It is official. I am happy to announce the 2009 US Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Cup will be hosted by Clearwater Yacht Club and the Clearwater Community Sailing Center Saturday, October 17th through Thursday, October 22nd. Saturday, the 17th will be the practice day, competition runs Sunday through Thursday. Australian High Performance Catamarans and Fun in the Sun Services Inc. is once again supplying the platform, this year it's the AHPC F-16 Viper. Fairlie Brinkley has agreed to reprise his role as PRO. For anyone interested in petitioning for a slot, there will be at least 3 spots available, this year petitions can only be filed online through the US Sailing website, the deadline is the end of February. NOR will be published soon, as well as lodging and other information. Jill Nickerson at Fun in the Sun tells me that there are still boats available for sale at the end of the regatta. Contact her at [email protected] for information. Anyone interested in volunteering in any capacity please contact me through the US Sailing website.