NOYC Links & Resources

New Orleans Sailing Clubs

South Shore Yacht Club	Small Club, good sailors, good parties
Bay-Waveland Yacht Club	The Bay-Waveland Yacht Club was founded in 1896. Newspapers of the day describe its first annual regatta and the name of its commodore, a gentleman named Richardson. The clubhouse, constructed at a cost of $2,500 and described as a double story over th
Corinthians Sailing Association	Dedicated to the knowledge and expertise of seamanship and sailing.
Lake Pontchartrain Women￢ﾀﾙs Sailing Association	The Lake Pontchartrain Women￢ﾀﾙs Sailing Association is dedicated to advancing the excellence of women in sailing through educational opportunities, and instruction, training and competition, thereby developing individual sailing capabilities and promoting
New Orleans Yacht Club (NOYC)	Dedicated to the science of yachting, yacht racing and seamanship since 1949.
Pass Christian Yacht Club	Birthplace of Yachting in the South
Pontchartrain Yacht Club	The Pontchartrain Yacht Club, founded in 1967, is a member of the Gulf Yachting Association and the United States Sailing Association. Situated on a three acre waterfront site, Pontchartrain Yacht Club is in Mandeville's historic Lakeshore district.
Southern Yacht Club (SYC)	traces its roots to the Gulf Coast resort of Pass Christian, Mississippi and to the year 1849, making it the third oldest yacht club in the United States.
Tammany Yacht Club	Dedicated to the promotion of seamanship, yacht racing, and the enjoyment of the fellowship that these activities foster

60 Second Interviews

60 Second "Inner-View" with Scot Tempesta	60 Second "Inner-View" with Sailing Anarchy's Scot Tempesta
60 Second Interview with Jack Dane III	We recently had a chance to talk to John Dane about his big victory. For those who don't know John, he has been racing in the GYA for over forty years. Chances are, you probably can't name a regatta in the GYA, that he hasn't already won at least twice..
60 Second Interview with Jeff Hampton	I recently had a chance to talk with Jeff Hampton. For those who don￢ﾀﾙt know Jeff, he is a second-generation member of New Orleans Yacht Club and has been active in sailing with our club for over twenty-five years.
60 Second Interview with Rudy Brunken	I recently had a chance to sit down to a wonderful Thursday Night Dinner at NOYC with our outgoing Commodore Rudy Brunken. Rudy has been a member of New Orleans Yacht Club for over thirty four years.
60 Second Interview with RYAN BANCROFT	We recently spoke with Ryan Bancroft about his part in winning almost every Wednesday night race he entered this year. Ryan is definitely one of NOYC￢ﾀﾙs most improved racers.
60 Second Interview with Steve Klyce	We welcome in the New Year with a new Commodore at the helm of New Orleans Yacht Club. Steve Klyce will be the man in charge of NOYC for 2002.
60 Second Interview with TOM BAKER	We recently spoke with Ryan Bancroft about his part in winning almost every Wednesday night race he entered this year. Ryan is definitely one of NOYC￢ﾀﾙs most improved racers.
60 Second Interview with TOM BAKER	We recently had a chance to chat with Tom Baker about his part in the 2001 Mallory Championship. Tom is one of NOYC￢ﾀﾙs brightest stars. He has been very active in three out of four of NOYC￢ﾀﾙs last Challenge Cup victories. Tom also was a major team player a
HOW THE WEST WAS ALMOST WON! (PART 2)	Key West Race Week is over and we have checked in with some local top talent to see how the West was almost won! We spoke w/ Chris Wientjes who drove Woody to a second place overall finish in the J-80 class and John Dane III who drove Tiburon (Melges 30
HOW THE WEST WAS ALMOST WON! (PART 2)	We got a chance to check in w/Rubin of Chutzpah on his Tripp 40 and here is how it went last week in Key West.
HOW THE WEST WAS ALMOST WON! (PART 3)	We checked in with Stephen Murray Jr. of Decision to see how things went. He stated that we probably knew as much about the collision as he did as he was not on the boat.
INTERVIEW WITH J-22 CHAMPION BENZ FAGET	Well, we finally pinned down Benz Faget to talk about his big win at the 2002 J-22 Mid-Winters held here in New Orleans last weekend. For that one person out there that may not know of Benz, he has won 2 US Sailing Mens Championships, J-24 Worlds (as Cr
MERCHANT OF "MOJO" DONNIE BRENNAN	We recently had a chance to speak with NOYC Go-fast-Guru Donnie Brennan of Diversified Marine in Mobile Alabama. For those who don￢ﾀﾙt know Donnie, he is the ￢ﾀﾜMerchant of MOJO￢ﾀﾝ.

Governing Bodies:

The Gulf Yachting Association	The GYA is a member of the United States Sailing Association, the governing body of the sport in this country, and is recognized as a member "yacht racing association" of that organization.
International Sailing Federation	International Govering Body of the Sport of Sailing
US Sailing	National governing body of the sport of sailing.

Publications

American Sailor	Publication by US Sailing
SAILING Magazine	it's "the Big one," people say. It's full of beautiful pictures and instructive material on all aspects of sailing. SAILING, founded in 1966 by an avid Great Lakes sailor, is the sailor's magazine.
Sailing Central	Where corn fed Mid-Westerners read about racing on the Great Lakes!
Southwinds Sailing Mag	Where you can read good southern gulf coast stories. Bubba the redneck who sails "RIGHTGUARD" has his own editorial column!
Sailing Anarchy	Sailing Anarchy is a “no holds barred” site where racers can interact in an alternative atmosphere to discuss the state of the art.
ESPN Sailing TV Schedule	Sailing on ESPN
Scuttlebutt	Powered by SAIC (www.saic.com), an employee-owned company. Scuttlebutt is a digest of major yacht racing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American emphasis.

Regattas:

Verve Cup	Chicago Yacht Club's Offshore Regatta August 17, 18, 19 2001
J/30 North Americans	2001 J/30 North Americans Hosted by Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago, Illinois, August 23-26
NOYC North Sails Twilight Series, May 16th	North Sails Twilight Series # 1
NOYC North Sails Twilight Series, May 23rd	North Sails Twilight Series # 2
NOYC North Sails Twilight Series, May 30th	North Sails Twilight Series # 3
School's Out Regatta	Ryan Bancroft and Gilbert Maclachlan racing Throw Down, dominates J-22 class in the School’s Out Regatta.
Grand Isle Regatta	October 13th & 14th, 2001 @ Gulf Stream Marina
Race for the Roses	New Orleans’ own J/30 Jackpot cashed in last weekend at Pensacola Beach Yacht Club’s Race for the Roses, taking home a first in Spinnaker B class and second in fleet in a weekend full of competitive light-air, all-women’s sailing
Volvo Ocean Race	The volvo ocean race around the world 2001 - 2002.
Worrell 1000 compliments of Team SA.	One-of-a-kind, open ocean race for 20-foot catamarans. Sailing identical Inter 20s, (20-foot, off-the-beach catamarans) in this event that is often described as a nautical Tour de France, the competitors race north in 13 daily legs averaging 70 to 80 mil
2002 NOOD Regattas	Sailing World's 2002 NOOD Regattas
2002 J/22 Midwinters	J/22 Legg Mason Midwinters, February 14-17, 2002
Regata del Sol al Sol, April 25, 2002	Sail 456 nautical miles from St. Petersburg to Isla Mejeres on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. April 25th - May 5th.
2004 Leukemia Cup	You can raise more than just a sail to help fight leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related cancers by raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
CARING CUP SAILBOAT REGATTA	BEST FALL REGATTA ON EASTERN SHORE OF MOBILE. September 7, 2002 All one-design classes, portsmouth and PHRF classes welcome.

General Sailing:

Gulf Coast Sailing Online	The Complete Gulf Coast Sailing Resource.
Jeff's favorite sailing website	View my favorite website and see my freinds boating!
On-line Marine Auction	Suggestion for Website Link or Newsletter Mention A Marine Online Auction Site dedicated to sailing/boating gear and equipment. Now people can buy and sell new and used marine related items for less $$$ on www.sailbay.ca We want to encourage peo
Seamanship International	Marine Software developers for Admiralty Law, USCG Examinations, STCW, COLREGS, Cargo Mangagement, Megayachts and almost every aspect of leisure and commercial sailing
The Coolest Sailing Web Page	Where Real Sailors Don't Eat Quiche'
Bikini Cup 2001	NOYC takes 1st and 3rd in 20th Annual Bikini Cup Women’s Regatta.
Sailing Simulator	Whether you want to learn to sail, experience the latest in marine electronics, or just have fun racing online, you've enjoy this sailing simulator.
Sailingahead.com - Explore the World Offshore	General Sailing information for beginners and advanced sailors, a cruise guide, book reviews and technical things about gear and boat equipment.
Team San Antonio	"Want to win a race ,then race a regatta. Want to win an experience of a lifetime, race the Worrell 1000" .....Ray Seta
U.S. Navy Signal Flags	Even in these days of radio and satellite communications, the U.S. Navy uses the international alphabet flags, numeral pennants, numeral flags, and special flags and pennants for visual signaling. These signal flags are used to communicate while maintain

P.H.R.F. Ratings

GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION - PERFORMANCE HANDICAP R

The intent of the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) is to provide a simple handicapping system that gives sailboats with different speed potential the same opportunity to win.

America's Cup:

Cup news and views	Independently reporting cup news and views about the America's Cup on this site since 1996.
Louis Vuitton Cup	This site is for the official news of the challenger selection series and will carry news and comment about all America's Cup related subjects.
Dennis Conner's Stars and Stripes	The News & Events section brings the latest news about Stars & Stripes to the forefront of our Web site. Featuring the latest press releases, event details, and "Sailor's Voice" articles, this section brings the Stars & Stripes livelihood to you!
America's Cup News	Your Independant Source of America's Cup Information

One-Design:

International J-22 Class Web Page
Performance Sailcraft	The leader in innovative one design competitve Dinghies. Products include Optimist, 420, Bytes, 29er's, and the new Megabyte.
Vanguard 15 - Fleet 62	Local Vanguard 15 Gulf Coast Fleet 62 website. NORs, Results, Fleet Info
J/22 Class Association (New Orleans)	Fleet 46 Lake Ponchartrain
J/30 Class Association	The first of the J/30 fleets was formed in 1979 in Holland, Michigan. The board of the J/30 class held its first official meeting in February of 1981. The class has continued to flourish over the years.
J/30 Gulf Coast Fleet	J/30s of Lake Ponchartrain & the Gulf Coast from East Texas to West Florida.
National J22 Class Web Page	J22 class events and news
Rhodes 19 Fleet 7	Welcome friends, family, and acquaintances to Rhodes19.com your online site for news and information on Rhodes 19 Fleet 7 out of New Orleans, LA.

References:

Marine Surveyors	What is a marine survey and why should you get one?
NOYC RACE COURSE GUIDE	RACE COURSE GUIDE is available online thanks to John Wolf. This includes all racing marks on the South shore of Lake Ponchartrain.
Understanding & Using Weather to Your Advantage	A web site ti help people on the water become aware of weather and how it can add to their safety, competitiveness and enjoyment of the sport.
NOAA New Orleans	A great website for monitoring weather in the New Orleans/Baton Rouge area, especially for boating on Lake Pontchartrain. You can track wind patterns over a 24 hour period.
Code flags	A great reference for the meaning of code flags in sail boat races.

Notice to Mariners:

Miscellaneous:

Save our Lake
Yacht Delivery and Transport Services	Complete listing of yacht transportation service companies.
VHF Marine Channels	Complete listing of marine channels including sending/receiving frequency and appropriate use.
WRI Weather Rounting, Inc.	Weather Routing is one of the world's largest commercial marine forecasting companies specializing in providing customized forecasts and routing for all types of vessels.
International Burgee Registry	Yacht Club Burgees From Around The World.
JET SKI ELIMINATOR	How to kill a Personal Water Craft User.
SeaSources, Training for Mariners	Multiple Choice Questions with Illustrations for Coast Guard License Exam Preparation Assistance.
Bullion Shoppe	Yacht Club Bullion Crests for Opening Day cerimonies.
All Pro Mobile Marine Service	Specializing in mobile boat and yacht repairs.
Secure-Yacht	The Patent Pending Ship Security System 9000 volt electrifying fence! Now available for the pleasure industry too! Complete protection against intruders on yachts. The only high security system that is fully adopted for maritime use. Relevant for
Best Source of Local Weather	Current Weather Conditions: New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport, LA, United States
Jean Lafitte Fishing Charters	New Orleans fishing and charter guide service specializing in redfish, speckled trout, and bass. Join Capt. E.J. Plaisance and his professional fishing guides on a fishing trip you won't forget. Located just 35 minutes from the New Orleans French Quarter in Lafitte, LA, enjoy seeing alligators, bald eagles, blue and white herons, pelicans, ducks, nutria, and raccoons while having a great time in our beautiful Louisiana marsh.
Baitntackle.net	Louisiana's Premier Website showcasing the Bayou States Outdoor Activties.
Cruise & Vacation	Travel
Admiral's Attic	Nautical Gifts, Art, and Collectables

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