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This page was last updated: June 8, 2016

The Cal 20, Beauty in Simplicity

The California 20 was designed by C. William Lapworth in 1960 and went into production in 1961. It quickly became the most popular of the Cal line of fiberglass sailboats and 1,945 of the boats were built. Most of the production occurred throughout the 60's when the Jensen Marine Factory in Costa Mesa, California was turning out as many as one boat a day!

Cal 20's were (and still are) inexpensive to buy, own and maintain. The base price was $3,200 throughout most of the 60's which put her within reach of just about everyone. The cockpit is nearly 8' long and is self-bailing. For her 20' length, she is one of the most practical boats imaginable. With the advent of expensive fiberglass resin (during the fuel crisis of 1973) and the new I.O.R. rule, Cal 20's gained rapidly in popularity. A lot of people wanted an active, simple, inexpensive one-design class boat that wasn't going to be outdated by the next measurement rule change.

Today the Cal 20 enjoys popularity throughout North America as both a competitive and fun one design racer as well as a stable and forgiving day sailor. The beauty of the Cal 20 is its simplicity; it can be raced with just two people in lighter air and three people in moderate to heavier winds. The Cal 20 offers something to every sailor, from the landlubber beginner to the seasoned salt.

Specifications

LOA: 20'0"

LWL: 18'0"

Beam: 7'0"

Draft: 3'4"

Displacement: 2,040 pounds

Ballast: 850 to 900 pounds

Sail Area: 196sq. ft.

Cal 20 Fun

Our home waters are in English Bay where we have been racing our Cals for over 50 years now.

Our major event for racing is the Janet Stamper Memorial Regatta that takes place as a two part series. Spring and Fall. The series consists of 5 race days per series and 4 - 5 races per day. The annual Canadian Championships are held in Vancouver at The Kitsilano Yacht Club and in Victoria hosted by Fleet 13 at The Royal Victoria Yacht Club .

We are actively seeking to build the fleet and are able to help anyone wishing to get into racing Cal 20's. We can assist you in acquiring a Cal 20 as well as assist in rigging, boat preparation and learning the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Weather Forecast

Marine Forecast

Cal 20 Racing at it's best. Surrounded by towering high rise buildings, Coastal Mountains and Lions Peering down on us in this spectacular amphitheater - English Bay VANCOUVER !

Fleet 38 is a One Design Member Fleet of Kitsilano Yacht Club in the great company of

505, lightning, Melges, Martin 242, Star, Paddling & SUP Fleets.

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Cal 20 News 2016

The Class Championships

Janet Stamper Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Final Results

Mother nature gave us waves over the bow with great westerly winds and sunshine. We were surfing downwind at 7-10 knots and upwind 5-6 knots. Launching off the waves I'm sure our keels were airborne.

We had 5 twice arounds and were then off to the Wicklow pub for a windup celebration. Good food and company enjoyed by all.

First Place was awarded to Magical, Second to Whimsical, 3rd Pace to Classical and 3rd* Place with redress given to Pinnical, due the bad luck received on race day 2.

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2016 Dues are Due ******

Please mail your Class Association Dues ($25 made payable to Cal 20 Class Association) to Class.

Costs less than a haircut! and you will also be able to receive the Cal 20 News. ( available to members only)

Secretary:

Todd Smith

17 Savona Walk

Long Beach, CA 90803

The dues supports our website, Constant Contact email service, and other various expenses for the Class.

Please include with your dues the following information:

Name, address, email address, phone, boat # and name. We will be sending out our quarterly newsletter via email ONLY to paid Class members.

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The BIG event this year would be to attend the Cal 20 Nationals in Long Beach California ... Aug 18th to 21st.

More races and info to be added as dates confirmed.

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2015 ..The finish of the Janet Stamper Fall Series and Kitsilano Yacht Club Fall Series has signaled that it's time to start planning our racing for the spring, summer and fall of 2016.

We had a great year of racing culminating with our fall events combined with the Blue Nose Regatta. - Blue Nose Results... Magical skippered by Kerry Brann first place - net 8 points , Classical skippered by Barry Legge 2nd place- 20 points, Hysterical skippered by Zenon Samila 3rd place- 21 points. We had 7 Cal 20 competitors for the event and were challenged with heavy rain and 15 knot winds gusting to 30 on Saturday and medium light winds that resulted in just 2 races on Sunday and maybe 1 knot of of wind for race 7 of the regatta. Very challenging with both extremes. Some racers find the light winds to be the most challenging for patience and skill.

The Janet Stamper Fall Series 2016 Results - 1st place - Magical , Kerry Brann - 2nd place - Whimsical, Zenon Samila - 3rd place - Pinnical , Ted Sharplin .

The Cal 20 Class Championship held in Tacoma this past August was a great event. Well organized and the hospitality was exceptional. For more info please attend the KYC Barbecue being held on Sep 26th There will be a short presentation for our Fleet and a slide show of the Class Champs. Our Fleet will be taking new sailors for a quick sail off the dock for those interested. It's going to be fun and the food will be fantastic. Mingle with some new and old and prospective members. It's our best opportunity to grow the fleet and the club.

The Cal 20 Pacific Northwest District Championships were a great success. 5 Boats From Tacoma 1 From Friday Harbour and 2 From Vancouver participated. The Event was hosted by The Bellingham Yacht Club and held in conjunction with the Pitch Regatta. The weather gods were smiling on us as the forecast was for rain the whole weekend and we received mostly sun and cloud with moderate to strong winds. It was perfect Cal 20 sailing. There were even a few spectator boats that seemed very keen at following our fleet. Burr Hope and crew onboard Deja Vu were the first place winners and also received the trophy for first overall in the Pitch Regatta. Congratulations Burr ! . second place was John Thompson and crew onboard Willie Tippet. Congratulations Jon ! Kerry Brann and crew onboard Magical were in 3rd place. Congratulations Kerry !

Thank you to Bellingham Yacht Club and the Fantastic Race Committee they provided. We enjoyed the pre and after race parties and dinners and will certainly highlight this event for next year.

Congrats to Team Whimsical for placing 1st in the False Creek Yacht Club Thursday Night Series.

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Congrats to Team Magical for placing 1st in the TCYC Round Passage Island Race.

Cal 20's Rule

Congratulations to our Janet Stamper fall 2013 / spring 2014 Winners

1St Place

Whimsical - Zenon Samila, John Goffe, Kristin Agi

2nd Place

Pinnical -Ted Sharplin, Brenda Belyea, Brad Hines

3rd Place

Osiris - Stephen Chessor, Ed Chessor

Sportsmanship Trophy

Traditionally awarded to an individual who really stands out as an embassador of the sport and characterises the willingness to give of self regardless of winning or losing. This year we are honored to have 3 such individuals that we would like to recognise.

Ted Sharplin , Zenon Samila and Barry Legh.

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The Kitsilano Invitational

July 13th & 14th

Our Premier Event for the year

Congratulations to

First Place * Hysterical * Colin Jackson , Samantha Jackson

Second Place * Whimsical * Zenon Samila , John Goffe

Third Place * Ted Sharplin, Brenda Belyea

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Janet Stamper Memorial Series 2012 - 2013

Congratulations to