K6 in the USA
American Yacht Club - New York
The K6 fleet at American Yacht Club (Rye, NY) is one of the largest concentrations of small one-design sportboats in the U.S. with 19 individually owned boats. The fleet has now completed its fourth season and enthusiasm remains high – over 60 races per season, and new people and boats continuing to join the fleet. In addition to the boats at American, there are K6s in Boston (MIT?) and San Francisco.
After a yearlong selection process AYC chose the K6 as a new one-design for the club in late 2006 based on the boat’s combination of terrific performance, crew versatility, and moderate cost of ownership. The K6 sails well in the light airs of Western Long Island Sound, and is a ton of fun yet very controllable and when the breeze is up. Importantly, the K6 can be sailed by a wide range of crews. Mostly our fleet sails with two, but crews of three smaller people are common, and we often have family members sailing and women skippering as well as crewing. This versatility makes it much easier to get boats on the line regularly.
To complement the boat the fleet at AYC has developed a racing program that is focused on high quality local racing and time efficiency. With nearly 20 boats in the fleet one can race against 10+ boats on a regular basis without having to take an entire weekend to disassemble the boat and trail it somewhere. The centerpiece of the schedule is the roughly every other weekend Sunday Series that is held right off Milton Harbor to minimize time wasted sailing to and from the start. Multiple races are run in quick succession, with 4 -6 races typically completed in two hours. This is open to non-members and is complemented with starts in multi-class events such as AYC’s HPDO, the Newport Regatta, and certain YRA events. Finally, we also race with the European K6 fleets. In 2007 and 2010 a group of British K6 sailors came to American and in 2011 members of our fleet will travel to Europe to sail in K6 regattas in England and Lake Garda, Italy.
2011 K6 US Schedule:
For more information contact: Jim Wilson, US Fleet Head
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Spinnaker Sailing will be working hard to make sure they bring you the best value for the best sportboats on the market.
If you live anywhere near Pacific NorthWest, San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Arizona and Texas call the office to arrange for a demo sail on one of these outstanding, well-built sailboats!
Contact:
Drew Harper
Spinnaker Sailing - San Francisco
Pier 40, South Beach Harbor
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-543-7333
spinnaker.sailing@yahoo.com
www.spinnaker-sailing.com/sportboatsales.htm
After a yearlong selection process AYC chose the K6 as a new one-design for the club in late 2006 based on the boat’s combination of terrific performance, crew versatility, and moderate cost of ownership. The K6 sails well in the light airs of Western Long Island Sound, and is a ton of fun yet very controllable and when the breeze is up. Importantly, the K6 can be sailed by a wide range of crews. Mostly our fleet sails with two, but crews of three smaller people are common, and we often have family members sailing and women skippering as well as crewing. This versatility makes it much easier to get boats on the line regularly.
To complement the boat the fleet at AYC has developed a racing program that is focused on high quality local racing and time efficiency. With nearly 20 boats in the fleet one can race against 10+ boats on a regular basis without having to take an entire weekend to disassemble the boat and trail it somewhere. The centerpiece of the schedule is the roughly every other weekend Sunday Series that is held right off Milton Harbor to minimize time wasted sailing to and from the start. Multiple races are run in quick succession, with 4 -6 races typically completed in two hours. This is open to non-members and is complemented with starts in multi-class events such as AYC’s HPDO, the Newport Regatta, and certain YRA events. Finally, we also race with the European K6 fleets. In 2007 and 2010 a group of British K6 sailors came to American and in 2011 members of our fleet will travel to Europe to sail in K6 regattas in England and Lake Garda, Italy.
2011 K6 US Schedule:
Date |
Event |
Comments |
April 9 – 11 |
Charleston Race Week - Investigating bulk transport for 8 - 10 boats |
Tentative |
Sunday, May 15 |
Sunday Series* - Multiple short races |
1400 Warning |
Sunday, May 22 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
May 29 - 30 |
Skip Whyte Clinic* |
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Sunday, Jun 12 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Sunday, Jun 26 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Sunday, Jul 03 |
AYC Independence Day Regatta (Sunday only)* |
YRA |
June 27 - July 1 |
Lake Garda Regatta |
Italy |
July 9 - 10 |
Newport Regatta |
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Sunday, Jul 24 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Aug. 6 - 7 |
YRA OD Champs out of AYC* |
YRA |
Sunday, Aug 14 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Sunday, Sep 04 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Sept. 17-20 |
K6 UK Nationals |
Falmouth, UK |
Sunday, Sep 18 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
Oct. 8 - 9 |
High Performance Dinghy Open* |
Rye, NY |
Sunday, Oct 23 |
Sunday Series* |
1400 Warning |
* Sailed out of American YC, Rye NY
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For more information contact: Jim Wilson, US Fleet Head
K6 on the West Coast
''We believe that sailing is about having fun. It's about spending time with your friends and family doing what you love. Rondar has created some unique boats designed with all of your needs in mind. Whether you love the challenge of a race, or a leisurely afternoon cruise, our boats will help you maximize your fun without compromising your wallet. Come aboard and see how this quality line of boats can show you a whole new way to sail.''
Spinnaker Sailing will be working hard to make sure they bring you the best value for the best sportboats on the market.
If you live anywhere near Pacific NorthWest, San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Arizona and Texas call the office to arrange for a demo sail on one of these outstanding, well-built sailboats!
Contact:
Drew Harper
Spinnaker Sailing - San Francisco
Pier 40, South Beach Harbor
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-543-7333
spinnaker.sailing@yahoo.com
www.spinnaker-sailing.com/sportboatsales.htm