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Notice
Of Race 2003
International J/24 Midwinter Regatta
Key
Biscayne, Florida |
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Host This
regatta will be organized by Flat Earth Racing and J/24 Fleet 10 and
will be held at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club, 180 Harbor Drive, Key
Biscayne, FL. (305) 361‑9171 2
Rules This
regatta will governed by the rules as defined by The Racing
Rules of Sailing (RRS.) 3
Eligibility and Entry 3.1
The regatta is open to all J/24 boats that possess a valid
measurement certificate. Membership in the class association is required
for all owners and skippers. 3.2 The completed entry form must be received by Flat Earth Racing not later than December 20, 2002 to avoid late fees. Late entries will be accepted up to the closing of the check-in period for an additional $75.00 fee. A registration form is included with this notice of race. 4
Schedule of Events 4.1
Jan. 4-6--Early launching by appointment only. Call Key Biscayne
YC to arrange a time. 4.2
Jan. 7, 1000-1700 Launch, check in, measurement and crew weigh
in. 4.3
Launch deadline for all boats: Jan. 8, 2003, 0900 4.4
Competitor’s Meeting: January 7, Tuesday evening poolside 1800 4.5
Races:
4.6
Awards Presentation and Barbeque Saturday, 1/11, 1500, poolside. 5
Fees and Registration 5.1
Regatta Entry Fee:
Member of US SAILING
$275.00 US 5.2
Fee includes: 5.3
Registration may be accomplished by completing the attached
registration form and mailing to Flat Earth Racing, P.O. Box 331627,
Coconut Grove, Fl 33233. Make checks payable to Flat Earth Racing. 6
Measurement All
boats entered in the regatta must have a current J/24 measurement
certificate. If you do not have one and wish to be measured at this
event, you must make arrangements through the US J/24 Class Office. 7
Inspection All
boats are subject to random inspection at any time during the regatta. 8
Sailing Instructions The
sailing instructions will be available at the time of check-in. 9
Regatta Site The
regatta site is the Key Biscayne Yacht Club located on the southwest
side of Key Biscayne, across Biscayne Bay from Miami, Florida. The
address is 180 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, FL and the phone number is
(305) 361‑9171. Competitors will be permitted to use all Yacht
Club facilities including hoists, dining room, bar, swimming pool,
shower facilities, docks, parking and trailer storage area. On arrival,
please check in with the Club office to make payment arrangements for
food and drink not included in the regatta. 10
Racing Area The
racing area is Biscayne Bay. 11
Courses The
courses will be illustrated in the sailing instructions and all will be
around inflatable buoys. 12
Scoring The
Low-point Scoring System, Appendix A of the racing rules will apply.
There will be one throw-out when 5 or more races have been completed.
This modifies RRS Appendix A. 10 races are scheduled, of which three (3)
shall be completed to constitute a regatta. 13
Alternative Penalties The
Scoring Penalty, rule 44.3 will apply. Do
not forget your yellow flag. 14
Prizes Prizes will awarded to the top 20% of all competitors up to ten places. The top eligible U.S. skipper will earn a berth to the 2003 J/24 World Championships in Medemblik, Holland. 15
Further Information For
further regatta information, please contact Jack King, Flat Earth
Racing, 305 975-4701 or E-mail Flatearthracing@hotmail.com.
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