SACA - SWISS A-CLASS ASSOCIATION

Hello all,

The web site of the Euro 2020 is open with all information, NOR and registration.

Dear SACA-Members,
Dear Mates,

First of all I wish you a beautiful and healthy New Year 2020. Hoping that you already optimizing your physical conditions in preparation for the new A-cat season.

As you can see on the SACA.ch webpage (regatta>Event Calendar) we organise from Saturday 11th to Saturday 18 th April 2020 the Easter SACA Training Camp in Port-Camargue (South France), with this time no limit of numbers of boats !

As promise here some Practical Information :

1. PARKING :

Dear swiss members, fellow neighbours,

I'm investigating the possibility and interest for a swiss container going to the Worlds Championships in Florida/USA, october 2020. I have requested quotes and a timeplan. I should have more news from the shipping company begining of 2020.

Those who have interest should email me. This is currently without financial impact, only an evaluation. The process will then work as follow :

Dear members,

after going to Mèze (France) since 2009, we gave up, as the space there is always more restricted. The place was perfect for a long time, and I take this opportunity to thank the team of YC Mèze once again.

CHAMPIONNAT A-CAT, 18 – 20 OCTOBRE 2019 – CNB, BEVAIX

Für das grosse Schweizer Saisonfinale sind 18 A-Cats aus der Schweiz und mit Vladislav ein A-Cat aus Tschechien in die aktuelle Schweizer Hochburg der A-Catamarane an den Neuenburgersee gekommen.

Die Prognose war etwas durchwachsen, das westliche Ufer am See hat sich aber wie schon in der Vergangenheit auch heuer tendenziell besser präsentiert als die Vorhersage.

Hi everyone,

this weekend is the last 2019 Swiss Regatta in Bevaix, there is always places for some people !

Remember you that all the Lunch and Dinner are organized and already paid with your inscription at the event.

On the water all the days: There will be a "Sandwich Boot"

Friday evening: Apero and Cheese Fondue

Saturday evening: Apero and Torrée Neuchâteloise

I hope that you are motivated and I looking forward to see you all !

Robin Maeder
Président SACA

Report on Campione and Arco 2019.

Just came back from Campione (A-Cat Trofeo) from 28-29 September and then Arco (German Nationals) from 4-6 October. Our italians friends are always good to provide good weather, wind and food, this week in Garda was again an opportunity to have everyone smiling after the races.

On the road to Campione, our friend Alex decided to explode a trailer tire while driving on the highway... luckily on the right side and having a spare wheel he was soon again chasing us towards Campione.

Benjamin Westerfeld, responsable des régates de la région Est de France, nous invite à participer à la régate de Plobsheim, du 12-13 octobre 2019.

Only a handful of Classic-A-Cat sailors have found their way to the South of England, the place where Olympic-sailors fought for the medals in 2012. This was quite disappointing for the guys on the starting line of the UK- and Worldchampionships. But the warmly reception, the perfect organization on land, top-professional race committee on the water and fair winds and weather conditions compensated them more than expected. With 18 races (6 UK-CS and 12 W-CS) held in the bay and the harbour of Weymouth, it was an amazing event.

Pas d’entrainement, pas de résultat (qui l’eut cru !) Le niveau était super haut, on vole au près comme au portant.

Ça va vite au portant (29 knots pour Mischa), profond et tout droit. Beaucoup de recettes différentes me semble-t-il quant à la position du rail, de la rotation et du cunningham, mais dans ce que j’entends les réglages au portant ne sont pas très différents de ceux du près. On vole aussi dans les petits airs avec foils et safrans réglables, très tôt.