CPYC One Design Regatta

Press Release #5 - Sunday, June 08, 2008

Day 3 was perfect sailing weather; sunny and 7 - 12 knots. The racers were anxious to get going and were on the course going up and down the wind prior to the arrival of the Race Committee. Racing commenced on schedule with the first warning signal at 1100 am. cypc_2008 _OneDesign_Sun 253.JPG

Four races for the M 30s and three races in each of the other classes were held. The racing was tight and the day turned some fortunes around for the the leaders. Everything was wrapped up on the water around 3 PM and all boats were tied up when a thunderstorm hit as the awards were being given out.

For the final regatta results, click here.

The events official photographer was Allan Clark of Photoboat. He and Daniela shot all weekend, ran slide shows and supplied the beautiful awards that were given to the winners. To view the event photos, click here.

Press Release #4 - Saturday, June 07, 2008

Day 2 was tough for racers with light air that challenged all. The RC served up 3 w/l 4 races for the M 30 and Level 72 classes. The J105 and J30 classes were given 2 races. At the conclusion of racing there was a lobster dinner and party featuring CPYCs own house band.

Press Realease #3 - Friday, June 06, 2008

The M 30 Class kicked off the OneDesign Regatta into high gear today. Paul Iffland and his RC ream popped off 4 square w/l 4 races in light air. Mark roundings were close with some having the entire fleet within a 2 minutes spread. Multiple lead changes occurred on most legs of the day. At days end, competitors enjoyed a CPYC style home cooked southern meal of barbeque pork, chicken and salmon prepared by Vice Commdore Nelson Stephenson. In addition, competitors enjoyed the Kattack replay of their races, tracked by individual transponders on each boat. Allen Clark, of photoboat had a slide show going of the days close action as well.

For the results thru race 4.
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Press Release #2 - Monday, June 02, 2008

Event Chairman, Jim Brigger reports 8 - M 30s, 5 - Level 72s, 10 - J105s, and 10 - J30s have entered.

Press Release #1 - Thursday, May 29, 2008

As of May 27, there were 29 boats registered for the Regatta, coming up June 6 - 8. Fleets include J105s, J30s, M 30s and a Level 72 group. The M 30 fleet has 3 days of racing scheduled, and if they get here in time, some may even join the Wednesday night racing on June 4. Other fleets will race on Saturday and Sunday.

PRO Paul Iffland and his team are ready to go, and the regatta committee has got all the shore side activities set, from check-in, to the Saturday night lobster bake (with, of course, the CPYC House Band!), to the awards ceremonies on Sunday.

Thanks to our lead sponsor, Fairfield County Bank, and to J/Boats, North Sails, Harken, PhotoBoat.com, Lewmar, New England Ropes, West Marine, Yale Cordage, Schaefer, and SailFast.