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The 2002 Western Canadian Laser Masters Championships will be held June 22 –23, 2002 at the Wabamun Sailing Club.
ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The Organizing Authority is the Wabamun Sailing Club.
RULES
The 2002 Western Canadian Laser Masters Championships Regatta will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2001 - 2004 (RRS) the prescriptions of the Canadian Yachting Association, this Notice of Race, the International Laser Class Rules (except as any of these are altered by this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions) and by the Sailing Instructions.
The 2002 Western Canadian Laser Masters Championships Regatta will be raced in the Laser. The competitor must be a member of a National Sailing Association and the International Laser Class Association. The ISAF's Competitor’s Eligibility Code (RRS Appendix 2, 2001-2004) applies. The competitor must be 35 or older by June 22, 2002.
Alternative penalties according to RRS 44.1 and 44.2 will apply.
The 2002 Western Canadian Laser Masters Championships Regatta shall rank as a Category C event in accordance with RRS Appendix 1 (2001 - 2004).
Entries shall be made on the attached entry form. The fee for the 2002 Western Canadian Laser Masters Championships is $30 until June 16, 2002, $35, thereafter. Reasonable meal packages will be available at the registration time.
The courses sailed will be a combination of windward leeward and equilateral triangle courses with a down wind finish.
REGISTRATION
Competitors shall register at the Wabamun Sailing Club Friday June 21 19:00 - 20:30 or Saturday June 22 08:00 – 10:00.
The low point scoring system of RRS Appendix A (2001 - 2004) adjusted with the ILCA masters age credit system will be used. Seven races are scheduled of which one race must be completed to constitute a series for the Championship.
Trophies will be awarded based on the following numbers of yachts per division:
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2-5 yachts |
1st place |
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6-9 yachts |
1st & 2nd places |
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10 or more yachts |
1st, 2nd & 3rd places |
The Sailing Instructions will be available upon completion of registration at the Wabamun Sailing Club.
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Wine and cheese |
Friday June 21 |
20:00-22:00 |
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Registration |
Saturday June 22 |
8:00-10:00 |
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Competitors Meeting |
Saturday June 22 |
9:00 |
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Warning Signal for first race of the Day |
Saturday June 22 |
10:00 |
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Warning Signal for first race of the Day |
Sunday June 23 |
9:00 |
The last race on Sunday, June 23 will not start later than 1400 hours. This time will be extended to accommodate any timing errors or general recalls.
The Wabamun Sailing Club is located 60 km (40 miles) west of Edmonton on Lake Wabamun. Winds are expected to be 3-25 knots and a water temperature of 15 degrees. Edmonton is located in the heart of Alberta and is a short 3-hour drive away from the Rocky Mountains. Wabamun Sailing Club is family oriented club with plenty of room for camping or trailer parking on the club property. Full kitchen facilities and washroom facilities are also available in the Clubhouse. For the kids there is a playground, a sandy beach and plenty of room to run. Hotel accommodations are within a 15-minute drive from the club. Billeting will be available on first come, first serve basis. There might be a few charter boats available on first come, first serve basis.
Contacts:
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Regatta Chair, District 5 Secretary and Laser Class liaison |
780 487 0937 |
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Race Committee Chairman |
780 963 0214 |
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Skipper’s name____________________________________________________ Age________
Name of National Sailing Associated Affiliated Club ___________________________________
Sail Number (one number only) _________________
Release
I have read the rules and regulations issued for this event and agree to be bound by them. In consideration of acceptance of this entry or my being permitted to take part in this event, I agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the CANADIAN YACHTING ASSOCIATION, the ALBERTA SAILING ASSOCIATION, the International Laser Class Association, and the WABAMUN SAILING CLUB, its organizers and their respective agents, officials, servants and representatives from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses and demands in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused arising out of or in connection with my taking part in this event notwithstanding that the same may have contributed to or caused or occasioned by the negligence of the same bodies, or any of them, or their agents, officials, servants or representatives. I further understand and agree that this Release is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors and assigns.
Signature__________________________________ Date ___________________________
The Winnetka Yacht Club invites you to…
( A Laser Great Lakes Master’s Championship Regatta)
Classes invited:
Buccaneer, Laser, Penguin, Sunfish, Thistle, Vanguard 15
July 13th & 14th, 2002
Lloyd Park Beach, Winnetka, Illinois
Hosted by The Winnetka Yacht Club
TEAR HERE TO SEND IN OR GIVE IT TO THE REGISTRATION DESK
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The 30th Annual SUPER SAIL REGATTA ~ July 13 & 14, 2002
REGISTRATION FORM
Make check payable to: Winnetka Yacht Club
Mail check to: Winnetka Yacht Club - Super Sail XXX, P.O. Box 75, Winnetka, IL 60093
Skipper’s Name __________________________ Crew Name(s) _________________________________________
Street Address _________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________ State _____ Zip __________ Your Yacht Club ______________________________
One-Design Class (circle one) THISTLE SUNFISH BUCCANEER
VANGUARD 15 PENGUIN LASER
Sail Number _____________ Hull Color _________________
REGISTRATION FEE
Thistle - $75; Penguin - $60; Vanguard 15 - $60; Buccaneer - $60 $ _____________
Laser - $45; Sunfish - $45
$5 discount for early registration received by June 24 - or - $ _____________
U.S. Sailing members with photocopy of current U.S. Sailing card w/ payment.
INFORMATION
WHO: Buccaneer, Laser, Penguin, Sunfish, Thistle & Vanguard 15 Classes
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14, 2002
WHERE: Lloyd Park Beach, Winnetka, IL
Hosted by: The Winnetka Yacht Club
Special thanks: Goose Island Brewery, Hedlund Marine, Lake Forest Park District, North Shore
Yacht Club, Windline Sails, & Winnetka Park District.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 13: 8:00 am Registration – all classes – Beach House
9:15 am Skippers meeting – all classes Beach Tent
10:15 am Warning signal for first race Lake Michigan
1:30 pm Lunch – all classes Beach Tent
2:15 pm
2:45 pm Warning signal for afternoon races Lake Michigan
5:30 pm Dinner Party – all classes Beach Tent
Sunday, July 14: 9:30 am Warning signal for first race Lake Michigan
1:00 pm Lunch – all classes Beach Tent
2:00 pm Awards presentation Beach Tent
RULES
Races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004 as adopted by US Sailing and the individual classes. Local sailing instructions will be distributed at the registration and reviewed at the skipper’s meeting. Please study the rules for everyone’s benefits.
SAFETY
Safety is the responsibility of the skipper of each yacht. ALL BOATS MUST CARRY A COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE FOR EACH PERSON ON BOARD. Penguins and Thistles must carry a paddle and two bailers. Additionally, Thistles must carry a Coast Guard approved type IV throw-able device, an anchor and at least 100 feet of anchor line. All boats must comply with class rules regarding required and authorized equipment. Sail numbers must be easily identifiable.
MEALS
Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch are all included in this year’s fees for skipper and crew. Individual meals may be purchased for family and friends. Water, soft drinks and beer (along with meals!) will be available.
OVERNIGHT STORAGE
All boats may be stored on the beach and pier area overnight. Please note, the WYC is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items and/or boats.
PCC’s Masters Laser Regatta
DATE: August 24-25, 2002
Host: Monterey Peninsula YC, Laser Fleet
Municipal Wharf #2, Box #14
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 372-9686
Info: Garth Hobson, turbogarth@hotmail.com, (831) 656-2888
CLASS: Lasers (age 35+)
RULES: The regatta will be governed by the 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing, the current rules of International Laser Class Association, the Notice of Race and the sailing instructions.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a current Laser Class member. Please bring membership card. Member must be 35 years or older.
SCHEDULE: Friday- 17:00 – 19:00 registration. Saturday- 8:00 – 9:30 registration. Saturday- 11:00 Skippers meeting followed by first race at 12:00. 4 races on Saturday.
Saturday evening dinner (included in the entry fee). Sunday- 12:00 first race at 12:00, 3 races on Sunday followed by trophy presentation, no races to start after 16:00.
SCORING: RRS A2 low point system. Masters Grand Prix points. One discard with 5 or more races. 3 races required for Championship. Masters point system as
follows: Apprentices (35) add 3, Masters (45) add 2, Grand Masters (55) add 1, Great Grand Masters (65) add 0.
ENTRY FEE: Includes one dinner $50 pre-registration, late registration $70
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration, send Laser Class form, postmarked no later than August 9, 2002 to MPYC (attn. Garth Hobson), Municipal Wharf #2, Box #14, Monterey, California 93940
ACCOMODATION: Information on accommodation and directions to the club visit our website at; http://www.mpyc.org