2013 US Nationals

28th - 30th June 2013 - Pymatuning Sailing Club , Pennsylvania

United States National Championship Regatta

Pymatuning Sailing Club


Pymatuning is the largest man-made lake, in terms of acreage, in the state of Pennsylvania. 

It borders the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio and has been the site of many Fireball events over the past 40 years.

This will be the largest US nationals in recent history and the highlight of our season.

 

Venue -

Pymatuning Sailing Club                                                                                                                                 

 P.O. Box 263                                                                                                                                         

Andover,    OH   44003

           

The Club and race area is located at the north west end of Pymatuning Reservoir.  Pymatuning Reservoir is located on the  Pennsylvania/Ohio border approximately 30 minutes south of Erie, PA and one hour east of Cleveland, OH. The 17,088 acre lake is governed by both Pennsylvania's Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources and Ohio's Department of Natural Resources with state operated camp grounds and rental cabins in both PA and OH.  More information concerning camp grounds or rental cabins can be found on-line by looking up Pymatuning State Park in either Pennsylvania or Ohio.

 

From the North (I90)

Exit at route 11 and head south to Ohio State Route 6.

Take a left and go east to the town of Andover. Go around the square 3/4 of the way to Route 6/7 north.

Go 4.4 miles to Woodard Road and take a right.

Travel to the end of Woodard (at Horse Farm) and turn right on Phelps. This dirt road will go into the state parkland and end at the lake edge and the PSC gate.  (note: there are faster/shorter ways, but this is the simplest)

From the South

Go north on Ohio State Rte 11 to Route 6.

Exit and turn right, which is east. Drive into the town of Andover. Go around the square 3/4 of the way to Route 6/7 north.

Go 4.4 miles to Woodard Road and take a right.

Travel to the end of Woodard and turn right on Phelps. This dirt road will go into the state parkland and end at the lake edge and the PSC gate.  

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Events -

 

Friday, June 28:  
7:00-9:00 PM:   Registration and Welcome Party.
   
Saturday, June 29:  
 8:00-9:30 AM:  Continental Breakfast
 8:00-10:00 AM:   Late Registration
10:00 AM:    Skipper's Meeting
11:00 AM:   Start of First Race
 6:30 PM:  Dinner
7:30 PM    Annual General Meeting
   
Sunday, June 30  
 8:00-9:30 AM: Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM:  Start of First Race, additional races to follow with no races starting after  2:00 PM.
Following Last Race:    Lunch  and Trophy Presentation
   

       The Race Committee may adjust the race schedule to suit weather conditions.

 

NOTICE OF RACE

ENTRY FORM

            

For more information contact - David White, Regatta Chairman at 724-883-4516 or whiteclda@yahoo.com