Registration bonanza is in full swing for our summer events, and we're excited to see all the enthusiasm for our championships....
This summer, our events are in Texas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Ontario (Canada), and Connecticut. ...
Spring is around the corner, which means we are gearing up for a busy season. Keep an eye out on our social channels for information about regatta registration and clinics that are happening starting up later this month....
North Kingstown, RI — February 11, 2025 — The Club 420 Association is proud to announce that Alana Marks has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the class, following her impressive tenure as Interim Executive Director over the past seven months. ...
We've had a busy winter season! We are excited about the enthusiasm for events both locally, regionally, and nationally that keep providing awesome racing in both fleet racing and team racing disciplines. We're looking forward to the culmination of the winter season with the Fleet Race Midwinters! 152 boats are signed up! We've also opened up the ...
Check out photos, videos and daily recaps from this year's C420 North American Championship regatta. https://sailnewport.org/calendar/2023-club-420-north-americans/...
Check out photos from this year's South Shore Championship regatta. https://sycphotos.smugmug.com/2023-Sailing-Regattas/2023-South-Shore-C420-Championship/...
Under crystal blue skies with awesome breeze the Club 420 Association held its inaugural North American Women’s Championship at Brant Beach Yacht Club in New Jersey. ...
Adult members of the C420 Association are hereby notified that the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Membership and the Board of Directors of the Association is scheduled for Tuesday July 25, 2023, at 5 pm EDT (or directly after sailing) at Sail Newport in Newport RI and by Zoom at the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5874869687?pwd=S0V1RFZ1...
We are pleased to announce that the winners of the newly created Club 420 Women’s Doublehanded North American Championship will receive The Lynne Jewell Shore / Allison Jolly Trophy. ...
The Club 420 Association is proud to announce the 2023 Triple Crown series. After nine successful years of record participation, we are excited that the largest double handed class in North America will once again crown a winning boat for this year’s series of championship events. ...
North Kingstown, RI (December 1, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the C420 Class Association is thrilled to announce the selection of Scott Norman to the position of Executive Director of the class. Scott will succeed Dillon Paiva who retires from the position on December 1, 2022....
After six months, two countries and 44 individual races at four major events, the Club 420 Association’s coveted Triple Crown Awards came down to the last races of the last regatta for the 2022 season. ...
Hello Club 420 sailors, parents and coaches! We are about halfway through another fantastic summer of sailing and we have a lot for you still to come....
Due to multiple questions raised after promotional and marketing activity, the class inspected and measured the Zim rudder (V2) on Thursday July 7, 2022. As expected from our previous discussions with Zim, this rudder falls within the rules of the class and will present no advantage to any competitor using the rudder. This class remains committed...
Due to multiple questions raised after promotional and marketing activity, the class inspected and measured the Zim rudder (V2) on Thursday July 7, 2022. As expected from our previous discussions with Zim, this rudder falls within the rules of the class and will present no advantage to any competitor using the rudder. This class remains committed...
Adult members of the C420 Association are hereby notified that the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Membership and the Board of Directors of the Association is scheduled for Tuesday July 26, 2022, at 5 pm EDT (or directly after sailing) at the Buffalo Canoe Club and by Zoom at the link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84736692051?pwd=ekVZMVYvd3V...
Hello C420 Sailors! We know many of you will be attending the C420 North American Championship, or the C420 Canadian Nationals this summer. In order to help make your border crossing go as smoothly as possible, we've compiled some resources here for you....
The C420 Class is looking for a Communications intern to assist...
Effective March 1st, 2022, annual dues for the Club 420 class will increase to $35 per person per year and to $100 for a three-year membership. ...
Highlights of the class in this video - link in text...
The class is very specific about PFDs of our competitors - this image shows teh USCG approval stamp as required - also realize that the PFD sizing must be appropriate for the wearers weight to be considered USCG approved. ...
This is an official rule interpretation by the class. Questions were submitted by current sailors or coaches. Answers are provided by the C420 Class Measurer, Dan Bornarth....
Adult members of the C420 Association are hereby notified that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Membership and the Board of Directors of the Association is scheduled for Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 5 pm EDT at the Brant Beach Yacht Club and by Zoom...
The class is excited to announce this year's triple crown series! This year boats are required to register for the series in order to be eligible. ...
Our class Executive Director Dillon Paiva worked with US Rules expert Dave Perry to come up with this quick look version of the most recent changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing that will directly affect YOU and all junior sailors....
Our class Executive Director Dillon Paiva is joined by Mitch Brindley, President of the ICSA, and Dana Rolander from Midwest College Consulting, to discuss college, college sailing, and how to get there.
...Adult members of the C420 Association are hereby notified that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Membership and the Board of Directors of the Association is scheduled for Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 5 pm EDT ...
As much as the Club 420 Association has been committed to keeping our full schedule of summer events, we have found that bringing sailors together to have true championship events is untenable for the summer of 2020....
The Club 420 Association is committed to keeping our full schedule of summer events. However, given the current situation concerning the worldwide pandemic.... ...
Attention all C420 Sailors! The 2020 Triple Crown Notice of Series will be posted soon, but we wanted to give you a sneak peek at next year. The C420 Board of Directors has decided to refine the series by focusing on major class championships. One big change will be the inclusion of the 2020 Midwinter Championship. Stay tuned for more soon! ...
In light of recent events regarding C420 construction techniques, methods, materials and additional elements, the C420 Board of Directors would like to keep everyone in the class well informed......
Only the specific boats listed are affected by the recent rulings...
It is a core mission of the Club 420 Association to ensure that the Club 420 sailing dinghy is the product of a strict one-design regimen and that the Club 420s are built to consistent, uniform standards in orderto ensure that racing is fair to all participants, and that the sailors, not the equipment, determine the outcomes....
The Club 420 Association Class Measurer, in consultation with the Class Board of Directors, has determined that certain boats recently delivered to the United States do not meet the requirements of the Class Builders Construction Manual.
Full Statement...
The Class Measurer in consultation with the Class Board of Directors has determined that certain boats do not meet the requirements of the Class Builders Construction Manual. ...
C.7.8 Cunningham lines for both the jib and the main may be used. Line loops (including thimbles or rings of any material) or knots may be added to any part of the line to provide additional purchase. The main Cunningham may be led and adjusted on the Centerboard Cap as well as the mast provided that Cunningham lines shall use o...
The Board of Directors is excited to announce updated Class Rules effective July 1, 2019. ...
The goals of the 2019 C420 class rule changes are to create a rules format that is easier to read, and find the rules any sailor needs to compete; A format that is recognizable with other classes so sailors are prepared to move to other boats; To convey the safety and boat requirements to help the class be SAFE, FAIR, and FUN....
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB 420 ASSOCIATION, INC....
The Board of Directors of the Club 420 Association is proud to announce the 2019 Triple Crown series...
The Board of Directors of the C420 Class Association today announced its appointment of Dillon Paiva to the position of Executive Director of the class. ...
The inspection checklist at each regatta is an important and required contract between the sailors, hosts and the class. Following class rules is essential for the c420 class to be a successful one design class....
Buzzards Bay, MA -- The Club 420 Association 2018 North American Championships was held at Fort Tabor Park August 2-5 by the New Bedford Community Sailing Center in New Bedford, MA ...
This is in response to the jib Cunnighams that have been produced,...
Jordan and Mulcahy win a wild and windy 2018 Club 420 Association US National Championship...
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB 420 ASSOCIATION, INC....
Check out what regattas are taking part in the 2018 Triple crown series....
For the 5th year, the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club will host the annual Warm-Up Clinic for club 420’s to gear up for the Orange Bowl Regatta. The clinic will be three days; December 20 - 22. Come train for the Orange Bowl Regatta, take a holiday break and then sail the Orange Bowl all on Biscayne Bay....
Bellport Bay Yacht Club is hosting the 2017 Mid-Atlantic C420 Championships over Columbus Day weekend....
Here is some important information to have when traveling to Canada this summer for the Canadian Nationals, North Americans and Cork. If you are coming to the regatta from outside Canada, including the US, there are a number of things that you need to know and do:...
The club 420 class has now approved electronic compasses!...
All c420 Regatta's open for registration April 10th...
US Nationals NOR amendment allowing Bemis finals teams to get a refund...
Press release of the 2017 Midwinters...
A short article on the new rules and some important tips like Dave Perry's cheat sheet on the new rules!...
We hear this phrase so often that it has just become part of the background noise of life. However, in youth sailing, sponsorship has very different connotations which are related to how we view amateur status in the sport. ...
Check out the video on the new boom approved for the C420....
The new spinnaker will make it easier to reach and control the boat. Order your spinnaker today from Zim sailing or Sturgis Boatworks!...
The Warm Up Clinic is a great resource for c420 sailors. Learn from some of the top coaches in the country about boat setup, sail trim, tactics and starting. Take a look at and learn about the new c420 spinaker. This intensive 3 day clinic will jump start your c420 sailing, don't miss out!...
Brant Beach Yacht Club and Brant Beach Sailing Foundation have had a long relationship with the Club 420 Class. The Mid-Atlantic Championship was first held here! Over the past 10 years we have hosted the North American Championship three times in addition to several regional events. While summer sailing on our waters is...
The Club 420 Association announced today that the Board of Directors has approved a new class legal spinnaker which will be legal for use in regattas after December 25, 2016. This spinnaker developed in conjunction with North Sails will be available from all 3 manufacturers of the Club 420 after October 1, 2016....
The class measurer has determined that the Selden spreader bracket (part number) is the same race lite part currently used. It is an approved part....
The 2016 Club 420 Association North Americans finished today hosted by Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club with the Club 420 Class Association. Thirty-five boats competed in the regatta held on the open waters of the Pacific Ocean near the yacht club. This was also the culmination of the Triple Crown series and determined the winners....
Aidan Morgan jokingly referred to himself as a mail order bride. The Annapolis resident was referring to the fact he was partnered with San Francisco Yacht Club member Nick Marwell for this summer's Club 420 circuit....
The 2016 U.S. Club 420 National Championship finished up today hosted by the Falmouth Yacht Club with the Club 420 Association on Nantucket Sound. One hundred and fifty boats competed in the event, with Nicholas Marwell (SFYC) and Aidan Morgan (StFYC) winning the Championship....
Don't miss out on one of the best regattas of the year! North Americans this year in LA will be some of the best sailing around. Come out to CA visit Colleges, visit the sights and hold onto one last regatta of the summer. Those sailors sailing the Chubb Championships this regatta is perfect for you, use your zim 420 at both events! ...
The 2016 C420 North Americans at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club in California is now open for registration! The regatta will be one of the highlights of the summer with great ocean conditions off of San Pedro, CA. Don't miss out on a great way to close your summer! Compete for one of the top trophies in the class and finish off the Triple Crown. Dates ...
We would like to pass along a message from the CJ Buckley organizing team. Remember CJ Buckley is the Club 420 National Team Race Championship and there are some changes for 2016. You can access registration from the regatta listing section of our website....
Video from Sail Newport Nationals 2015, by Chris Love Productions...
The Board of Directors of the Club 420 Association is proud to announce the 2016 Triple Crown series. After three successful years of record participation, the series has been expanded to be more inclusive with more qualifying regattas added throughout the country to give members a chance of competing for the coveted Triple Crown....
For the first time, there will be a limit on entries for a national level event. You will notice that there will be a limit of 150 boats for Nationals at Falmouth Yacht Club. This is the limit of what we have determined can be accommodated at this venue. The class does not intend to limit entries as a practice; this single occurrence is due to the ...
The 2016 Regional Series is better than ever this summer! Start your summer of sailing right with the best coaches from all over the country, the best sailors in your area and the C420. Check the calendar for all the details.
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The Club 420 Association held its Midwinters Championships at the US Sailing Center of Martin County on February 13-15 in Jensen Beach, Florida. One hundred four boats competed, representing Mexico, Canada and 18 US states.
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One hundred ninety-four teams competed at the Club 420 US National Championships, held July 21-23 in Newport, RI. As the only team to post all top ten scores, Stephanie Houck and Camille White (Annapolis, MD) won by two points over Timo...
Crews sail their Club 420's during practice for the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship for the Ida Lewis Trophy. The event has attracted 80 teens from across the nation for the race and it is being held at the Columbia Sailing Club....
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