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Its time to wrap up the 2019 season and start planing your 2020 Dart 18 adventures

Welcome to the first ever IDA newsletter. The objective of this newsletter is to keep sailors informed of what is happening with the class on an International level. This first newsletter is a recap of 2019 National and International events and event dates for your 2020 diary.

Thanks to the commitment of Dart 18 sailors all around the World we have enjoyed some great one-design sailing and racing in 2019. There’s a lot of time that goes into planning National and International events and the IDA would like to thank on behalf of Dart sailors everyone that has been involved in organising some fantastic events this year.

With the Dart family is not only about racing against each other on the water, it’s also about a mtual interest bringing friends together for some unforgettable socials, Dart sailors certainly know how to party and still perform on the water.

We hope you have all enjoyed this years events and look forward to seeing you all in 2020.

2019

Worlds 2019

12.-22-.02.2019, Pattaya (THA)

52 boats, 10 races, fantastic yacht club.

The wunderful venue held true what it promised and the local sailors proved though competition for the top sailors from europe.

Results
Pictures (by Mark Stones)

Europeans and French Nationals 2019

29.05 - 01.06.2019, Cavalaire sur Mer (FRA)

70 boats, 6 races, good party.
As ever the draw of some warm Mediterranean weather pulled in dart sailors from all over Europe to compete in the 4 day event.

Report (by Tom and Katy Phipps)

Results

Pictures (by Peider Fried)

Italian Nationals

28.-30. June 2019, Ostia (ITA)

22 boats, 5 races, one winner...
"Campionato Italiano dart18. Una classe unica. Grazie mille a tutti i partecipanti."
I guess we all understand that much italian... :)

Video
Results

Swiss Nationals

21-22.07.2019, Dervio (ITA)

17 boats, 6 races, a well known winner...
since last year everyone knows this wunderful place on Lake Como
geat to be back!

Results
Pitcures (by Peider Fried)

UK Nationals

24.-27-08.2019, Bridlington (GBR)

52 boats, 10 races, fantastic yacht club.
The wonderful venue held true to what it promised and the local sailors proved tough competition for the top sailors from Europe.

Report (by yachtsandyachting.com)
Pitcures (by Mark Stones)

German Nationals

06-09.09.2019, Arco (ITA)

28 boats, 6 races and Alessandro again...
No late summer, but windy rainy weather on Lake Garda greated the DART-sailors this year. Nevertheless it was exciting racing and a fantastic championship!

Results
Video (by circolo vela arco)
Pictures (by Peider Fried)

Dutch Nationals

20-22.09.2019, Medemblick (NED)

24 boats, 9 races, finally a dutch champion from the netherlands...
in the middle of 500 sailors the strong DART-fleet fought hard for the dutch championship title!
The last race had to decide about the winner...

For the first time two Lady helms were on the podium! Find out who and check the results...

Results
Reports
Pictures

2020

Worlds 2020

25.-31.07.2019, La Rochelle (FRA)

Find out all about the dartworlds2020.com

Program

Friday 24: registration and scrutening

Saturday 25: registration and scrutening - practice race at 15h
opening ceremony followed by the traditional "soirée des nations"

Sunday 26: races

Monday 27: races

Tuesday 28: races
gala evening (dress code and thematic TBA)

Wednesday 29: reserve day
animation: fleet navigation toward the islands and around the mythical fort boyard.
A challenge will be proposed.

Thursday 30: races

Friday 31: races
prize-giving and closing ceremony

BBQ facilities will be supplied

get a tast of La Rochelle...

visit the official website

News from Windsport

Dear Dart Sailors,

As the 2019 sailing season draws to a close in the northern hemisphere and the temperature drops, we thought it would be a good opportunity to update you all on what is happening at Windsport, and our plans for 2020.

The 2019 Dart 18 sailing season has been a busy one, covering much of the world. The year started with the World Championships in Thailand, followed by the European championships in France and then many national championships and open meetings around Europe.

We at Windsport would like to send a huge “thank you” to the IDA committee and all the individuals who made these events happen. Dart 18 sailing teams from far and wide were drawn to these events by brilliant and committed organisers, that’s what made them so good.
The Windsport are already looking forward to attending a number of events in 2020, meeting Dart sailors from around the world, chatting with them and sharing their enthusiasm for the class.#

Changes to the Windsport Team

This is probably the biggest news for us, and while wont effect you guys at all, it has been a big shift for us. As you may know, after over 30 years at the helm Brian & Cookie are taking a step back from running Windsport and long standing Windsport crew Tom Phipps & Alex Metcalf are taking hold of the tiller. We are in the midst of an 18-month hand over to allow for a smooth and seamless transition. We will be looking to the future while maintaining the deep roots that have grown over the years and the strong ties we have with the class. With a wealth of both technical and sailing knowledge, Tom and Alex are really excited to continue pushing the popularity of the boat and welcoming new sailors to the fleet.

It is an exciting time for us, and we cannot wait to continue supporting you guys. The Dart family is something unique to the class and plays a huge role in keeping it successful, It a privilege for us to work with such a great group of people and we can’t wait to help take dart sailing into a new era.

Warm regards from

Tom & Alex and the Windsport team

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