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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:/
Expected classes: H-Wave, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20 and F-18 (Hobie, NACRA, C2, etc)
NOR:
www.regattanetwork.com/
Registration:
https:/
Currently signed up:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubm...
PLUS late breaking update:
LINK to Holiday Inn Express and the group rate, code MWG (mid-winters group):
http:/
What 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
Will there be beer?????
Is water wet?
Rum?
Is sand gritty?
BTW - my responses are in no way affiliated with HMWE or OSYC. Responses made by me (herin referred to as
the poster
) are intended to be a humorous attempt to extract laughter, a giggle, or perhaps merely a chuckle from readers of this thread. HMWE nor OSYC should be held liable nor share any indemnity associated with statements from
the poster
such as, but not limited to,
making water wet
,
sand gritty
, or any other statement that should emanate from my keyboard on this topic. It may well be possible that the water is not wet and the sand not gritty at this venue - you (herin referred to as
the reader
) are responsible for evaluating these comments for truth and fact and acting upon them in an appropriate manner.
~sigh....I've been working with the legal department all day
What happened to the 5-word limit?
resistance is futile....
Well, on a little more serious note:
Mark Santorelli will be doing a basic beginning race management meeting that will cover the basics. Those most interested in attending are anyone that coaches kids, run club racing or helps out in any capacity with Race management with clubs, scouts or fleets. Its free, short and informative so if you are interested or know someone that would benefit from this meeting, I would like to hear from you xanderwess@yahoo.com 641-425-8720
Thanks!
Chris Wessels