The Atlanta Yacht Club 2008 Open Regatta

April 26 & 27, 2008
Lake Allatoona
Acworth, Georgia
Notice of Race

1. Rules:

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the 2005-2008 "The Racing Rules of Sailing", the Notice of Race (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions.

2. Eligibility and Entry:

2.1 This regatta is open to all boats of the Thistle, Y-Flyer, Snipe, Snipe Solo and Laser Classes. Thistle class entrants must be registered with and dues paid with the TCA.

2.2 Registration in advance can be completed on the website. Entry must be completed no later than Monday April 21, 2008. Entry forms received after this date will incur a late entry fee. Late registration may also be completed Saturday 26th between 0900 and 1100 at the check in desk.

3. Schedule of Events:

Saturday, April 26, 2008

0900 - 1100


Late Registration / Check in

1100

Skippers Meeting at the Point

1130

Lunch

1225

Warning Signal 1st Race


(Races 2 thru 3 to follow, time permitting)

1800

Hors d' Oeuvres and Cocktails (BYOB)

1900

Dinner

2000

Party & Dancing with Big Daddy DJ


Sunday, April 27, 2008

0800


Continental Breakfast

0925

Warning Signal Race 4


(Race 5 t follow, if time permitting.
No race will start after 1230)

ASAP

Lunch & Awards Presentation

4. Fees:

Regatta Entry (Before April 21) :


$30.00 (US Sailing Member)
$35.00 (Non US Sailing Member)

Late Entry (After April 21) :

Add $5.00

Lunch Saturday :

$6.00

Dinner Saturday (Low Country Boil) :

$13.00

Dinner Saturday
(Kids, smaller portion of Low Country Boil) :

$6.00

Lunch Sunday :

$6.00

5. Sailing Instructions and Courses:

The Sailing Instructions will be available at Late Registration / Check In. The courses will be described in the Sailing Instructions.

6. Scoring:

The Low Point Scoring System, Appendix A2, will be used except that each yacht's series score will be the total of all her scores. A minimum of one race will constitute a regatta.

7. Awards:

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the Thistle, Y-Flyer and Snipe Classes. Two awards will be given to the top finishers in the Laser Class. A First Place Award will be given for the Intergalactic Single-Handed Snipe. Top Junior Awards will be given per class, as applicable.

8. Disclaimer of Liability:

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 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.

9. Lodging / Housing:

Days Inn
770.974.1700

Best Western Frontier
770.974.0116

Holiday Inn Express
770.975.9920

Camping available on club grounds. Please, no pets or motorcycles are allowed on Club Property.

10. Directions:

Club Location / Map

11. Further Information:

Regatta Chairman: Matt Gregory
email
Home: 423.842.5045
Cell: 423.838.1820

click here for on-line registration for the AYC Open Regatta


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