Author Archives: James Bland

Welcome Paul Henderson and Dennis Clark back to the US OK Dinghy fleet

Please welcome Dennis Clark and Paul Henderson back to the Fleet. I can’t emphasize how important it is to find and welcome back our founding sailors and reclaim the US OKD RA heritage. The 21st century fleet must become the stewards of the class history and the seeds of future growth. Thank you Dennis for …

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2020 US OK DRA Membership Drive

2020 US OK DRA Membership drive will open up on Dec 1. It’s requested that current and prospective members of all stripes register by Feb 15, 2020 to aid in publishing a yearbook / directory and compliance with OKDIA administrative deadlines. Send your email, address and boat[s] you have and I’ll take care of the …

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Austin Yacht Club [TX] Centerboard Regatta; Finn Texas Blue Chip Championship

THE 2019 AYC CENTERBOARD REGATTA and Finn Texas Blue Chip Championship was held the weekend OF October 26THAND 27THat the club.  Special guest, coach and world champion sailor Rob Coutts [USA 9] sailed in his Finn which was transported 1,000 miles to support the Regatta.  The Weather conditions were championship caliber with a little bit of everything …

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