Sailing 2023 Women’s and Open Team Race National Championship Fields Are Set

By: LOG STAFF

The College Sailing National Championship Selection Committees have c onfirmed the 36 teams to compete in the 2023 Women’s Fleet Race National Championship from May 23-26 and the 36 teams to compete in the 2023 Open Fleet Race National Championship from

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May 30-June 2. Both events will be hosted by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.

A side from the conference champions that receive the automatic qualification, the committees select the most c ompetitive field of At-Large Teams for the National Championships. To be eligible, teams must have regional or cross-regional status and compete in at least one

2023 Moore 24 Made in Santa Cruz Regatta (May 20-21)

Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Regatta in the corresponding discipline. S electors will consider exemplary performance throughout the season in that d iscipline. Selectors will not consider geographic diversity or a team’s record in any field in previous years.

For the complete list of committees, qualified colleges, and the full fields (seeded), please visit https://2021nationals.collegesailing.org/news/article/2023womens-and-open-team-race-nationalchampionship-fields-are-set.

Congratulations to all selected 2023 Women’s and Open Team Race National Championships teams.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

The Santa Cruz Yacht Club will host the 2023 Moore 24 Made in Santa Cruz Regatta from May 20-21. The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. Moore 24 boats helmed by current Moore 24 National Association members are eligible. Eligible boats may enter by completing the online entry form and the required fee at the event URL: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/26176. Boats may be inspected

Want to Live the Liveaboard Life?

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

The alternative lifestyle of making your boat your permanent residency is a romantic and adventurous one. However, it’s a lifestyle change requiring significant preparation and adjustments to your daily regimen. Whether it is full-time or part-time, this article will give you advice for transitioning to the liveaboard life.

First, you need to consider finances. Just because you are moving on board does not mean you will be saving money. Consider possible new expenses such as slip fees, boat insurance, gas, boat mortgage payment, waste management, and of course, food and water. You’ll also want to research your tax and residence obligations. You can inquire around the marinas and ask what neighboring liveaboards are paying.

Fetching the mail is also going to anytime for compliance with Moore 24 Class Rules. The entry fee is $120 per boat and is due with registration no later than 8 p.m. on May 16– there is a $50 late fee after that, and registration closes on May 19 at 10 a.m. Racing will be around temporary inflatable buoys and fixed buoys within a 3-mile radius of the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor west jetty, except for a distance race. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://bit.ly/3HxkjAu.

43rd Annual Cabrillo Beach to Dana Point Race “Around Catalina” (May 27-28)

The Dana Point Yacht Club and the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club will host the 43rd Annual Cabrillo Beach to Dana Point Race from May 27-28. The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. The Race Committee will publish change. When living onboard, you’ll have to either get a PO Box or ask a relative or friend if they can retrieve your mail.

Americans and seniors will also need to sort out health insurance as you’ll want to ensure your plan covers sailors aboard.

Once you’ve sorted it all out, list things that need to change, such as your address or canceling utility bills.

Once your living situation is organized, brush up on your handyman skills. Maintenance on a boat is different than around the house. Space is limited, and upkeep is specific. You’ll want t o have basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge, especially since boat systems are less reliable than those of a house. If you don’t possess the skills to maintain your boat, you’ll have to hire someone for maintenance issues.

For safety reasons, make sure you install CO2 and smoke alarms as well as a propane sniffer for gas leak detection. In addition, check your fire extinguishers regularly. If a fire happens on your boat, you have less time and space than in more open environments. Also, consider your location and be aware and alert. Are you going to be safe walking around the slips late at night? If you see something hap - pen, do you have someone close by you can contact? Is your car going to be safe in the parking lot 24/7? These are all scenarios that you should have an emergency plan for. We recommend having evacuation plans written down, as well as emergency contacts.

Sailing Instructions on the online Official Notice Board by May 25, 2023. The race is open to ocean racing / cruising sailing vessels whose owners or charterers are members of a yacht club recognized by US Sailing or SCYA. All boats must conform to USCG and US Sailing requirements. In addition, all boats, except Cruising classes, must have a valid, current PHRF rating certificate. Skippers must complete an Online Entry Form and pay all fees by the entry deadline to become an entrant in the race. The date stamp of the online entry will be your entry date once payment is completed. The entry fee is $100 before May 20 and $125 after— the entry deadline is 6 p.m. on May 26. A competitors meeting is scheduled on May 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the CBYC in San Pedro. Trophies awarded will be made available to the winning skipper, within a reasonable time frame, at DPYC. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://bit.ly/44hM9KZ.

The last tip for liveaboard beginners is about organization and storage. You’re losing a lot of square footage when you move onto your boat, so you’ll have to get creative. Prepare to de-clutter your life.

A lot more goes into the transition of becoming a liveaboard, but at least this article gives you a solid foundation to build from. If this is the lifestyle you want, you’ll learn how to make it work.