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Silvestre (GUA) wasn't on my bingo card! But he did win the 2022 Sunfish US Nationals.
Jean-Paul de Trazegnies had one bad result (wish I knew what happened), but once he gets that result out of the way (throw-out) he could still be a force.
What was the infraction that resulted in the flagging? (Sorry, I am race rule illiterate here...)A black flag bonanza in race 11 today (14 boats disqualified, including some in the top ten).
What was the infraction that resulted in the flagging? (Sorry, I am race rule illiterate here...)
It's a bit more complex. When the Black Flag is raised, no boat can be over the line IN THE LAST MINUTE prior to the start. Especially with a group of aggressive sailors who will be 'dipping' the line (going over and then back in just before the start), the RC can use this method to have some sort of order prior to the start and prevent a General Recall.Over the line early.
I don't profess to have an eye on the future, but that last sentence did summarize what happened on Saturday.Another three races completed today/Friday (the 'spare' day). I looked earlier and after 8 races, de Trazegnies was in the lead, but Martinetti won the last race and jumped back in first with 33 points. De Trazegnies finished 14th in that one (race 9) and dropped to third in the overall standings (38 points). Conner Blouin was a bit more consistent with scores of 3, 3 and 9 and is now in second with 37 points. Canizales (GUA) is a bit further back with 47 points and Hernandez (GUA) rounds out the top five with 54 points. Only three races to go tomorrow.
What makes tomorrow's racing extra 'interesting' is that IF all three races are completed, there will be a second 'throw-out'. Hence, the top competitors will need a calculator on board.
I haven’t looked at the scores as closely as you. However, I am happy there was a second throw out as JP had a breakdown that was certainly beyond his control in the first race. It would’ve been unfortunate had he had to use a single throw out on that and have to live with the 23rd. Further above a post says he was winning the race until his boat broke down. So I think in the end we ended up with the correct world champion.But the Notice of Race stated that there would be two throw-outs if 12 races were completed. This allowed de Trazegnies to get rid of the (ugly for him) 23 score in race 11 and become the 2023 World Champion. Martinetti finished second, five points behind and Blouin finished third.
There are some nice videos on the US Sunfish Facebook page. Especially the drone video of the start of race 2 is great:
and a windward mark rounding:
Did JP have one of the new chartered boats?Jean-Paul de Trazegnies had his fairlead pull out from the deck during race 2. He had a pretty good lead when it happened
Did JP have one of the new chartered boats?
Other than JP’s bullseye pulling out how did the new boats perform?Yes, as did almost all of the international sailors including Martinetti.
A little 'digging' shows that six requests for redress based on various kinds of 'breakdowns' were filed during the 12-race series. Two of them were from a US participant (John Condon). I don't know whether he sailed his own yacht or a new one from LP. Four requests were filed by sailors from abroad; most likely sailing new boats.Other than JP’s bullseye pulling out how did the new boats perform?
Why the ISCA logo on the sails and not the Sunfish logo? The ISCA logo is pretty boring.Many will know, but the 2023 Worlds were supposed to be held in September in Ecuador. Unfortunately, LaserPerformance decided not to send boats. Therefore, the Class had to find another site. Not trivial at all, but the Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami (FL) was able to step in. Moreover, Sunfish Direct was willing (and able) to provide (new) boats as needed. Another big THANK YOU! All will have a new sail (from North) with the ISCA emblem. The sail can be bought after the regatta, or returned to Sunfish Direct.
As beldar already mentioned, about half of the participants will bring their own Sunfish, with the remainder being chartered from Sunfish Direct. As can be expected in the current scenario, about half of the fleet will be from the USA (46 to be precise). The second biggest group is from Ecuador with 12 participants, including a large number of younger sailors.
Laser Performance first agreed to provide new boats and sails for the Worlds in Ecuador, then cancelled at the last minute. So when the class got a replacement event scheduled, I dont think they were very predisposed to promote LP’s business. And the racers prefer North Sails, which LP doesn’t offer, so for trademark reasons the fish logo couldn’t be used anyway.Why the ISCA logo on the sails and not the Sunfish logo? The ISCA logo is pretty boring.
LP killed the goose with the golden Laser eggs...Thanks. LP seems to be terrible.
Why the ISCA logo on the sails and not the Sunfish logo? The ISCA logo is pretty boring.
Laser Performance first agreed to provide new boats and sails for the Worlds in Ecuador, then cancelled at the last minute. So when the class got a replacement event scheduled, I dont think they were very predisposed to promote LP’s business. And the racers prefer North Sails, which LP doesn’t offer, so for trademark reasons the fish logo couldn’t be used anyway.
A Sunfish is a spec boat. Buy the racing version, adjust a few of the lines to your liking, and it’s ready to complete at the top levels.It would be interesting if the ISCA went with a "SPEC" boat, similar to class 40 and others
I think, what I was trying say as a "Spec" boat it could be built by anyone and not just by LP. LP seems to be a problem for the class right now from I can seeA Sunfish is a spec boat. Buy the racing version, adjust a few of the lines to your liking, and it’s ready to complete at the top levels.
The Class40 is a ”box-rule” class, meaning it has just a few maximum (or minimum) measurements, and you can come up with anything within those. Every boat can be a different design. That is very much the opposite of the Sunfish, which actually pioneered the single-manufacturer one-design concept.It would be interesting if the ISCA went with a "SPEC" boat, similar to class 40 and others
LP has been a problem for every class whose boats it has built.what I was trying say as a "Spec" boat it could be built by anyone and not just by LP. LP seems to be a problem for the class right now from I can see