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2004 US ALBACORE ASSOCIATION MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
| NOR | Entry Form |
May 22, 23, 2004
ORGANIZING AUTHORITY: UNITED STATES ALBACORE ASSOCIATION
CLUB/HOST ORGANIZATION: MOMMOUTH BOAT CLUB, RED BANK, NJ
OFFICAL WEB SITES: www.albacore
NOTICE OF REGATTA
1. Rules: This regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2001-2004, the prescriptions of the US Sailing Association, and the rules of the United States Albacore Association, except as any of these are altered by this notice, and by the sailing instructions.
2. Eligibility and Entry: All boats must be helmed by a full or associate member of the United States Albacore Association or any other national Albacore Association. This championship will be a Category A event as it relates to advertising.
3. Number and Schedule of Races:
Up to six (6) races may be sailed. Several races may be sailed on any day at the discretion of the race committee. The warning signal for the first race on each day is scheduled as indicated below.
Sat. May 22 1015 Skipper Meeting 1100 Warning Gun for Race 1, other races to follow
Sun. May 23 1000 Warning Gun for 1st race of the day, others to follow Awards immediately following racing
No race will be started after 1430 on Sunday May 23.
4. Social and Registration Schedule:
Sat. May 22 0900 - 1000 Registration at MBC
Sat. May 22 1800 Pizza party at MBC
5. Advance Registration: Sailors may register in advance by completing the attached registration form and mailing it along with the entry fee to:
US Albacore Association
c/o John Lawser
7 Stevens Dr.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
6. Fees: The entry fee, in US dollars, is $50. Registration fee includes Saturday pizza party for skipper/crew. A $5 discount (from rates listed above) is available to current members of US Sailing, CYA, or RYA. Include a photocopy of your membership card with mailed applications or bring your card to registration to receive the reduced rate. Those without proof of current membership will not be allowed the $5 discount.
7. Measurement: All boats must be accompanied by a valid measurement certificate with a current buoyancy endorsement. All boats must comply with the US specifications for this event. No provision will be made for issuing new measurement certificates or endorsements at the regatta. All measurement must be complete in advance of the event.
8. Safety Equipment: Each boat must carry safety equipment according to US Coast Guard Regulations (1 PFD per person, sound signal, paddle, bailer). In addition, each boat must carry on board during the regatta a line suitable for towing at least 30 feet in length and 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Sailing Instructions: Sailing instructions will be available at registration.
10. Scoring: The low point system of Appendix A of the racing rules will apply. The completion of at least one race shall constitute a series. One drop race will be allowed if five or more races are sailed.
11. Crew Changes: crew changes during an event, may not be made unless permission is granted by the organizing committee in advance.
12. Trophies: There will be trophies for the first three places and a award per USAA handicap
13. Launching: Crane only. A three point lifting bridle is recommended.
14. Accommodations: A partial list of nearby hotels is given below.
Extended Stay Middletown-Red Bank (USD 50-140)
329 Newman Springs Rd, Red Bank, NJ 07701; Tel: 1-732-450-8688, Fax: 1-732-450-8889
Courtyard by Marriott Red Bank (USD 90-190)
245 Half Mile Rd., Red Bank, NJ 07701; Tel: 1-732-530-5552, Fax: 1-732-530-5756
Camping: Cheesequake State Park; 1-732-566-2161, www.cheeseqakestatepark.com
Camping in not permitted on club grounds, but the 2nd floor of the clubhouse may be available with prior approval. Also, some lodging with MBC members may be available. Contact San Habiby, (732) -706-1330 or at shabiby@att.com
15. Further Information: visit http://www.albacore.org OR contact Doug Marsh by phone at (610) 865-0844 or at dgmarsh1@earthlink.net
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