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New class for Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta in Larchmont

Sailing World is excited to announce that there will be a start for a sportboat class at this year's Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta in Larchmont. The sportboat class will have two days of racing out of Larchmont Yacht Club, in Larchmont, NY. The dates of the Larchmont NOOD are September 12-13.

We extend an invitation to all sportboats of similar size, including the Laser SB3, RS K6, Viper 640, Open 5.70 and 6.50, Ultimate 20, Melges 20, i550, Mini 650, Longtze, Shaw 650, Rocket 22 and any other similar designs. Please invite your fleet to join together with the other sportboat classes and race at this year's Larchmont NOOD. The fleet will be scored according to elapsed time, within their respective one-design fleets, and for handicapping we will use the Portsmouth Rule using numbers agreed upon by class representatives. This will be a great way to showcase the growth of sportboats on the East Coast and continue to build the fleet for the future at the NOODs.