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November 2023 News

2024 NAs and Worlds lead up events - D5

Announcements | - Author: D5 - Nick Madigan - November 17, 2023
On behalf of the Star Fleets all over California we hope you will plan to come to District 5 for a full summer of Star racing next year. Please see the attached District 5 Calendar for 2024. With the North Americans and World Championships one month (and 70 miles) apart, we invite Star Sailors…

REMEMBERING JURGEN JANSON

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Lubeck Bay Fleet - November 17, 2023
We have lost one of our unique star sailors: Jürgen Janson I do not know anybody in this class, who served it for such a long time and so silent. For decades he was the district officer of the biggest disrtict in the class (17.) He was one of a few to have really managed his organisation…

Town Hall #1 follow up

Announcements | - Author: Central Office - November 16, 2023
Thanks to the 100+ Star sailors who logged into the first Star Zoom Town Hall earlier this week. We plan to hold more of these in the coming year and add additional specialized chats as appropriate. We came away with some great input and ideas from the Town Hall, and the Leadership Team will be…

2023 Ballot Distributed

Announcements | Non Championship | - Author: Star Class office - November 13, 2023
The 2023 for 2024 Officer and Resolution ballot has been distributed to all Life, Active and boat owning isolated members to your email address that is associated with your Star Class membership, via SurveyMonkey. Please look out for your ISCYRA ballot, which may possibly be in your junk/spam…

Bacardi Cup U30 Program Paves the Way for Young Star Class Sailors

Announcements | U30 | - Author: Bacardi - November 02, 2023
— Building on the resounding success of the inaugural year, Bacardi, in collaboration with the Star Class, is thrilled to announce the return of the Bacardi Cup U30 Program for 2024.

October 2023 News

Star Class Town Hall - Nov 14

Announcements | - Author: Central Office - October 31, 2023
Town Hall The forum will create an opportunity for all class members to meet, without travel, and contribute ideas for improving the class. It is also ok to mention things that work well as they are. If this works well, we will consider hosting Town Halls a couple of times a year. Date:…

JACK JENNINGS AND PEDRO TROUCHE CONQUER THE STAR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER A FOUR RACE REGATTA

Championships | Europeans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - October 28, 2023
Cannes, October 28th, 2023. After four races at the 2023 Star European Championship in Cannes, France, for the numerous 45 boat fleet there are two new champions, Jack Jennings (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA). They claimed the leadership of the ranking on day one, and like everyone else, had to…

Another windy day in Cannes - too windy

Championships | Europeans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - October 27, 2023
Day Three of the 2023 Star European Championship and AGAIN too much wind to race. The Star European Vice President Diego Negri commented "the wind was blowing between 20 and 33 knots with puffs up to 30, it was definitely impossible to race, especially as going in and out of the harbour it gets…

Too much wind in Cannes for Day Two of the 2023 Star Europeans Championship

Championships | Europeans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - October 26, 2023
A very strong breeze welcomed the 45 teams attending the 2023 Star European Championship in Cannes, France. The Race Committee hoisted the AP flag over two hours, hoping the forecast would be right when calling for it to drop in the early afternoon. Unfortunately it wasn't and the…

2023 STAR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP, FIRST TWO RACES IN

Championships | Europeans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - October 25, 2023
The Star European Championship kicked off today in the Bay of Cannes, organized by the Yacht Club de Cannes and the International Star Class. 45 teams from 15 nations were on the starting line of the first two races of the Championship, after the Opening Ceremony that took place last night on the…

2023 Star European Championship Open

Announcements | Championships | Europeans | Championship | - October 24, 2023
From 24 to 29 October 2023, the Yacht Club de Cannes is organising the European Star Championship. Nearly 45 competitors are expected in the harbour of Cannes, with an exceptional line-up. IRC European Championship, 12M JI European Championship and now European Star Championship In addition to the…

District 6 Championship at RVYC

ISCYRA | District 6 | - Author: Bruce Long - October 19, 2023
14 Stars from English Bay and Washington competed for the James Griffiths trophy on Oct. 14-15 at RVYC. Hunter Lowden and Brett Wilson in “One Less” ran a series of aces to win the Blue Star for their mainsail. Jim Hynes coached new Star skipper Luke Ramsey to second and…

A message from Paul Cayard, International Star Class President

- October 17, 2023
It is my honor to accept the role of President of the International Star Class. My time spent in the Star has been the most influential, challenging, and satisfying in my 56 years in the sport of sailing. Six years ago, I began serving the Star Class as an officer, to give back to the…

Star Class Selects Paul Cayard as President

Announcements | - Author: Star Class Office - October 16, 2023
The International Governing Committee of the Star Class has selected Paul Cayard to perform the duties of the Star Class President under Class Rule 11.1.2 through 2025. Paul began sailing Stars in 1977 and has served as the International Vice President - Western Hemisphere since 2020. Well…

Letter from the President

Announcements | - Author: Tom Londrigan, Jr. - October 11, 2023
At the world championship, I made a mistake. I asked to move the body weight scale inside rather than continue with the body weight measurement outside. Our measurer did not want me to move it inside. This was not my job and I should not have interfered. It doesn’t…

6th Vintage Star Regatta - Zurich

Announcements | ISCYRA | District 9 | - Author: Roger Muhr - October 10, 2023
It has already become a tradition that the Vintage Starboat Race is held by the Zurich Yacht Club on the last weekend in August. The 6th edition was packed with highlights. With 17 registered boats from five nations (SUI, GER, NED, ITL, USA), a new record number of participants was set. Mathias Witt…

October e-starlights

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - October 09, 2023
Read the latest issue (slight delay to post Worlds summary!) NOTE: 2024 EHC dates were incorrectly listed: Actual dates are: Measurement: Tuesday July 2 Racing: July 3-6

U30 Europeans - no Wind = no title

- Author: Adi Luzlbauer - October 02, 2023
Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023: “Perfect weather for hiking and mountaineering,” said local meteorologist Mike Burgstaller. It's just a shame that this wonderful autumn day offered no wind for the sailors...

2024 BACARDI CUP - Registration OPEN

Announcements | - Author: Sara Zanobini - Bacardi - October 02, 2023
Dear Star Sailors, The Organizing Committee is delighted to invite you to race at the 2024 Bacardi Cup on Biscayne Bay, Miami, USA, from March 3rd-9th. Celebrating the 97th edition of the iconic Bacardi Cup, as always, the regatta promises world-class racing on the water and unmatched Bacardi…

September 2023 News

STAR CLASS VINTAGE GOLD CUP DAY 3

Announcements | Championships | Vintage Gold Cup | Championship | - September 30, 2023
Sailors were hoping for more racing today The winds did not develop as hoped. No races sailed Lars Grael wins for the second year in a row GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN – The Vintage Gold Cup and ISCYRA announce the final results for the 2023 Vintage Gold Cup. For the second day in a…

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