Welcome to the homepage of the North American Laser Class Association District 11 covering Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and West Virginia.
Atlantic Coast Championship NOR Posted
April 22nd, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
The notice of race for the 2008 Laser Atlantic Coast Championship has been posted. The ACCs will be held at Brant Beach Yacht Club in Long Beach Island New Jersey on July 12-13.
Sunshine Open Day 1
April 20th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
The sun was shining at the Sunshine Open. We went went out today and after waiting for the wind to build we got one race in. The wind started around 8 knots for the first leg and slowly let out through the next 4 legs although never completely. The large starting line gave everyone a lane and the fleet got off cleanly on the first try. The persistent left-shift meant that that pin-end started who stayed to that side made out much better at the windward mark.
The next two marks were changed to square up the course to the new wind. From here the wind held a little more in place. With the left side of the course still favored because of the favorable current, there were still some passing lanes.
Only one race was sailed and Jon Deutsch finished first followed by Rodger Link and Chad Coberly. Kyle Swenson was the first Junior with a 5th place. Kin Couranz was first Radial and Karen Long was first Woman.
Laser Sailor in the Mail
April 14th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
The latest issue of The Laser Sailor is in the mail. It should be arriving in the next couple weeks depending on how quickly bulk mail gets delivered.
District 11 Calendar
April 11th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
Our 2008 District 11 calendar's are now in mail and should be arriving in-home the first part of next week. This year's limited edition calendar features a photo of Deep Creek Yacht Club - the site of the 2008 District 11 Championship in August. The calendars go great on your refrigerator (BYOM) and can be used by the entire family.
Not sure if you are getting one? Join or renew your membership to the North American Laser Class Association now.
District 11 RSS Feeds
April 7th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
For those that use RSS Feeds to follow websites I have updated the location of the District 11 RSS feed. In addition to news, NORs, and results, the feed also contains postings of boats for sale or wanted.
Additionally, there are now separate feeds for only news, only NOR/Results, only For Sale and Wanted.
Everything: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/feed.rss
News: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/news/feed.rss
NOR/Results: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/events/feed.rss
For Sale/Wanted: http://www.laserdistrict11.org/forsale/feed.rss
SSA Frostbite Series Results
April 4th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
Severn Sailing Association Completed their Frostbite Series this past weekend. Dave Schoene emerged as the champion out of 58 competitors. 25 sailors qualified for the series by attending 8 or more days of sailing. First Woman was Dorian Haldeman and Mat Schoene was first Junior. Congrats!
Complete SSA Frostbite Series Results
James City County Park Planning
April 4th, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
Laser and other sailors around Williamsburg need to mobilize to get James City County to include sailing in its planning for parks.
There is a new park right on the James River where the Jamestown Campground used to be. It is the best public access to the James River near Williamsburg that sailors will ever get. The county could easily make provision for a sailing facility on the James. It could be a great location for a sailing club and some excellent racing.
I've pasted in below a notice of a public meeting I got. I will go and speak on behalf of a sailing facility. Is anyone else out there interested? More voices is better!!
Ware River Tuesday Night Series
April 3rd, 2008 - Jon Deutsch
Come Sail at Ware River YC
Tuesday Night Sailing Series (May 13th to June 10th)
First Race -- May 13, 2008 (Warning signal 1800 [6:00 PM])
Let's Go Sailing -- We've planned a weekly evening series of "fun and informal" racing on the Ware River for WRYC and other local small boat sailors. New sailors can learn to sail their boats well and the experienced sailors can hone their racing skills.
INTERESTED? Please read the info below and contact Rick Klein at 804-693-5629 or e-mail rgklein45@aol.com if you have questions.