Rules:                           RRS, USSA Prescriptions, Laser Class rules, SI’s

Advertising:                    RRS category B Regatta

Eligibility:                      This regatta is open to all Laser Class members.  Laser Class membership requires.

Scoring:                        Open regatta scored separately.  Same start for both groups.  For Masters awards RRS A2 low point system with NALC Master Handicap system.  For overall results, Apprentice (35-44) + 3 per race, Masters (45-54 +2 per race, Grand Masters (55-64) +1 per race, Olympians (65+) +0 per race.  Seven races planned, but more may be sailed time permitting.  One throwout after 6 races.

Schedule:                               Saturday – 11:00-12                Registration
                                                                 -  12:30                    Skippers’ meeting
                                                                 -   1:30                     warning signal for first race
                                             Sunday  -    10:30                  warning signal for first race

                                                                NO RACES WILL BE STARTED AFTER 2:30 ON SUNDAY              

Entry Fee:                            $15  Fee includes Saturday dinner and party, Sunday lunch, and continental breakfast on Sunday. 

Preregistration:                     None, but let us know if you will be coming.  This will help us to plan a better regatta for you.

Information:                          Contact Tom Grogan e-mail lasersail@netzero.net.

                                                PO Box 193;  Leland, MI 49654: 231-256-9434.

                                                Or Bruce Randall e-mail brucer@traverse.net 231-256-9883.

Accommodations:          This is a popular vacation area, so look into accommodations early.  Some possible accommodations include the places listed below.  Additional listings may be found at www.leelanau.com.

                                    Leland Area
Falling Waters Inn-1-231-256-9832
Leland Lodge – 1-231-256-9848
Riverside Inn –1-888-257-0102 
Whaleback Inn (2mi)-$134-154, 1-800-256-9090

                                    Suttons Bay (10 miles)
The Pines – 616-386-7783 and 616-386-7960

Northport (10 miles)
Sunrise Landing – 1-800-488-5762

Traverse City (25 mi)-these are the cheapest, but some are shaky.
Terrace Beach-on a noisy road- $69
Travel Lodge-1-800-578-7878-about $150
Days Inn – 1-800-982-3297

1. Rules: This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001 (RRS), RRS Appendix B, the rules of the International Laser Class Association (ILCA), this Notice of Race, except as any of these are changed by the Sailing Instructions, and the Sailing Instructions.

2. Eligibility and Entry: The regatta will be sailed in Lasers. The regatta is open to all current members of the ILCA. Membership to the ILCA available at regatta registration. Lasers Masters ( age 35+) will sail with open Laser class. Seperate scoring.

3. ISAF Ranking: Not Applicable

4. Advertising: This will be a Category B event (RRS Appendix G).

5. Changes To Racing Rules: Posted in the sailing instructions, and on the official regatta bulletin board.

6. Schedule: Friday September 7, 2001 - Tuning session 1500-1700 and registration 1700;

Saturday September 8, 2001 - Race 1 1220 warning signal, Subsequent Races to follow. Dinner after last race on Saturday.

Sunday, September 9, 2001 - Race 1 1050 warning signal, Subsequent races to follow. No warning signal after 1420.

7. Advance Registration: Register in advance by submitting an entry form and the appropriate fee to Jim Brainard, at the address indicated below.

8. Fees: The entry fee is (to be determined). There will be an additional fee of $__ (to be determined) for boats that have not registered by September 1, 2000. Registrants receive dinner Saturday night. Click here to register online.

    Checks payable to: Jim Brainard 1006 Oro Ct Los Alamos, NM 87544

    Email: jbrain@rt66.com, Phone (505) 662-9628

9. Sailing Instructions: The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.

10. Venue: Regatta headquarters will be at Heron Lake, Island View/Salmon Run Campground.

11. Courses: Courses will be Olympic Triangle, Windward/Leeward, or variations thereof. No minimum course length.

12. Scoring: RRS A2 low point system with one discard with 5 or more races.

13. Awards: Top 5, Top Woman, additional awards based on numbers of registrants.

14. General Notes: Heron Lake is at 7000 ft elevation and can be cold in early September. Past regattas have seen brisk breezes. Heron is a no wake lake and is located southwest of Chama, NM. Camping is available at Salmon Run/Island View Campgrounds. Evenings and nights are likely to be chilly. Motels available in Chama, NM. 20 minute drive from regatta site.

15. Contact Information: Regatta Info: Jim Brainard -- Telephone: (505) 662-9628, email: jbrain@rt66.com or Jim Richmond -- (303) 258-7125, email: jerichmond@earthlink.net

For a registration form, sailing instructions, and other regatta info visit Laser District 23's web site at: http://www.ensolnet.com/d23site.htm

See link on schedule page

#4 Great Lakes Masters NOR  #5 Pacific Coast Masters NOR   #6 Midwest (No Coast) Masters NOR   #7 NA Masters NOR  #8 Atlantic Coast Masters NOR  #9 US Masters NOR

See link on schedule page