Fleet 20 Racing

Fleet 20 has a casual racing program centered around the SYSCO Spring and Summer Series, CYC Summer Series, and the SYSCO One-Design Regatta. Members interested in racing are encouraged to join the Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO), where Catalina 22's race as Fleet H2.  SYSCO members have their race entry fees for SYSCO events automatically covered by their annual SYSCO dues. For Fleet 20 members who don't wish to join SYSCO, participation in the racing events is still possible by paying a per event entry fee.

Sailboat racing on the Columbia River is coordinated by the Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association (OCSA).  OCSA is an independent non-profit organization whose Board is composed of representatives from the yacht clubs of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.  The purpose of OCSA is to encourage and promote sailing events with an emphasis on racing.  Members of OCSA receive an OCSA Race Booklet (includes schedules and race announcements), OCSA Course Chart, Quarterly Newsletter, special notices, and event invitations as a part of membership.   Membership in OCSA is not a requirement to race in local events.  (see OCSA membership form)

Fleet 20 and SYSCO hosted racing is governed by the International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of Sailing, including the national prescriptions of US Sailing, and by the OCSA Sailing Instructions, except as modified by the Race Notice and/or supplemental instructions for the race.  Fleet 20 serves as the Race Committee for two races a year. 

Opportunities to learn about sailboat racing by crewing on another member's boat are always available.

Fleet 20 Racing Awards

• Fleet 20 "Most Improved Sailor" Award

• Fleet 20 "Fleet Champion" Award

Fleet 20 Racing Events

• SYSCO Spring Series

• RCYC Medium Distance Race

• SYSCO Summer Series

• PYC & SHYC Gold Rush

• CYC Summer Series

• SYSCO Columbia Crossings Regatta

Local Racing Forms and Information

• SYSCO Race Clinic Presentation (2.3 Mbytes PDF) <= READ THIS, VERY USEFUL

• OCSA Race Entry Form

• OCSA Sailing Instructions

• OCSA/SYSCO Race Committee Checklist

Catalina 22 National Sailing Association

• Class Racing Rules
• Duties of the Fleet Measurer
• Various Forms
• www.catalina22.org