The 2012 O”Pen Bic North Americans was blessed with wind and great weather.
Families came from as far as Miami to visit the Mid-west and let their kids sail on beautiful Lake Winnebago. Sheboygan, Lake Geneva, Madison, Fond du lac and Oshkosh Youth Sailing Schools sent young aspiring sailors to the biggest Un-Regatta in the Mid-West.
What is an Un-Regatta? First it is a FUN Regatta with a capital FUN. Yes there is serious racing but the biggest award goes to the sailor who shows the most stoke for sailing and just has fun. There is also Freestyle where the kids are judged on tricks they can do on the fast and nimble O’Pen Bic Youth Sailboat. These tricks most often end with them splashing in the water. The Kids team up for this event and they make up goofy names for their teams, like The Founding Fathers, The Vanilla Milkshakes or the Big Hairs to name a few. One of the best features of the O’Pen Bic is the easy that the boat can be righted and sail away after a capsize. And Kids love to capsize!
Steve and Sara Eliasen were the organizers of the event with assistance from Wind Power Windsurfing & Kiting the local O’Pen Bic dealer and coach for the Fond du lac School. O’Pen Bic sent Nevin Sayre a world class sailor and Windsurfer from New England to run the racing and freestyle format. Nevin has a great gift with kids and they were all fortunate to meet him and enjoy the weekend with all the fun things he conjures for the kids to do with their boats. He keeps the pack together by making the leaders do 360’s or capsize on purpose so the others can keep up, He also has them stand up while sailing, do wheelies, 360’s, capsize and the new thing is hand stands with their feet on the boom. That that is some serious fun!
The kids were divided into 2 divisions: the International Division and the Olympic Division. The Olympic Division was composed of newer sailors who were new to regattas and didn’t have a lot of time or experience in the O’Pen Bic boat. The goal was to get them involved and on the water so they could learn and increase their comfort level in this great sport. They sailed a shorter and simpler course. The International Division was composed of sailors who had experience in Un-Regattas or were comfortable racing the boat. This division was comprised of two classes” the Open and the Young Guns (under 12). They raced on varied courses with up to 9 buoys to round. Both classes started together which made great competition.
On Saturday 3 races were held with a short lunch break. Followed with more racing. An incoming thunderstorm brought most of the boats to the beach while a few were used for the Freestyle Event which was right in front of the beach. Many thanks to all of the parents and volunteers who helped get the boats and everything else put away before the rain hit.
Sunday had great wind with flat water early in the morning for the 10 o’clock start. The racers in the International Division were treated to a fast and furious down wind slalom course. Nevin was out there coaching and encouraging the kids while positioning the event photographer for some great photos. The first races was a mass chaos with boats capsizing every-wheres. By the third races the kids were getting it and capsizing was few and far between. The Olympic Division did some great races close to shore and the kids were looking like they were ready to move to the International Division. Their last race before freestyle was a long distance race lead by Steve Eliasen and Ian House. 5 races were held before the kids came exhausted to the beach for lunch. They all had big smiles and were ready for the Freestyle Finals. The Founding Fathers, a 3 person team comprised of Owen, Nathan and Frankie prevailed to be the overall winners of Freestyle closely followed by the Vanilla Milkshakes comprised of Tyler and Cedric.
Many thanks to all of the great volunteers who were so vital to make it happen. And to the Miami families for traveling so far and also helping with the beach scene.
Following are the Racing Results:
2012 O’Pen BIC North American Un-Reggatta | ||||||||||||||||||
Olympic Division Results | (Aspiring, Future Sailors for the International Division) | |||||||||||||||||
Sail # | Name | Adress | Division | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 | Race 5 | Race 6 | Race 7 | Race 8 | Race 9 | Race 10 | Race 11 | Race 12 | Race 13 | Score | |
1 | 23 | Ally Hansen | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | 4 | t 5 | t 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
2 | 44/38 | Natalia / Sofia House | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | t 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | t 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
3 | 28 | Aiden Kimball | Olympic | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | t 9 | t 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 33 | |
4 | 6 | Leah Edwards | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | 2 | 3 | 5 | t 9 | t 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 35 |
5 | 25 | Kaitlyn Williams | Olympic | 3 | 6 | 7 | t 8 | 8 | 5 | t 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 44 | |
6 | 26 | Eddie Hansen | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | t 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | t 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 |
7 | 27 | Adam McAvoy | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | t 9 | t 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 53 |
8 | 29 | Boden Gaener | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | t 7 | t 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 59 |
9 | 7 | Evan Witkowski | North Fond du Lac, WI | Olympic | 9 | 8 | t 11 | t 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 75 |
10 | 5 | Sara McAvoy | Oshkosh, WI | Olympic | t 9 | 8 | t 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 75 |
11 | 8 | Oliver Long | Olympic | 5 | 7 | t 11 | t 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 77 |
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Overall International Division Results | |||||||||||||||||||
Sail # | Name | Address | Division | Class | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 | Race 5 | Race 6 | Race 7 | Race 8 | Race 9 | Race 10 | Race 11 | Race 12 | Score | ||
1 | 57 | Nic Mueller | Ft Pierce, FL | International | Open | 1 | 1 | 1 | t 6 | 1 | 1 | t 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
2 | 63 | Harry Melges | Lake Geneva, WI | International | Young Guns | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | t 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | t 6 | 1 | 25 | |
3 | 31 | Juan Nores | Surfside, FL | International | Young Guns | 4 | t 6 | t 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 30 | |
4 | 49 | Manuel Nores | Miami, FL | International | Young Guns | t 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | t 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | |
5 | 17 | Philip Palma | Miami, FL | International | Young Guns | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | t 12 | 11 | t 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 56 | |
6 | 19 | Michael Cramer | Miami Beach, FL | International | Young Guns | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | t 12 | 3 | t 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 60 | |
7 | 15 | Tyler Goedderz | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 6 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | t 17 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | t 15 | 62 | |
8 | 22 | Owen Eliasen | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | t 11 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | t 11 | 71 | |
9 | 60 | Nathan Van Heuklon | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 9 | 8 | t 18 | 13 | 9 | 4 | t 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 87 | |
10 | 58 | Frankie Hearn | Madison, WI | International | Open | t 15 | t 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 92 | |
11 | 47 | John Borello | International | Open | 11 | 12 | t 16 | 11 | 15 | t 18 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 105 | ||
12 | 11 | Noah Bartelt | Howards Grove, WI | International | Young Guns | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | t 18 | t 16 | 16 | 15 | 111 | |
13 | 14 | Ethan Dillon | Kohler, WI | International | Young Guns | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | t 19 | t 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 112 | |
14 | 53 | Cedric Witkowski | North Fond du Lac, WI | International | Young Guns | t 16 | 13 | 11 | 15 | t 19 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 127 | |
15 | 40 | Izzy Eliasen | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | t 18 | t 17 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 128 | |
16 | 30 | Brit Vondersitt | International | Young Guns | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | t 20 | t 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 149 | ||
17 | 12 | Katelyn Kohl | Appleton, WI | International | Young Guns | 17 | t 20 | t 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 150 | |
18 | 18 | Rachel Goedderz | Oshkosh, WI | International | Young Guns | t 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | t 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 151 | |
19 | 16 | Joelle Tremblay | Appleton, WI | International | Open | 13 | 16 | t 20 | t 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 152 | |
20 | 7 | Evan Witkowski | North Fond du Lac, WI | International | Open | 14 | t 19 | t 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 166 | |
International Class Results | |||||||||||||||||||
Sail # | Name | Address | Division | Class | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 | Race 5 | Race 6 | Race 7 | Race 8 | Race 9 | Race 10 | Race 11 | Race 12 | Score | ||
1 | 57 | Nic Mueller | Ft Pierce, FL | International | Open | 1 | 1 | 1 | t 6 | 1 | 1 | t 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
2 | 15 | Tyler Goedderz | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 6 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | t 17 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | t 15 | 62 | |
3 | 22 | Owen Eliasen | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | t 11 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | t 11 | 71 | |
4 | 60 | Nathan Van Heuklon | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | 9 | 8 | t 18 | 13 | 9 | 4 | t 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 87 | |
5 | 58 | Frankie Hearn | Madison, WI | International | Open | t 15 | t 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 92 | |
6 | 47 | John Borello | International | Open | 11 | 12 | t 16 | 11 | 15 | t 18 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 105 | ||
7 | 40 | Izzy Eliasen | Oshkosh, WI | International | Open | t 18 | t 17 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 128 | |
8 | 16 | Joelle Tremblay | Appleton, WI | International | Open | 13 | 16 | t 20 | t 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 152 | |
9 | 7 | Evan Witkowski | North Fond du Lac, WI | International | Open | 14 | t 19 | t 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 166 | |
1 | 63 | Harry Melges | Lake Geneva, WI | International | Young Guns | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | t 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | t 6 | 1 | 25 | |
2 | 31 | Juan Nores | Surfside, FL | International | Young Guns | 4 | t 6 | t 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 30 | |
3 | 49 | Manuel Nores | Miami, FL | International | Young Guns | t 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | t 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | |
4 | 17 | Philip Palma | Miami, FL | International | Young Guns | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | t 12 | 11 | t 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 56 | |
5 | 19 | Michael Cramer | Miami Beach, FL | International | Young Guns | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | t 12 | 3 | t 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 60 | |
6 | 11 | Noah Bartelt | Howards Grove, WI | International | Young Guns | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | t 18 | t 16 | 16 | 15 | 111 | |
7 | 14 | Ethan Dillon | Kohler, WI | International | Young Guns | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | t 19 | t 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 112 | |
8 | 53 | Cedric Witkowski | North Fond du Lac, WI | International | Young Guns | t 16 | 13 | 11 | 15 | t 19 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 127 | |
9 | 30 | Brit Vondersitt | International | Young Guns | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | t 20 | t 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 149 | ||
10 | 12 | Katelyn Kohl | Appleton, WI | International | Young Guns | 17 | t 20 | t 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 150 | |
11 | 18 | Rachel Goedderz | Oshkosh, WI | International | Young Guns | t 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | t 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 151 | |