International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA)

2008 Sunfish Regattas at a Glance:

If your regatta is listed here, it's time to post the Notice of Race!

Print Version (Complete Calendar): 2008 REGATTA SCHEDULE - PDF (4-1-08)

Oct. 11-12 - USSCA Southwest Regional South at Austin YC | Who's Going?
Oct. 11-12 - USSCA Florida Regional at Sarasota Sailing Squadron | Who's Going?
Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 - South American Championship at Manta, Ecuador | English NOR

2009 Regattas at a Glace:

These dates should be considered unofficial until the Notice of Race is posted. However, I believe these dates to be accurate for planning purposes

March 13-15 - International Masters at Davis Island Yacht Club
March 19-22 - US Midwinter Nationals/Team Race Nationals at Clearwater YC
June 22-23 - Junior North Americans at James Island YC
June 24-26 - North Americans at James Island YC
October 16-24 - 39th Sunfish Worlds at Nassau Yacht Club, Bahamas

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'Yacht Club' Hyperlink brings one to Host Club Website.

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The Sunfish Class: What is it all about?

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Paul Foerster wins the 2008 Sunfish World Championship

72 Sailors from 12 different countries including Former World Champions Paul-Jon Patin (USA), Donnie Martinborough (Bahamas/3X World Champ), and Malcolm Smith (Bermuda/3X World Champ) recently competed at this year's Sunfish World Championships.

Andrea Aldana (Guatemala) - Top Woman
Alexander Zimmerman (Peru) - Top Junior
Malcolm Smith (Bermuda) - Top Master

Visit the Sunfish Worlds Blog for additional information.

2009 Sunfish Worlds Website is now up and running! Tentatively, the dates are set for October 16-24, 2009.

Colombia's Julian Ramirez wins 1st Sunfish Junior International Championship!

Colombia's Julian Ramirez wins 1st Sunfish Junior International Championship

Final Results | Photos | Slideshow | Race Reports

ISCA President's Corner - Andres Santana

3/12/08 - 2009 World Championship to be hosted by Nassau Yacht Club, Bahamas
3/1/08 - ISCA Announcement Letter

Sunfish Class Officers visited Laser Performance - April 21, 2008

A Delegation from the Sunfish Class was received by the new Administration of Laser Performance on April 21st to discuss joint strategies to develop the Class. Read the full story here.

Sunfish Class Officers visited Laser Performance

From left to right: Andres Santana, Paul-John Patin, Josh Toso (LP), Joel Hanneman (LP), Brent Richards (LP), Ned Jones (LP), Chris Williams and Clinton Edwards

PASAF Meeting in Mexico - Apr. 5

The Executive Committee of the Pan American Sailing Federation (PASAF) met on April 5th in Mexico City to start planning the Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. The Sailing Event will take place in Puerto Vallarta, and the Sunfish Class will again participate with 12 boats. The Mexican Sailing Federation and ISCA are discussing the posibility of hosting the Sunfish South American and Caribbean Championship at Puerto Vallarta in 2009, in preparation for the Pan Am Games.

PASAF Meeting in Mexico

In the picture, from left to right: Ralph Nelles (MEX), Rich Jeffries (USA), Carlos De Mare (ARG), Scott Perry (URU), Abraham Rosemberg (BRA), David Sprague (CAN), Andres Santana (DOM), Enrique Elguero (MEX) and Armando Goulartt (POR).

SUNFISH SOUTHAMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIP PROMISES TO BE A GREAT EVENT - REGISTER NOW!

Come and join the exitement of competing with the best Sunfish Sailors of the Region, with average winds of 15-18 knots... a lot of FUN!

The Sunfish South American Championship will be hosted at Manta, Ecuador from October 26 - November 1, 2008.
English NOR | Spanish NOR

Gabriel Moran (Ecuador) competed at this years Sunfish World Championships (his first Sunfish Worlds). As part of his training for the Worlds, Gabriel competed at the NY Upstate and NY Downstate Regionals. Gabriel was joined by his Father, Dr. Alex Moran and friend Renato Teran at the World Championships as well.

Gabriel Moran sailing Sunfish in Ecuador

Be sure to visit the South American Championship Event Blog for additional photos and information.

United States Sunfish Class News:

Hank Saurage wins Midwinter US Nationals - March 13-15
Todd Edwards wins Gulf Coast Regional - June 7-8
Doug Kaukeinen wins New England Regional I - June 7-8
Brian McGinnis wins MidAtlantic Regional I - June 21-22
Derrick Fries wins Midwest Regional I - June 28-29
Richard Chapman wins MidAtlantic Regional II - July 12-13
Bobby Boger wins Junior North Americans - July 15
Doug Kaukeinen wins North Americans - July 16-18
Drew Buttner wins New England Regional II | Write-up - July 26-27
Tony Collins wins the Southwest Regional North - July 26-27
Bernardo Lowbeer (Brazil) wins the NY Upstate Regional - August 9-10
Dan Hesse wins the NY Downstate Regional - August 16-17
Seth Siegler wins the Southeast Regional - August 16-17
Jim Greenfield wins MidAtlantic Regional III - Sept. 7
Anne Patin wins Women's North Americans - Sept. 13-14
Derrick Fries wins Midwest Regional II - Sept. 13-14

U.S. Singlehanded Championship for the George D. O'Day Trophy

Congratulations to Paul Foerster for winning the 2008 Rolex US Singlehanded Championship for the George D. O'Day Trophy. View the Full Results here. Daily Reports available here. Event Photos available here.

U.S. Championship of Champions for the Jack Brown Trophy

Congratulations to Doug Kaukeinen for winning the 2008 US Championship of Champions. View the Full Results here. Daily Reports available here. Event Photos available here.

Todd Edwards wins US Masters

Congratulations to Todd Edwards (International Class Measurer) on winning the 2008 Sunfish US Masters Championship at Fairhope YC. Todd was runner-up in 2006 to Tom Whitehurst, who was this year's runner-up.

Full Results Here | Full Results by Division Here

Aruba Sunfish Class News:

Aruban Championship consists of 4 specific racing days spread over the year and each at a different location. More information at www.sunfishclubaruba.org.

Apr. 20 - Aruban Championship 1/4 - Aruba Water Sports (Hyatt) | Results
May 18 - Aruban Championship 2/4 - Surf side | Results
Oct. 19 - Aruban Championship 3/4 - Rodger's Beach
Dec. 7 - Aruban Championship 4/4 - Surf side

Bahamas Sunfish Class News:

The Bahamas Sailing Association has released its 2008 Calendar. See some of the notable regatta dates below:

Apr. 26-27 - Homer Lowe Regatta at Marsh Harbor, Abaco | Sunfish Results
June 22 - Bahamas Sunfish National Championship | Results
Nov. 2 - Terry McCoy Memorial Regatta

Congratulations to Donnie Martinborough for winning the Bahamas Sunfish National Championship

Nassau Yacht Club will be hosting the 2009 Sunfish Worlds from October 16-24, 2009.

Peru Sunfish Class News:

Sunfish Peru Racing Photos by Estuardo Desmaison

Sunfishing in Peru

The first half of the Peru's Nationals are starting on October 11-12, and October 18-19 with seven races planned. For the second half of the Nationals, they will be at Lima on November 9th, and November 15-16 with another seven races planned. The defending National Champion is Alex Zimmermann, winning the past two years in a row. This years championship is expecting over 25 boats. For additional information, please visit the Sunfish Peru website.

Italy Sunfish Class News:

Italy completed its 3 National Tests. More information here www.classesunfish.it. Results

Mar. 29-30 - 1st National Test - Orbetello | Results
May 24-25 - 2nd National Test - Bracciano | Results
June 27-29 - 3rd National Test - Manfredonia | Results

Italy will be hosting the 2010 Sunfish Worlds

The Sunfish returns to Europe (April 25, 2008)

The Sunfish was re-introduced to the European Market during the Paris and London Boat Shows that were held in December and January. Laser Performance, manufacturer of the boat, is using their facilities in Europe to distribute the boat thru their Dealer network. Several alternatives are being discussed with ISCA to support important events in Europe.

The Sunfish returns to Europe

Photo Courtesy of Laser Performance

Tom Whitehurst wins International Masters (March 8-10, 2008):

Congratulations to Tom Whitehurst ('76 US Olympic 470 Class Representative) on winning the 2008 Sunfish International Masters Championship at Pensacola YC. Tom also won the 2007 International Masters.

Tom Whitehurst wins Sunfish International Masters

Full Results Here | Photo Gallery

Sunfish Sailors In The News - David Loring:

David Loring, two-time Sunfish World Champion (1995, 2006) and former Laser North American Champion/US Sailing Team Member, has just launched a new website www.sunfishracing.com featuring a new DVD video “Back to Basics for Sunfish World Championship Speed”. Be sure to check out the trailer below.

www.sunfishracing.com discussion of competition level of the Sunfish Class