MEDIA ADVISORY

US Sailing’s 2012 US Multihull Championship

WHEN:
Racing Days - November 15-18
Clinic Days - November 13-14

WHERE:
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club (PBYC) / Pensacola Beach, FL

WHAT:
The US Multihull Championship is a US Sailing National Championship event. This year’s championship will be raced in F16 catamarans on Pensacola Bay or Santa Rosa Sound depending on weather conditions. Sixteen races are scheduled of which three races must be completed to constitute a Championship. US Sailing medals will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The winning team will be presented the Hobie Alter Trophy. The US Multihull Championship is sponsored by Rolex Watch USA, Gill North America and Hobie Performance Sunglasses.

This year the championship will be preceded by a two day race clinic with Robbie Daniel of Red Gear Racing. The clinic is included in the registration fee.

A welcome party at the PBYC will kick off the event on Wednesday, November 14. Lunches will be provided on race days and there will be an oyster roast Friday, November 16. The PBYC will host a formal regatta dinner on Saturday, November 17.

HOW:
For registration information, Notice of Race and more details on the 2012 US Multihull Championship, please visit the event website at http://championships.ussailing.org/Adult/USMHChampionship.htm. Registration is open through Tuesday, November 6.

Did you know that US Sailing partners with United Airlines to get lower fares for sailors attending our championships? Access this information at http://membership.ussailing.org/sailors/United.htm.










Jake Fish

Communication Manager

US Sailing

[email protected]
Phone: 401-683-0800 x.614
Fax: 401-683-0840
15 Maritime Drive
Post Office Box 1260
Portsmouth, RI 02871
http://www.ussailing.org