We are refining it right now and should have it up on a web-site (with other info.) after next week. Here it is for now - subject to modification after it gets reviewed by those involved in running the race. Bear with us if we tweek it a little.



We can all decide to go cat-rigged or sloop in a few weeks (or combination).



Looks like its going to be a fun race with lots of participation.



Mike Taipan 4.9 #213



NOTICE OF RACE

TAIPAN 4.9 UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS

A-CLASS / OPEN CLASS MULTIHULLS



GULFPORT YACHT CLUB

4738 Del Rio Way

Gulfport, Florida 33707.



Gulfport Yacht Club (GYC) & Tampa Bay Catamaran Sailors, Inc. invites sailors of Taipan 4.9 (sloop or cat-rigged), A-Class, and Open Class Catamarans to be sailed on Boca Ciega Bay

November 9th & 10th, 2003, at the GYC.



Rules

The regatta will be governed by the current rules as defined in The I.A.S.F. Racing Rules of Sailing, 2001-2004.



Changes

Per Rule 86.1



Advertising

Series will be classed as Category C for advertising.



Eligibility and Entry

The regatta is open to beach cats 22’ and under with current US Portsmouth number.



Schedule of Events

Saturday November 9th, 2002:

7:00 - 10:00 am - coffee, orange juice, & doughnuts will be served.

8:00 - 9:30 am - registration and check-in.

10:00am - skippers meeting.

12:00 Noon! - 1st start/back to back racing.

No starts after 4:00 pm.



Sunday November 10th, 2002:

7:00 - 9:00 am - coffee, orange juice, and doughnuts will be served.

9:00 am - skippers meeting.

11:00 am - 1st start/back to back racing.

No starts after 3:00pm.

Trophies soon as possible after last race.



Registration

Friday, November 8th, 2002, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm is early registration at the GYC.

Pre-Register by mailing or e-mailing registration form.



Sailing Instructions

Instructions will be given at registration.



Fees

Solo $25.00

Double-Hand $35.00