![]() ![]() We also publish poetry, paintings, songs, photographs, plays, etc. We've published letters, historic documents, interviews, self-interviews, photo essays, journal entries, etc.jpg files at 300 dpi if possible, since we occasionally use images in print with the author’s permission. The majority of our essays run 500-2000 words. We have no official length restrictions for written work, but do ask that the length be suitable for the topic. Written submissions should be e-mailed in Word or rich text format.Participants in the e-mail list receive an e-mail approximately once each week detailing needs and offering questions for reflection around future topics. Stay on top of upcoming topics and deadlines by visiting the writer’s block or joining the contributor’s e-mail list.Deadlines for submissions are generally one week before the issue’s publishing date. catapult is published every other Friday, with the exception of our August publishing break.Here are some logistical details that might be helpful: ![]() We accept work from people of various skill levels that contributes to the consideration of the issue’s theme. The best way to learn more about what we publish is to wander around the back issues. Full results are posted at, and photos and videos can be viewed at /americanycregattas.Each issue of catapult magazine features written and visual work around a particular theme. And it would not have been possible without the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Domaine Chandon Lead Sponsor Doyle Sailmakers (who generously shared their expertise with all competitors) Supporting Sponsors Landfall, Greatest Blaze & Co., Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, and Sail 22 and additional sponsors Captain Lawrence, Don Julio, Captain Morgan, Bulleit Bourbon, Watson’s Catering, Summerties, Anne Arundel Dive Services, and Poland Spring. Lead Sponsor Tanqueray took center stage, as tired sailors relaxed with their signature gin & tonics. © Tim Wilkes/ĭespite the intensifying wind as the regatta concluded, American Yacht Club hosted a wonderful awards presentation with crystal and framed photographs as prizes. Peter Duncan’s Relative Obscurity took second. Sarah Renz’s Berteau Group (Chicago, IL) and Joe Bardenheier and Heather Gregg’s Muse (Newport, RI) completed the Corinthian podium. The lead swapped multiple times throughout the day, but Jenn & Ray Wulff’s Joint Custody (Annapolis, MD) prevailed, finishing 14th overall. ![]() The Corinthian title was no easy achievement either. Joel Ronning’s Catapult clinched the 2017 J/70 North American Championship in the final race. This was not an easy task with Brian Keane’s Savasana (Weston, MA) and Martin Kullman’s New Wave (St. Credit to Bruce Golison’s Midlife Crisis (Long Beach, CA) for staying in the hunt and finishing 3rd overall with line honors in race seven. A new wind direction with varying intensity made for a tactician’s nightmare. A bullet in the final race, coupled with a 10th place finish by Relative Obscurity, was enough for Catapult to clinch the title with a 3-point cushion. Conditions on the final day were challenging. Big fleets are commonplace in the J/70 Class, and there were 53 boats in this year’s NAs. Joel Ronning’s Catapult (Excelsior, MN) never fell very far behind in points, always lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce. Not surprising, coming off a world championship title. AYC Commodore Peter Duncan and the Relative Obscurity team (Rye, NY) controlled this regatta from day one. The 2017 North American Championship Presented by Domaine Chandon was hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY October 9 – 15, 2017. ![]()
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