The Mid-Atlantic Wave Championship is a new stop on the schedule for the Wave National Championship Series this year. It will be October 5-8 in Duck, NC, on the Outer Banks. The sailing area is on Currituck Sound, which is on the INSIDE of the banks -- protected water.
The Notice of Race has been posted on the NOR page on this web site, and I have also cut-and-pasted it below. But I just want to first add some things that may not be covered in the NOR.
The Wave MidAtlantic Championship is being held in conjunction with the National Championships for the Windrider (trimaran) 16's and 17's.
At this point host Jon Britt is expecting 3-5 Windrider 16's, 12-15 Windrider 17's, and at least 15 Waves.
He said there is a big grassy area for rigging boats, and a small sandy beach about 100 yards away. Most people will launch, at least initially, using the ramp, which goes into shallow water with sandy bottom. Very easy.
Dogs ARE allowed at the regatta site.
There will be very limited camping available at the site. Some room for self-contained RV's. And very limited tent camping. There is only one bathroom and no showers, so it is less than ideal for camping.
I hope sailors in the Carolinas will find Waves to borrow or rent so they can participate in what will be a VERY FUN event with GREAT one-design racing.
Personally, I am very excited about this event because I have never been to the Outer Banks and I am looking forward to seeing some of the course of the legendary Worrell 1000, which I have only been able to experience through stories and photos. Fortunately, of course, we won't be sailing on the ocean side. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
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OKAY, HERE IS THE NOR:
Windrider Nationals & Mid-Atlantic Wave Championships
Over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 5-8), Windrider and Wave Sailors from around the country will meet at Nor’Banks Sailing in Duck, NC.
The event will be the Windrider Nationals for the 16 and 17 classes and be a part of the Hobie Wave National Championship Series.
Friday, October 5th
Registration: 10am – 5pm
Practice and Fun Sailing All Afternoon
Welcome Sailors Party: 5pm-Sunset
Saturday, October 6th
Registration: 8am-10am
Skippers Meeting: 10:30am
Start of Races: 12pm
Cookout and Happy Hour(s): 5pm-Sunset
Sunday, October 7th
Skippers Meeting: 9am
Start of Races: 10am
Awards Party after racing
(there is a great Jazz Festival this day in Duck and we are starting early so that we can possibly attend)
Monday, October 8th
A fun distance cruise/race will start at 10am.
The course and direction will be determined that morning.
Rules and Trophies
The Wave Class will sail under their class rules and the Windrider Class (in absence of class rules) will sail stock boats with no boat speed related additions. Decisions regarding this will be the made by the PRO. Trophies will go 3 deep in each class.
(Minimum 5 boats to make a class)
Fees:
$50 per boat ($45 will be the fee for boats which pre-register) will include all racing, t-shirts (1 per boat),
Welcome Party on Friday, cookout on Saturday and lunch on Sunday.
Charter Waves and Windriders will be available for $200 for the weekend.
Additional Shirts and Tickets for the Parties will be available.
You can register here Regatta Registration and please put your boat type in the description along with your needs for additional tickets and/or shirts along with any other information that you think we may need.
Location and Launching:
Nor’Banks Sailing has a huge lawn for boat storage and ample room for trailer storage.
Launching is down a wooden ramp and we have cat tracks (anyone that has tracks, please bring them).
The water is shallow and there are multiple moorings in 2 feet of water for securing boats during the day.
Sailing Location and Weather:
The Currituck Sound is 3.5 miles across and 8 miles wide in our Sailing Area. The water is 2-3 feet deep within 250 yards of shore and 5-10 feet in the sailing area. Weather can be unpredictable so come ready for anything except snow. October is typically a gorgeous month with average daily highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the 60’s. Water temps should be in the 70’s (at least).
Accommodations:
There are no camping facilities on site and here is a link to the nearest campgrounds Area Campgrounds. Joanie from the Windrider Forums has gathered information about hotels that are roughly 20-30 minutes away. Thanks Joanie. My recommendation would be the Colony IV.
Travelodge (clickable link) 804 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Reservations: 1-800-873-4914
- Microwave, 'fridge, iron and coffee maker in each room
- Balcony
- Complimentary "extra-deluxe" breakfast buffet from 7:00 - 9:00
- Milepost 8 - 13.05 miles from Nor'Banks Sailing (28 min est. travel)
- Cancel your reservation up 72 hours prior to check-in without suffering a penalty
- A "block" of rooms can be reserved until Sept. 5 - when they will be released to the general public at whatever the current rate.
$72.64/night ($65/night + taxes/fees) based on group rate of 5 room minimum, with 1 to 4 people allowed in each room.
Quality Inn John Yancy (clickable link) 2009 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Reservations: 1-800-592-6239
- Microwave, 'fridge, iron and coffee maker in each room.
- Milepost 10 - 14.79 miles from Nor'Banks Sailing (32 min est. travel)
- Cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to check-in without suffering a penalty
$60.29/night ($53.95/night + taxes/fees) based on AAA or AARP membership. Same rate for seniors (50+), policemen, firemen, military and full-time state employees.
$67.00/night ($59.95/night + taxes/fees) without discount qualifiers.
Colony IV by the Sea (clickable link) 405 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devel Hills, NC 27948
Reservations: 1-800-848-3728
- Free local calls, TV w/ HBO, hair dryer, microwave and refrigerator
- Between mileposts 8 and 9 - approx. 13.5 miles from Nor'Banks Sailing (30 min est travel)
- Trip Advisor rated as #1 of 19 top places to stay in Kill Devil Hills (based on customer reviews)
- Limited number of rooms so make reservations early
- Cancel your reservation up 72 hours prior to check-in without suffering a penalty
- Enclosed heated pool with exercise room and whirlpool spa
$ 78.00/night for Poolside with two queen beds ($70.00/night + taxes/fees) approximated *
$123.00/night for Efficiency with full kitchen ($110/night + taxes/fees) approximated *
Holiday Inn Express - Kitty Hawk (clickable link) 3919 N. Croatan Hwy, Hwy 158, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Reservations: 252-261-4888 (or 1-888-HOLIDAY for automated)
- Microwave, 'fridge, iron, hair dryer and coffee maker in each room
- 9.16 miles from Nor'Banks Sailing (20 min est. travel time)
- Circular parking lot for easy car/trailer parking
- Cancel your reservation up to 6:00 pm of the date of arrival without suffering a penalty
$129.63/night on Friday and Saturday ($116.10 + taxes/fees) based on AAA or AARP discounts.
$89.51/night Sunday thru Thursday ($80.10 + taxes/fees)
There are also the Sanderling Inn and the Hampton Inn that are very nice, close by and oceanfront, but are more expensive.
Contact Information
Jon Britt
252-202-6880
info@norbanks.com1308 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
