Waves at the Carlisle Classic Regatta 2011

It looks like we have 7 waves signed up to race. I'm one of them, are you?

Last time we raced there it was in the Gulf. The Waves had to fight the current to get back in with light air. Consequently missed the awards. 3 Wave sailors never sailed again.
Will it be in harbor or gulf?

I was told the racing would be in Clearwater Bay, but the NOR mentions both the bay and the gulf. I'll have to ask and get back to you.

I know that the last Laser regatta there had over 40 boats and they were towed out to the gulf. If the race is in the gulf, I expect we would get towed.

Looking forward to watching the race and can't wait until I am able to join you.

Rick, I asked about where the Waves will be racing. I was told they would be racing in Clearwater Bay, not in the Gulf of Mexico. They are currently expecting at least 7 Waves to be on the water.

I sent out an e blast to all the emails I have for Waves in South Florida.
Not sure I can make. Problem I have is now that I sold my RV, got no where to stay.., and I think lodging is really expensive there.
Rick

We had 8 Waves at the start line for the Carlisle Classic this year. All were club boats except for Mike Powers who came into town for the race and brought his own boat. Mike won by a long-shot with bullets across the board. CJ Bast came in second in almost every race (with one 3rd and one 4th place finish.) Your's truly was third over all with two 2nd place finishes and 3rd place otherwise. For the rest of the fleet, the deciding factor was more on how many races they finished than what place they came in (all of us except Mike were new to regatta racing.)

Wind was 10-15mph with occasional gusts up to 20 and steady out of the NE both days. The food was great and Mike gave CJ and I lots of tips on how to improve our sailing and be more of a challenge for him (even while we were on the water! He's a great guy.)

A great time was had by all, and hopefully our club will be able to make a better showing of itself next time and more outsiders will come give us a challenge!

Pics!

http://clearwatercommunitysailing.org/2011/2011-carlisle-classic-photo/

more people could come and experience the great atmosphere of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center.

WAVE RAVE, Feb. 18-19 at Clearwater Sailing Center

How many Wave regulars are headed to this event? It sounds like a lot of fun.

Rick, can you send out another blast?

Yes, I will Do so. I cannot make it, however, other commitments
Rick
Here is the NOR
February 18 - 19, 2012
1. Rules
1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
1.2 The organizing authority is the Clearwater Community Sailing Association (CCSA). The event will be held at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC), 1001 Gulf Blvd., PO Box 3934 Clearwater, FL 33767.
Language - The official language for this Regatta will be English.
2. Eligibility and Entry
2.1 Entries are invited from any boats that have been assigned a Portsmouth Handicap, or who will sail in a one-
design fleet with a minimum of three (3) entries. Some of the expected classes are Optis, Lasers, Laser Radial,420s, Windmills, Open Bics, Techno 293 Windsurfers, Kona Windsurfers, Access Dinghies,F16s, and Open Portsmouth. Classes will be assigned race courses by similarity.
2.2 The Organizing Authority reserves the right to cancel the Regatta if a reasonable number of entries are not received by November 9. In the event of cancellation—full refunds will be made.
3. Risk- It is the competitors decision to enter the Regatta and to start or continue any race (see (RRS 4). Each competitor will accept full responsibility for all his/her actions during any activity related to the event. This includes on-shore activities before, during or after the regatta.
4. Scheduled Events
5.1
Friday Feb. 17th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registration and Chili Social
Saturday February 18th 0800-0930 Registration
0945
Skippers Meeting
1100
1st Warning
Sunday February 19th
0845
Harbor Start
1000
First Warning
Awards & dinner will follow last race.
5.2 No warning signal shall be made after 1400 on Sunday.
5.3 A minimum of one race shall constitute a regatta.
5. Registration – Competitors may register by completing the regatta registration form and delivering it with the appropriate fees to: Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC), 1001 Gulf Blvd., PO Box 3934 Clearwater, FL
33767. You can also register online.
6. Fees
6.1 The entry fee is $30. There is a $10 late fee per boat for entries received after February 12th, 2012.
6.2 The entry fee includes racing, lunch on the water, after racing beverages and a catered dinner.
7. Courses
7.1 The race committee will select courses and group fleets based on conditions for competing courses.
7.2 The racing area will be in Clearwater Bay to the southeast of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center and the Gulf.
8. Scoring - The Low Point scoring system, RRS A2 will apply, except that if fewer than five (5) races are completed, all races shall be included in the total score.
9. Sailing Instructions- Sailing Instructions will be available at Registration
10. Information Contact:
Richard White – Program Director
Richard.white@clearwatercommunitysailing.org
727-517-7776