http://www.usa505.org/ International 505 Class American Section en-us http://www.usa505.org/images/amsect_small.gif http://www.usa505.org/ 505webmaster@gmail.com http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=366 The Pacific Northwest has only 3 spaces left for the Hamilton Island container! Have you thought of sailing in Australia near the Great barrier reef? Now is your chance. There are only 3 spaces left in our container for you to make the dream real. We will be loading from Seattle mid January and the boats return mid May. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=365 Brrrrr! http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=364 Come to the Fleet 8 Championship and try to steal the Hank Plank away from you know who. Oyster Roast and Bon Fire on Saturday Night. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=363 A small but competitive fleet had a great time http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=362 Written by Chris Brady http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=361 Great Friends... Great Racing... Great Beer... http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=360 2010 505 North American's, Chicago, IL http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=359 2010 King of the Bay http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=358 Nominations for the Dennis Surtees Service Award and the Dave Cahn Sportsmanship Award are requested. They will be awarded at the North American Championship in Chicago at the end of June. More information on Dennis and the Dennis Surtees Service Award can be found here: http://www.usa505.org/usa/history/2002DennisSurteesAward.htm More information on Dave and the Dave Cahn Sportsmanship Trophy can be found here: http://www.usa505.org/usa/history/98davecahntrophy.htm All nominations must be in writing. Nomination letters should adequately describe why the nominee is deserving of the award, and specific examples of the nominee's service should be cited in the letter. The nominating committee shall not accept nominations that only include a name, or a name and a vague description of service. Nominations may be submitted to Drew Buttner (andrew.buttner at gmail.com) , Macy Nelson (gmacynelson at gmacynelson.com) or Aaron Ross (aaron.ross at comcast.net) Thank you, Aaron Ross VP, 505 American Section http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=357 The 2010 AGM is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 25, at Chicago Yacht Club, after racing. The agenda of topics for the 2010 American Section Annual General Meeting is as follows President Report VP Report Sec/Treas Report Info Officer Report Regional Reports Election of President Election of Information Officer 2011 NA’s progress report, American Yacht Club 2012 NA’s progress report Vote on 2012 NA's location 2013 NA and Worlds site proposals and bids New business Thank you, Aaron Ross VP, 505 American Section http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=356 This past weekend saw 10 505's turn up in Santa Cruz for the first event on the open ocean this year despite a fairly inclement forecast that proved to be under estimating for Saturday and over estimating for Sunday. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=355 Increase your VMG by making your boat easy to sail in breeze Jesse Falsone, Toxic Asset USA 505 9003 http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=354 Lots of surprises... 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. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=352 Nor'Easter be Damned! http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=351 Mike Martin Approved! 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. 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. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=348 Read on for information on the grants. 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. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=346 WRSC (Galesville, Maryland) hosts fall 505 regatta September 19-20. http://www.usa505.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=345 Videos on sailgroove.org! 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. 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. 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.