Word is Round the Island is off for this year. Anyone interested in an alternative? Start near Key Sailing, sail west, around Perdido Key, back to Key Sailing. About 70 miles, 18 or so in the Gulf. Locally this course has been talked about for years, 2 tricky passes and a smooth water, downwind run to the finish. We'll put it on if y'all come. We only have 4 1/2 weeks so we need to hear back soon. Saturday, June 23rd.
I should have the OFFICIAL word this afternoon. Standby!
BC
"The election is over, the talking is done, Your party lost, my party won. So let us be friends, let arguments pass, I’ll hug my elephant, you kiss you’re a $$.” Liberalism = A brain eating amoeba & a failed political ideology of the 20th century!
Re: Round the Island 2.0
[Re: Bob_Curry]
#248699 05/22/1207:23 AM05/22/1207:23 AM
if it is indeed off this year, is there a particular reason? I didn't think attendance was a problem at this race, and the oil spill doesn't seem to be a problem anymore...
Is it because they're skert of Ding showing up again?
Word is Round the Island is off for this year. Anyone interested in an alternative? Start near Key Sailing, sail west, around Perdido Key, back to Key Sailing. About 70 miles, 18 or so in the Gulf. Locally this course has been talked about for years, 2 tricky passes and a smooth water, downwind run to the finish. We'll put it on if y'all come. We only have 4 1/2 weeks so we need to hear back soon. Saturday, June 23rd.
I'd do it, I'd do RTI for that matter but it conflicts with the Daytona Summer Sizzler and I need/want to attend the Sizzler because they attend our regatta.
This is a big sled, franken boat classic and it also allows single handed rigs how can this regatta be canceled due to lack of interest? It also offers one of the most unique and picturesque courses I've experienced. RTI cancellation is simply unacceptable!
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
NOTICE OF RACE 2012 ‘ROUND THE ISLAND June 22-24, 2012 Fort Walton Yacht Club Fort Walton Beach, Florida
1. RULES The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). 2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 2.1 The regatta is open to all multihull boats 16 feet or more in length with a mast height not exceeding 48 feet above the water. 2.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the registration form and remitting the required fee. 3. FEES 3.1 $25.00 for all single-handed boats (includes Friday night social, 1 Sunday brunch) 3.2 $50.00 for all double-handed (or more) boats (Friday night social, 2 Sunday brunches) 3.3 Extra Brunch tickets purchased at registration. 4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 22 Registration/Check-In 4:00pm – 6:00pm Regatta Social 5:00pm – 7:00pm Skippers Meeting 7:30pm Saturday, June 23 Coffee 5:30am First Warning 6:55am Sunday, June 24 Sunday Brunch 9:00am – 11:30am Trophy Presentation 11:00am 5. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS The sailing instructions will be available at registration. 6. VENUE Regatta headquarters will be the Fort Walton Yacht Club, 180 Ferry Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 7. THE COURSES 7.1 The racing area will be on the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola Bay, and Santa Rosa Sound. 7.2 The courses will be described in the sailing instructions. 8. SCORING 8.1 The Low Point System of Appendix A will apply using Portsmouth ratings. 8.2 PHRF ratings will apply to specific fleets and will be announced at the Skippers meeting. 9. PRIZES 9.1 Trophies will be awarded on Sunday, June 24th at approximately 11:00am. 10. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The Fort Walton Yacht Club will not accept any responsibility for material damage, personal injury, or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 11. FURTHER INFORMATION FWYC Web Site www.fwyc.org FWYC Office office@fwyc.org 850-243-7102 Fleet Captain John Farris fleetcaptain@fwyc.org 850-305-9653
"The election is over, the talking is done, Your party lost, my party won. So let us be friends, let arguments pass, I’ll hug my elephant, you kiss you’re a $$.” Liberalism = A brain eating amoeba & a failed political ideology of the 20th century!
Re: Round the Island 2.0
[Re: Bob_Curry]
#248753 05/22/1204:23 PM05/22/1204:23 PM
ALRIGHTY THEN, PLEASE GET THE WORD OUT! That means you too Dinger!!!
Bob
"The election is over, the talking is done, Your party lost, my party won. So let us be friends, let arguments pass, I’ll hug my elephant, you kiss you’re a $$.” Liberalism = A brain eating amoeba & a failed political ideology of the 20th century!
Re: Round the Island 2.0
[Re: Bob_Curry]
#248762 05/22/1209:19 PM05/22/1209:19 PM
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
FWYC is really excited to have you all head down for RTI. If you guys need anything, do not hesitate to email the fleet captain, myself at ashley@emeraldsails.com or post here. On-line Registration IS up at www.fwyc.org, so please go ahead and register. Thanks! Ashley Sukalski
.../).../).../)... Ashley Sukalski Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Ralph Waldo Emerson
FWYC is really excited to have you all head down for RTI. If you guys need anything, do not hesitate to email the fleet captain, myself at ashley@emeraldsails.com or post here. On-line Registration IS up at www.fwyc.org, so please go ahead and register. Thanks! Ashley Sukalski
Anything Ashley? Have you not met a sailor before?
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
