President’s Report June 2021
Canadian News
While the ice went out on our lake early this spring, COVID 19 has played havoc with the start of our sailing season. While the Victoria members have been sailing regularly on Wednesday afternoons and on Saturdays, Members in Ontario and Quebec are now seeing their provincial lockdowns slowly being eased and access to sailing and yacht clubs returning to near normal. At my club (Nepean Sailing Club in Ottawa), the large keelboats are being launched June 5 so our first 2.4mR sails will begin after that. We look forward to the easing of provincial travel restrictions and even travel restrictions within provinces (between health units in British Columbia, for example).
The continuing closure of the Canada-United States border is having a detrimental effect on both the recovery of boats and equipment trapped in Florida since March 2020 and the delivery of new boats that have been shipped to Florida in containers along with US boats. At this point there are at least five boats, three trailers, one vehicle and lots of equipment stuck in Florida. It does not appear that the Canada- US border will be open for what is called “non-essential travel” until at least late July 2021. Is not sailing 2.4mR sailboats an essential activity for our mental health?
Almost all of our boat owners have renewed their membership thanks to Brian Robinson, our new class Secretary, Aaron Wong-Sing, our Treasurer, who did a great job revising our website-based membership renewal system, and to all the members who have renewed their membership for the 2021 – 2022 year. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please go to https://www.canada24mr.com/canadian-class-membership-2021/ and complete the membership registration form. This year, we have reduced our full membership from $50.00 to $40.00. We also have an associate membership category for individuals who are not boat owners but are supporters of the Canadian 2.4mR class, and an association membership for Provincial Sailing Associations, community groups and similar organizations who own one or more boats that their members use jointly.
The Victoria fleet and Royal Victoria Yacht Club are working hard to organize a successful 2021 Canadian 2.4mR Championship September 10 – 12th. The regatta chair, Randy Diamond is an experienced organizer and has a great team working to make this a special regatta. They have a dedicated website http://www.2pt4canadians.com/, which is loaded with useful information. For planning purposes, the organizers are asking sailors considering attending to contact them early. The regatta registration is open, and they are not requesting regatta entry fees until a later date. If you have any questions, you can contact the organizing committee directly at [dot][dot][dot][at][dot].
If you have recently sold your 2.4mR, we would appreciate you dropping a note to the class Secretary at [at][dot] , giving us information about the buyer including name, e-mail address, telephone number, hull number and sail number of the boat sold. If you are keeping your personal sail number because you own more than one boat, we will contact the new owner to issue them a sail number. Of course, we would like to welcome the new owner into the class and provide them with information about regattas etc. We also maintain a data base including current measurement and buoyancy certificate information on all known boats in Canada. We will amend the ownership information on file.
This is also a reminder that boats with Floatation Certificates dated 2016 or earlier must be retested in 2021 in accordance with Class Rule B4. In Victoria, please contact Bruce Millar, Chief Measurer, and in Toronto, contact David Foscarini. In other locations, contact Bruce Millar to identify acceptable alternative measurers.
International News
A number of positive initiatives are coming from the Executive Committee of the International Class Association. First, the class is updating the look and content of the class website to give it a more modern feel and make it more appealing to the general sailing public while still providing the information class members require. The new revised class website should be online in the later part of July. Second, the EC of the class is asking whether the next AGM should be a virtual meeting. The exact proposition is as follows:
Should the EC run an AGM/Special Meeting in order to hear from NCA representatives and conduct the business of running the class including elections and approval for other class business. This meeting will take place over Zoom and be run in a professional no biased manner by an experienced professional moderator.
Please let the International Class Secretary [dot][at][dot] know your views on this matter.
The third initiative taken by Heiko Kroeger was to prepare and submit an application for the 2.4mR to be added as a mixed event in the 2024 Paris Olympics. As a background, the IOC rejected World Sailing’s recommend class the “doublehanded long-distance event” for among other reasons World Sailing had not run a World championship in the event. On very short notice the International Class put together a submission which was not successful. However, the class learned from the experience and believe it did raise the profile of the class at World Sailing.
Finally, we are receiving reports from the German 2.4mR class and appreciate that they are sharing their ideas of how to grow the class. These, and reports from other National Class Associations (NCA’s) will be posted on the website.
Stay healthy and get your vaccination so we can all sail together soon.
Peter Wood
CAN 14
2.4mR International Class Association Executive Update May 20, 2021
Dear all 2.4mR NCA member, dear sailors, 2.4mR class fans
President’s Report April 2021
Canadian News The ice went out on our lake March 31st, which is about two weeks earlier than normal. Hopefully, this is a hint that we will have an extended sailing season this year with the opportunity to do some travelling as we all get our vaccinations. Maybe the Canada US border will reopen so we can race with our fellow Americans.
Our membership renewals are going very well thanks to Brian Robinson, our new Class Secretary, Aaron Wong-Sing, our Treasurer, who did a great job revising our website-based membership renewal system, and to all the members who have renewed their membership for the 2021 – 2022 year. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please go to https://www.canada24mr.com/canadian-class-membership-2021/ and complete the membership registration. This year, we have reduced our Full membership fee from $50.00 to $40.00. We also have an Associate membership category for individuals who are not boat owners but are supporters of the Canadian 2.4mR Class, and an Organization membership for Provincial Sailing Associations, community groups and similar organizations who own one or more boats that their members use jointly.
Congratulations to Able Sail Newfoundland (Matt Debicki) who are now the owners of two 2.4mR Sailboats. They recently bought Paul Tingley’s Halifax 2.4 and Peter Eagar’s older 2.4 (I understand that Peter still owns his newer boat and will be getting the use of a new 2.4 for four years from the Clagett Regatta Foundation). With two boats in Newfoundland our class can claim to be one of the few classes which have boats right across the country. We have boats in all provinces except PEI. I think only the Optimist, Laser, Laser Radial and possibly the club 420 have wider distribution.
If you have recently sold your 2.4mR, we would appreciate you dropping a note to the class secretary at [at][dot] giving us information about the buyer including name, e-mail address, telephone number, hull number and sail number of the boat sold. If you are keeping your personal sail number because you own more than one boat, we will contact the new owner to issue them their own sail number. Of course, we would like to welcome the new owner into the class and provide them with information about regattas, etc. We also maintain a database, including current measurement and buoyancy certificate information on all known boats in Canada. We will amend the ownership information on file.
This is also a reminder that boats with Floatation Certificates dated 2016 or earlier must be re-tested in 2021 in accordance with Class Rule B4. In Victoria, please contact Bruce Millar, Chief Measurer, and in Toronto, contact David Foscarini. In other locations, please contact Bruce Millar to identify acceptable alternative measurers.
International News Congratulations to Bruce Millar for his successful election to the Executive Committee of the International Class. It was a hard-fought election and the various National Class Associations from around the world successfully supported Bruce’s commitment to the class. Also, congratulations to Tim Ripley of the United Sates who was re-acclaimed as class secretary for another year.
The International Class Association is currently without a President with the resignation of Steve Bullmore, however the remainder of the Executive Committee remains intact, so we will be awaiting whether or not there will be an election to fill this position.
Due to the continuing COVID 19 pandemic, the 2021 World Championship in Tonsberg Norway, August 7 – 14 has been cancelled. At this point it is not clear whether the international class will be moving to a virtual Annual General Meeting in lieu of the regular AGM normally held at the World Championships. The 2022 World Championships will be held at Davis Island YC, Tampa Florida November 5 – 12.
Stay healthy and get your vaccination so we can all sail together soon.
Peter Wood
CAN 14
2.4mR Canadian Championship 2021
President’s Report February 2021
It’s already a new year and much has happened over the past two months. Brian Robinson has settled in as our new class secretary and will be sending out class membership dues reminders in the next few weeks. The good news is that, as voted on at the AGM. we have cut the dues from $ 50.00 per year for boat owners and those who regularly sail in the class to $ 40.00 per year. We have also added a new membership category for non-boat owners who wish to support the objectives of the class. The cost for this membership is $ 20.00 annually. Our membership year is April 1 to March 31 of the following year. Membership can be renewed on our website shortly www.canada24mr.com (look for the Membership Dues 2021 renewal link).
The class had a very successful national Regatta Scheduling ZOOM meeting in mid-January. The representatives of the various fleets provided their schedules and a national schedule is now posted on the Class website. As travel restrictions may impact the schedule, anyone planning to attend an event from out-of-town should let the respective regatta organizers know of their travel plans four weeks before the scheduled dates of the event. Likewise, competitors should regularly check the website to confirm that the event has not been postponed or cancelled.
On a positive note, the first two events of the 2020 – 2021 CAN AM Winter Regatta series have been run in Charlotte Harbour, Florida. The Royal Victoria Fleet have been sailing Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, weather permitting. Hopefully, the rest of us will be able to return to some sort of normal once summer begins and we get our vaccinations.
At the International Class, much has been happening. In early January, the National Class Associations received reports from two appointed subcommittees. The One Design Subcommittee report (with two dissenters) strongly endorsed the 2.4mR Norlin M3 OD. It noted that most members of the class sailed the Norlin M3 and made a number of proposals to contract expertise to tighten the OD rules. Both the subcommittee’s report and the report of the members dissenting are available on the International website under “Reports”. The second subcommittee, the Marketing Subcommittee (of which I am a member), has proposed that the International Class improve their communications with the National Class Associations and improve the class website to be more relevant to both current and future members.
In late January 2021, the International 2.4mR Class President Steve Bullmore resigned. A letter from the Vice President Rickard Bjurström clarifying the situation is posted on the International website. At this time, the International 2.4mR Class will be conducting a Special General Meeting as the regular 2020 Annual General Meeting was cancelled because of COVID 19. Included on the Agenda is the election of members for the Executive Committee and the Technical Committee. All the candidates are active 2.4mR sailors and each has provided a resume of their sailing and work experiences. I have asked each of them four questions including what they see as the major issues confronting the class. Their responses to my questions will help me determine for whom we will vote.
The 2021 World Championships and Annual Meeting will be held in Tonsberg, Norway August 7 – 15th. Depending on vaccine rollouts and international travel restrictions, I am still considering attending the event.
I hope all you are in good health. Please feel free to at any time to contact us about any questions that the Canadian 2.4mR Class Association may be able to address. Our e-mail address is [at][dot].
Peter Wood
CAN 14
Sailing Schedule Spring 2020 – Summer 2021
Sailing Schedule
Spring 2020 – Summer 2021
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 *** CANCELLED *** If conditions allow, we would like to hold the event in the Fall. | June 20, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2.4 Kick-off | June 27 - 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 |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | July 25, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | August 8, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
TSCC Wayfarer NA / 2.4mR Regatta *** CANCELLED *** | August 15 - 16, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
2.4 Great Lakes Regatta 10am at NYC - 11am on the water Non-sanctioned racing - 6-8 races per day - $20 includes BBQ & beer Sat aft. | August 22 - 23, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta *** CANCELLED *** | September 1 - 6, 2020 ***CANCELLED *** | Sail Newport Newport, RI |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | September 5, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
2.4mR NYC Championship 2020 Results | September 19 - 20, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Victoria Fleet Championship Results | September 19 - 20, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2.4mR Pacific Coast Championship *** CANCELLED *** | 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 |
2.4mR World Championship 2021 | August 7 - 14, 2021 | Norway |
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta | August 24 - 29, 2021 | Sail Newport Newport, RI |
+ Subject to COVID-19 Emergency Restrictions
Notices of Race and Results are linked above, where available.
Please also consult the Calendar
Sailing Schedule Spring – Autumn 2020
Sailing Schedule
Spring – Autumn 2020
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 *** CANCELLED *** If conditions allow, we would like to hold the event in the Fall. | June 20, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2.4 Kick-off | June 27 - 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 |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | July 25, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | August 8, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
TSCC Wayfarer NA / 2.4mR Regatta *** CANCELLED *** | August 15 - 16, 2020 *** CANCELLED *** | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
2.4 Great Lakes Regatta 10am at NYC - 11am on the water Non-sanctioned racing - 6-8 races per day - $20 includes BBQ & beer Sat aft. | August 22 - 23, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta *** CANCELLED *** | September 1 - 6, 2020 ***CANCELLED *** | Sail Newport Newport, RI |
Non-Sanctioned Racing 10am at NYC - 11am on the water 6-8 races per day - no fees | September 5, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
2.4mR NYC Championship 2020 Results | September 19 - 20, 2020 | National Yacht Club Toronto, ON |
Victoria Fleet Championship Results | September 19 - 20, 2020 | Royal Victoria Yacht Club Victoria, BC |
2.4mR Pacific Coast Championship *** CANCELLED *** | 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 |
+ Subject to COVID-19 Emergency Restrictions
Notices of Race and Results are linked above, where available.
Please also consult the Calendar