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Regattas in September and October
Lake Massapoag Small Boat Regatta, September 9-10, Massapoag YC, Sharon MA
Fun in fresh water! Enjoy beautiful fall sailing at this chill annual event.
Ponce De Leon, September 10th, Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA
This is the opener to the Marblehead fall season. Come join us for great sailing at the mouth of the harbor followed by PB&J (Prizes, Bar and Jovialities) This is your chance to scope out the venue for the intergalactic D7 Championship, October 21-22! There is no advanced registration. Just show up at Eastern the day of. It's best to come around 11. First gun usually at 1300. Contact laserd7@gmail.com with any questions
Atlantic Coast Championships, September 16-17, Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis, MA
This is a biggie, 25 official ILCA GP points and points towards our humble D7 Gran Prix, and now the race is also home to the Atlantic Coast Championship for Masters!
TAKE NOTE, LATE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Atlantic Coast Championship for Masters, September 16-17, Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis, MA
Now you have more reasons to go to Hyannis! It's another great master's event rolled into our spectacular fall schedule. Please join us. You only have to be 30 to race in the masters!
New England Masters, September 23-24, Wickford Yacht Club, Wickford, RI
A classic not to be missed. Skip sets an awesome line, and Wickford YC treats you right with a delicious meal on Saturday. Should be packed this year with the masters crowd getting ready for the Nationals just one week later.
ILCA North American Masters, September 28-October 1, New York Yacht Club, Newport, RI
Calling Laser sailors in North America! The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) has announced dates for the highly anticipated ILCA Masters North American Championship, taking place at the iconic New York Yacht Club (NYYC) with 4 days of racing from September 28-October 1, 2023.
Over 50 boats are already registered!This exciting event brings together the best Laser sailors from across the continent for three days of intense competition on the water, plus plenty of camaraderie ashore. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out [age 30+], the ILCA Masters North American Championship is an incredible opportunity to test your skills against the best of the best, learn from experienced coaches and sailors, and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for the sport.
At the NYYC, you'll enjoy world-class racing on beautiful Narraganset Bay off Newport, RI, surrounded by historic sailing vessels and stunning coastal scenery. The club's expert race committee and professional staff will ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all participants.
So mark your calendars and get ready to join us for an unforgettable weekend of Laser sailing at the ILCA Masters North American Championship! Registration is now open, so be sure to sign up today to secure your spot on the starting line. We look forward to seeing you at the NYYC in September!
https://nyyc.org/2023-ilca-masters-north-american-championship
Fontelieu One Design Regatta, September 30 - October 1st, Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT
This is a classic on our district's southern waters and an event that counts towards the D7 Gran Prix. Come join Cedar Point's excellent laser fleet for great competition.
District 7 Championship and Grand Prix Finale, October 21-22, Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA
The District 7 Championship and Grand Prix Finale is a sanctioned ILCA events offering Grand Prix points, but mostly it's a fun way to wrap up the fall! We hope to see sailors from all six District 7 states. To entice you, we have a great dinner on Saturday night which is included with registration and awesome prizes for both the D7 Grand Prix and the D7 Championships. Prizes include cool swag, gift certificates for ILCA gear and tuition discounts to top ILCA training centers. (Learn more about our sponsors below.) EYC will help with housing on a first-come-first-served basis, so register now! Register at this link |
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News from around the district
Welcome MudRatz
MudRatz is a racing team for junior sailors in the eastern Connecticut region. Kids race opti's, 420's, sportsboats, big boats, and , you guessed it, ILCA's. Mudratz is now listed on our growing D7 fleet page. Contact Mischa van Berkel for more information: mudratzlaser@gmail.com
Thank you to our D7 Championship and Grand Prix Sponsors
We have some great sponsors helping us to revive the D7 Championship and Grand Prix.
The International Sailing Academy (ISA), located in La Cruz, Mexico, just north of Puerto Vallarta is renowned for its excellent instructional staff, including Olympic champions and highly experienced Olympic coaches, but it's more than just big names. ISA offers a systematic process for learning to sail an ILCA at the highest levels. Its curriculum is appropriate for beginners and experts, juniors and masters. All this is offered at an excellent facility with dependable winds that start light in the morning then build as a reliable local thermal kicks in for the afternoon. Sailors practice in all conditions throughout the day. Additionally, ISA offers virtual coaching. ISA has graciously offered one free clinic tuition to the winner of the 2023 Grand Prix. This is up to a $2600 value! Wow! All you need to do is cover travel and lodging and get ready to turn on your ILCA afterburners.
CARIBWIND offers excellent laser training in Playa Cabarete, a beautiful north coast town in the Dominican Republic that combines the best of tourism and water sports with friendly Dominican culture. Cabarete Beach is a two mile stretch featuring plenty of opportunities to sun and swim while enjoying food and drink at beachside restaurants. CARIBWIND offers ILCA clinics for all levels with experienced laser coaches and Olympic sailors. This is hands-down, the best place for big wave sailing. After you delight in the towering rollers driven by the Trades, CARIBWIND staff will help you put away your boat so you can stroll down a gorgeous beach for a meal and a beverage. Not too shabby. There is a lot to do, so bring the family. CARIBWIND is providing three $300 discounts to their clinics which will go to midfleet sailors in both the Championship and Grand Prix.
If you want the best rigging for your ILCA, go no further than southeastsailboats. Owner Max Hunt makes beautiful custom rigging at an affordable price and has a full selection of laser gear, plus you get to say that your rigging comes from the United Kingdom. How cool is that? There will be a gift certificate to southeastsailboats in excess of 100 pounds for second place in the Grand Prix. ( I secretly want this one as I have some of Max's rigging, and it's awesome.)
Colie Sails is 100% focused on small boat sailing and has an excellent selection of ILCA equipment. Owner Clay Johnson, an excellent sailor and very helpful guy, will set up up with what you need. This shop is a great source for ILCA sails and is widely known from their custom boat covers. A gift certificate of $75 will be awarded to third place in the Grand Prix.
Our sponsors have done their part. Now it's time for you to do yours. Register for the D7 Championship and Grand Prix Finale, October 21-22 at Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA. Click this link! |
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2023 District 7 Regattas | Date | Counts towards D7 Gran Prix? | Notes | Under the Rope | April 2 | | Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA | Pete Milnes Regatta | April 15 | Y | Fleet 413, Newport, RI | NH Seacoast Laser Spring Regatta | Canceled | Y | Dover, NH | Wickford Regatta | June 3-4 | Y | Wickford, RI | Portland Pilot | June 17 | Y | Portland YC, ME | Salty Dog Regatta | June 18 | | Hingham YC, Hingham MA See club site for more information | John Bentley Memorial Regatta | June 24 | | (Championship of Buzzards Bay, Saltmarsh Trophy), Open to all ages. ILCA 6 and 7 rigs usually sail as one fleet for the championship but can be divided if numbers at pre-registration justify it. | True Blue Spencer Evans Regatta | July 16 | | Kollegewidgwok YC, Blue Hill, ME | Duxbury YC Midsummer Regatta | July 22-23 | | Keep checking Regatta Network or back here for the registration link. First gun 2 PM | Helley Hansen | July 29-30 | | Marblehead, MA | Hyannis Regatta | July 29-30 | | Hyannis, MA | Taylor Pond Yacht Club Open Laser regatta | July 30 | | 1 Yacht Club Drive, Auburn, Maine; first start 3 PM. No race to begin after 5 PM. Practice sails OK. Free. Social hour on the yacht club deck after. Contact Peter Garcia 207-754-0443 or petergarcia207@gmail.com to register. | Squam Day | Aug 4 | | Annisquam YC | Taylor Pond Yacht Club Invitational Regatta | Aug 5 | | 1 Yacht Club Drive, Auburn, Maine; pursuit race, fun for all, especially inexperienced racers; one design Laser class for this distance race. First start 3 PM, followed by open air barbecue (bring your own food and beverage); TPYC provided the gill; followed by Tinpanic Steel Band concert and dancing. All free. Contact Peter Garcia 207-754-0443 or petergarcia207@gmail.com to register. | Buzzards Bay Masters | Aug 5-6 | | New Bedford YC, Dartmouth, MA | Malletts Bay Boat Club | Canceled | Y | Lake Champlain, VT | Lake Massapoag Small Boat Regatta | Sept 9-10 | | Sharon, MA | Ponce De Leon Regatta | Sept. 10 | | Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA | Atlantic Coast Championships (25 GP Points) | Sept 16-17 | Y | Hyannis Yacht Club (Hyannis, MA, USA) | Atlantic Coast Championship Masters | Sept 16-17 | | Hyannis Yacht Club (Hyannis, MA, USA) This event is concurrent with the ACCs | New England Masters | Sept 23-24 | | Wickford, RI | North American Masters | Sept 28-Oct 1 | | New York Yacht Club (Newport, RI, USA) | Fontelieu One Design Regatta | 9/30-10/1 | Y | Cedar Point YC, Westport, CT | Great Bay YC/PSA 2022 Fall Laser Regatta | TBD | | Dover, NH | Oktoberfest Laser Regatta | TBD | | Hyannis YC, Hyannis, MA | District Championship & final day of District Grand Prix, Eastern YC Marblehead, MA | Oct 21-22 | Y | Eastern YC, Marblehead MA | Fat Boyz Regatta | TBD | | Fleet 413, Newport, RI | Turkey Bowl | Nov 19 | | Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA | | | | | | D7 Gran Prix races in green. Sail as many as you can and win points for great prizes |
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