Star Class News: Human Interest

May 2022 News

The Star Class Remembers David Forbes

Announcements | Human Interest | Olympics | - May 26, 2022
David Forbes OAM (1934-2022) 1972 Star Olympic Gold medalist David Forbes passed away in Sydney, Australia on May 22, 2022. Forbes was also a 7 time Australian Star National Champion. "We have lost one of the m...

A Star is Reborn in Dubai

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Fabio Prestijacopo - May 04, 2022
A moving story of resurrecting a Star ..... I knew what it was the minute I first saw it. It must have been 2014, me and my family had recently moved to Dubai. On the way back from a trip to the supermarket an unmistakable stern...

March 2022 News

100 Years of Gold Stars

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class Office - March 29, 2022
To celebrate and commemorate this momentous occasion of the oldest and grandest one-design class, the ISCYRA is commissioning a retrospective edition book to honor our past champions, the iconic host venues, and a look to the futu...

ISCYRA International Governing Committee Issues Statement

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: IGC - March 07, 2022
The ISCYRA IGC issued the following statement: The Star Class supports the Ukranian members and friends. The Class recognizes the decisions of regatta organizing authorities to refuse entry of Russian and Belarusian athletes...

January 2022 News

Star Class Remembers Dick Stearns

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Mike Johnston - January 28, 2022
Richard (Dick) Stearns September 4, 1927 – January 25, 2022 Dick Stearns was one of the best sailors to ever come out of the Midwest. Dick grew up on the south side of Chicago moving to the north side after his father died...

Remembering Meco Lillia

Announcements | Human Interest | - January 02, 2022
Boat builder Domenico “Meco” Lilla died last December 31st. Lillia built Stars, Snipes and Dinghies 12′. He was 81 years old. His Stars are very famous, winners of numerous world and Olympic titles (in...

December 2021 News

Remembering Andy Macdonald

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class Office - December 07, 2021
The Star Class is sad to announce the passing of Andy Macdonald last week. Andy was on the Judiciary Board of the Star Class from 2015-2019 serving as Chair the past few years. In addition, Andy was the 2017 Eastern He...

September 2021 News

Remembering Fritz Girr

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Alex Hagen - September 23, 2021
Very sadly I have to announce that my former crew and current Star skipper Fritz Girr passed away on Sept.12th way too early at the age of 57. read more by clicking on the title

July 2021 News

Survey of Star Sailor Injuries

Announcements | Human Interest | Technical | - Author: Prof. Gerold and Lukas Holzer - July 15, 2021

April 2021 News

Star Class Honors Ding Schoonmaker

Announcements | Human Interest | - April 30, 2021
2021 Bacardi Cup Star sailors recently signed a ISCYRA flag that was framed and presented to Treecie Schoonmaker by Rear Commodore Rick Burgess. The Star Class is indebted to the Schoonmaker family for many contributions ove...

January 2021 News

In Remembrance - Ding Schoonmaker

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Sara Zanobini & ISCYRA - January 20, 2021
It is with a very sad heart we report the passing yesterday evening of Ding Schoonmaker, one of the sport’s greats. Click the headline to read more....

October 2020 News

The Star Class Remembers Dierk Thomsen

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Olaf Richter, Star Class office - October 12, 2020
Life member, Commodore (2014-2017) and President (1984-86 & 1996-97), Harry Nye Award winner......

July 2020 News

Barton Jahncke: Where are they Now?

Human Interest | - July 16, 2020
Former Star Sailor and Olympian (Dragon Class), Barton Jahncke. The Jahncke trophy is for the winner of the tune-up regatta sailed prior to the Western Hemisphere in New Orleans.

June 2020 News

Robbie Haines To be Inducted into Sailing Hall of Fame

Announcements | Human Interest | - June 23, 2020
Star Class Life member Robbie Haines to be inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in the Class of 2020.

Remembering Paul Kresge

Announcements | Human Interest | ISCYRA | District 21 | - June 15, 2020
The Star Class and Carter Lake Fleet as well as District 21 are sad to report the loss of Paul Kresge this past weekend. Read more by clicking on the title.

May 2020 News

Remembering Peter Costa

Announcements | Human Interest | - May 27, 2020
It is with much sadness that I inform you of the passing of longtime member of the Boston Harbor Star Fleet, Peter Costa.

April 2020 News

Tribute Video to Larry Whipple

Human Interest | - April 23, 2020

March 2020 News

Events Cancelled, Rescheduled or Postponed

Announcements | Championships | Human Interest | - March 16, 2020
ISCYRA will try to keep you informed of events that have been cancelled or rescheduled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

October 2019 News

Eight Bells - Chad Easley

Announcements | Human Interest | - October 28, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our fellow MYC member and friend Chad Easley. It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved son and brother Chad Edward Easley on October 22, 20...

Eight Bells - Rob Eberling

Human Interest | - October 07, 2019
Robbie was an active member of the Seneca Star fleet, and owner of 7783. He was an active helper/supporter of the fleet and more recently crewed for Tom White in district regattas. In his youth he sailed Stars with his father and ...

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