Come to the first Charlotte Harbor Regatta. Enjoy 1 design racing on some of the finest water in Florida. It will be a great way to forget about winter
Notice of Race
Charlotte Harbor Regatta
Feb. 4-7, 2010
Organizing Authority:
Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Inc.
1. Rules:
Regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (RRS).
1a. Each competitor shall sail in accordance with class rules and format.
2. Eligibility and entry:
This regatta is for one-design classes including the Sunfish, Hobie 16, Weta trimaran, Flying Scot, Melges 24 and the S2 7.9 at this time. Other classes will be considered on a case by case request.
2a. Entry fee for each fleet will be as follows:
$125 for boats 18 feet and up. Early entry discount $15. Late fee $15.
$75 for boats under 18 feet. Early entry discount $10. Late fee $10.
Early discount if entry postmarked before Dec. 1, 2009.
Late fee for entries on day of regatta.
$40 for each crew member/social ticket. Skipper receives social ticket with entry.
3. Registration:
3a. Competitors may register and pay in advance online at
www.charlotteharborregatta.com
or by filling out attached entry form and mailing form and check to:
Charlotte Harbor Regatta
23170 Harborview Road
Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980
Each competitor is encouraged to register in advance. Make check payable to Charlotte Harbor Regatta
3b. On-site registration and check-in will be on Feb. 4, 2010 at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister St., Port Charlotte, Fla., 33952. Time: 1200-1700
3c. Sunfish on-site registration and check-in will be on Feb. 5, 2010 at Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center, 750 Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, 33950, Time: 1600-1715
3d. Each registration shall have a crew list and waivers of liability submitted before being considered registered.
4. Schedule (Note: Sunfish will race Saturday and Sunday).
4.1
Date Day Time Activity
02/04/10 Thursday 1200-1700 Registration
1700-1800 Skippers meeting
1800-2000 Regatta Party (Charlotte Harbor
Yacht Club
02/05/10 Friday 1000 Outer Harbor (Circle 3)
1000 Middle Harbor (Circle 2)
1000 Inner Harbor (Circle 1)
1600-1715 Sunfish registration (Community Sailing Center)
1730-1800 Sunfish skippers meeting (Fishermen's Village Resort & Marina)
1800-2000 Regatta Party & Dinner (Fishermen's Village Resort & Marina)
02/06/10 Saturday 1000 Outer Harbor (Circle 3)
1000 Middle Harbor (Circle 2)
1000 Inner Harbor (Circle 1)
1800-2000 Regatta Party & Dinner (Fishermen's Village Resort & Marina)
02/07/10 Sunday 1000 Outer Harbor (Circle 3)
1000 Middle Harbor (Circle 2)
1000 Inner Harbor (Circle 1)
1500-1700 Regatta Party & Awards (Fishermen's Village Resort & Marina)
5. For classes using this regatta in their points competition, certificates and measuring required by class rules shall be the responsibility of each class and its competitors.
6. Sailing instruction will be available at registration, check-in site.
7. Race courses: There will be three circles that will be used for a combination of fleets.
7a. Circle 1: Inner Harbor (location will be approximate)
Fleets: Flying Scot Sunfish
7b. Circle 2: Middle Harbor (location will be approximate)
Fleets: Weta trimaran Hobie 16
7c. Circle 3: Outer Harbor (location will be approximate)
Fleets: S2 7.9 Melges 24
8. Launching Locations:
Fleet Recommended Location
Flying Scot Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
Sunfish Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center
Weta trimarans Port Charlotte Beach Complex
Hobie 16 Port Charlotte Beach Complex
S2 7.9 Laishley Park or Port Charlotte Beach ramps
Melges 24s Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club /Fishermen's Village
9. Haul-out restriction shall be for all boats not launched from a beach and dollies.
9a. Boats shall remain in the water except for repairs requiring haul-out. Rigging repairs except for Standing Rig replacement shall be done on the water.
10. Check website (www.charlotteharborregatta.com) for information on lodging, amenities, slips and specials.
11. Rights to use name and likeness. By participating in this event, a competitor grants to the Organizing Authority and the sponsors of the event from time to time and at their discretion the right to use any motion pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions taken of him/her during the periods of the competition without compensation.
12. The Organizing Authority reserves the right to amend this NOR up to Dec. 31, 2009 without posting notice of change on the official board; thereafter, changes must be posted on the official board at the time of opening registration.