now) (Now the H16's have a shot at beating the A cats in their Hobie Points regatta at Rock Hall in September).

Cats should be about 1/3 of the racing sailors this weekend. That turnout get's you noticed!

Rock Hall is 2 hours from Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and the New Jersey Shore... The regatta is convenient to a lot of sailors. Free camping, a pool, cheap bar and restaurant cover all the bases when coupled with the clubs commitment to support small boat racing with great RC work and hospitality.

Gentlmen,

A slight correction .... upon inspection of the Div11 H14 High Points Trophy that will be awarded this weekend, what do you think the last date listed is ?????? .....


...... would you believe 1983!!!!!!

So I stand corrected .... after a absence +25yrs(!!!!!) the H14s have returned to the Chesapeake

Harry

my point was to see if any other of the classes had made it there, and I see that the A classes have - yet I don't see an appreciation thread for them.

Fair play is fair play.

Do the West River N20's move around much?

I've put it on my schedule that I am doing the Annapolis -> Oxford race this year. I know there are two of them, I want to do the one where the beach cats show up.... whichever one that is.

Do you need a hug or something?

sure.

Are you offering? Hugs are awesome.

I'd offer you a hug, but you'd probably just punch me and take your harness and keys back. I'll keep my distance

That harness had better be in my catbox by this weekend or its not me you're going to have to worry about dude.

She's growing her fingernails out to draw blood.

I'd expect ANY class making it the first time would get a big announcement.

Those fleets get 15, 30 or more boats can sit smugly knmowing they are "where it's at".

Thats hot.

Harry
Thanks for the thread it's always nice to hear good things about Cat Sailing.
If a F16 Class Flag isn't available could I suggest adopting the Y-Yankee flag.
The Y Flag is made up of yellow and red stripes which is similar to the Spanish Flag. A Spanish explorer was the first European to discover The Chesapeake Bay in 1525. Also, The Chesapeake Bay was the venue for a Naval Battle where the French defeated the British Navy during the American Revolution in 1781. British Officers nick named American soldiers Yankee doodle dandy's due to their extravagant uniforms.
I hope you get where I'm coming from. Anyway, it was just a suggestion!! and I hope you have a great regatta.

Harry. Thanks for your shameless promotion of the class and all of your help with the regatta! I have a class flag being made up by a local artist. It's nothing official but should get us through the weekend. DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IMAGE FILE FOR THE F-16 LOGO? We can get by without it but it would help. sEE yA. eD

Mark. Thanks for the suggestion. For this weekend we're getting whatever the sailmaker has in vivid colored scraps but you've brought up some interesting stuff for a follow on. Ed

Both Robi and the F16 class (Governing Council) have these.

Ask either one of them.

Wouter

Not a good idea, since the Y flag has a defined use under the RRS (Wear personal flotation).



To avoid confusing competitors and lacking a specific F16 flag, use a unique color flag (pink, brown, green, etc.) or one of the number pennants. Code flag zero has red / yellow vertical stripes.

Logo is also available trough the website. The files over there should be in a high enough resolution I think.
Formula 16 site

Guys,

I have a dark blue 12"x18" Flag w/ three "Pink Strutting Flamingos" .....

We'll see what "Lucky Duck" provides .... but knowing the "characters" involved those Flamingos maybe very appropriate!!!!

What do you guys think???

Matt, Thank you to Chris and yourself for helping with making the H14 Sanctioned Class possible at RHYC. Have a fun time yourself at the "CRAM" event on Lake Erie. That sounds like a great yacht club ...

Thanks Guys and Gals
Harry