International 505 Class Association, American Section http://www.usa505.org/ International 505 Class American Section en-us International 505 Class Association, American Section http://www.usa505.org/images/amsect_small.gif http://www.usa505.org/ 505webmaster@gmail.com 2010 Midwinters http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=354 Lots of surprises... 2010 PCCs: It is going to be good..... http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=353 It is the Pacific Northwest's turn to host the PCC's in 2010. We have chosen to hold the event in the sailing town of Port Townsend, Washington. HYC Fall, Fleet 8 Championship for the "Hank Plank" http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=352 Nor'Easter be Damned! Ten Technique Tips for New 505 Crews http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=351 Mike Martin Approved! US Sailing Board of Directors Election http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=350 US Sailing Board of Directors election, 505 World Championship's Race Manager John Craig is on the ballot. Santa Cruz Fall Open http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=349 Thirteen 505's turned up for the last Santa Cruz event of '09, Aaron Ross reports. Worlds travel grants http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=348 Read on for information on the grants. 2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=347 The 2009 AGM was held on August 19th at the North American Championship in San Francisco, CA. Please find minutes for the meeting are below. West River Sailing Club 505 regatta Sep 19-20 http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=346 WRSC (Galesville, Maryland) hosts fall 505 regatta September 19-20. BBR Videos http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=345 Videos on sailgroove.org! BBR 2009 http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=344 19 505s competed at this year's Buzzards Bay Regatta hosted at New Bedford YC in Dartmouth, MA. I will thank the organizers for all of us who truly enjoyed our stay. Having our own personal area on the lawn of a beautiful home (away from 420-land) was very nice. Three days of racing brought eleven races in a variety of conditions. Mark Lindsay at the Heineken HPDO! http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=343 Mark will speak at the Heienken HPDO dinner and hopefully be sailing. San Francisco YC "Worlds Warm Up http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=342 San Francisco Yacht Club hosted the last regatta before the NA's and Worlds... 26 boats raced in classic SF conditions. 2009 Canadian 505 Championships - Vancouver BC http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=341 The Canadians are prepping for the SanFran worlds by getting some boat time on the west coast during the Canadian 505 Championships. See regatta report and check out those wonderful pictures coming from the harbour of the city for the upcoming winter olympics Windsor Regatta Report http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=340 See www.505.ca for details on the Windsor Regatta. 2009 SAP 505 World Championships http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=339 With one month to go the entry is now at 88 boats. July 15th is the deadline to get your entry in before the entry fee goes up by US$150. http://www.505sapworldchampionship2009.com/ 2009 HEINEKEN HPDO - NOR & Online Entry http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=338 Great Racing!Great Friends! Great Beer! 2009 East Coast Championship http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=337 A windy 505 ECCs, and you probably missed it... King of the Bay! http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=336 22 boats at Treasure Island for the Annual KOTB regatta! Read on.. Worlds Warm Up Regatta - SF, July 25-26 http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=335 Coming to the the Worlds? Here's a great regatta promising to be a final tune up prior to the worlds. 2009 Mid-Atlantic Championship http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=334 Tearin’ it up Jersey-style! Marblehead Spring Regatta http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=333 The Marblehead Spring regatta is coming up this weekend - June 6-7. The Notice of Race and Entry Form are here NOR Please let Nick know if your coming, so they can plan for the event. Santa Cruz Spring Open http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=332 21 boats fight it out in Santa Cruz! 2009 East Coast Championship http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=331 The 2009 East Coast Championship is fast approaching. July 3-5 in Kingston Ontario. A late fee kicks in on June 12 so sign up now! Hampton Trapeze 2009 http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=330 Southern lovin'