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For more information visit www.nosa.org Photos by Tom Walker Photography – www.tomwalker.photography.com After a hard–fought race The Hotel Coral and Marina and their gracious staff, our amazing south of the border partners for the AWelcome Message from Commodorepast seven years, will enableDaniel sailors recuperateHodge after a hard- fought race maybe with a spa treatment or a fine meal, then Racing and Comradery;venture into our charming host city for a traditional cerveza. We the cruising class.From Through the years,The NOSA hope you’ll take some time to explore the shops, restaurants and had amassed a magnificent trophy collection activities that this thriving and gracious city offers. Once again, with a priceless evaluation. it’sCommodore What N2E is AllBajaRama About will provide complimentary round-trip shuttle service Through the ‘90s, the maxi class exploded downtown. with bigger, faster and lighter boats. Radar, But before we all set sail, there’s some celebrating to do. Please Daniel Hodgeweather faxes and GPS technology was join us at the pre-race events designed to thank racers for their growing by leaps and bounds. By the NOSA Commodore participation; like our annual kickoff party Thursday, hosted this late ‘90s, Roy Disney’s 68-foot Andrews, year (for sailors and guests) at the esteemed Bahia Corinthian As we makePyewacket our final ,preparations the fastest in for 1999, the 200172nd annual(and Newport Thank you,on sailors, newer forPyewacket joining usin 2006)as we dominated take to the ocean YachtBut before Club. skippers Quaterand crew set Page sail, we sincerelyAd hope to Ensenada International Yacht Race, I’d like to take a moment and celebrateracing the in 71th Southern running California of the and Newport beyond. to Ensenada that participants will join us at events designed to thank to thank our loyal sailors for joining us as we celebrate both the On behalf of NOSA, I’d also like to thank our sponsors who have InternationalAlthough Yacht Race.Disney broke a lot of records on racers for their participation; like the epic kickoff party history of this iconic race and the potential for its future. provided much of the fun thank you swag NOSA gives our skip- Pyewacket, it was Aszhou, a 63-foot hosted Thursday night at the American Legion Yacht Club After 70 years of racing, we have proudly developed traditions pers. Additionally, would not be able to have a race without the This will beAustralian-built the second year Reichel that we’re Pugh running that in 2016a trio of courses supportand the of Skipper’s the City of VIP Newport reception. Beach Our and fundraising the City of efforts Ensenada, at that run deepmade in itthe to heartsEnsenada and in memories less than 10 of hours tens of – thousands designed to meet the skill, experience, comfort and adventurous- eachthe playingreception essential make roles a visible in helping difference us create for memorablean Ensenada sailing of men anda record women almost who unthinkablehave sailed byN2E the and sailors shared in the ness level of almost every sailor. First, there’s the classic course experiencesschool for autisticfor all participants. children. tospirit our of favorite on-the-waterof the Mexican first race, competition destination and by N2E.many and Nextfellowshipwho strug up -is N2SD,ashore. a gled over the years to cross the finish by fabulous one-day race to one of the country’s top destination WhenAfter ita comeshard-fought to expressing race The gratitude, Hotel Coral I cannot and adequately Marina will While we arethe dedicatedmid-Sunday to deadline. upholding traditions, we are also cities whether arriving by boat or not. Then, there’s N2DP, the praiseenable the sailors hardworking to catch NOSA up on sleepvolunteers in a beautiful - those who room, work recover tire- tasked with keeping up with changing wants, needs and goals lessly behind the scenes to create a seamless, fun and safe event. sprint courseSailed to Dana by skipper Point Stevethat we Maheen, hope will Aszhou develop set into one with the help of a spa treatment or enjoy a fine great meal. of Southern California’s sailing community. I’m privileged to have worked with all these individuals. of Southernan California’s amazing new foremost mono hullraces record that introduces time of young During your stay in our partner city, BajaRama offers andFor N2Enew 71,sailors9:35:34 we areto on offshoreproud its first to racing. offerN2E. It coastal beat Dougsailors Baker’s the opportunity There’scomplimentary something shuttle unique busand specialservice about from N2E.the hotel We look into for - to race theMagnitude Border Run 80 Course, which toset San the Diegoprevious and a new short NOSA is eternally grateful for our PHRF and cruising-class com- wardcharming to hearing Ensenada everyone’s and back. story We and hope celebrating you’ll take your some victories time course to Danarecord Point for mono designed hulls in to 2009 attract while new capping sailors and petitors who are and will always be the heart and soul of N2E. andto exploremilestones the withshops, you restaurants in Ensenada, and San activities Diego and this Dana thriving Point. provide opportunitiesthree-race streak. for those And sailing although smaller, Aszhou modern rocket- But we can’t help but be excited to develop opportunities for Thankand gracious you for beingcity offers. part of our storied history. like dingy destroyedand keelboats. the previous I extend record my sincere by more and deepest younger generations; not only giving them a race gratitude tothan our 90 partners minutes, at three Silver other Gate MaxisYacht inClub the and Dana If you are staying longer or looking for an adventure, please in which to bring their amazing new and classic Point Yacht2016 Club race, for helping Medicine us Man, establish Pyewacket these andnew courses. join our winery tour on Monday. dinghies, butZephyrus to inspire also and beat feed the the old spirit record. of the sportAs a result, so it may we anticipategrow and be a great passed deal to offuture excitement on the Much of the fun and all of the swag NOSA provides our racers generations.Embracing the relationship with the Transpac water AprilRace, 27 as board sailboats members participating added a onlonger all three courses is thanks to our generous sponsors. I’d like to thank each one Afterconverge all, the forcourse goals the 11around and a.m. objectives thestart San off Clementeon the the Balboa Newport Island Pier. in for their valuable contributions especially the LA Times, City of Ocean Sailing2015 Association, to serve as asan proclaimed offshore qualifier. so long Since Newport Beach and the City of Ensenada that affords us the No matter where spectators are this year, there will be no freedom to continue our mission of creating unforgettable ago,excuse in 1947, for itmissing is was not to exclusive the promote start for as ocean potentialwe’ll beracing broadcasting or existingat all on-the- Transpac participants, NOSA members hope sailing experiences for our valued sailors. levelswater out action of Newport via drone Beach. to the N2EAnd Facebookit still is. Page. Following that race veterans will want to challenge Ithe encourage start, racetheir high enthusiast yachts school, and collegiate around their crews the and worldby yacht taking canclub the watch each When it comes to expressing gratitude, the NOSA volunteers sailingboat’s teamsprogressless to scenic, enterthanks theiryet to more YB best, Tracking, challenging be they also in route.CFJ’s, new this On year. – the hardworking foundation of the organization; cannot be 420’s and other Olympic-class boats, Lasers, praised enough. I am very honored to have worked with all Be sure to thetrack flipside, HL Enloe’s also Mightyin 2016, Merloe.a well-received N2E’s record for best Moth’s or whatevershort-course floats became their boat,available along for with racers these dedicated individuals. elapsed time is the only major SoCal race the 60-foot ORMA, its any sailor whobased simply in San wants Diego. to be a part of the magicalcrew and start. 82-year Having old raced owner N2E have many not times broken. After a fun day One of the most amazing aspects of every N2E is that myself,taking juniorsI canCertainly, confidently for rides, times thesay are toweringthat different being trimaranatand the much start will has be Ensenada there’s something unique and special about each race. We changed since that first race. But directives withbound hundreds in hopes of otherof besting boats, the big 5:17:26and small, record is set by Tom look forward to hearing everyone’s story and celebrating by the organization’s founders have served oneSiebel’s of the 70-foot most thrillingORMA, experiencesOrion, after aI’ve 2016 ever dual. had your individual milestones upon your arrival in Ensenada.