Draft 2012 Racing Schedule

A (very rough) draft of the 2012 racing schedule is below to help plan out the summer.

Nothing is confirmed and absolutely everything is subject to change, but expect to hear more in the near future.

The dates for the RCYC and NSC events have been carried forward from their respective weekends from 2011 (for example, we assume the RCYC Open will fall on the second weekend of June, etc).

The dates for the CDA Championships and potentially a second regatta (pencilled in as the NA's but this could change) has been scheduled for the same weekend as the 2013 International Fourteen World Championships, to give sailors the chance to get up to 5 days of racing in the same venue and season in 2012.

As mentioned, everything here is subject to change!

Gill Gear Clearance Sale!

(January 15, 2012)


A few extra items were shipped with the CDA Gill order back in the fall, and we are looking to move them at nearly any cost.  


If any of the items below interest you or you want to know more, contact me (Matt) and we'll cut a deal. 

Item	Size	MSRP	CDA Price	Sale Price
Thermal Hot Sock	S-M	$19.99	$13.99	Make an Offer!
Women's Pro Salopettes	8 (Women's)	$185.00	$129.50	Make an Offer!
Tall Yachting Boot	11 (Men's)	$99.99	$54.99	Make an Offer!
Junior Pro Top	XXXS (Child ~10yrs)	$159.00	$111.30	Make an Offer!
Speedskin L/S Top	M (Men's)	$109.00	$76.30	Make an Offer!

No reasonable offer refused!

The Killing 3 hits the water!

Canadian International 14 sailors Chris Leigh and Jason Lemieux have put together a brand new I14 design for the 2013 World Championships in Toronto. The first of these boats, "Little Red Riding Hood", CAN 615, hit the water two weeks ago.  Check out the latest video, and if you haven't already seen it, their project website at http://killing3.blogspot.com/.

 From the Wire2Wire Press Release:

The following video First Impressions, is third episode of the series Developing the K3 International 14.  I this episode Chris Leigh and Jason Lemieux discuss the newly launched K3's features and performance.  The prototype K3 was launched on July 28 after eleven and a half months of design and development.  The boat is being shipped to Weymouth for the International 14 Worlds this September where it will be sailed by Billy Gooderham and Ian Hogan.

<<video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8euZzwZHQ>>

The K3 International 14 Project is the development of a new I14 design from the desk of Steve Killing and Object 2.  The design attempts to address three main objectives:

1. Improved Performance - incremental, low-risk improvements to the hull shape that will foster more aggressive development of foils, rig and sails;
2. Simple & Versatile Deck Layout - clean and simple out of the box, with flexibility for customization by the owner;
3. Simplified Construction - reduce the labour (and cost!) and improve the precision and repeatability of construction and assembly;

The K3 project is focusing now on how to produce more International 14s.  The team is creating an offering for buyers interested in sailing these boats and preparations are being made for orders that will hit the water Spring 2012.  This timing aligns well with those interested in training and competing for the World Championship title in Toronto September 2013.  Information on pricing and orders will follow in the weeks ahead.

The project is managed by Chris Leigh and Jason Lemieux with Wire 2 Wire and built by Rossi Milev and Chris Ball from Clear Air in partnership with CST Composites, Alexander Sails, Fogh Marine, CNC Pattern Technologies and ATC polymers.

For more information on the project visit http://killing3.blogspot.com/ or contact Chris Leigh cleigh@gmail.com and Jason Lemieux jasonlemieux14@gmail.com

More racing for those not going to Weymouth...

... or those on the multi-boat program!

The High Performance Dinghy Open is being held at the American Yacht Club on Long Island Sound over Thanksgiving weekend (Columbus Day south of the 49th), on October 10th, 2011.

It's been running since 2004, and has a beer for the title sponser, so you know it's going to be good!

Results and Regatta Report - RCYC HPT Regatta

We had a great turnout at our first regatta of the year.  Light winds on day one led to close racing with a lot of tight mark roundings and many lead changes.  Day two was far windier, with the prospect of capsizing into the 5 degree April water keeping a few of the boats on shore.  Races 1-6 were on day 1, races 7-8 on day 2.

Photos from Saturday will be available soon!

More from RCYC.ca:

"34 boats in the laser, laser radial, 29er, 49er, and International 14 fleet sailed in the 4th
annual RCYC HPT regatta. Winds varied from Saturday’s light and variable 3-5 south
westerly on Saturday and 10-15 from the East on Sunday (and it was very cold!). Most
fleets completed 8 races and the entire event success was found through good starts, boat
handling and solid wind shift management.

In the International 14 fleet peter Hayward managed to be consistent on day one and
when the breeze picked up showed superior speed and won the event while being
challenged all the way by fellow RCYC member Chris Leigh. In the last race of the 2nd
day Chrsitain Pavey showed he will be a force to reckon with as the season progresses as
he successfully managed to port tack the fleet."

Boats For Sale

AUS402 and CAN597 are for sale!

You'll remember AUS402 boat from Cassidy's Bay 2010.  (I only remember her transom...)

Details from the owner:

• Built at Carbon Concepts on the Gold Coast, Australia.
• 2 masts. One original CST carbon and a new CST14 added last year.
• CST Boom.
• 2 full sets of sails. One good condition fat head and a good training pin head set.
• 2 rudders. The original non t-foil and a T-foil with a twist tiller adjusting system.
• Beach trolley with new wheels.
• Open foredeck with a self tacker.

 The boat is currently in Newport and will be up in Toronto in June.  Contact Cameron for more details!



CAN597 is currently sailed by Andrew Yates, and is located in Toronto:

• Object 2 B5 (Toronto-built)
• Gybing board
• Fast and race-ready

Contact Andrew for more info!

Coached Training May 21-22

Jason Lemieux and Chris Leigh have engaged RCYC Race Coach Dan Cunningham for a weekend of training May 21-22.  This is a great way to get the winter rust off and improve performance as we gear up for a busy season.

Email Chris or Jason for more info!


EDIT:  Here's another great way to improve performance: Crew Discipline!


i14 Crew Abuse from Hudson on Vimeo.