Sun Cat Nationals

The Sun Cat National Championship Regatta: Sailing, racing, & general all-around fun with the Com-Pac Sun Cat

2012 Sun Cat National Championship Regatta Nov 2-4, 2012

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2011 National Champion Scott in Suitsus
2011 National Champion Scott in Suitsus

The 2012 Sun Cat National Championship Regatta will be held starting November 2, 2012 with a welcoming reception at the property of the Head Jib Trimmer In Charge, as usual. We hope that Tom Scott will show up with printed racing instructions, perhaps with a special admonition to the Horizon Cat Class. I don’t think anyone can stop him from explaining what we’re supposed to do the next day, but no one can really make us listen either, so it should be fun.

Don has been sighted with some new jibs and Scott seems to be stretching out that oversized sail of his, so this may be an appropriate time to remind everyone of The Class Rule: you must sail a hull that is arguably a Sun Cat hull. We of course welcome Catboat Willy in Sea Bird, Paul in his old Com-Pac 16, and even Good JuJu, but mostly just because Isy is so cute. Those are not Sun Cats. We hope to see Mike again with old Number 8, this time with intact sails, and maybe even Number 12 with new sails. I’d rather they have sails than names. Those boats ARE Sun Cats, and any crazy modification to rigs, foils, or hardware is acceptable. I know someone is going to ask, so the answer is yes, if you chop your keel off of your Com-Pac, it is still arguably a Sun Cat hull. The HJTIC has spoken.

I want to officially invite Charlie Jones back to take another shot at competing in our boat, and this time I promise to lock myself in the cabin so as not to once again hinder his performance.

Sun Cat sailors and fans, make your plans now, tell your fellow sailors, grab your boats and gear and come on down the first weekend in November!

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  1. The first start will be at 11:00AM on Saturday – except for Good JuJu, which is requested to start at 10:00AM. (..if we tell ’em 10:00AM, they MIGHT show up by 11:00AM). There are only two major rules for this year. 1) Don’t hit the committee boat. Whimsy is sporting a new topsides paint job this year. Therefore, any Sun Cats that hit the committee boat will be sunk with Mark Milam’s canon. Which leads us to rule number 2) Mark Milam is not allowed to show up with ANY boat that could be argued to be a Sun Cat because I don’t consume alcohol, and don’t want to start now. Should this rule be violated, I’d like a bottle of Captain Morgan Rum, and a coke please.

  2. Charlie says we have to find him a cutie to go with him because I can`t be there this year. Away on monkey business that weekend. Can help me find him one, if possible with a beard and already married?
    Thanks

  4. Tom, let’s do two lap races if we have good wind again. That way, when I guess that it’s a two lap race, I’ll be right!

    Don, I hope Andy makes it this time and conditions are right for both of you to set jibs!

  6. Will be there to cheer everyone on. Finishing a week in Boston/Cape Cod….haven’t seen many SunCats but the place is full of Sanderlings. My ComPac 16 is not “old” it is an antique …. like it’s owner.

  8. Taking applications for rigger/trimmer for the Nationals

    Like Izzy, the Admiral has a commitment on the 3rd. She works with the Veterens Honor Flight. My last PT for the shoulder is on the 1st. I’m told to push it. As easy as the mast is to step,I want someone else to do it. In the event Tom Scott for some reason know only to him, places the race course where the wind is blowing, I wish someone else handle the trimming. Especially the peak under load. I could do the driving.

  9. Hi All ~!!
    Thanks for your replies and encouragement to be part of the ‘Nationals’ – I’m in..
    I will look on website for registration form.
    My husband, Bill, & I will be on Stray Cat – Drk blue hull.. Look out for us and I mean look out for us
    in all contexts

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