Town Hall Meeting - Saturday, April 20

Announcements - Author: Star Class Office - April 15, 2024
Make sure to join your fellow members for an update on the Star Class with President Paul Cayard Saturday, April 20   Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86155393927?pwd=xYWjqkaN0zVEfixncKgv9bOUJ4sJhH.1 Meeting ID: 861 5539 3927 Passcode: Star1911 1600 UTC 1900 Helsinki 1300 Buenos Aires/Rio de Janeiro 1200 New York 0900 West coast USA    AGENDA    1. 2024 Dues update 2. SEA Program update 3. Winter/Spring Miami Summary 4. Europe: Upcoming events: IVP EH Diego Negri or 1st VP Europe Christian Nehammer 5. NA’s/Worlds Update 6. Resolution submission reminder: due May 9 7. Builder update: ARG & C-Star Open floor to questions and comments.

EHC a Test Event for Proposed Coaching Rule

Announcements Championships Eastern Hemisphere - April 10, 2024
The Organizing Authority for the Eastern Hemisphere Championship is pleased to announce that the International Governing Committee of the ISCYRA has granted test event status to try a change to STCR 31.1.4 - comonly know as "no outside assistance" - where it will be trialed.  The change in the rule has been outlined in the NOR Section 14.9 and will allow coaching under the specified conditions during the event.  With this test the OA believes to have found an appropriate way to allow Star sailors to benefit from the availability of a coach on the race course without making it...

March e-starlights available

Announcements - Author: Star Class office - March 21, 2024
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Remembering Jürgen Janson

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Helmut Sprock - March 01, 2024
Jürgen Janson, member of the STAR Class for nearly 50 years, died on October 25, 2023. Jürgen was activee for decades with his four "Aquaholics" star boats and was particularly active on all southern Germany, the Austrian and south European waters. He was also a welcomed guest in Berlin on special occasions. He had served as Fleet Secretary of the Tegernsee Fleet from 1982 and as Captain from 1985 until the end. From 2001 to 2017, he served in addition as Secretary of the 17th District (Donau-Alpen District) and from 2006 to 2017 Class Chairman of the Association of German STAR Fleets (VDS). After 2017, he continued to...

TAB on 3Di Sails

Announcements Technical - Author: TAB - February 28, 2024
The Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of the International Star Class is reviewing North Sails 3Di, technology and its use in the Star Class. In a meeting with the TAB last week, North Sails offered to collaborate with the Star Class’s review to determine whether the sail conforms to our its class rules or whether class rules should be changed to permit its use. It is expected that this work will proceed quickly and North has offered that the sail will not be used in racing until the class makes a determination.   John MacCausland, Chairman, Star TAB

Bacardi Cup Round Tables

Announcements - Author: Star Class - February 26, 2024
The Star Class will host 2 Round Table discussions for competitors - held upstairs at the US Sailing Center Saturday, March 2 - 1700 Tuesday, March 5 - 1700 Come hear from the Pro's - Mateusz K., Eric Doyle, George Szabo, Bruno Prada, Frithjof Kleen, Augie Diaz

Entry Open for 2024 Star World Championship

Announcements Championships Worlds - Author: Star Class Office - January 25, 2024
September 4 - 13, 2024 The San Diego Yacht Club is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA in September 4-13, 2024. The NOR is now posted and we look forward to your entry!  SDYC is offering free boat storage from August 19-September 19 and member pricing for storage outside these dates. In addition to seven competitive days on the water, the Star Worlds will be home to thriving hospitality on land. The week will start with a blue-blazer opening ceremony, a midweek dinner on the aircraft carrier Midway,...

IGC and CMC Composed for 2024

Announcements - Author: Star Class Office - January 22, 2024
Per the Star Class Rules, the following Committees have been filled/appointed per the STCR for 2024: CMC (Class Management Committee) President – ad interim -  Paul Cayard  Secretary – Bobby Lippincott Treasurer – Guus Poelen VP WH – Paul Cayard VP EH – Diego Negri D18 – Martin Ferrero D17 – Christian Nehammer Non-voting TAB Chairman – John MacCausland Marketing Mgr – tbd Executive Director – Mike Hecky IGC (International Governing Committee) President – ad interim - Paul Cayard (term ends Dec 2025) VP WH – Paul Cayard (term ends Dec 2027) VP EH – Diego Negri (term ends...

Update to Dues Increase

Announcements - Author: Star Class office - December 18, 2023
Dear Members, According to STCR 10.3, annual dues increases are limited.  Accordingly for 2024, Star Class dues will be:   ACTIVE Boat Owner Junior >20 yrs <30 yrs  $    62.50 Senior >=30 yrs <50 yrs $125 Master >=50 yrs <60 yrs $125 G Master >=60 yrs <70 yrs $125 Ex G Master >= 70 yrs $125   ASSOCIATE non-owner, crew Youth < 20 yrs $25.00 Junior >20 yrs <30 yrs $25.00 Senior >=30 yrs <50 yrs $62.50 Master >=50 yrs <60 yrs $62.50 G Master >=60 yrs <70 yrs $62.50 Ex G Master  >= 70 yrs $62.50 Thanks you for your patience and passion! Paul Cayard President ISCYRA

Fixtures/Major Regatta Calendar

Championships - January 01, 2022

TOMAS HORNOS AND MAURICIO BUENO CROWNED 2024 STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONS

Championships Western Hemisphere - Author: Rachele Vitello - April 14, 2024
Miami, FL, April 14, 2024 - The 2024 Star Western Hemisphere Championship, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Miami, concluded today with an exhilarating display of sailing skills and tight competition. With 33 teams r...

Six races in two days for the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere in Miami

Championships Western Hemisphere - Author: Rachele Vitello - April 13, 2024
Another three races were sailed on Day Two of the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere in Miami, Florida. A wavy Biscayne Bay offered a great stage for a regatta with a steady Northeasterly breeze blowing from 11 knots in the fi...

Three races on Day One in Miami despite the changing wind conditions

Championships Western Hemisphere - Author: Rachele Vitello - April 13, 2024
Day One of the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere wasn’t an easy one, both for the competitors nor for the Race Committee. The first race was sailed with a dying breeze still coming from 330 that didn’t even allor ...

Star Western Hemisphere 2024, too windy for the practice race

Championships Western Hemisphere - Author: Rachele Vitello - April 11, 2024
The 2024 Star Western Hemisphere will start tomorrow in Miami, Florida, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. 33 entries representing 7 nations will show up on the starting line. Among them the actual 2023 Star Western Hemi...

EHC a Test Event for Proposed Coaching Rule

Announcements Championships Eastern Hemisphere - April 10, 2024
The Organizing Authority for the Eastern Hemisphere Championship is pleased to announce that the International Governing Committee of the ISCYRA has granted test event status to try a change to STCR 31.1.4 - comonly know...

Remembering Jürgen Janson

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Helmut Sprock - March 01, 2024
Jürgen Janson, member of the STAR Class for nearly 50 years, died on October 25, 2023. Jürgen was activee for decades with his four "Aquaholics" star boats and was particularly active on all southern Germany,...

Remembering Jack Lynch

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Gary Jobson - November 27, 2023
Slán is Gaelic for goodbye and on behalf of his friends and family we hope you'll join us for an Irish Wake celebrating the incredible life of our friend, Jack Lynch. The wake will be held at the Main Clubhou...

Remembering Stuart Jardine

Announcements Human Interest - Author: EuroSail News - November 21, 2023
One of the best known and most highly respected sailors in the UK has passed away at the age of 90. Lt Col. Stuart Jardine OBE won championships over a remarkable eight decades, representing Great Britain at both the 196...

REMEMBERING JURGEN JANSON

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Lubeck Bay Fleet - November 17, 2023
We have lost one of our unique star sailors: Jürgen Janson I do not know anybody in this class, who served it for such a long time and so silent. For decades he was the district officer of the biggest disrtict...

Remembering Tod Raynor

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Central office - August 17, 2023
The Star Class lost another member this past week.  We are sad to report the passing of Tod Raynor, a member of the Narragansett Bay fleet and a Gold Bar holder. A celebration of life will be held in September and w...

Remembering Commodore John Chiarella

Announcements Human Interest - Author: Central Office - August 01, 2023
It's with heavy heart that the Star Class informs our members of the passing of Commodore John Chiarella on August 3.   Joseph John Chiarella died on August 3, 2023 in New London, New Hampshire, at the ag...

Eastern YC Announces Reduced Entry Fee for all Competitors at the 2022 Star World Championship presented by Bacardi

Announcements Championships Worlds Regatta Reports Championship - Author: Star Class office - June 03, 2022
On September 8-17, the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (“ISCYRA”) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Star Class World Championship and Eastern Yacht Club (“EYC”) has ste...

The 2022 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship in Naples coming to an end The World Champion Diego Negri with Sergio Lambertenghi (ITA) are the winners

Announcements Championships Eastern Hemisphere Regatta Reports Championship - Author: Rachele Vitello - May 01, 2022
The 2022 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship in Naples coming to an end The World Champion Diego Negri with Sergio Lambertenghi (ITA) are the winners   Four days of champagne sailing in the Gulf of Naples for the...

Entry Open for 2022 World Championship & 100th Anniversary of Star World Championships

Announcements Championships Worlds Regatta Reports Championship - Author: Star Class office - November 30, 2021
Entry is now open for the 2022 Star World Championship. This will be a celebration of the first 100 years of the Star World Championships.

TITLE DEFENSE SECURED ON FINAL DAY AT BACARDI CUP

Regatta Reports - Author: Rachele Vitello - March 17, 2021
An overwhelming display of dominance from defending champions Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada (POL) made Bacardi Cup history, as according to event knowledge, never before has a team recorded an all-win scorecard. Toda...

Carl Buchan Wins 2019 Star Western Hemisphere Championship

Championships Western Hemisphere Regatta Reports - Author: Casey Allocco, SDYC Communications Coordinator - May 25, 2019
The Star boat is often seen as one of the finest, most challenging classes to compete in. It requires dedication and hard work to be successful. This weekend, 26 sailors made their way out to the Pacific for the Star Wes...

Carl Buchan Leads at Day 3 of Star Western Hemisphere Championship

Championships Western Hemisphere Regatta Reports - Author: Casey Allocco, SDYC Communications Coordinator - May 24, 2019
One piece of advice that sailors can typically agree on is the more time spent on the water, the better you’ll do. While that may be true for the majority of sailors, Carl Buchan has been proving so far at the Star...

TAB on 3Di Sails

Announcements Technical - Author: TAB - February 28, 2024
The Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of the International Star Class is reviewing North Sails 3Di, technology and its use in the Star Class. In a meeting with the TAB last week, North Sails offered to collaborate with the ...

PETER MOECKL CONTINUES AS ISCYRA CHIEF MEASURER

Announcements Technical - Author: Star Class office - December 12, 2023
TAB Chair John MacCausland has appointed Peter to continue to serve as Chief Measurer for ISCYRA.  After many years of hard work and dedication to the Star Class, Peter was convinced to return to his volunteer dutie...

Resolutions 2024 for 2025

Announcements Technical - Author: Star Class office - December 05, 2023
The Central Office is now accepting Resolution proposals for the 2024 for 2025 year. Resolutions are due to the Star Class office no later than May 9, 2024.  Resolutions will then be posted no later than July ...

Vakaros Race Sense Provided for all Commodore’s Cup entrants

Announcements Technical - Author: Central Office - November 17, 2023
Vakaros will be providing all competitors for the Commodores Cup in Miami December 2-3, 2023.  To read up on Race Sense - please view the attached document. More information provided in the upcoming Sailing Instruct...

C Star Announces new boat yard

Announcements Technical Non Championship - Author: Leif Carlsson - September 22, 2023
C Star sells boatyard and contracts with a new yard As you probably know we have sold the boatyard in Saltsjöbaden , the yard where we have produced our Stars since 1963. For a long time I did not have a plan wher...

2023 Star Class Annual Meeting

Announcements Technical - Author: Central Office - August 16, 2023
16 September 2023 Scarlino, Italy 1800 - Yacht Club Isole di Toscana (2nd floor) AGENDA

Winter Clinic Feb 6-7

Announcements U30 ISCYRA - Author: Star Class Office - December 15, 2023
CLINIC SET FOR MIAMI - FEBRUARY 6-7 Join Star World Champion Frithjof Kleen as he helps raise the level of Star sailing through on-the-water coaching and video leading up to the Midwinters. Please register on the link be...

Bacardi Cup U30 Program Paves the Way for Young Star Class Sailors

Announcements U30 - Author: Bacardi - November 02, 2023
— Building on the resounding success of the inaugural year, Bacardi, in collaboration with the Star Class, is thrilled to announce the return of the Bacardi Cup U30 Program for 2024.  ...

U30 European Youth Championship - Entry Open

Championships Europeans U30 - March 17, 2023
Entry is now open for the U30 European Championship

Youth & Junior Star Sailors!  U30 Star Teams!

Announcements Championships Western Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Europeans North Americans Worlds South Americans U30 - Author: U30 Committee - January 27, 2023
We would like to hear from you! If you are considering attending this event, send an email so that we can help you with the entry process and provide you with support. The Class will do our best to help with &middo...

New Year - New Challenge

Announcements U30 - Author: President Tom Londrigan - January 13, 2023
Bacardi has stepped up to support the U-30 sailors at the Bacardi Cup and we have 14 teams interested --- but we have an obstacle.  WE NEED BOATS.  We have a great borrowed boat insurance program but we need St...

One Down, One More to Go!

Announcements U30 Championship - July 20, 2022
The U30 Committee would like to thank Michael "Moose" Marcel from Quincy Yacht Club for making his second boat, 7739, available to a U30 team! Michael is an enthusiastic supporter of young Star sailors and will himself ...