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