Notice of Race; April 27, 28, & 29, 2007

Inaugural East Carolina Bank Sailing Regatta

Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern, North Carolina

(An ICRC Team Event)

 

Rules:  This regatta will be governed by (2005-2008) The Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of US Sailing and the rules of the respective class associations, except as altered by the Sailing Instructions.

 

Classes:  This is a PHRF Regatta for boats 21 feet or over with a valid NCPHRF Rating Certificate. Classes may include; Spinnaker; Non-Spinnaker; & Cruising. Class breaks on PHRF will be around 100 & 200 as determined solely by the R/C. Three boats will constitute a class. Boats will race in their assigned PHRF Class.

 

Dockage: Limited dockage is available. A shuttle service for anchored boats will be available, via VHF channel 72.

 

Registration:  Registration fee:  $40.00.  US Sailing members, may deduct  $5.00 upon providing member number.

 

Schedule:  Friday,     April 27    05:30 PM to 8:00PM  Registration

 

Saturday, April 28    08:30 AM – 11:00 AM  Late registration.  Coffee and donuts available.

                                                                       

                                          11:00  AM      Skippers Meeting.

No Pets please!                        TBA               First Warning Signal & times for the various classes will be

         announced at skippers meeting. Subsequent race(s) 

                                                            to follow at the discretion of the Race Committee.

                                                  6:00  PM      Refreshments & appetizers available at hospitality tent.

                                                  6:30  PM       Catered Italian Meal includes;

Pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, baked zetti, salad, garlic bread, and tea.

                  Sunday,  April 29       9:30  AM       First Warning Signal, subsequent race(s) to follow at the

                                                                      discretion of the Race Committee.

                                                  2:00  PM       Awards Ceremony. (SHARP)

 

Race Information:  Contact:  KEN GURGANUS at 252-355-6974   or      kgurganus@suddenlink.net

.                                             MIKE HARRISON  at 252-636-8383   or    mkharrison@suddenlink.net

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2007 East Carolina Bank Regatta Registration Form

 

Skipper:__________________________________ Registration Fee:                                   $_        40.00

                                                                                    US Sail Membership: (deduct  $5.00)       ___________

 

Address:__________________________________            _______ Dinner tickets at $12.50 each:   $ __________

                                                                                   

_________________________________________           

                                                           

ICRC Team Affiliation:________________________           REGATTA TOTAL:                                $__________

                                                                                   

Boat Name:________________________________                                                                                                   

 

Boat type: _______________Sail No.___________           Please make checks to “Blackbeard Sailing Club”

                                                                                                    & mail with Registration Form to:

Spin : _______Non-Spin:_______ Cruising:_______                      Ken Gurganus

211 Gloria Street

PHRF #__________                                                                           Greenville, N. C.  27858

 

US Sail Member #. _________________________           

 

The undersigned agrees to be bound by (2005-2008)The Racing Rules of Sailing and by all other rules that govern this event.  The undersigned also hereby assumes all risks of accidents and expressly agrees that Blackbeard Sailing Club, or East Carolina Bank, (hereinafter called the sponsors) shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss or injury to participants or others, or for the loss of or damage to any boat, and the undersigned hereby further agrees to indemnify and hold the sponsors free and harmless under, from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, attorney’s fees and liability of any kind or nature whatsoever growing our of or resulting from participating in the above race.

 

Signature:______________________________________Date:_______________________________________