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42 6mJI activities in USA ISMA News International 6mJI Association Hans J.Oen told us from the East Coast that there are not to much news from the USA. www.6mrnorthamerica.com gives some information about the different fleet and the 6mJI sailing in the different waters. Matt Cockburn reports: Introduction - The Timelessness of 6 Meters and Growing the PSSMA We all know and appreciate, to different degrees, the heritage and importance of the boats we sail and love. The development aspect of the rule that governs our class has been responsible for many innovations in our sport, including the introduction of the “Genoa” headsail, the parachute style spinnaker, and many other technical details now common on many other sailboats. These craft in general and many of ours in particular, have been involved in nearly every major international competition held by our class at venues around the world, including the Scandinavian Gold Cup, the One Ton Cup, the Bermuda Gold Cup, the British American Team Race, the Seawanhaka International Challenge Cup, the Olympic Games, the Australian American Challenge, the International Six Meter World Cup, the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, and many other races, events, and regattas. The International Six Meter World Cup was founded by our fleet. The sixes have played an active role in the heritage of yachting and racing in the Pacific Northwest for over 60 years and have seen ups and downs in involvement, activity and prestige. These are good days, my brothers (and sisters)! We are on an upward trend and enjoying a resurgence of interest from people interested in sailing quality boats that are more satisfying, soulful and aesthetically pleasing. The six meter offers this opportunity in excess. No longer interested in the monotony of some one designs or the frustrations of PHRF ratings around the buoys? Buy or sail a six meter and never look back. 2003 Accomplishments Before we move too far forward, let’s look back at an extremely successful year. We have just come from a season of local and International events and participation that lays the groundwork for higher levels of competition and broader interest in the welfare of the class here, and in other places, near and far. Here are some of the many accomplishments of PSSMA in the past year: - 5 new owners: - Craig Downey has committed to restore US 72 Lulu - Jim Metteer has made major progress on the long dormant Fokus III - Roger Ivey purchased and fine-tuned US 119 Sockeye, and recently acquired US 122 Capriccio - Andy Parker has joined us as an owner with US 123 - Eric Jespersen purchased CAN 37 Frenzy and got her back onto the race course for the first time since 1986. - Highest participation in the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup in 20 years - 6 Classics and 5 Moderns - Highest participation (since 1982) and first winner from Canada in memory - Successful PSSMA Cruise event to the Jackson Outstation on Hood Canal - Increased participation in the PMYC Thursday Night Series - Inaugural Queen Christina Nations Cup a resounding success! - King Olav V Cup well attended and run - Highest number of ISMA members since the 70’s – 13 for the USA
ISMA News International 6mJI Association Bulletin 1/2004 2004 Schedule of Events For the coming season we have some regattas to sail. Without wanting to ruin the success we’ve achieved with some important strategic ingredients, we have a great opportunity to expand the number and diversity of our events, as follows: 1. Early Spring regattas – April 3-4 and 17-18 in Newport Harbor, CA 2. May 6, 2004 - Port Madison Yacht Club Thursday racing begins 3. May 15 – 16, 2004 – King Olav V Cup–– Shilshole Bay, Seattle 4. June 18 – 20, 2004 Queen Christina Nations Cup – in Helsinki. 5. July 16 – 18, 2004 North American Championships –Vancouver, B.C. 6. September 11 – 12, 2004 – Sir Thomas Lipton Cup – Port Madison 7. September 17 – 19, 2004 – US Nationals – Shilshole Bay, Seattle Opportunities and Action Plan For the first time in over 25 years we have the opportunity for 15 or more boats to be on the line for our various events. In addition to the 11 boats here for the Lipton Cup, and with a little luck, we have the possibility to also see: KC 19 Saskia II (currently under restoration) US 81 Goose (currently under restoration) US 100 St Francis V (nearing restoration completion) CAN 36 Courage VIII We need to communicate early and often how important it is for owners to keep making progress toward the goal of floating, sailing and racing. We applaud the efforts of those in mid-swing on their projects. Many in ISMA and PSSMA can attest that personal satisfaction, glory and acclaim await you on the water. In addition to the above boats, there are a number of craft still lying dormant. We need to reach out to these owners as a group - now is the time for action. There can be no dream of “someday” without realistic goals and measurable steps toward them. From Matt Cockburn, also, came some interesting informations about Buzzy II US 97 on a calm day 43
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