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Thread meant for question and answer, as much as REALISTIC, about the venue.... (not the 1-design debate... )
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2013 Hobie Mid-Winters Wast
Sponsored by Hobie Cat and the Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron
at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
FAQ
Who and What?
- Any/all active Hobie classes, and open F-18 fleet. Do you mean NACRA and other F-18s too? Yes. 
- REGISTRATION / NOR at REGATTANET.
When (aka tenative schedule of events)?
- Anytime between now and the race - drop your boat/trailer at Ocean Springs, check the place out, go for a sail
- Thursday, April 11:
- Early Afternoon - Race Seminar, details TBD, hosted by Mark Santorilli, our Hobie PRO
- 5-7pm CHECK-IN in the Rashka Room @ OSYC… early online registration preferred!
- Included meals: breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunda, and dinner Thursday & Saturday
- Available meals you can pre-order at check-in:
- Lunch on Friday from "The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint" (
www.theshedbbq.com) $TBD
- Lunch on Sat. from Cookie, OSYC's incredible Chef (chicken/meatloaf/side) $TBD
- Lunch on Sun. from Cookie… (sandwiches/chips, etc) $TBD
- EVENING WELCOME PARTY!
- Friday, April 12th - SAILING!
- Saturday, April 13 - SAILING and CRAWFISH DINNER @ _____
- Sunday, April 14 - SAILING, Awards, until next times…
Where?
- Beautiful Ocean Springs Yacht Club, on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Home of the 2005 Mid-Winter's East… and the 2011 North American Championships
- Browse our website (
www.osyc.com) , sailing and racing tab, facebook (spell out OSSS or OSYC) , or our photo albums for a look.
Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/436689329731802/Expected classes: H-Wave, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20 and F-18 (Hobie, NACRA, C2, etc)
NOR:
www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/6087/MWE2013.pdfRegistration:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=6087Currently signed up:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubm...?regatta_id=6087&custom_report_id=33PLUS late breaking update:
LINK to Holiday Inn Express and the group rate, code MWG (mid-winters group):
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/ocean-springs/ospms/hoteldetail?groupCode=HMGWhat else?
- Limited camping on site, contact us ahead of time
- Water depth? Deep enough… there's a few shallow spots you should ask us about if cruising around, otherwise the racecourse is in plenty of water (generally 7-16 feet)
- Holiday Inn Express is saving rooms at a discounted rate, ask for it! (Washington Ave, south of I-10 exit 50) Holding 29 rooms of varying types: 15 singles, 4 doubles with two queen beds, 10 king suites, with pull outs in the living room, (This would be 86 guests) - $90 a night for the regular rooms, $100 a night for the suites, includes continental breakfast.
Sheet in and Hike Out!!
Rob, Hobie 18 "DoubleTime" all stock as Mr. Hobie meant... or sQuAr3toppeD -n- sPinn3d... for more fun