Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 8:15 AM

THE 41ST ANNUAL HANCOCK REGATTA

July 7, 8 & 9, 2006

 

Sponsored by: Hancock Yacht Club (HYC)

 

Location:         Hancock Marina, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC and Neuse River

 

Eligibility:       Any monohull sailing vessel. To compete and be scored, a vessel must possess a

                        current  PHRF rating.

 

Entry:              A properly completed entry form, signed waiver of liability and check for the

                        $65.00 entry fee must be received at HYC no later than Friday June 30th . Late

entries will be accepted until 9:30 am, July 8th for a fee of $75.00. US Sailing members may deduct 10%. The Skipper’s Package includes two T-shirts and two tickets to the dinner on Saturday night. Additional dinner tickets will be sold for $12.00 each. All racing vessels must be registered prior to 9:30 am on July 8th. IMPORTANT: Due to increased security at MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, all participants who have crew arriving by automobile must submit their entries by June 30th, including the names of all crew members. Send list on back of entry for or send to buckallen@esisnet.com

 

Classes:           Class A – Spinnaker

                        Class B – Non-Spinnaker Performance

                        Class C – Non-Spinnaker Cruising

                        Class D – one design

 

Rules:              US Sailing Rules of Racing 2005 Publication

 

Schedule:         Friday, July 7th – 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Yacht arrival and registration at Hancock Marina. A limited number of slips are available on a first come-first served basis. Call Channel 68. A shuttle service will be provided for boats that have to anchor in Hancock Creek. Complimentary beer, soft drinks and hamburgers will be served.

 

                         Saturday, July 8th

                                Registration from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Complimentary coffee & donuts.

                                Skipper’s Meeting - 10:00 am

                                Racing Starts – 12:00 noon. Two (2) races are scheduled.

                                Dinner (including complimentary wine, beer and set-ups) will be at approximately 6:30 pm

                                Party on the docks at the Tiki Bar - 8:00 pm

 

                          Sunday, July 9th. – Coffee & donuts at 8:00 am

                                 Skipper’s Meeting – 9:00 am

                                 Race Starts – 11:00 am

                                 Awards Ceremony ASAP after the race

 

Safety:               All vessels must comply with the USCG equipment and safety requirements and  

                           Navigation Rules. Races will be cancelled or postponed in the event that severe     

                           NOAA weather warnings are issued on VHF Channel 16 by NWS, Newport.

 

Contact:              Owen Smith, Regatta Chairman at 252-444-5420 or email

                           gunnero39@yahoo.com   

  Hancock Regatta Entry Form

July 7, 8 & 9, 2006

 

           

            Owner/Skipper: ___________________________                              Registration                $65.00

                                                                                                      Late entry after June 30th add $10   __________

            Address:  _______________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

            _______________________________________           SA Member discount, less 10%   __________   

                                                                                                     Member #_______________

 

           Phone: ____________________________                            ____Dinners @ $12.00 each   __________ 

 

           Email: ____________________________                

           Boat Name: ________________________                     Additional T-Shirts@ $12.00 each __________

           Type: __________     Length: __________                                    (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

           Sail No: ____________                                                                    (Please specify size)

           PHRF Rating: ________ 

  Class A (spin)________  Class B (non spin performance)__________

  Class C  (non spin cruising)_____ Class D  one design_______                                      

     REGATTA TOTAL        $__________

 

 

The undersigned hereby assumes all risks of accident and expressly agrees that MCAS, Cherry Point, MCCS and the Hancock Yacht Club, its committees, members and staff shall not be liable, under any circumstance, for any loss or injury to participants or others or for any loss or damage to any yacht.

The undersigned further agrees to hold the sponsors free and harmless under, from, and against any

and all losses, costs, damages, attorney fees and liability of any kind growing out of and/or resulting

from participating in the above race.

 

                                    Signature of Owner/Skipper   ________________________________

 

                                    Name (Please Print)                ________________________________

 

                                    Date                                         ________________________________

   

 

                                   MAIL FORMS TO:

 

                                   HANCOCK YACHT CLUB

                                   P. O.  BOX 2041    MCAS

                                   HAVELOCK, N.C.  28532

                             ATTN: RACE COMMITTEE

 

Names of Crew Members (This list must be received at HYC by Friday June 30th in order that security clearance  for crew members driving aboard MCAS Cherry Point can be processed) They may be e-mailed to Mary Louise Allen  buckallen@esisnet.com