MainBrace is the official news publication of the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association since 1972.

Articles for MainBrace or the website may be sent to Editor Rich Fox at email c22mainbrace@yahoo.com. Published four times a year, MainBrace article submission deadlines are Noon Eastern on January 15, April 1, July 15, and November 1. Website postings may be submitted at any time.

Open the Winter 2026 MainBrace for the most current news. 

Open the Fall 2025 MainBrace, Summer 2025 MainBrace or Spring 2025 MainBrace to read about activities during the past year. 

If you are a C22NSA member, you may also:

  • Log-in then download the recent MainBrace publications from the past three years by using the login icon on the top main menu bar.
  • Purchase a MainBrace DVD that contains all past issues dating back to Fall 1972.  

Winter MainBrace is Now Available

  • By Rich Fox , on 15 January 2026 07:27
Winter MainBrace is Now Available

Link to open the Winter MAINBRACE

With over 50 pages of content, this edition includes:

  • Events Calendar
  • Promo National Championship Regatta
  • What You Can Expect at the 2026 Nationals
  • Does Your Catalina C22 Measure Up?
  • New to Racing? Race in the Silver Fleet
  • Catalina 22 National Champions
  • Nominations for Special Awards
  • Association Officers and Rules Committee
  • Officer Reports
  • Region & Fleet News
  • Want to Host the Nationals?
  • Promo George Yerger Hog Wild Regatta
  • Game Over!
  • Texas State Champion
  • Frostbite Regatta
  • That 70s Racer
  • Artificial Intelligence: Catalina 22 Cruising
  • Six Seasons Later: A Review of the Rudder Craft Catalina 22 Class-Approved Rudder
  • Tiller Tamer Quick Connect for MK-II and Sport
  • Technical Manual vs. Facebook Groups
  • Publications
  • Membership / Order Form  

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 Spring 2026 MAINBRACE is Noon Eastern, April 1.

Thank you,

Rich Fox, C22NSA Editor & Webmaster