Author: Steve Uhl

2021 Nationals Results

Congratulations to Steve Clancy and Marty Gallagher for winning the 2021 Rhodes 19 Nationals.  They prevailed over a deep competitive 31 boat fleet.  They also took home the “Wet Bottom” trophy for best finish by a wetsailed boat and the “Jensen” trophy (best finish for skipper over 60).

Second was Joe Fava and Elise Nash, who also won the “Norm Cressy” perpetual (2nd place) and the “Don Quixote” (best finish by sailor never before in the top 5).

Third were Will and Tom Dailey, who also won the “Novice” trophy (best finish for a 1st time nationals competitor).

Fourth were Nat and Jim Taylor, fifth were Kim and Christina Pandapas.

Travel Trophy – Tim Maye

Corinthian – Bridget Hickey

Fleet – Fleet 5

Congratulations to all.

full results at 2021.rhodes19.org

1976 O’Day Rhodes 19 Centerboard Sailboat

  • Stored indoors – clean and dry
  • Hull & deck in very good, original condition
  • Cast iron swing keel
  • Complete rig – double-spreader mast & boom – stays, shrouds, etc. – all excellent condition
  • Good, used sails (main & jib) with bag, battens, & sheets
  • Brand new mooring cover, with clips & lines
  • 6hp Evinrude outboard (w tank)
  • 12v bilge pump installed (incl. battery box)
  • Anchor & rode – 6 life vests
  • Single-axle trailer (fair condition)

This wonderful boat fully equipped and ready for the water.  Located in Rangeley, Maine.  $7,800 or best offer.  Call/text Dan at 207-624-2739 for information, add’l photos, etc.

1976 Rhodes 19 centerboard sailboat for sale

1976 Rhodes 19 centerboard sailboat for sale – O’day made. O’day full manual comes with the boat.

Boat is in good condition – Hull is solid, recent brightwork of the cockpit floor and teak rails done. Boat has a new centerboard trunk by Stuart Marine. Boat is visually attractive. One set of Ullman Sails

Comes with a Sailor’s Taylor Full cover (only 3 years old). Also Comes with a 2008 Atlantic Venture Trailer (very good shape). Asking $6400. More pictures available upon request.

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Please text me at 225-250-9947 if interested; or email: reedrichard98@gmail.com.

1963 Fixed Keel For Sale – $6K

Classic 1963 fixed keel with trailer. 2.5hp 4 stroke mercury runs perfectly. The trailer tongue extends to allow launching at any boat ramp. Mast can be lowered into storage/towing position and raised into sailing position easily. Ready to sail today. Pictures were taken under sail 4/22/21. Located in Pensacola, Florida. Many more pictures available upon request. $6000

Used Sails Wanted

Looking for used spinnaker and mainsail for my early 70’s Rhodes 19. Boat is used for cruising not racing so not too concerned about age/use so long as in reasonably good shape. Especially in the case of the spinnaker as I don’t currently have one.

Please contact me by email or text if you’ve got one or both and looking to offload.

Thanks
Steve

Cell: 778-989-2762

R19 Annual General Meeting Update

On January 13, 2021, we held the 2020 Rhodes 19 Annual Class Meeting. It was very well attended and we had a great discussion on several of the proposals detailed below. The minutes from this meeting have been posted to the class web site (http://rhodes19.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-Rhodes-19-Annual-National-Class-Meeting-Minutes-1.pdf) for your review.

 

We received votes from 95 members. Since this vote was taken without proxies, these results accurately represent the class.

 

Voting Results –

  • Approval of 2019 class meeting minutes – Approved
  • Proposed Class Officers – Approved
  • 2020 Annual Dues $0 – Approved
  • 2021 Annual Dues $35, or $0 if no regattas are held – Approved
  • $75 per boat stipend, with a minimum of $1,500 total for the 2021 National Championship – Approved
  • By Law Changes
    • Change B 12.00.02 – Approved
      • To – The Person in Charge either a) must have campaigned a Rhodes 19 either during 25% of the current racing season within the territory of the fleet they represent as helmsman, b) have been  a Member of the Rhodes 19 Class Association for two consecutive years immediately prior to the current year, or c) have been a past district or national champion as helmsman, or d) not yet reached their 25th birthday by the first day of the regatta. If the Person in Charge is not the Helmsman, then the Helmsman is subject to the same criteria.
  • Following B 12.00.03, add: – Approved
      • Any ISAF Sailor Classification (http://www.worldsailingywc.org/tools/documents/classificationcode-%5B432%5D.pdf) Category 3 sailor participating in a class sanctioned event either a) must have sailed a Rhodes 19 either during 25% of the current racing season within the territory of the fleet they represent, b) have been a Member of the Rhodes 19 Class Association for two consecutive years immediately prior to the current year, or c) have been part of the winning team (helmsman or crew) of a past Rhodes 19 district or national championship.
      • Neither helmsman nor crew shall accept a payment or fee specifically for participating in a race.
  • Change B 12.02 – Not Approved
      • From – The minimum total crew complement per boat shall be three for all races.
      • To – The minimum combined weight of all crew and helmsman shall be 425 pounds.

 

Since the proposed change to by-law B 12.02 did not pass, and given the robust discussion on this topic, we have drafted an alternative proposal for your consideration. Per class rules, after you have had 30 days to review and consider these proposed changes, we will conduct an electronic vote.

  • Existing
    • B 12.02 – The minimum total crew complement per boat shall be three for all races.
    • B 12.03 – The names of the crew on each boat, including Helmsman, shall be specified in the regatta registration form. Any substitutions beyond those names require the written consent of the judges.
  • Proposed
    • B 12.02 – The total crew complement per boat, including Helmsman, shall be no less than two for all races.
    • B 12.03 – The total crew complement shall be declared at registration, shall apply for all races, and shall not be increased or decreased for any reason.
    • B 12.04 – The names of the crew on each boat, including Helmsman, shall be specified at registration.  Any substitutions will require the written consent of the judges.

 

– Mike Lane, Rhodes 19 Class Association President