It’s the middle of May and time to cement those plans for Nationals in Eugene, Oregon.  Register at:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/24369 . Register before June 26 to guarantee you will get the tee shirt, hat or the fleece that you want.  Orders received after June 26 cannot be filled. Registration for Nationals is open until July 28 but a $50 late fee kicks in after July 1. If questions about registration or event, contact  organizers Toby Deming tobyami@q.com or Mark Schroeder ds1336@comcast.net 

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER:  You must be a DS MEMBER in good standing (2022 paid membership) in order to sail in the North American Championship.

Check out this Youtube channel for on the water footage - America's Cup Style!! 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLViA-BKS4DCLSaVk8illAFBgJ01_1GDwZ

More downloadable photos from the 2021 NAC at Annapolis can be found at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kdrpl8xy1f308eb/AACRBxcXBs7tBi1MRhmsk2IWa?dl=0 and https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0obpoj8tp987m73/AACUnyjPUGEHuAr5T04f-vqya?dl=0

After a two-year delay (and what hasn’t been delayed?) the Eugene Yacht Club and Oregon fleets 23 and 89 are looking forward to hosting the 2022 Day Sailer North American Championship Regatta, to be held July 26th through the 31st. 

Yet, even though much has changed, much remains.

Registration is open at RegattaNetwork.com (Search under "day sailer") or visit the Eugene Yacht Club website. Both will get you to the right place!

The 2022 North American Championship Regatta

Eugene, Oregon, is an area full of things to do and see.  Not only will you be racing out of Eugene Yacht Club, one of the top small boat sailboat racing destinations on the West Coast, you will have easy access to many of the Pacific Northwest’s top visitor destinations.

EYC has hosted several Day Sailer NACR’s through the years, but has also hosted Thistle Nationals several times, Lido Nationals, Santana 20 Nationals, and several others.   It’s a great regatta experience—the socialization and facilities are ideal, and we have one of the top race committees in the country. 

It’s a unique venue.  It’s set on a park-like setting with camping available and several water and electric hook-ups for RV’s and trailers.  Tent camping is on soft grass.  There are showers, boat hoists and ramps, kitchen facilities, barbeques, swimming, destination bird watching, and lots more.  Once on the grounds, a racer need not leave!

Small towns of Veneta and Elmira are just minutes away where there are several restaurants (venetafernridgechamber.com for eating and other accommodations).  Eugene, home of the University of Oregon Ducks, is only 30 minutes away.  (“U of O” features world class athletic and cultural events (see https://calendar.uoregon.edu.).  The Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains are a little over an hour’s drive from EYC, with waterfalls, covered bridges and one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world (see Travel Lane County, (541)484-5307 or www.eugenecascadecoast.org).

EYC is in the Southern Willamette Valley, one of the top wine producing regions in the world, particularly famous for pinot noirs.  Several wineries offer tastings and are just a few miles from the club.  Regatta organizers are planning a wine-tasting from several nearby wineries at EYC.  And if craft beer is your thing, Eugene also hosts numerous craft breweries and pubs and distilleries.

Eugene Yacht Club has been following, and will continue to follow, State mandated COVID protocols.  Specific COVID requirements will not be available until the regatta, but you will be expected to follow these requirements.

One expectation is that you will have your boat’s measurements completed and a valid Measurement Certificate available for presentation at the regatta.  There will be limited weighing and measuring, as our fleet is small.

With the pricing changes that have occurred in the past two years, the final fee is not ready for this publication.  We’re anticipating we will be in-line with previous NACR’s.

Also, know that pets of any kind are not allowed on EYC grounds, and there is camping in the area.

Extend your stay by attending the Oregon Bach Festival (June 17th—July 5th), the famous Oregon Country Fair runs July 8th—10th (Google it for more information), Lane County Fair is July 20th—24th.  For more travel ideas contact Travel Lane County (email: eugenecascadescoast.org). 

One thing that has changed is:

The Board’s approval of a “C” fleet at Nationals.  The “C” fleet is that group of members that want to be a part of the organization for all the right reasons but don’t get a big thrill out of racing.  The “C” fleet will sail at the same time as the “A” and “B” fleets but on their own course, so they don’t have to worry about getting in anyone’s way.  It’s a big lake, there is plenty of room for all of us!  More details will follow in the Winter Quarterly.  Anyone with questions about the “C” fleet should contact Toby Deming at tobyami@q.com. 

Tentative Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 26^th

• Camping permitted at EYC grounds for competitors and their guests.  If necessary, some limited weighing and measuring/registration may occur

Wednesday, July 27 - Registration and Measurement, and Youth Regatta - Day 1

• Registration, Weighing and measurement 10:00AM to 4PM
• Youth Regatta Skipper's Meeting 12:00PM. Racing to follow. See below for details.
• Meet and Greet on the clubhouse deck at 5:00PM. Finger food will be provided, but no meal will be served Weds night
• Registration will occur at the EYC Clubhouse
• Governing Board Meeting 6:30PM

Thursday, July 28 - Registration, Measurement, Practice Race, Youth Regatta - Day 2

• Registration, measurement, practice race, youth regatta, day 2.
• 9:00AM—12:00PM Limited weighing and measuring available.
• 9:00AM—12:00AM, Registration.
• 12:00—White flag for Youth Regatta, final race.
• 3:00 PM—Skippers’ Meeting, prior to practice race.
• 5:00 PM—Practice Race prior to EYC’s Thursday racing series. Participants may also race in EYC's Thursday night club race. Information will be given out at the Skippers meeting. White flag at 6:30PM
• “Cook your own burgers” after the practice race.  (Price included with your registration)  
• General Membership Meeting following dinner on the club grounds.

Friday, July 29 - Racing!

• 11:00 AM—On Call for racing. Two to three races scheduled.
• Dinner—Pizza and salad.  (Price included with your registration)  
• Governing Board Meeting, time, and place TBD.

Saturday, July 30 - More Racing!

• 11:00 AM—On call for racing. Two to three races scheduled.
• Dinner—Banquet in the EYC clubhouse.  Perpetual and Youth Awards presented.

Sunday, July 31 - More racing and Awards!

• 11:00 AM—On call for racing.  If five races have been completed, only one race will be scheduled on Sunday.
• Awards Ceremony—following racing.  Sub sandwiches will be provided.

In accordance with By-Law 2 of the DS North American Championship Regatta by-laws, a youth regatta will be held during the DS National Championship.  The following will apply:

• Helmsman must be no older than 18 years of age on July 27 and be a Day Sailer family member.
• All DS by-laws pertaining to the DS NACR will apply and trophies will be awarded.
• Registration for the DS NACR Youth Regatta must be submitted by July 13th.
• For more details, please review Day Sailer By-Law 2, section 10, available on the Day Sailer website.
• Regatta Organizers will cancel the Youth Regatta if less than 4 participants register by July 13th.
• The Notice of Race will be published in the next Day Sailer Quarterly.  We look forward to seeing you all!

Fleet 23, Fleet 89

More questions:  Contact Mark and Sheena Schroeder (sheenaschroeder5@gmail.com, markschroeder5@gmail.com) or call (541) 343-0276.

WSC, Fleet 23, would like to invite all participants to stay a little longer and participate in the first-ever Day Sailer Triple Crown!

The possibilities:

•             Eugene Yacht Club for Nationals:  July 26-31st
•             Portland, WSC fleet racing Aug. 3rd
•             Al Morris Regatta at Yale Lake:  Aug. 6th – 7th

The Itinerary:

July 26:  Arrive in Eugene, Oregon for Day Sailer Nationals, 2022.

July 31or Aug 1st, after the races are finished, travel two hours north to Portland, Oregon and prepare to race Wednesday evening on the Willamette River with the Willamette Sailing Club.  Participants can store their boat at Willamette Sailing Club and stay with a local Day Sailer family or at one of the many close-by commercial options.

Aug -1 Aug 5th:  While visiting Portland, sightsee in Portland, in the Columbia Gorge, Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, or the Oregon Coast. The Gorge, Mt. Hood, and the Coast are all within an hour or two of Portland. 

Aug 3rd, Wednesday: Join the WSC Day Sailer fleet and race on Portland’s Willamette River!  Races start at 6:30 PM (and the sun doesn’t set until 9:00 PM).  If you’ve never sailed on a river, you haven’t lived! 

Aug 4th or 5th: Travel to Yale Lake in Cougar, Washington for the Al Morris Regatta. Accommodations include campgrounds, an RV park or nearby motels. Races take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug 6 and 7.

Monday August 8th: Take a deep breath and say, “that was the best week ever”. Then try to return to whatever normal is for your life!

Enjoy your winter and get tuned up for National’s in Eugene,

Toby Deming, Willamette Sailing Club, tobyami@q.com, 503-709-4917

Notice of Race NACR 2021-3.docx

2021 NACR Entry Form v1.pdf

2021 JUNIOR REGATTA REGISTRATION FORM.pdf