WNY Catamaran

About the WNY Catamaran Association

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:05:30 -0500

Fleet 119 is a member of the Hobie Class Association. Founded in the mid 1970s by a group of beach sailors that fell in love with these fast wind machines, we've been in the Western New York area ever since. The club now supports other catamarans and has always been around the Angola New York area with homes at Point Breeze, Grandview Bay, Bennett and Wendt Beaches. In 2005 we moved to our new location at New York State's Evangola State Park in Angola, New York, where we currently have about thirty-five boats that are stored and beach-launched.

Americas Cup / Catamaran Coverage SIte

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:31:50 -0500

Its warm somewhere........The following link gets you to the live coverage including video.

http://www.americascup.com/en/index.php

Sweden - Archipelago Raid

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:31:02 -0500

Stockholm, Sweden - teams of two sail Formula 18 catamarans day and night, and weave through an intriguing sailing course among the Stockholm, Åland and Finnish Archipelagos. 20-25 checkpoints located on beaches, boats, pontoons, and lighthouses as described in the Archipelago Raid Book, but the teams are free to choose their own sailing route between two checkpoints, making for some interesting navigational maneuvers as the teams try to avoid hitting any of the 100,000 islands and jagged rocks along the way.

Some great photos on yacht Pals.

Hobie Music Video by BS of 119

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:52:46 -0500

Hobie Kenobie 2009 on Flickr

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:56:38 -0500

www.flickr.com

The 2009 Hobie Kenobi and Witter Cup

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:39:47 -0500

FLEET 119

Presents

The 2009 Hobie Kenobi

at South Shore Beach Club, Angola New York

July 10 is our Annual Fun Distance Cruise for the Witter Cup
July 11, 12 Hobie Cat Division 16 points regatta

Registration fee is $ 30.00 single Hand $ 35.00 double hand
There is a $5.00 fee for taking your trailer to the beach area.

There is free tent camping at the Town Park adjacent to South Shore.
Motor home’s parking is to be determined.
There are is a local campground a few miles away and Evangola State Park. 1-800-456-Camp (2267)

Motel rooms are at Angola Motel
9159 Erie Rd # A
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-9866
www.angolamotel.com

Registration will be Friday 10th at 7pm till 9pm
Saturday 8am till 9:30 am
Skippers meeting at 9:30 am
Saturday First Race starts at 11:00 am
Skippers meeting Sunday if needed 9:00 am
Sunday First race starts at 10:30 am
NO races will be started after 1:00 pm Sunday.
Lunch, raffle and awards ceremony will follow.

SEE YOU THERE

For more information email Karen or Mike Grisko

2009 Fleet 119 Party Schedule

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:24:04 -0500

Save the dates sailors. Fresh in from social director Mike Cerrone, here is the 2009 fleet party schedule. As we approach these dates we will post menus and any special instructions.

Remember, parties usually begin around 3pm after sailing and all non-members can participate for the bargain price of $10.

Sunday May 24, 2009 Memorial Day Party

Friday July 3, 2009 Independence Day Party

Sunday September 6th, Labor Day Party

Bonus party and fleet outings to be determined.

Hobie 16 Video

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:30:51 -0500

Wyatt, thanks for the great link to this clip.

WEB LINKS: Hobie Social Network

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:09:03 -0500

We have just added a link on our sidebar for theHobie Social Network. This site has got loads of fun information. Pages focusing on each Hobie Cat model, regatta info, pictures, videos and a very extensive online community. Check it out and let them know fleet 119 sent you.

2009 Sailing Packet Now Available

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:20:04 -0500

You've gone through our website, come to a party and even gone on a sail with one of our current members. Now you are hooked and want to become a member yourself. Our 2009 sailing packet is now available and it contains all the information you need to know in order to become a member. Existing members can submit their renewal as well.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact someone from our board.

2009 Sailing Packet

2009 Midwinters East Area Championships

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:58:43 -0500

Hobie Fleet 120 is proud to announce Hobie Midwinters east 2009! MWE will be at Carl Gray Park in Panama City, FL (same venue as last year)
The dates are March 27th, 28th, 29th. We are working out the details for parties, dinners and what not right now, this economy is causing some places to cut back hours or close all together.

Our very own Matt Bounds will be the PRO so you can be assured of very well run races on the water and fleet 120 will dazzle you on land.

So plan on being in Panama City the last weekend in March for some great sailing and good ole' southern hospitality!
2009 Midwinters East Area Championships
March 27-29, 2009
Carl Gray Park, Panama City, FL
Contact Brad Stephens 850-235-2281
camping is available here but spots book fast, very fast! http://www.floridastateparks.org/StAndrews/

We are hoping for the following fleets
H16A
H16B
H17
H18
H20
Wave

New Hobie Design

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:15:44 -0500

Hobie Cat Europe has a new 18-foot cat : the Hobie Cat Pearl. The Pearl offers speed,stability and ease of use.This new boat may be available in 2009. This is the ideal resort boat as it incorpoarates speed comfort wings and a roller furling genniker.

Link to Hobie Resort Boat Listings

Get'em!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:26:23 -0500

Photo courtesy of iShares Extreme 40 Site

Disney's Morning Light Trailer

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:31:11 -0500

Click here for HI-RES version.

2009 Witter Cup and Hobie Kenobie are Here

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:52:58 -0500

Greetings sailors,
We moved the dates this year to avoid any conflicts with Ontario Regattas.
Last year there was word that our location was in jeopardy. Thankfully, The South Shore Beach Club has accomodated our request to move the dates this year.

Witter Cup Details

As always we host the Witter Cup on the Friday prior to the regatta. This is always tons of fun and gives competitors a chance to tweak there rigs before going for the gold on Saturday and Sunday. Last year the winners were Bill Jeffers on his Hobie 16, with Karen Grisko doing the right stuff as the experienced crew.
This year, the Witter Cup will be on Friday July 10th
If you can make the Witter Cup on Friday, please do so. It's always a fun time and is open to anyone with a multihull.
The Witter cup is named after one of our past members who loved racing cats and passed away in 2001. The race itself is a fun, long-distance race, not part of the Regatta and is open to anyone. In 2004 the winds picked up to over thirty knots on the return leg. This is Lake Erie, which can easily kick up to 6-8' waves. In high winds the beach surf can reach out 200 yards making it difficult to either launch or land safely. Out of the eighteen boats that participated in 2004 only five made it back without capsizing. Because of the advanced sailing skills of the participants, many assisted those capsized boats and we had no injuries. Unfortunately, there was a Hobie Tiger that got destroyed when it capsized and landed on a break wall. We urge everyone to use caution and to know their own abilities, then decide on their participation in this race/cruise dependent on the wind conditions.

Some sailors will just be going for the cruise, while others will want to compete for the Witter Cup, a portsmouth scoring on the combined times for the destination and return legs. In order to compete, you will have to have the minimum crew that your boat stipulates (e.g. Hobie 16s, 18s, Tigers, Nacras need two people). If anyone is available for crew or needs a crew, start sending emails so arrangements can be made. Our plans for the day:

10:30 am: Sunset Quest: Please have your boat prepared to leave the South Shore Beach at 10:30 a.m. We will leave as a group in a Lemans start at 11:00 a.m. to Sunset Bay (weather cooperating). It is about 7 miles to the Southwest to Cabana Sam's beach club and don't forget your watch if you would like to be in the running for the awesome revolving fleet challenge Witter Cup Trophy. There will be pizza and wings for lunch at Sunset Bay. All boats must have appropriate crew to be eligible for the trophy.

First Destination: Sunset Bay
N 42° 33.906'
W 079° 08.343

Starting and Finishing: Grandview Bay (South Shore Beach Club)
N 42° 38.535'
W 079° 04.031

Though the distance is less than six nautical miles, it will probably sail more like 14 because we normally have a southwest wind and this means a Port tack once you leave Grandview Bay. You'll probably go out two miles, then tack. Be sure you do not cut the Lakeside point too close; the rocks have claimed many daggerboards over the last few years.

2:30 pm: Latest start back to South Shore for estimated arrival at approx. 4:00 p.m.

4-7:00 pm Happy hour at the South Shore with Drink specials.

Hobie Kenobie Details

Saturday and Sunday: July 11th and 12th will be according to Hobie racing rules, so it will be Hobies only; with the exception of the Sharks on Lake Canandaigua, the only active catamaran fleet in this part of the state.

On Sunday, we have a Fleet BBQ open to all at the Evans Town Park shelter next to the South Shore Beach Club. Many of our members who no longer race come up to spend the afternoon and share our pizza and wings.

Here's the weekend information:

Remember that this is a HCA Points Regatta, so Hobies only for Saturday and Sunday.

No entrance fee for Friday. Hobie Regatta on Saturday and Sunday is $35 for two persons; $30 for single person boats. It will cost $5 to have your boat and trailer towed from the parking lot to the beach site.

7-10 pm Fri. 10th: Register for the regatta: Registration fee is yet to be determined. Free beer compliments of the South Shore Beach Club (Friday night only).
Saturday, July 11th

8-9:00 am: Registration at the South Shore Beach Club – Breakfast available for purchase

9:30 am: Skipper’s Meeting at the South Shore.

10:30 am: White Flag. Course is off South Shore Beach Club in Grandview Bay. We will have as many races as possible until approximately 4:00 p.m. with no breaks. Please bring a snack if necessary.

4-?????: Party at the South Shore Beach Club and enjoy delicious Buffalo style beach dinners. Great music, food and drink with outdoor Bands. Mingle with the public beach goers.

Sunday July 12th

Please pay attention to your race instructions. Our intention is to have everyone off the water by 2 p.m. at the latest, then have a lunch accompany the award presentations in a shelter on the beach.

Directions: FREE TENT CAMPING AT SOUTH SHORE

RV's must check in at South Shore Registration to find out where the appropriate camping site will be. Take I-90 West going South of Buffalo to Angola-Eden Exit 57A. After paying toll make a right on Eden-Evan Center Road and go straight until you have to turn. It actually turns into Beach St. when you cross Rt. 5. Make a left off Beach onto Old Lake Shore road. Approx 1 mile on your right will be South Shore Beach Club. Park in the lot and contact the Bar for launching off your boat by tractor. ($5.00 launch/removal fee) The Camping is at Evangola State Park or Point Breeze. Evangola Park requires reservation at CampUSA.com. There is also Point Breeze for RV’s. Continue on Old lakeshore 2-5 miles past South Shore to get to these camping locations. Email or call Bob or Dannielle Burns at Burnsmeup@verizon.net or 716-759-1908 if any questions.

This year's sponsors already committed:

Obersheimer's Sailing Supply
South Shore Beach Club
The Town of Evans
WNY Catamaran Assoc. membership

Our Regatta's home base is the South Shore Beach Club, Angola NY; it’s just to the right of Evans Town Park, and one of the best beaches on Lake Erie. You couldn't find a more cat-friendly site north of Florida. Erie Road is listed as Rte 5 on most maps.