Just passing the word. From the Red Gear Facebook page.
LONG DISTANCE DETAILS:
THE RED GEAR RACING HULLAPALUSA
DATES: April 18 & 19th
LIMITED TO 20, 2 PERSON SPINNAKER BOATS....START NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED....you can get on the list by contacting funinthesunweb@gmail.com or calling Jill at 727-734-0799.
PLEASE START PASSING THIS AROUND....the clock starts now. While we are getting the NOR and forms up on line, we will start taking names of those interested in signing up since we will have a very limited entry. All entries must be approved as experienced sailors. Your email will mark your entry, you will be sent forms and completed when payment is received.
MAKE SURE TO TELL PEOPLE INTERESTED LIKE "RED GEAR RACING" FACEBOOK and we will keep everyone informed.
QUESTIONS: Contact Jill Nickerson at 727-734-0799
DATE: April 18 & 19, 2015 with
April 17th FREE Red Gear Tuning clinic
REGISTRATION: $175.00 BEFORE APRIL 1st. $250.00 until April 10th....no on site registration. Registration includes meals for skipper and crew.
START LOCATION: Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key in Clearwater, FL. We have multiple hotels in the area at a variety of rates.
DESTINATION OF STOP OVER on the 18th: Silver Surf Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island in Bradenton, FL. We have a block of rooms under Red Gear Racing held only until the end of March. The rate is $157.00.
DESTINATION OF FINISH on the 19th: Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key in Clearwater, FL
TRANSPORTATION: We will have a trailer to transport wheels, equipment, gear and luggage from Clearwater to Anna Maria and back.
REGISTRATION: LIMITED TO 20 boats (experience required)
CLASSES:1. F18/F16 on Portsmouth
2. All other Spinnaker boats on Portsmouth
ELIGIBLE: 2 person spinnaker boats up to 22.5 feet.
CHASE BOAT: This race will not have a chase boat on the water but all boats will be tracked so there will be required equipment on the NOR. We will have a chase boat on the trailer for emergencies.
PRIZES: Cash prizes for 1st $250.00, 2nd $150.00 and 3rd $75.00 in EACH class, EACH day. See NOR for details. Prize money may be increased if we take on additional sponsors.
TROPHIES: 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class plus an overall 1st for the event.
SOCIAL: Beach BBQ and Beverage(not hamburgers and hot dogs!) on the 18th and 19th, hamburgers and hot dogs cook out for early arrivals and tuning camp participants on the 17th. Skipper and crew socials included. Additional social tickets available for 30 adults, 15 for kids under 14...includes all events.
NOR: will be posted soon TBA...location will be announced on Red Gear Racing Facebook page.
STORAGE: we can arrange storage if you need storage, before or after the event.
BEACH ACCESS: We can arrange early arrival or late departure.
HOUSING: limited housing available prior to the event at the Red Gear Racing headquarters.
TRAINING CAMP: We can do an training camp during the week if there is a demand. Please contact Jill at 727-734-0799 if you are interested.
SPONSORS: We already have Red Gear Racing, Clearwater Sailing Center and Zhik that have joined us to sponsor this event. Please contact Jill at 727-734-0799 if you are interested in joining us as a sponsor. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the multihull youth sailing fund at the Clearwater Sailing Center.
