The regatta is open to boats of the I-420 Class. All competitors must be valid members of the US I420 Class. Sailors can join or renew their membership at: https://www.usi420.org/membership/membership-types-and-fees.
Boats shall comply with the Class Rules and have a valid measurement form. The sail number shall conform to the Class Rules.
U.S. Para Sailing Championship formally know as the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship is being sailed in tandem with the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Independence Cup Regatta. July 25 – 28, 2019, Judd Goldman Sailing Center, Chicago, IL.
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U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship August 16-18, 2019 Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit, MI
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U.S. Team Racing Championship August 16-18, 2019 Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Newport Beach, CA
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U.S. Adult Sailing Championship for the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy
September 5-8, 2019 Beverly Yacht Club, Marion, MA
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U.S. Offshore Championship- September 27-29, 2019 US Naval Sailing Squadron, Annapolis, MD
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U.S. Match Racing Championship- October 3-6, 2019- St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco, CA
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Championship of Champions- October 3-6, 2019- Stamford, Yacht Club, Stamford, CT
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NOTICE OF RACE
1. RULES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.1 The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020.
1.2 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 63.2 and 63.4 will not apply.
1.3 This event is designated a Clean Regatta by the Sailors for the Sea Organization, http://www.sailorsforthesea.org/, a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers boaters to protect and restore our oceans and coastal waters. Single-use plastics including water bottles will not be allowed. HYC and the OA is committed to sustainability and limiting waste.
1.4 Spectator Boats may be available.
2. ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY
2.1 The regatta is open to One-Design classes under 25’. Portsmouth scoring will be available for a combined fleet of registrants that do not equal a fleet of 5 boats.
2.2 Entrants are encouraged to register online through Regatta Network at http://www.regattanetwork.com or at http://www.tylerpatnaude.com/ or with a valid CBYRA entry form at time of registration.
2.3 The Entry Fee is $35 and includes one (1) ticket to the Boats and Bow Ties Gala to be held at HYC on Sat night. Additional tickets are $35
2.4 Free launch, haul, and boat/trailer storage is provided with multiple hoists available.
3. SCHEDULE
3.1 The regatta will consist of multiple windward/leeward or trapezoid races for all fleets (Sonars will only compete on Saturday).
3.2 Friday, July 12
1200 – Optional Practice Day
1800 – 2000 Registration/Check-In Open (HYC Lounge)
3.3 Saturday, July 13
0700 – Optional Breakfast (HYC Lounge)
0800 – Late Registration/Check-In Opens (HYC Lounge)
1000 – Competitors Meeting (HYC Flagpole)
1100 – First Warning Signal
1800 – 2200 – Boats and Bow Ties Gala
3.4 Sunday, July 14
0700 – Optional Breakfast (HYC Lounge)
1000 – Warning Signal
Awards Ceremony and Social Immediately to follow Racing
** No starting sequence may begin after 1500 Sunday.
4. COURSES
4.1 Multiple windward/leeward or trapezoid races will be attempted each day.
5. RACING AREA
5.1 Off Hampton Flats approximately 1 nm SW of mouth of Hampton River (near mooring buoy).
6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 Printed S.I.s will be available at Registration, and an original copy as well as any amendments will be posted on the Notice Board
6.2 Preliminary S.I.s will be posted electronically several days prior to the regatta.
6.3 Final fleets, class flags, and Order of Starts will be provided at the Skippers Meeting.
Preliminary, unofficial information may be posted at HYC and/or electronically prior to that.
7. SCORING & AWARDS
7.1 RRS Appendix A Low Point Scoring will be used (one throw-out after a minimum of 6 races)
7.2 Portsmouth handicapping system will be utilized for an Open fleet.
7.3 Awards will be presented in each fleet of at least three boats paid by July 1 as well as the overall winner of the open fleet.
8. BOATS AND BOW TIES GALA INFORMATION
8.1 Regatta entry includes one ticket for entry, additional tickets can be purchased online for $35 at http://www.tylerpatnaude.com/
8.2 Proceeds for the event benefit youth sailing in the Hampton Roads area through the Tyler Patnaude Foundation, a non-profit 501(C)3.
8.3 Attendees are encouraged to show your casual southern style with a bow tie, boat shoes, seersucker, sun dress, shorts or anything nautical. Enjoy great food, live music, and auction on shore.
9. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
10. CONTACTS
Event Coordinator Maxwell Plarr (610) 417-5529 [email protected] HYC OD Fleet Captain Joe Buczkowski (757) 416-9807 [email protected]
July 19, 2019 – July 24, 2019 – San Diego Yacht Club, San Diego, California
Club 420 and 29er Fleets
Competing for the Ida Lewis Trophy
July 8, 2019 – July 13, 2019 – Richmond Yacht Club, Richmond, California
Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 fleets
Competing for the Nancy Leiter Clagett Memorial Trophy
