District 11 News
About the US Sailing Singlehanded Championship
March 24th, 2010
The US Singlehanded Championship is a regatta run each year by US Sailing consisting of the best singlehanded sailors from around the country. US Sailing runs a dozen or more championships each year such as the youth championship, match racing, multihull, etc. Although the singlehanded championship is sailed in Lasers (men) and Radials (women) this year, sailors from the Sunfish, Finn, MC Scow and a few other singlehanded classes are invited. This years championship will be held at Pensacola Yacht Club on July 29-August 1.
As a District 11 sailor, why would I be interested in this? Sailors qualify for the regatta by winning a major event, or by winning a local qualification. The system works very similarly to how the US Open works in golf or tennis. So every District 11 sailor (and District 10) have the opportunity to qualify to sail in the US Singlehanded Championship. The way to do this is by sailing the Area C qualifier. Area C covers most of District 11 and District 10. Our qualifier will be held at Severn Sailing Association on April 24-25.
Since the event is being sailed in conjunction with the Sunshine Open, it is possible to sail the Sunshine Open and not be part of the qualifier. If you are not from Area C or aren't eligible then you can just sail the Sunshine Open. For those who are eligible for the qualifier, you can enter to win a bid to the US Sailing Singlehanded Championship. To be eligible for the singlehanded championship, you must be 16 years of age, a US Sailing Member, reside in or regularly compete in CBYRA, BBYRA, MAYRA, NJYRA or DCYRA. And you must be sailing a standard rig for the men and a radial rig for the women.
This is a great opportunity to go represent our area in a national championship. Come sail in the qualifier for your chance to sail in this prestigious event!
For questions about the event see the NOR or contact the Area C representative Jon Deutsch
Posted March 24th, 2010 by Jon Deutsch