5th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta set for Feb. 6-9, 2014
Hobie 16 fleet gets off to a clean start.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. – The 5th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta has been set for Feb. 6-9, 2014. With more than 100 boats competing, the 2013 event became the largest regatta in the history of Charlotte Harbor. The word is out.
Featuring nightly regatta dinner parties, 10 one-design classes and competitors from around the country racing on three race circles, the Charlotte Harbor Regatta has quickly grown into one of the most talked-about regattas in the nation. Find out why SAIL magazine designated Charlotte Harbor as “one of the top 10 greatest places to sail in the United States.”
Classes invited to compete in the 2014 regatta are the Sunfish, Laser, Flying Scot, Precision 15, 2.4mR, Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, F16, F18 and Weta trimaran. Other classes will be considered by request. Free beach, ramp and lift launching facilities, free or low-cost storage, affordable hotels and low registration fees make the Charlotte Harbor Regatta, “the fun, affordable regatta.”
Since its inception in 2010, the National Association of Sports Commissions recognized the regatta as its “Best Local Event” and the Charlotte County Visitor and Convention Bureau honored regatta organizers with its 2010 “Event Development Award.” The CHR board staged the International Association for Disabled Sailing’s 2012 IFDS World Championships and the 2013 regatta featured the 64-boat strong Laser Masters Midwinters East. Charlotte Harbor has also played host to the 2012 2.4mR North Americans and the U.S. 2.4mR Class Association Nationals.
The 5th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta will once again feature a wildly popular Pusser’s Rum Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park. Limited on-site tent camping is available.
For participant, media and sponsor inquiries about the 2014 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, e-mail Brian Gleason at gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com or call 941-206-1133.
Featuring nightly regatta dinner parties, 10 one-design classes and competitors from around the country racing on three race circles, the Charlotte Harbor Regatta has quickly grown into one of the most talked-about regattas in the nation. Find out why SAIL magazine designated Charlotte Harbor as “one of the top 10 greatest places to sail in the United States.”
Classes invited to compete in the 2014 regatta are the Sunfish, Laser, Flying Scot, Precision 15, 2.4mR, Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, F16, F18 and Weta trimaran. Other classes will be considered by request. Free beach, ramp and lift launching facilities, free or low-cost storage, affordable hotels and low registration fees make the Charlotte Harbor Regatta, “the fun, affordable regatta.”
Since its inception in 2010, the National Association of Sports Commissions recognized the regatta as its “Best Local Event” and the Charlotte County Visitor and Convention Bureau honored regatta organizers with its 2010 “Event Development Award.” The CHR board staged the International Association for Disabled Sailing’s 2012 IFDS World Championships and the 2013 regatta featured the 64-boat strong Laser Masters Midwinters East. Charlotte Harbor has also played host to the 2012 2.4mR North Americans and the U.S. 2.4mR Class Association Nationals.
The 5th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta will once again feature a wildly popular Pusser’s Rum Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park. Limited on-site tent camping is available.
For participant, media and sponsor inquiries about the 2014 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, e-mail Brian Gleason at gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com or call 941-206-1133.
2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta featured on Paradise TV
Nice Charlotte Harbor Regatta feature with race video and interviews from Paradise TV. Click here.
Wetas duel to the gate in Charlotte Harbor Regatta
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More video coverage on Mainsail News TV
This Weta duel was great to watch live. Check out all the exciting Charlotte Harbor Regatta racing on Mailsail News TV.
Thanks to Jeff Dreschler of Mainsail News TV, media boat sponsors Holidaze Boat Rental and Aaron's Rental. |
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Consistent MacCausland wins 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters East
Photo by Sue Killion
John MacCausland's consistency powered him to the top of the 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters East regatta by three points over Peter Shope. The Saturday and Sunday edge held up as racing was cancelled for the final day of the event Monday on Charlotte Harbor. Shifty winds in the low teens and gusting higher at times challenged the competitors throughout the day Sunday.
“I prefer shifty conditions,” MacCausland said. “The wind is always challenging you, but it can also be on your side and allow you to get ahead.”
With 20 and 23 points respectively, MacCausland and Shope held a wide margin over a pair of sailors -- Buddy Heausler and David Heibert -- who tied for second with 34 points.
Michelle Davis earned the top woman prize, finishing 20th overall in the 60-boat fleet.
Heibert wound up with the apprentice masters title while Heausler topped the grandmasters division. Tim Millhiser won the great grandmaster division. For complete results, click here.
“I prefer shifty conditions,” MacCausland said. “The wind is always challenging you, but it can also be on your side and allow you to get ahead.”
With 20 and 23 points respectively, MacCausland and Shope held a wide margin over a pair of sailors -- Buddy Heausler and David Heibert -- who tied for second with 34 points.
Michelle Davis earned the top woman prize, finishing 20th overall in the 60-boat fleet.
Heibert wound up with the apprentice masters title while Heausler topped the grandmasters division. Tim Millhiser won the great grandmaster division. For complete results, click here.
Winners dominate their classes in the 4th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta
Photo by Sue Killion
The winners of the eight classes in the 4th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta did so by winning early and winning often. Williams Jeffers and William Whalen dominated the Hobie 16 class, winning four races and placing second twice to top the Hobie 16 fleet in the 4th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta.
Richard Stephen did the same in the Weta class, finishing no worse than second in 10 races to top Keith Rice. Jack Woehrle won four of five races in the Hobie Wave class to claim the victory burgee. Steve Shaw and Henry Picco won every race in the Flying Scot class and Christi and Jan van Heek won four of five races in the Precision 15 fleet.
Father and son F16 team Zachary and Matthew Lynch won what was essentially a match race over Knox Rodger and John Adams, taking four of five races. Nick Bryan-Brown topped his brother-in-law Brian Thorpe, winning four of five contests on their 2.4mRs. In the Sunfish class, Liz Clark took advantage of Sunday DNSs to win.
For complete results, click here.
Richard Stephen did the same in the Weta class, finishing no worse than second in 10 races to top Keith Rice. Jack Woehrle won four of five races in the Hobie Wave class to claim the victory burgee. Steve Shaw and Henry Picco won every race in the Flying Scot class and Christi and Jan van Heek won four of five races in the Precision 15 fleet.
Father and son F16 team Zachary and Matthew Lynch won what was essentially a match race over Knox Rodger and John Adams, taking four of five races. Nick Bryan-Brown topped his brother-in-law Brian Thorpe, winning four of five contests on their 2.4mRs. In the Sunfish class, Liz Clark took advantage of Sunday DNSs to win.
For complete results, click here.
Multihulls kick off 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta
Keith Rice and Richard Stephens traded bullets in the Weta class to kick off the 4th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta. William Jeffers and William Whalen dominated the Hobie 16 fleet, with three wins in four races to grab a two-point lead of Jim Sajdak and Tina Pastoor, who won the final race of the day. Rice won the first two races in the Weta fleet and Stephens paid him back with wins in the two final races. The Hobies and Wetas will be joined today by the Hobie Wave class in one of three circles set up across Charlotte Harbor.
Five more fleets, including the 60-strong Laser Masters fleet, will join the action today. Other classes competing on another circle include the Flying Scots, Sunfish, Precision 15s and 2.4mRs.
For complete results, click one Laser Results or CHR Results above.
Five more fleets, including the 60-strong Laser Masters fleet, will join the action today. Other classes competing on another circle include the Flying Scots, Sunfish, Precision 15s and 2.4mRs.
For complete results, click one Laser Results or CHR Results above.
Aaron's and Holidaze Boat Rental, Mainsail TV News show you the action up close
Holidaze Boat Rental has joined the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta as the official media boat sponsor, while Aaron's will provide the huge-screen TV to show competitors all the action from the 2013CHR and Laser Masters Midwinters East from Mainsail News TV.
Video highlights will be shown during the evening socials and available online during and after the regatta. Thanks to Aaron's and Holidaze Boat Rentals for their generous support of the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta and 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters East.
Video highlights will be shown during the evening socials and available online during and after the regatta. Thanks to Aaron's and Holidaze Boat Rentals for their generous support of the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta and 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters East.
Kitson & Partners returns as CHR major sponsor
The board of directors of Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kitson & Partners has returned as a major sponsor of the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2013 on Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
“The generous support of Kitson & Partners has been a vital part of the success of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta,” said regatta Chairman Brian Gleason. “Their donation will defray the considerable cost of staging the regatta and help us fulfill our mission to promote youth and adult sailing on Charlotte Harbor and continue to showcase the harbor and its surrounding communities to the world.”
Kitson & Partners is developing the 17,000-acre Babcock Ranch project in southeastern Charlotte County.
The 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta is expected to draw more than 150 boats in nine classes, including the 2013 Lasers Masters Midwinters East.
“The generous support of Kitson & Partners has been a vital part of the success of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta,” said regatta Chairman Brian Gleason. “Their donation will defray the considerable cost of staging the regatta and help us fulfill our mission to promote youth and adult sailing on Charlotte Harbor and continue to showcase the harbor and its surrounding communities to the world.”
Kitson & Partners is developing the 17,000-acre Babcock Ranch project in southeastern Charlotte County.
The 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta is expected to draw more than 150 boats in nine classes, including the 2013 Lasers Masters Midwinters East.
Tiki Water Sports @ JM Marine joins Charlotte Harbor Regatta as major sponsor
Tiki Waters Sports @ JM Marine, Charlotte County’s exclusive Hobie Cat dealer, has joined the Charlotte Harbor Regatta as a major sponsor.
Tiki Water Sports @ JM Marine, located at 19450 Peachland Blvd. in Port Charlotte, Fla., offers a range of Hobie Cat products, including the Hobie 16 and Hobie Wave, which are featured classes in the Charlotte Harbor Regatta.
“We’re thrilled to have Tiki Waters Sports on board this year,” said Charlotte Harbor Regatta President Brian Gleason. “John Lange has been a longtime supporter of the regatta, working committee and mark boats and working with Hobie to provide swag for our competitors."
Tiki Waters Sports @ JM Marine is the local dealer for Hunter Marine, RS Sailing, as well as Hobie Cat products. For information, call John at 941-979-9728 or email him at john@JMBoatStuff.com.
Tiki Water Sports @ JM Marine, located at 19450 Peachland Blvd. in Port Charlotte, Fla., offers a range of Hobie Cat products, including the Hobie 16 and Hobie Wave, which are featured classes in the Charlotte Harbor Regatta.
“We’re thrilled to have Tiki Waters Sports on board this year,” said Charlotte Harbor Regatta President Brian Gleason. “John Lange has been a longtime supporter of the regatta, working committee and mark boats and working with Hobie to provide swag for our competitors."
Tiki Waters Sports @ JM Marine is the local dealer for Hunter Marine, RS Sailing, as well as Hobie Cat products. For information, call John at 941-979-9728 or email him at john@JMBoatStuff.com.
2013 Laser Masters Midwinters East set for Feb. 2-4 on Charlotte Harbor
The 2013 Laser Midwinters East is scheduled for Feb. 2-4, 2013 on Charlotte Harbor, Florida. The event will be held at Port Charlotte Beach Park in conjunction with the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta.
Charlotte Harbor Regatta Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to promote sailing on Charlotte Harbor. Founded in 2009, we have staged three annual regattas featuring hundreds of sailors in a dozen classes. In Feb. 2012, CHR Inc., was the host of the International Association for Disabled Sailing World Championships. In Dec. 2011, CHR Inc. partner Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club hosted the U.S. 2.4mR Class Association Pre-Worlds Regatta.
The 2013 Laser Midwinters East will feature a Saturday night beach party and a Sunday evening dinner at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. Hotel accommodations will be available at special regatta rates and limited guest housing will be available by request. For information about the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta and the 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters, please contact David Hartman at rolltack@comcast.net or Brian Gleason at gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com.
Charlotte Harbor Regatta Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to promote sailing on Charlotte Harbor. Founded in 2009, we have staged three annual regattas featuring hundreds of sailors in a dozen classes. In Feb. 2012, CHR Inc., was the host of the International Association for Disabled Sailing World Championships. In Dec. 2011, CHR Inc. partner Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club hosted the U.S. 2.4mR Class Association Pre-Worlds Regatta.
The 2013 Laser Midwinters East will feature a Saturday night beach party and a Sunday evening dinner at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. Hotel accommodations will be available at special regatta rates and limited guest housing will be available by request. For information about the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta and the 2013 Laser Masters Midwinters, please contact David Hartman at rolltack@comcast.net or Brian Gleason at gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com.
Mosaic Co. extends its major CHR sponsorship for 2013 regatta
The board of directors of Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mosaic Co. will return once again as a major sponsor of the 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2013 on Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
“The ongoing support of Mosaic has been a vital part of the success of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta and January's IFDS Worlds,” said regatta Chairman Brian Gleason. “Their generosity allows us to stage the kind of regattas that draw competitive sailors from around the world and helps us fulfill our mission to promote youth and adult sailing on Charlotte Harbor and continue to showcase the harbor and its surrounding communities to the world.”
The 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta is expected to draw more than 150 boats in nine classes, including a women's Hobie 16 division for the first time. One of the highlights of the 2013CHR will be the first-ever Charlotte Harbor Regatta Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
“The ongoing support of Mosaic has been a vital part of the success of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta and January's IFDS Worlds,” said regatta Chairman Brian Gleason. “Their generosity allows us to stage the kind of regattas that draw competitive sailors from around the world and helps us fulfill our mission to promote youth and adult sailing on Charlotte Harbor and continue to showcase the harbor and its surrounding communities to the world.”
The 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta is expected to draw more than 150 boats in nine classes, including a women's Hobie 16 division for the first time. One of the highlights of the 2013CHR will be the first-ever Charlotte Harbor Regatta Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
Videos from the 2012 IFDS Worlds on Charlotte Harbor
Click on "2012 IFDS Worlds video" in the menu above to see the exciting video coverage of the 2012 IFDS Worlds on Charlotte Harbor. The videos were produced by T2P.TV's Ashley Love and funded by a grant from the Florida Sports Foundation.
Copies of the video are available for showing at local boating and sailing club events, meetings, etc. For a DVD copy of the video, contact Brian Gleason at 941-206-1133 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com.
Copies of the video are available for showing at local boating and sailing club events, meetings, etc. For a DVD copy of the video, contact Brian Gleason at 941-206-1133 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com.
Sunny sailing on Charlotte Harbor
From the Int'l 2.4mR Class Association newsletter:
"There are winter regattas for the 2.4mR sailor in Florida every year but the 2011-2012 circuit was busier, and better attended, than usual. First up was the Americas Regatta December 2-4 in St. Petersburg with 17 boats competing. Mark Leblanc was first followed by Paul Tingley in second and Allan Leibel third. With just a couple of days off most of the sailors from St. Petersburg, and a few additions, next made their way to Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda for the Pre-Worlds regatta. The 19 sailors there enjoyed mostly light winds and great hospitality from the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. The winner was Helena Lucas with Paul Tingley in second and Bruce Millar third. After this regatta the Charlotte Harbor YC generously allowed competitors to store their boats at the Club until after the holidays for the IFDS Worlds across the harbor in Punta Gorda.
Returning to Punta Gorda for the IFDS Worlds in January were 22 competitors who had nice weather, although several days of light wind, the whole week. Disabled World Champion was Damien Seguin with Thierry Schmitter second and Paul Tingley third. The competitors then packed up and moved to Miami for the 2.4mR class midwinters, which was a good tune up for the Miami OCR, and the OCR itself. With 25 entries the Miami OCR had the biggest fleet of all the regattas and excellent weather continued. In Miami Damien Seguin was first again, with Paul Tingley second and Barend Kol third. Mark Leblanc put two boats between himself and John Ruf, overcoming the deficit he had coming from the IFDS Worlds and winning the US trials for the Paralympics."
Submitted by Charles Rosenfield USA NCA Secretary.
"There are winter regattas for the 2.4mR sailor in Florida every year but the 2011-2012 circuit was busier, and better attended, than usual. First up was the Americas Regatta December 2-4 in St. Petersburg with 17 boats competing. Mark Leblanc was first followed by Paul Tingley in second and Allan Leibel third. With just a couple of days off most of the sailors from St. Petersburg, and a few additions, next made their way to Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda for the Pre-Worlds regatta. The 19 sailors there enjoyed mostly light winds and great hospitality from the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. The winner was Helena Lucas with Paul Tingley in second and Bruce Millar third. After this regatta the Charlotte Harbor YC generously allowed competitors to store their boats at the Club until after the holidays for the IFDS Worlds across the harbor in Punta Gorda.
Returning to Punta Gorda for the IFDS Worlds in January were 22 competitors who had nice weather, although several days of light wind, the whole week. Disabled World Champion was Damien Seguin with Thierry Schmitter second and Paul Tingley third. The competitors then packed up and moved to Miami for the 2.4mR class midwinters, which was a good tune up for the Miami OCR, and the OCR itself. With 25 entries the Miami OCR had the biggest fleet of all the regattas and excellent weather continued. In Miami Damien Seguin was first again, with Paul Tingley second and Barend Kol third. Mark Leblanc put two boats between himself and John Ruf, overcoming the deficit he had coming from the IFDS Worlds and winning the US trials for the Paralympics."
Submitted by Charles Rosenfield USA NCA Secretary.
Gardner, Witte go wire-to-wire to win 2012 Charlotte Harbor Regatta
Annie Gardner and crewmate Eric Witte in the 2012 Charlotte Harbor Regatta.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. – Annie Gardner and Eric Witte went wire to wire to capture the F16 title, as a Sunday lull forced an early end to the 3rd annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta. John Casey took the F18 victory and Wally Myers won the Hobie 16 class.
John Sherry and Nelson Wright traded places for the third straight day in the Hobie Wave class, as Sherry’s win Sunday light air race making the difference. In the Weta class, Dick Stephens topped Keith Rice on the strength of five wins in 10 races, while Tom Reese slipped into third past Ben Arthur. Skip Mansfield topped two-time winner Bob Sween in the Precision 15 class.
Mark Taylor and Nikki Holland earned top honors in the Flying Scot over Steve Shaw and Isao Toyama with Ryan Walsh and Joey Mello in third. In the Sunfish class, Jim Richter won over Paul Odegarrd and Phil Mewhinney.
Riley McDonald took second in the F16 class on the strength of two wins in five races Saturday after Spring Fever scoring vaulted him past Zachary Lynch who finished third. Taylor Reiss and Robbie Danile were second and third in the F18 class, with Ravi Parent in fourth.
Ken Hilk edged Jim Sadjak for second in the Hobie 16 class, despite Sadjak’s win in the only race on Sunday.
Sixty-four boats in eight classes competing in the 3rd annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta. Next year’s event will be held, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2013.
John Sherry and Nelson Wright traded places for the third straight day in the Hobie Wave class, as Sherry’s win Sunday light air race making the difference. In the Weta class, Dick Stephens topped Keith Rice on the strength of five wins in 10 races, while Tom Reese slipped into third past Ben Arthur. Skip Mansfield topped two-time winner Bob Sween in the Precision 15 class.
Mark Taylor and Nikki Holland earned top honors in the Flying Scot over Steve Shaw and Isao Toyama with Ryan Walsh and Joey Mello in third. In the Sunfish class, Jim Richter won over Paul Odegarrd and Phil Mewhinney.
Riley McDonald took second in the F16 class on the strength of two wins in five races Saturday after Spring Fever scoring vaulted him past Zachary Lynch who finished third. Taylor Reiss and Robbie Danile were second and third in the F18 class, with Ravi Parent in fourth.
Ken Hilk edged Jim Sadjak for second in the Hobie 16 class, despite Sadjak’s win in the only race on Sunday.
Sixty-four boats in eight classes competing in the 3rd annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta. Next year’s event will be held, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2013.
Catch all the exciting action
Main Sail News TV captured all the exciting action in the 2012 Charlotte Harbor Regatta. Below are highlights from Day Two, which featured 2-knot winds and plenty of acrobatic sailing on Charlotte Harbor. And yes, that is America3 navigator Annie Gardner interviewing 2012 CHR co-chair Sarah Buck in the video titled, "Why Charlotte Harbor?"
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