Yes, I will Do so. I cannot make it, however, other commitments
Rick
Here is the NOR
February 18 - 19, 2012
1. Rules
1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
1.2 The organizing authority is the Clearwater Community Sailing Association (CCSA). The event will be held at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC), 1001 Gulf Blvd., PO Box 3934 Clearwater, FL 33767.
Language - The official language for this Regatta will be English.
2. Eligibility and Entry
2.1 Entries are invited from any boats that have been assigned a Portsmouth Handicap, or who will sail in a one-
design fleet with a minimum of three (3) entries. Some of the expected classes are Optis, Lasers, Laser Radial,420s, Windmills, Open Bics, Techno 293 Windsurfers, Kona Windsurfers, Access Dinghies,F16s, and Open Portsmouth. Classes will be assigned race courses by similarity.
2.2 The Organizing Authority reserves the right to cancel the Regatta if a reasonable number of entries are not received by November 9. In the event of cancellation—full refunds will be made.
3. Risk- It is the competitors decision to enter the Regatta and to start or continue any race (see (RRS 4). Each competitor will accept full responsibility for all his/her actions during any activity related to the event. This includes on-shore activities before, during or after the regatta.
4. Scheduled Events
5.1
Friday Feb. 17th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registration and Chili Social
Saturday February 18th 0800-0930 Registration
0945
Skippers Meeting
1100
1st Warning
Sunday February 19th
0845
Harbor Start
1000
First Warning
Awards & dinner will follow last race.
5.2 No warning signal shall be made after 1400 on Sunday.
5.3 A minimum of one race shall constitute a regatta.
5. Registration – Competitors may register by completing the regatta registration form and delivering it with the appropriate fees to: Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC), 1001 Gulf Blvd., PO Box 3934 Clearwater, FL
33767. You can also register online.
6. Fees
6.1 The entry fee is $30. There is a $10 late fee per boat for entries received after February 12th, 2012.
6.2 The entry fee includes racing, lunch on the water, after racing beverages and a catered dinner.
7. Courses
7.1 The race committee will select courses and group fleets based on conditions for competing courses.
7.2 The racing area will be in Clearwater Bay to the southeast of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center and the Gulf.
8. Scoring - The Low Point scoring system, RRS A2 will apply, except that if fewer than five (5) races are completed, all races shall be included in the total score.
9. Sailing Instructions- Sailing Instructions will be available at Registration
10. Information Contact:
Richard White – Program Director
[email protected]
727-517-7776