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Herreshoffs and Harbor 20s play in the creek during AYC's 125th Anniversary weekend. Our newest one design fleet is a perfect match for our oldest. Photo courtesy of Don Dement. 6 AYC BEACON VOLUME 3, NO. 2
Introducing our Newest One Design Fleet: The Harbor 20 Peter Trogdon AYC’s newest fleet of sailboats is the unique Harbor 20 built near Newport Beach, California by W.D. Schock Corporation. This 20 foot day sailor provides an easy, comfortable way to enjoy being on the water. This versatile boat is perfect for a relaxing sail on the bay or for Wednesday Night Racing. AYC would like to invite everyone from veteran to beginner sailors to step into this family friendly class of sailboats. The Harbor 20 class started racing Wednesday nights this year, and as more people step into ownership of these economical and easy to maintain boats, additional racing and social events will be organized. The social events will be planned by the owners and could include Friday night raft-ups, Saturday sailing up the Severn to a member’s house for lunch and a swim, or a 4th of July patriotic parade. The Harbor 20 design was the creation of six seasoned sailors from Newport Beach, California who put together a wish list for an easy day sailor with a high level of performance. They developed design specifications and submitted them to the W. D. Schock Corp. for further discussions. Schock blended the classic beauty of a traditional day sailor with state-of-the-art marine technology. The first Harbor 20 was built 14 years ago and there are now over 330 boats. While the Harbor 20 presents a graceful shearline counter, its thoroughly modern underbody and rig make for a fast and easilyhandled contemporary day sailor. The result is a competitive, cost effective, and easy-to-use boat that will always be in style. The Harbor 20 has been a successful addition to a number of other <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s' fleets across the nation. AYC's is fleet 5 in the National Harbor Class Association. This boat has many unique features that appeal to cruisers and racers alike. She is very comfortable and hiking is not necessary. The cockpit has thick, padded seats and room for up to six people to sit comfortably. The boat typically has running lights and a rolling furling jib attached to a Hyatt boom. Her 900 pound keel is half the boat’s weight so she is stiff and her draft is 3’ 6 inches. Most Harbor 20s have the optional electric motor making it easy to get in and out of the marina. Team racing is the hottest trend in sailing today and a great spectator sport, too. AYC's Waterfront Director, Jay Kehoe, is planning to have Harbor 20 team racing in the future. You won't be disappointed with our newest one design fleet. VOLUME 3, NO. 2 AYC BEACON 7
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