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Sarissa represents NAEMA at the Toronto International Boat Show

Toronto International Boat show | January 10 – 18
Direct energy Centre, Exhibition Place.
With its combination of classic and modern yachts the 8 Metre racing program truly lives up to its image of being the
“best big boat racing on Lake Ontario.”

From January 10th to the 18th, Ralph Reiman’s 8 Metre, Sarissa (designed by Ed Dubois) will be on display at the Toronto International Boat Show to bring attention to the North American 8 Metre Association’s (NAEMA) yacht racing program. The 8 Metre fleet is currently building towards the 2010 World Championships hosted by RCYC and 2011 World Championships held at NYYC in Newport, Rhode Island.“The chance to showcase our growing modern fleet and speak with people who might be interested but think that we might be unapproachable is a tremendous promotional opportunity” says Robert Roy, President of NAEMA. “New boats are coming into the fleet and are available. NAEMA is looking to build crews as well as attract potential owners and sponsors for our events. We need to get the message out that we are looking for people.”

Join us at the Boat Show to find out more.

Robert Roy ~

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Modern 8 Metres Prepare for World Cup 2010/2011

Two Modern 8 Metres named Natural (SBYC) and Sarissa (EYC) enjoyed a three day tuning/racing weekend on September 19,20,21 on Lake Ontario off Toronto in ideal sailing conditions. Philip Crebbin of America’s Cup fame together with owner John Fowler and crew, sailed the Natural while Ralph Reimann and crew sailed Sarissa. Friday was an all day tuning and speed testing experience including evaluation of new and existing sails. Sail maker Al Declercq from the Doyle, Detroit loft spent the day on board Natural.
Both Modern 8s joined the Classic 8s for the 8 Metre “Fall Series” one day regatta the following day, hosted by the RCYC. A ten boat fleet sailing two races in moderate winds made for a wonderful season wrap up for all 8 Metres. Awards and dinner at the RCYC Marine Triangle followed that evening making for a fun, social gathering.
The final day on Sunday followed with additional sailing of both boats including skipper and crew exchanges. Again, the weather cooperated favourably. This time with lighter winds, it gave both boats the chance to test their skills in the five knot wind range. After a final exchange of information and data, Crebbin returned to Europe to participate in the Classic Yacht regatta series in St. Tropez.
Design and construction of Modern 8 Metres are a direct result of Amerca’s Cup 1983 where Austraila II with her novel “wing keel” won the Cup away from the New York Yacht Club. Today, these designs include refined fin keels with trim tabs and high aspect ratio wings which, together with deep, slender rudders provide significant lift when sailing to windward. There are currently seven Modern 8s owned on Lake Ontario which will compete with visiting European 8s at the Eight Metre World Cup events at RCYC in 2010 and NYYC(Newport) in 2011.
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Thisbe, 2008 LORC Champion and winner of the Lake Ontario Trophy.

With the completion of the last weekend’s races, the scores have been calculated and the LORC regatta series championship winners can be declared:
1st: Thisbe – 18
2nd: Severn – 27  
3rd: Norseman – 29
4th: Quest - 46
5th: Bangalore – 48
6th: Ranja – 49
CONGRATULATIONS!  THISBE WINS THE LAKE ONTARIO TROPHY
Individual race details and trophies list to follow.  And the Club and Overall Season Championships will be decided at the Fall Series, September 20th.

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NYC and QCYC Results

Severn, Quest and Bangalore were the top three boats overall this weekend. Saturday saw 7 yachts on the line – Severn, Quest, Bangalore, Sarissa, Thisbe, Ranja and Norseman. On Sunday Thisbe, Norseman and Sarissa did not race.

Full results here.

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RCYC – Royal Weekend Results

What a great weekend for sunshine! It took the wind until 11AM to arrive, but it did arrive for the nine 8m’s on the line to battle out for glory. Ultimately it was Sarissa that found her way around the course with the greatest success – 1,1,1 followed extremely closely by the gleaming green Venture II who raced an impressive 2,2,2 with lots of boat speed, and excellent tactics. But it was Thisbe(3,5,4), Severn II(7,4,3) and Norseman(6,3,5) who battled out for the next 3 spots in an extremely close run – with Jackeen(4,8,8), Bangalore(8,6,6), Quest(5,9,7) and Ranja(9,7,9) each racing smartly on the North Shore of Lake Ontario.

Official Results: Click here.

NAEMA Poster - Hollandia

| Category: 2008BangaloreCaullyn sees youJackeenNorsemanQuestRanjaRCYC Royal WeekendResultsSarissaSevernThisbeVenture |

EYC Weekend Results

Official LORC Results—> here

LORC Photos from ECY Weekend—> here

Sarissa - Weekend WinnerThe Classic Elite Racing Sloop Thisbe - Second Place Overall - First Old Boat

Severn II - Third Place Overall - Second Old Boat

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