Members of the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association are invited to share their feedback on the following proposed Class Rules ruling no later than September 15.  Feedback may be submitted using the CONTACT FORM to Chief Measurer David Hayslip. 

Under Section O, Method 2 of the Class Rules, the following is a proposal to establish Ruling #50 of the Catalina 22 Class Rules.

Proposed Ruling 50: Backstay Flickers are not permitted.

Justification/Rationale:

• Backstay flickers are almost exclusively used on fractional rig boats especially those with swept back spreaders where backstays are more likely to sag into the path of the mainsail; the Catalina 22 masthead rig with wire backstay limits the benefit of using a backstay flicker.
• Simplifies optimization and measurement of competition yachts
• Aligns with keeping class rules closer to one-design (P. Interpretation) 

Proposed Effective Date: The targeted date for implementation of this proposed Class Rules addition is ahead of the 2027 National Championship Regatta.

Membership in the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association delivers a mix of community, racing access, technical resources, and exclusive publications that significantly enhance the ownership and enjoyment of a Catalina 22. 

Select this LINK to learn more about the benefits of membership in the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association. 

The Joe Waters Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at the Columbia Sailing Club located at 292 Shular Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212 starting at 2:30 PM Eastern. 

Catalina 22 classifieds are back for C22NSA members. 

Link to CLASSIFIEDS.

Link to open the Summer-1 MainBrace

Featuring results and photographs from the 2026 Catalina 22 National Championship Regatta. 

Link to contact the Editor / Webmaster

Link to a Form to Contact the Editor / Webmaster

The deadline to submit articles and pictures for publication in the Summer-2 MainBrace is Noon Eastern, July 15.

Thank you,

Rich Fox, C22NSA Editor & Webmaster

National Cruising Captain Stuart Weist is pleased to announce that ADVENTURE AWAITS!

The Apostle Islands Cruise is scheduled for the week of August 23 to 29.

Read the FLYER.

Read the CRUISE PLAN. 

Link to REGISTRATION.

Come out to one or more of the upcoming Catalina 22 events this Spring. The events listed below have been provided to the Editor by the respective organizers. Where "no further information" is noted, this means the Notice of Race or Event Site have not yet been set-up or communicated to the Editor. When the NoR or Event Site is provided, the Editor will also set-up a separate article to promote the event on the home page of this website. 

Make your plans to participate!

Updated 6.17.26

• August 23 to 29, Apostle Islands Cruise, Link to CRUISE PLAN, Link to FLYER.
• August 29 & 30, Throwdown in Motown Regatta / Region 4 Championship, North Star Sail Club, Lake St. Clair, Michigan, No further information.
• September 19 & 20, Hood Regatta, Houston, Texas. Link to EVENT SITE.
• October 3 & 4, Grand Annual Regatta, Cave Run Sailing Association, Morehead, Kentucky. Link to EVENT SITE.
• October 3 & 4, Po Ol Kowaliga Regatta, Dixie Sailing Club, Lake Martin, Alabama. No further information. 
• October 10 & 11, Ol Man of the Sea Regatta, Fort Worth Boat Club, Fort Worth, Texas. No further information. 
• October 24 & 25, Terlingua In Exile Regatta, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club, Dallas, Texas. No further information. 
• November 13, 14 & 15, Wurstfest Regatta II, Lake Canyon Yacht Club, Canyon Lake, Texas. Information expected soon.

The Cave Run Sailing Association of Morehead, Kentucky invites Catalina 22 racers to the Grand Annual Regatta the weekend of October 3 & 4. 

Link to EVENT SITE.