Feb. 18-19, 2012 Long Beach, CA For those who pay close attention to the front page and class news, you know that Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, California, will be hosting the 2014 Viper North Americans. Outside the fleets in Arizona, San Diego and Seattle, allegedly no east coast Viperers have made the […]
This is the gorgeous perpetual trophy that has been commissioned for the Pan American Championship series. The trophy is a solid bronze sculpture that stands two feet tall. It will be mounted on an eight inch high carbon plinth that is being manufactured by Ben Parker. The total height of the trophy is 32″ The trophy […]
This past weekend Arizona Yacht Club played host to their annual Leukemia Cup regatta, also known as the Birthday Regatta. There was an added incentive this year as Ullman Sails Newport Beach sponsored Friday’s Centerboard Challenge. The Portsmouth, PHRF and Viper Fleets all turned up to do battle for centerboard dominance. The Viper fleet also […]
Arizona Yacht Club’s Birthday Regatta is like the “Cochella” of sailing… There’s a festival-type of vibe with everyone staying on houseboats or camping in RVs right next to the lake. When not racing, most sailors can be seen “campfire hopping”, hanging out at the yacht club tent, or watching NFL playoffs at the marina bar. […]
Racing Vipers on Biscayne Bay has deservedly been described as a dress rehearsal for heaven on earth. Crystal blue water, breeze from 10-18 day after day, followed by an evening among the bars and restaurants of tropical Coconut Grove. What could be better in the middle of a cold winter?? We’ve been working hard and we’ve finally established a Miami winter […]
Your Class Executive Committee is pleased to announce two important changes to the Executive Committee. We welcome Dawn Kozak from Perth Amboy, NJ, as the new Class President and Garrett Johns from Anacortes, WA, as the new Class Secretary. A quick bit of background and explanation: Dan Tucker is stepping down as Class President in […]
The Executive Committee has selected venues and approximate dates for the Viper 640 class’s next three North American Championships. Going forward, bids will be accepted up to 3 years in advance for future North Americans in order to allow the class to work with organizers and host clubs to plan great events and to maximize […]
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