What race/regatta would you suggest for a top ten list in North America?
Nominations should be for a regatta in which you have or would personally race. For most of us, this leaves out the America's Cup
This could well morph into a bucket list, or better yet- a seasonal circuit.
Please supply the name, location, sponsor and why you think the race is top ten worthy.

My nomination is the Tri-Point Anacapa Ocean Race.

Starts off of Ventura Harbor, CA
34 NM course past oil platform Gina and Anacapa Island to starboard and then a screaming 16 NM beam to broad reach back to shore. It is possible to race the entire course and tack only once. Sea life abounds- we were tracked by a pod of dolphins this year.

Pierpont Bay Yacht Club has sponsored this race as a part of the Island Series for 13 years, and has welcomed beachcats since 2006. Your catamaran must be 18 feet in length or larger, some 16s allowed with prior permission. There are six classes of sailboats, and the beachcats start last (after the big multihulls). You will spend the entire race passing other boats.



Edited by klozhald on Aug 31, 2012 - 11:34 PM.

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Green Island Race, Port Clinton, Ohio..... Lake Erie.

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I would say second or third on the list would be the Frenchy's Rum... Same location as the Tri-Point; however, this is out to Anacapa and back with out going around the island..

Screaming beam reach in both directions

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Mug Race, Starts in Palatka, Florida, ends at the Rudder Club in Jacksonville. 38 miles down the St Johns River. Billed as the longest river sailing race in the world. It is not a "catamaran only race" but it is almost always won by a catamaran.

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I just got back from the Spring Fever 2013 Regatta on Lake Hartwell, GA and it was a first class event. What a great mix of sailors and the hosts are the best.

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I just got back from the Spring Fever 2013 Regatta on Lake Hartwell, GA and it was a first class event. What a great mix of sailors and the hosts are the best.

I just looked at their site and it looks like a great event.
Were the different cat classes run separately or in PHRF ?



Edited by klozhald on Apr 01, 2013 - 02:17 PM.

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scotts1w

Green Island Race, Port Clinton, Ohio..... Lake Erie.

Looks well organized- how long is the race in distance?
How many beachcats usually attend?

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klppurdy

Mug Race, Starts in Palatka, Florida, ends at the Rudder Club in Jacksonville. 38 miles down the St Johns River. Billed as the longest river sailing race in the world. It is not a "catamaran only race" but it is almost always won by a catamaran.

This distance race looks really fun.
Have you done it?
30 some miles in one day, down river, north to Jacksonville?
Staggered start based on handicap?
It is a wide river, but it does wander a bit.
Is the dominant wind direction from offshore?
It doesn't look like there is more than 50 feet of landrise between the river and the ocean over the course.
Really fun!

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johnes

I would say second or third on the list would be the Frenchy's Rum... Same location as the Tri-Point; however, this is out to Anacapa and back with out going around the island..

Screaming beam reach in both directions

I'm trying this one in June.
See you there, John!

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Suggested great races so far...

Spring Fever Regatta Mar 29-31 2013
Lake Hartwell, GA
Three day event
http://www.twinhulls.com/…ingfever2013/13announce/

Mug Race May 3-5, 2013
Palatka FL to Jacksonville Fl
38 miles down St John’s River
Three day event, one day race
80 class trophies
PHRF
http://www.rudderclub.com/mug.html

Tri-Point Ocean Race Aug 17, 2013
Off of Ventura Harbor, CA
Around Anacapa Island and Oil Derrick Gina
PHRF - all beachcats over 16 feet invited
http://www.pbyc.org/PAGES/PBYC%20Race.htm

Frenchy’s Rum Run June 29, 2013
Off of Ventura Harbor, CA
Screaming beam reach out to Anacapa and back
PHRF/ORCA - all beachcats over 16 feet invited
http://venturasailingclub.org/

Green Island Race Sept 1, 2013
Port Clinton, Ohio, on Lake Erie
Around Green Island and back
http://portclintonyachtclub.com/

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Juana Good Time Regatta is my favorte. The big two regattas at OSYC "Slip to Ship" and "Island Hop" are next and any bouy race held at Key Sailing in Pensacola is awesome, if you can hadle 5, 6, 7 maybe even 8 races in one day (better eat your wheaties first). Have been to spring fever but it's 500 miles from me or it would be on my list too.

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Green Island Race, Port Clinton, Ohio..... Lake Erie.

Looks well organized- how long is the race in distance?
How many beachcats usually attend?

Bob:
Last year there were 6 attending. Yes, it's well organized and the Club and skippers are welcoming. I think it is about 21 miles.
I am a wannabe racer. I purchased a N5.7 too late in the season to get it wet last year. Maybe this year I'll try this race. I'll have to find an experienced crew to keep me out of trouble, you interested?
Last year's results: http:// http://portclinto…island-race-results-2012
2013 Notice of Race: http://portclintonyachtcl…3/gir/notice-of-race.pdf

Come up and play in our Lake!

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I'd love to sail them all but I'm afraid of the ocean!!! Bob Martinez

Dartmana

I'd love to sail them all but I'm afraid of the ocean!!! Bob Martinez

Lake Erie....Fresh water, no sharks or jelly fish and a party town atmosphere.

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Dartmana

I'd love to sail them all but I'm afraid of the ocean!!! Bob Martinez

Really?
Is that why you won't wear a drysuit when you single-hand your P18-2 in the Pacific?
You don't wanna pee in your pants?
You've been single-handing 18 foot cats in the channel for two decades. It's probably time you got over it.


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Dartmana

I'd love to sail them all but I'm afraid of the ocean!!! Bob Martinez

Really?
Is that why you won't wear a drysuit when you single-hand your P18-2 in the Pacific?
You don't wanna pee in your pants?
You've been single-handing 18 foot cats in the channel for two decades. It's probably time you got over it.


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My psycholigist is helping me through this. She says, "Be a mermaid (merman???) And don't be afraid of deep water, but be afraid of shallow living!" It's helping!!! Bob Martinez

Need to define great regatta. Great party or good competition? The best is a combination of both. Also distance racing may not really be a regatta?

My beach cat bucket list (a little bit in order):
1) Worrell 1000-not run
2) Tybee 500-done, lots of fun, would do again, not run
3) GT300-looks like fun but I've heard mixed stories about the great state of Texas...
4) Statue of Liberty Race: http://www.fleet250.org/cgi-bin/racing.cgi
5) Steeplechase
6) class Nationals
7) St. Barth Cata Cup, regarded as top 10 globally

tons more this summer, Madcatter is supposed to be a lot of fun, http://www.fleet204.com/204norcurrent.shtml, hearing great things about Hyannis, New England 100, High Points Dinghy Open etc.



Edited by samc99us on Apr 16, 2013 - 09:26 AM.

samc99us

4) Statue of Liberty Race: http://www.fleet250.org/cgi-bin/racing.cgi

Statue of Liberty race is one I would really like to get to. Amazing photo ops!



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scotts1w

Lake Erie....Fresh water, no sharks or jelly fish and a party town atmosphere.

Sounds like heaven.
How did you get rid of the jellyfish?


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klozhald

scotts1w

Lake Erie....Fresh water, no sharks or jelly fish and a party town atmosphere.

Sounds like heaven.
How did you get rid of the jellyfish?

It is Heaven here near the Lake Erie Islands.
The Jellyfish and Sharks were scared of Lake Erie's muscular, witty, daring and handsome Cat sailors and left many years ago.

Great thread, looking forward to more venues being listed.

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Bob M and Bob V, are you both doing the Tripoint this year? Chumms just chimed in and is changing the tires on the N20 trailer as we speak. He'll have to start driving soon! Looks like 4 boats now from AZ. Were still trying to convince a couple others that its a good idea.

Definitely!!! This is a "can't miss" race and hope to see you here.

azcat

Bob M and Bob V, are you both doing the Tripoint this year? Chumms just chimed in and is changing the tires on the N20 trailer as we speak. He'll have to start driving soon! Looks like 4 boats now from AZ. Were still trying to convince a couple others that its a good idea.

Having last minute negotiations with my crew, but have contingencies should that fail.
Can't wait!

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