burgee-3image2NOTICE OF RACE

(Amended 9/18/10)
WADEWITZ REGATTA – a Capdevielle Event

Heroes, Goats & J-Boats (Addendum 1)

Sunfish gulf coast regionals (Addendum 2)

laser masters (Addendum 3)

FAIRHOPE YACHT CLUB

SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2010

Rules

All races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, Gulf Yachting Association Regulations for Sanctioned Events (which can be found at www.gya.org ), One Design Class Rules when not in conflict with the foregoing and FYC Sailing Instructions.

 

Expected Classes

Three Boats will constitute a class

                PHRF Spinnaker & Non-Spinnaker, Portsmouth Non-Spinnaker (Saturday only racing)

                One Design: Capdevielle Flying Scots, Sunfish, Laser, Fish, Finn, Rhodes 19

                Junior Classes: Optimist R/W/B, Optimist Green Fleet, Laser Radials, 420

   Other Classes Welcome; Please Advise FYC at race&regatta@fairhopeyachtclub.com if Attending

 

Schedule of Events

    Friday                                                                                       Saturday                                                       Sunday

    1830-1915hrs, PHRF/Portsmouth Registration                 0830hrs: Continental Breakfast               0830hrs: Continental Breakfast

    1930hrs, PHRF/Portsmouth & J24 Skippers’ Meeting     0930-1045hrs: OD/Jr. Registration          1055hrs: OD/Jr. Warning

                                                                                                        1100hrs: OD/Jr. Skippers’ Meeting          **No Race Will Be Started After

                                                                                                        1130hrs: PHRF/Portsmouth Warning        1400hrs on Sunday**

                                                                                                        1255hrs: OD/Jr. Warning                           Trophy Presentation as soon as

                                                                                                         OD/Jr. races back-to-back                           possible following racing

                                                                                                        1930hrs: PHRF/Portsmouth Trophy

                                                                                                          Presentation                                                                                                               

Food and Entertainment

Friday, Sept. 24: FYC bar and restaurant will be open.

Saturday, Sept. 25: Complimentary continental breakfast; menu available beginning at 1100hrs; Live Entertainment by Delta Moon 1800-2200hrs

Sunday, Sept. 26:  Complimentary continental breakfast; menu available beginning at 1100hrs.

 

Scheduled Races & Scoring

One (1) race is scheduled for PHRF/Portsmouth; five (5) races will be attempted for Capdevielle, Finn, Rhodes 19 and Fish classes will attempt five (5) races; No score shall be excluded in the foregoing classes (this changes RRS A2).  Five (5) or more will be attempted for Sunfish, Laser, and Junior divisions (Laser Radial, 420, Optis and O’Pen Bic); the number of races completed to allow a throw-out shall be six (6); in all divisions, one (1) race completed shall constitute a series. Scoring will be in accordance with Appendix A of the RRS except as modified herein. Ties will be resolved in accordance with RRS A8.

 

Entry Fees - On-line Registration at www.fairhopeyachtclub is Available and Encouraged

Early Registration Discount. If registering after September 15, add $10.00

PHRF/Portsmouth - $40.00 ($35.00 USSA members)

One-Design             - $35.00 ($30.00 USSA members)

Juniors                     - $30.00 ($25.00 USSA members)

                                                No Entry Fee for Capdevielle Flying Scot.

 

Accommodations

Hampton Inn (downtown Fairhope), www.fairhope.hamptoninn.com or 251-928-0956 (if booking online, use group code FYC); Key West Inn: 251-990-7373 (ask for the FYC rate); Holiday Inn Express: 251-928-9191; Barons on the Bay: 928-8000  Other hotels are located in the Daphne/Fairhope area. Camping is permitted on the south side of FYC property.

 

For Further Information

For directions to the club or for more information, please visit www.fairhopeyachtclub.com or contact the club office at 251-928-3276.

 

Regatta Site:        Fairhope Yacht Club                                          Contact:                Mike Flynn

                                101 Volanta Avenue                                                                          Rear Commodore, Fairhope Yacht Club

                                Fairhope, AL  36532                                                                           race&regatta@fairhopeyachtclub.com

 

 



burgee-3Heroes, Goats & JBoats Regatta
(Amended 9/18/10)

Addendum 1 to Wadewitz NOR

September 25-26, 2010

Fairhope Yacht Club

Fairhope, Alabama
 
Notice of Race

J/24 District 10, Fleet 176

 

1       RULES

1.1      The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing and the prescriptions thereto.

1.2      The Regatta is classified Category “C” per rule 79 and Regulation 20, and by ICJA rule 2.6.1.

 

2       ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

2.1      The regatta is open to J/24 Class boats as defined by the IJCA Rules.

2.2      Eligible boats may register by completing the attached form and sending it, together with the required fees, as shown on the form, or by registering at the event website. 

 

3       FEES

            US Sailing Member:  $35, Non US Sailing Member:  $40

The entry fee will include: All social activities, launching, hauling, and rafting facilities, and trailer parking.

 

4       SCHEDULE

            Friday, September 24                                             Saturday, September 25                                    Sunday, September 26

1830-1915      Registration                                  1200     First Warning Signal                              1100  First Warning Signal

1930                 Competitors Meeting                   ASAP Subsequent races to follow                   Subsequent races to follow

                                                                                   Social Activities (see Wadewitz NOR)            No race will be started after 1400

                                                                Trophy Presentation as soon as practical following racing on Sunday

 

5       REGISTRATION & FEES

5.1      Early on-line registration is encouraged and is available at www.fairhopeyachtclub.com 

5.2      The Registration Fee is $40.00 ($35.00 USSA members) if registered by September 15, 2010.  After September 15 add $10.00

5.3      All boats will be subject to random inspection at any time during the regatta.

 

6       SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The Sailing Instructions will be available at late registration on September 24.

 

7       VENUE

7.1      Directions and related information are available at www.fairhopeyachtclub.com

7.2      Launching and rafting facilities will be provided on a first come first served basis. All aspects of the launching, rafting, and hauling process will be subject to supervision by FYC and/or Regatta personnel.

 

8       THE COURSES

            The courses will be windward/leeward with 4 or 5 legs.

 

9       SCORING

9.1      The scoring system is as follows: The Low Point System defined in RRS Appendix A as modified herein.

9.2      Five races are scheduled. One completed race is required to constitute a regatta.

9.3      No race shall be discarded.  This changes RRS A2.

 

10     Awards

            Trophies will be awarded to the top three boats.

 

11     DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

11.1    Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race.

11.2    The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

 

12     INFORMATION

Fairhope Yacht Club                                                             Regatta Chair                                     Fleet 176 Contact

    www.fairhopeyachtclub.com                                          Mike Flynn 251-209-3115                John French  251-802-3849

101 Volanta Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532                            Flynnm68@yahoo.com                     johnlfrench@gmail.com

251-928-3276 | Fax: 251-990-8602               

office@fairhopeyachtclub.com 

 

 

 

 


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Sunfish Gulf Coast Championship
(Amended 9/18/10)

Addendum 2 to Wadewitz NOR

September 25-26, 2010

Fairhope Yacht Club

Fairhope, Alabama

 

Notice of Race

Sunfish

 

 

  1. Organizing Authority: The Fairhope Yacht Club and the United States Sunfish Class Association (USSCA) will be the organizing authority.
  2. Rules: The race will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing and the International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA).
  3. Eligibility: The regatta is open to all boats of the Sunfish class as certified by the Class Measurer. Competitors must be members of USSCA or ISCA. Membership will be allowed at registration.
  4. Advertising: Advertising will be restricted to Category C.
  5. Schedule:
    1. Saturday, September 25

                                                              i.      Early/On-Line Registration available at www.fairhopeyachtclub.com

                                                            ii.      Registration: 0900 - 1030

                                                          iii.      Competitors’ Meeting 1130

                                                          iv.      First Warning: 1255

    1. Sunday, September 26

                                                              i.      Warning Signal for Day’s First Start: 1055

                                                            ii.      No race will start after 1400.

                                                          iii.      Trophy Presentation As Soon As Possible after Racing.

  1. Courses/Races: Seven (7) races are scheduled. Four (4) races on Saturday and Three (3) races on Sunday. Courses will be triangle or windward/leeward or any combination thereof.
  2. Registration: Forms are available in The Windward Leg or at www.fairhopeyachtclub.com Fairhope Yacht Club. Eligible boats may enter by completing the registration form and paying the required fees.  
  3. Fees:
    1. $50.00  This fee includes continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday night and one (1) t-shirt
  4. Liability: Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for any damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
  5. Sailing Instructions: Sailing Instructions will be available at check-in.
  6. Scoring:  One (1) race shall constitute a regatta. A competitor’s worst race will be discarded if five (5) or more races are sailed.
  7. Trophies: Top Three Championship Fleet, Top Junior, Top Midget, Top Opposite Gender of the Winner
  8. Accommodations:

Hampton Inn (downtown Fairhope), www.fairhope.hamptoninn.com or 251-928-0956; Key West Inn: 251-990-7373 (ask for the FYC rate); Holiday Inn Express: 251-928-9191 (ask for FYC rate); Barons on the Bay: 928-8000  Other hotels are located in the Daphne/Fairhope area. Camping is permitted on the south side of FYC property.

 

 

For additional info contact:

Mike Flynn, Rear Commodore, flynn68@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 


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ILCA BannerGulf Coast Laser Masters
(Amended 9/18/10)

Fairhope Yacht Club

September 25&26, 2010

 

NOTICE OF REGATTA – Addendum 3 to Wadewitz Regatta NOR

 

1.      Rules

1.1    The regattas will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. 

1.2    Competitors may switch among Standard, Radial, or 4.7 rigs, on land only.  All sails used must match the registered sail number.

1.3    All hails will use the last 4 digits of the sail number.

1.4    The organizing authority may issue colored bands to be applied to the mast.

 

2.      Eligibility and Entry

2.1    Members of the ILCA who have reached the age of 35 by the first day of each regatta may enter those regattas.

2.2    Registration fee: $50.00  This fee includes continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning, dinner Saturday night and one (1) t-shirt.

2.3    Entries may be made by completing registration with the Fairhope Yacht Club (www.fairhopeyachtclub.com) and paying the required registration fee. Registration forms will also be available on Saturday morning, 0900 – 1030, at the Fairhope Yacht Club.

2.4    If there are 15 or more pre-registered Masters, the PRO and Regatta Chairperson may designate a separate start for Masters versus sailing with the Laser Open fleet.

 

3.      Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 25                                              Sunday, September 26

               Continental breakfast: 0830-1030                              Continental breakfast: 0830-1000

Registration: 0900 – 1030                                           Warning Signal for Day’s First Start: 1055

Competitors’ Meeting 1115                                        No race will start after 1400

First Warning: 1255                                                    Trophy Presentation As Soon As Possible

Live Music by Delta Moon: 1800 – 2200                      after Racing

           

4.      Inspection and Measurement

         Boats, gear, and sails may be inspected at any time for conformance to Class Rules.

 

5.      Sailing Instructions

         The sailing instructions will be available at registration.

 

6.      Courses

Courses will as shown in the sailing instructions.

 

7.      Scoring

7.1    A minimum of one race must be completed to constitute a regatta.

7.2    When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores.

7.3    The NA Masters handicap system will be used to score the overall series. For each  race:  Apprentices - add 3 points - Masters - add 2 points - Grand Masters - add 1 point - Great Grand Masters - add 0.

7.4    If Masters sail in a combined fleet with Laser Open class, the handicap system will be applied to the raw score in the combined fleet. 

 

8.      Prizes
The following trophies will be presented if there are less than 30 pre-registered Masters: 1st through 5th overall

If more than 30 pre-registered, additional prizes for age groups may be awarded at discretion of the Regatta Chairperson.

 

9.      Disclaimer of Liability

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4 Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta.

 

 

For additional info contact:

Mike Flynn, FYC Rear Commodore, flynn68@yahoo.com