March 2022 News

REDUCED ENTRY FEE ANNOUNCED FOR U30 TEAMS

The Star Class Legacy Foundation and the Eastern Yacht Club have collaborated to ensure the U-30 teams will have a special entry fee rate for the 2022 Star World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts.   Qualified U30 teams will enjoy a reduced entry fee of $150.

“This news is fantastic.   Housing provided and now a manageable entry fee makes this event possible for young sailors,” said District 2 U30 sailor Matt Rajacich.  In addition, the Australian Star Class commented that “we are working very closely to develop a couple of Australian U30 sailors and this provides additional motivation to get them into the Class seeing the support offered – it is truly an amazing Class!”

Star Class President Tom Londrigan added, “I had two separate U30 sailors approach me yesterday and promised to give a donation to the Legacy Foundation when they heard the news.  These young sailors don’t have much but the reduced fee is not lost on them, they want to show their appreciation.  It’s this type of support that reminds us that we are all part of this Class and that our growth and success is a team effort.”  

The 2022 Worlds is aiming to draw over 100 teams to the regatta, and all the organizations involved ageree on the importance of attracting U30 teams for the class and for the sport as a whole.  This reduced entry fee is a group effort across each of the organizations:  Eastern Yacht Club reduced the fee in half for U30 teams; the Star Class waived its portion of the fee; and finally, the Legacy Foundation agreed to support the remaining fee on an application basis.  

Entry forms can be found on the Star Worlds website

Sailors interested in applying, please contact the Star Class office