cover.qxd 9/25/03 12:17 PM Page 1 cover.qxd 9/25/03 1:12 PM Page 2 When it’s “all happening” on a Hobie... you need to be confident in your equipment. Hobie Tiger Continental Champions (2002 and 2003) Greg Thomas and Jacques Bernier agree on one thing... they love racing! But, they can’t agree on which harness is best. Greg prefers the Hobie Convertible Harness, but Jacques wears the Hobie Automatic Harness. Greg likes the freedom of movement that the Hobie Convertible offers when worn without the shoulder straps. Jacques likes the clean design and snug fit of the Hobie Automatic. CONVERTIBLE HARNESS “Converts” easily from a half harness to full harness with the addition of shoulder straps (included). The all around harness for both racers and recreational sailors where comfort, support and mobility are key. For recreational or racer sailors the half harness has enough back support to keep you comfortable on the tramp or the trap. Just add the shoulder straps for those long days out on the trapeze where extra back support is needed. Extra stiff back support, padded leg straps / shoulder straps, adjustable lumbar support, neoprene covers over buckles and a stainless spreader bar. It all adds up to keeping you comfortable and having fun on the water. FULL “AUTO” HARNESS New spreader ratcheting feature allows easy adjustment of harness around hips. Ratchet strap system keeps the harness adjusted the way you like it while reducing the “loose strap ends” common with other harness designs. Clean design keeps you free from tangles. For those looking for added back support and comfort while on the trapeze. Great for spending lots of time on the wire. Crotchless design with neoprene leg straps, adjustable lumbar support, neoprene covers over side buckles. Reinforced patch on the seat. Comes with stainless spreader bar. conversion.qxd 9/25/03 10:16 AM Page 1 NAHCA NEWS SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2003 PAGE 3 Help us grow the NAHCA. Give a friend an application today! See page 45. 23 Sand Snake Regatta & GEP Three pages of results, pictures and a great article from Kim Edmonds on Wally Meyer’s GEP. Features 26 Midwinters East Area Champs Results, pictures and a story from Laurie Cronan. 9A Bit More on Preparation Mark Santorelli in the first in a series of articles 28 Hobie 17 & 18 North Americans giving us the “secrets” to start races ON TIME! Four pages of coverage with pictures, results, and an article from Dan Ward. 14 Bristish Columbia Youth Champs Results and story from Canada. 33 Pan Am Games Two stories, results, and pictures over five pages. 15 Hoyt-Jolley US SAILING Youth Champs Two articles, results and lots of pictures! 38 Hobie 14 & 16 Rules Changes Update READ THIS ARTICLE! Four pages, including a schedule for changes, photos of proposed changes, and some initial 22 Continental Event Updates feedback from sailors. WE NEED YOUR OPINIONS!!! A report from Lori Mohney. 42 Tramps and Sails Gone Digital The first installment in our new column: From the Factory. Greg Raybon (6187) of Shrewsbury, NJ, positioning for a winning start on his way to taking the title at the 2003 North American Continental Championship in Carlyle, IL. Details, full results and more pictures inside. Photo courtesy of Felicia Bamer. Columns 5 The Blue Part is the Water… 6From the Beach (Letters) 9From the Signal Boat 12 Guest Expert Program NAHCA News is the official publication of the North American 13 Women’s Racing Hobie Class Association (NAHCA). Contents © 2003 NAHCA. All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or in part without permis- 14 NAHCA Youth Program sion is prohibited. It is distributed six times a year to NAHCA Members. Its goal is to keep the North American Region informed 20 Global Hobie Racing Update of the business of the Class Association. Questions, suggestions and address changes should be directed to the address below. 21 Membership Musings The NAHCA is proud to be a member of the United States Sailing Association (US SAILING). 42 From the Factory The purpose of the North American Hobie Class Association is to establish and promote the highest standards of Hobie Cat sailing/ racing in its geographic boundaries in collaboration with the National and International sailing authorities. Resources NORTH AMERICAN HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION Kitsy Amrhein and Gordon Isco, Rich McVeigh, Chairman 4 NAHCA Board of Directors at the 2003 Hobie 18 NAs 14813 Fireside Drive Silver Spring, MD 20905-5542 5 NAHCA News Editorial Staff in Carlyle, IL. (301) 384-3695 Photo by Felicia Bamer. 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Box 1008, Oceanside, CA 92051 43 Major Events Schedule 43 Division Schedules NAHCA Website: http://www.NAHCA.org WebMistress: Karen-Ann Xavier 44 NAHCA Directory of Fleets email: [email protected] 45 NAHCA Membership Application MADE IN USA 46 US SAILING Golden Anchor Application ...to establish and promote the highest standards of Hobie Cat sailing / racing... conversion.qxd 9/25/03 10:16 AM Page 2 PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2003 NAHCA NEWS 2003 NAHCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE ADVISORY OFFICERS VOTING MEMBERS BOARD Chairman DIVISION 1 DIVISION 5 DIVISION 9 DIVISION 13 Bylaws Chairman Rich McVeigh Bobby Wythes Bryan Frahm Chris Merrell Armando Noriega Contact NAHCA Chairman 14813 Fireside Drive 34 White Sands Pl H.C. 2 Box 20 1457 Gannet Run Montaña de Amayo 39 Nominating Chairman Kailua, HI 96734-1966 Trenton, NE 69094 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 14210 Mexico, DF Silver Spring, MD 20905-5542 Contact NAHCA Chairman 301.384.3695 808.261.0294 785.443.1067 757.422.0988 52.5.631.55.55/ 645.74.18 Fax [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Membership Chair [email protected] Shirley Palmer 1st Vice Chair DIVISION 2 DIVISION 6 DIVISION 10 DIVISION 14 (see Executive Officers) Laura Sullivan Ron Wagniere Mike Rohrer Jeff Rabidoux Gary Godbold Publications Chairman 20831 SE 213th 14648 Tyler Street 2505 Little Elm Tr 1867 Farmbrook Drive 4124 Shannon Drive. Mike Levesque Maple Valley, WA 98038 Sylmar, CA 91342-2828 Cedar Park, TX 78613-5259 Troy, MI 48098 Ft Worth, TX 76116-8042 75 Bishop Hill Road 425.432.7749 881.364.1157 512.335.2865 248.641.7358 817.731.0542 Johnston, RI 02919-2819 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 401.934.3003 (Tel & Fax) 2nd Vice Chairman [email protected] Roger Brown DIVISION 3 DIVISION 7 DIVISION 11 DIVISION 15 24752 Eldamar Avenue Gary Russell Paul Bommersbach Jim Glanden John MacDonald Rules Chairman Lake Forest, CA 92630-3601 PO Box 14993 2015 S Hillview Road 100 Valley Rd. 1473 Gulfwinds Drive Paul Ulibarri 949.472.8037 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-6993 Sioux Falls, SD 57110 Newark, DE 19711-2521 Gulf Breeze, FL (see Executive Officers) 707.869.2464/707.291.3363 605.371.3169 302.368.9514 (Tel & Fax) 850.932.2673 [email protected] Appeals Chairman [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Membership Chair Doug Campbell Shirley Palmer 949.640.4573 / 759.8190 Fax DIVISION 4 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 12 DIVISION 16 4935 Calle Esquina [email protected] Laura Sullivan Alex & Patsy Shafer Dave Heroux Kevin Wilson Tucson, AZ 85718-6311 20831 SE 213th 406 Lakeshore Drive 27 Foster Center Rd 8442 Transit Lane Past NAHCA Chairman 520.299.0609 (Tel & Fax) Maple Valley, WA 98038 Eustis, FL 32726-40253 Foster, RI 02825-1326 Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Nigel Pitt [email protected] 425.432.7749 Tel 352.357.6228 401.647.3203 315.652.4688 245 Cedar Hills Rd Fax 352.357.7852 Secretary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hartwell, GA 30643-3074 [email protected] Bruce Andrews 706.376.4016 103 Woods Lane [email protected] Women’s Representative Landenberg, PA 19350-9109 Heather Morrison 610.274.3048 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 36602 23 Road [email protected] Fowler, KS 67844 Treasurer 620.646.5591 Youth Representative Guest Expert Program Kathleen Tracy [email protected] Gary Russell Coordinators 2625 Jewelstone Court PO Box 14993 Ft Collins, CO 80525 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-6993 Mimi Appel 970.223.2642 707.869.2464/707.291.3363 3357 Collins Road [email protected] [email protected] Marcellus, NY 13108-9647 Race Director [email protected] Paul Ulibarri Kathleen Tracy Continentals Coordinator 3334 Fulton 2625 Jewelstone Court Lori Mohney Victoria, BC V9C 2T9 Ft Collins, CO 80525 1 HAWAII 2812 E Shore Drive Canada 970.223.2642 Portage, MI 49002-6581 250.474.7580 [email protected] [email protected] 616.327.4565 [email protected] GEP Website: NOTE: For local and country contacts, www.nahca.org/gep/gep.htm refer to Fleet Contacts section. Bylaws Committee Publications Committee Rules Committee Appeals Committee Contact NAHCA Chairman Mike Levesque - Chairman Paul Ulibarri - Chairman Doug Campbell - Chairman STANDING Nominating Committee Shirley Palmer, Phil Collins, David Koons, Ray Seta, COMMITTEES Contact NAHCA Chairman Gillian Thomson, Wayne Mooneyham, Wick Smith Kathleen Tracy, Wick Smith, Dave Sparkuhl Membership Committee Theresa White, Nancy Worth, Shirley Palmer - Chair Karen-Ann Xavier ...to establish and promote the highest standards of Hobie Cat sailing / racing... conversion.qxd 9/25/03 10:16 AM Page 3 NAHCA NEWS SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2003 PAGE 5 The Blue Part is the Water … by Rich McVeigh, NAHCA Chairman hree big competitions just well represented by finished - were you watching? teams from Puerto Rico, T Canada, Mexico, Guate- In June, the H17 and H18 Continental mala and the USA.