NOTICE OF RACE
October 16, 2011
INTRO TO GREEN FLEET OPTI SERIES REGATTA #2
Jaycee Park
South Hutchinson Island
Fort Pierce, Florida
1. Organizing Authority & Host
Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation
2. Rules
This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
3. Eligibility & Entry
3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the Optimist class (including wood & plastic hulls)
3.2 Eligible crews may be entered by registering through Regatta Network at
4. Registration & Fees
4.1 All competitors must check in on Sunday, October16, 2011 between the
hours of 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
4.2 No entry fee will be charged.
4.3 A family cookout of burgers and hot dogs will be provided
4.4 Donations will be accepted and are always appreciated. All proceeds will go toward the TCYSF regatta programs.
5. Schedule of Events
5.1 Sunday October 16
1000-1100 Check-In and Late Registration
1100 Skippers Meeting
1130 Launch
1500 No starts after 1500
Recognition Ceremony following racing
Family cook out available following ceremony.
6. Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions will be available during the skippers meeting.
7. Courses
Courses will consist of triangles and 3-minute sound sequence starts.
After 5 races, alternative reaching courses will be used for less experienced sailors
and/ or slower boats. Division will be decided by scores after 5 races.
Alternative races will be designed to enhance the learning experience for new sailors.
Race committee will accept new ideas during the skippers meeting
8. Scoring
One race constitutes a regatta.
9. Prizes
Recognition certificates will be awarded
10. Snacks during racing
Coaches and families are encouraged to bring their own snacks and water during sailing.
11. Safety
All competitors shall wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets at all times while on the water.
12. Directions to Jaycee Park
From US1 in Fort Pierce, take Seaway Drive across the intercoastal bridge to Hutchinson Island. Turn right onto Ocean Drive. You will see “Kimberly Bergalis Memorial Park” on the left and Jaycee Park will be on the right. Turn right on Malaleuca and go to the end. Parking is in this area on the right. The boat house is located on the water, north of the parking area.
Contact Info:
Louis Tomasovic
Phone: 772-879-1059
Email: ltomasovic@comcast.net
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