2.4mR World Championship Regatta 2020 – Notice of Cancellation
Organizers of the 2.4 Metre World Championship Regatta, presented by Davis Island Yacht Club, regret to announce the cancellation of the 2020 event, originally scheduled for November 7-13. This difficult decision has been made in line with health and safety recommendations taken by the Government of the U.S. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis Island Yacht Club is happy to report that in conjunction with help from the Royal Brighton YC and the International 2.4mR Class executive we are working on a new bid document to hold the World Championships in November 2022.
We have made the inevitable decision to cancel the worlds in light of the uncertainty inherent in this pandemic. We have spent the last few months assessing this evolving situation and at all possibilities of rescheduling this event in late 2020 or early 2021 but this proved unworkable. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our Club Leadership, Membership, and of course, the 2.4 Meter class and Members. We look forward to welcoming our local, regional, national and international sailors, their families and friends in November 2022 to race in the Worlds at DIYC.
Regatta organizers, the USA 2.4 Meter Class, and the Commodore and the Board of Directors of Davis Island Yacht Club encourages everyone to stay safe and minimize risk by following public health mandates during this global health crisis.
Updates will be published on our Facebook page and official website as information becomes available.
World Championship 2020 Cancellation
Hi AllWe have been in contact with the organisers in Florida about the forthcoming International 2.4mR World Championships and the Para World Championships which were due to be held later this year. The decision has been made that there are many factors in the Covid 19 times we live in that to hold the championships would not be practical.Their decision to cancel is well in advance of the date which will hopefully mean that there will not be any negative aspects other than disappointment to those intending to have entered.Obviously we are disappointed not to take our Class to the USA and the EC are making efforts towards another date with the organisers.Our acceptance of the Worlds in Tonsberg, Norway in 2021 remains in place and one that we can look forward to bringing 2.4 sailing back onto the World stage.Please advise your members of the cancellation and the EC will advise you of any further decisions soonest.Our 2020 AGM can no longer be held and the EC is exploring the possibility of holding this as an electronic meeting, again advice on that will be posted soonest.Best wishes and remain safeStevePresident International 2.4mR Class Association
2020 CanAm Finale – CANCELLED
The boats are fine to stay at the club until border restrictions are lifted.
If restrictions do not lift, I will move the boats to my yard and hold them there until we figure out travel details.
Today I am starting the process of packing up those boats that were not going North this summer to bring to my yard for storage.
Contact me directly for any questions concerns
Sail repairs you can make at home
As we all enter another three weeks of lock-down we thought that we would share some of our experience so that you can use some of your time to making sure you are prepared for a return to the water.
Today our focus is on making sure your sails are in perfect racing condition, in this mailer we will show and advise how to look after and repair your sails whilst you are unable to travel to a professional sailmaker.
Sails are the engine of your boat, so it is important that you look after them (which will avoid premature damage) and know how to repair when necessary.
Remember, our shop maybe closed but mail-mailorder is still operating!
- Cleaning: DO NOT USE hot water to wash the sails, just warm. Never use strong detergents, just household soap to sponge away the marks. The best way to remove oil is to use triclothylene or Swarfega. Sails can be kept in tip-top condition by removing stains and dirt as they collect.
- Repairs: For any sizeable sail repair you are always going to be best going back to your sailmaker, but like the situation we find ourselves in sometimes there is not the time, opportunity or money available.
RVYC 2.4mR Fleet
Victoria 2.4 Fleet waiting out the COVID crisis on a beautiful spring day. We look forward to the time when we all can climb into our boats to go sailing together! But when? Although the number of new cases is declining in BC, we expect it will be many weeks before health authorities give us more freedom to socialize.
Stay safe everyone,
Louise Anstey
President’s Report – April 2020
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, these are challenging times. We are in a situation none of us have experienced before. Our final CanAm Winter Series regatta is currently postponed to April 24-26, but that seems more and more improbable with the news coming out of the United States.
On a positive note, the Victoria sailors are still getting out on the water for Wednesday afternoon sails under quite restrictive protocols. Social distancing, wiping the hoist controls, and giving room at marks and on the starting line are some of the procedures they have put in place. In the mean time, the Royal Victoria’s spring regatta scheduled for May 2 & 3 has been cancelled.
Our 2020 CanAm North Series being sailed out of National Yacht Club in Toronto is still scheduled, starting with the first regatta June 27 & 28th and continuing with weekend regattas in July, August, and September.
The C. Thomas Clagett Regatta, normally sailed in late June in Newport, Rhode Island, has been rescheduled for Sept 1 – 6 at Sail Newport. This is an important regatta with excellent coaching and I will be attending for the ninth year. Newport is a very special place to sail and with the strong regatta organization it is an event not to be missed. You can get all the information regarding the event at www.clagettregatta.org .
I would encourage anyone thinking about going to the 2.4mR Worlds at Davis Island, Tampa Florida November 7 to 13th to register early in order to show your support. You can register now and pay the entry fee at a later date. This will help the organizers with their planning and give them positive feedback in these times of uncertainty. The website for registering is listed on the class website under events.
Dues The Membership year for the Canadian 2.4mR Class Association is April 1 – March 31. To date, ten members have paid their 2020 membership dues. Memberships can be renewed on the class website and we will be reaching out directly to boat owners who have not paid their dues. The dues support the activities of the class both from the Canadian and International perspective.
Peter Wood
President
CAN 14
Sailing Schedule Autumn 2019 – Autumn 2020
Sailing Schedule
Autumn 2019 – Autumn 2020
Fall Dinghy Championships | September 28-29, 2019 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2019 2.4mR World Championships | October 12 – 18, 2019 | Yacht Club Italiano Genoa Italy |
2019 America's Disabled / Open Regatta | December 5 - 8, 2019 | St Petersburg Yacht Club St. Petersburg, FL |
CHYC 2.4mr Midwinters 2020 CanAm #1 | December 10 - 11, 2019 | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Port Charlotte, FL |
U.S. 2.4mr Nationals 2020 CanAm #2 | December 13 - 15, 2019 | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Port Charlotte, FL |
Ice Bowl Regatta | December 28, 2019 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
Edge Sailing Midwinters 2020 CanAm #3 | January 25 - 26, 2020 | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Port Charlotte, FL |
Frozen Assets Regatta | February 15 - 16, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2020 CanAm #4 Results | February 22- 23, 2020 | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Port Charlotte, FL |
2020 CanAm Finale *** CANCELLED *** | April 24 - 26, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Port Charlotte, FL |
Spring Dinghy Championship *** CANCELLED *** | May 2 - 3, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
+TSCC Icebreaker | May 16 - 17, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Inter-Fleet Regatta We host and provide our boats | June 20, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
+*CanAm North Kick-off (26th will be practice races) | June 26 - 28, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
+*The National Event | July 11 - 12, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Travemünder Woche 2.4mR European Championship 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | July 20 - 27 2020 July 22 - 25, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Travemünde, Germany |
Independence Cup | July 23 - 26 2020 | Chicago Yacht Club, Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL |
+TSCC Wayfarer NA / 2.4mR Event | August 15 - 16, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
+*2.4 Great Lakes Regatta | August 22 - 23, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta | September 1 - 6, 2020 ***NEW DATES*** | Sail Newport Newport, RI |
+*Canadian 2.4mR Championship 2020 / CanAm Finale | September 18 - 20, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
2.4mR Pacific Coast & Fleet Champs | September 19 - 20, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
Fall Dinghy Championship | September 26 - 27, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2.4mR World Championship 2020
*** CANCELLED *** | November 7 - 13, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Davis Island Yacht Club Davis Island, FL |
* CanAm North Series – 4 Regattas, 1 drop
+ Subject to COVID-19 Announcements
Notices of Race and Results are linked above, where available.
Please also consult the Calendar