National IC Regattas
In addition to locally sponsored events, the "federation of IC fleets" comes together during the year for the IC Midwinters held in Annapolis in early February and at the end of the year for the InterClub Dinghy National Championships a regatta that rotates yearly around the fleets. These two events are held according to the IC Technical Regulations. In addition, the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club hosts the New Years Regatta.
IC Midwinters
Unlike many other classes midwinters the InterClub has a true "mid-winter" regatta, generally held in the first weekend in February in Annapolis. Luckily, Annapolis has pretty nice winters with average temperatures in the low 40s, perfect frostbiting weather. The InterClub Midwinters has built quite a reputation for itself. That reputation is one of great sailing and socializing in equal proportions made possible by the regatta format, called "collegiate style". Each boat is shared among sailors from two divisions who form a team for scoring purposes - just like in college sailing. First one division sails a few races, then the other. Alternating between racing and socializing is even tempting for those sailors that normally consider frostbiting as part of the lunatic fringe. As one new frostbiter described, "I thought I'd get pretty cold out there, but I was pleasantly surprised that these little tubs keep you moving, and before you know it, your round is over and you're back in the club eating soup!"
Past Results and Regatta Reports
IC Nationals
The Nationals are the climax of the IC winter season, generally held in the middle of April. The competition is fierce, with some of the best sailor on the East Coast attending. Often, the fleet is divided into four groups and races round-robin style depending on the venue and conditions.
Past Results and Regatta Reports
- 2008 Nationals - Metedeconk River Yacht Club, Brick, NJ
- 2007 Nationals - Manhasset Bay, NY
- 2006 Nationals - Annapolis, MD
- 2005 Nationals - Winthrop, MA
- 2004 Nationals - Hyannis, MA
- 2003 Nationals - Larchmont NY; Regatta Report: No Cold Feet for Frostbite Lovers: The Ben and Kim Interview. Read Jesse Falsone's interview after the 2003 Nationals that Sailingworld didn't print!
- 2002 Nationals - Duxbury, MA, Hosted by the Scituate Frostbite Association and held in December 2001
- 2001 Nationals - Indian Harbor, CT
- 2000 Nationals - Manhasset Bay, NY
- 1999 Nationals - Annapolis, MD
- 1998 Nationals - Winthrop, MA
- 1997 Nationals - Hyannis, MA
- 1996 Nationals - Larchmont, NY
- 1995 Nationals - ?
- 1994 Nationals - Annapolis, MD
- 1993 Nationals - Pilot's Point, CT
- 1992 Nationals - Marblehead, MA
- 1991 Nationals - New Bedford YC, Padanaram, MA
- 1990 Nationals - Larchmont, NY
- 1989 Nationals - Newport, RI
If anyone has prior results not listed here, please send them to webmaster @ interclub.org
MBYC New Years Regatta
Past Results and Regatta Reports
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