Sailing Calendar

FINAL NOTICE OF RACE
2010 INTERCLUB DINGHY MIDWINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
January 30-31, 2010
Severn Sailing Association, Annapolis, MD
Organizing Authority: Annapolis InterClub Fleet and the Severn Sailing Association
Hosting Club: Severn Sailing Association, 311 First Street, Annapolis MD
Rules: The regatta will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2013, the prescriptions of US SAILING, except as modified by the prescriptions of the IC Technical Regulations for the InterClub Dinghy Class, effective April 20, 1997, and the Sailing Instructions. The following additional rules are in effect for the regatta:
1.All competitors shall wear life jackets at all times while on the water except for brief periods of time when clothing is being added or removed from under the life jacket.
2.Bow and sail numbers are required. The bow number does not have to match the sail number, however each bow and sail number must be unique, i.e. no other registered InterClub may display the same number on either the bow or sail. If two yachts have the same number on either the bow or sail, the yacht whose actual hull number matches that number shall have priority for that number. The bow number shall be placed within 1 foot of the bow stem, be at least 10 inches in height, and be of contrasting color to be hull.
3.On the water judges may be used to enforce RRS 42 (Propulsion).
Advertising: This regatta is classified as a Category A event (Appendix G3).
Regatta Format: The InterClub Midwinters is a “collegiate style” event. Each team shall be sailed by “A” and “B” divisions consisting of separate skippers and crews. A single crew shall not sail both divisions. Both A and B divisions shall use the same boat and sail. Typically each division will sail two or three races followed by a short intermission to allow for the divisions to switch.
Entry: Entries shall be submitted on the Official Entry Form accompanied by the $70.00/division ($140 total) entry fee. A discount of $15 ($55.00/division) will be offered to college teams. Late entries will be required to pay an additional late fee of $10/division ($20 total). Entries must be post-marked by January 20, 2010 to avoid the late fee. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, however late entries will be accepted until 9:00 am January 30, with the additional late fee. Mail entry form and appropriate fees to:
Annapolis Interclub Fleet
c/o Christopher Brady
131 Meade Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
The entry fee includes the following:
 Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings
 Soup and chili between races
 Dinner and party on Saturday
 Prizes for the top 5 skippers and crews in each division
Official Event Web Site: http://www.interclub.org/regattas/midwinters2010/index.php
Registration: Registration will be open Saturday, January 30 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, upstairs in the Clubhouse at the Severn Sailing Association.
Measurement: It is the responsibility of every competitor to make sure his or her boat, sail, and equipment conform to the IC Technical Regulations for the InterClub Dinghy Class, effective April 20, 1997. Copies of these rules may be found on the Official Event Web site site. Sails must be stamped by your Fleet Measurer. Skipper and crew (in full sailing gear and with any necessary additional weights) must weigh-in before sailing (minimum 315 pounds). Measurement equipment and personnel will be available on site if required. The regatta organizers reserve the right to measure any boats at random during the regatta.
Schedule:
Saturday, January 30
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:30 am
Skippers Meeting
10:30 am
Harbor Start
11:00 am
First Warning Gun, Back to Back Races
after sailing
Refreshments
6:30 pm
Dinner
Sunday, January 31
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
10:00 am
First Warning Gun, Back to Back Races
2:30 pm
Latest Time to Start Last Race
4:00 pm
Awards
Sailing Instructions: The regatta Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and on the Internet on the IC Web site.
Courses: Courses will be windward/leeward once around. A windward offset and a leeward gate may be used. A provision for multiple laps will be included. The start/finish may be located midway between the windward and leeward marks.
Scoring: The ISAF Low Point scoring system (RRS Appendix A) shall be used. Each division shall be scored separately and the overall score shall be the sum of all races for the two divisions. All races shall count.
Prizes: Prizes will be given to the skippers and crews for the top 5 overall places.
Housing: Limited homestays are available on a first come first served basis. For easy access to all the hotels, motels and B&Bs in the Annapolis area call: Annapolis Accommodations at 1-800-715-1000 or visit http://www.stayannapolis.com/
The following is a partial list of local area hotels:
Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel
80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-7555
Estimated Rates: $159/night
Distance to club: 0.5 miles
Eastport House Bed & Breakfast
101 Severn Ave
Annapolis, MD
(410) 295-9710
Estimated Rates: $100/night
Distance to club: 1 bock
Georgian House Bed & Breakfast
170 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
1 (800)557-2068 / (410)263-5618
http://www.georgianhouse.com/
Estimated Rates: $140-170/night
Distance to club: 0.5 miles
Courtyard by Marriott
2559 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-1555
Estimated Rates: $84-119/night Distance to club: 6 miles
Days Inn
2520 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2800
Estimated Rates: $79-99/night
Distance to club: 4 miles
Holiday Inn
210 Holiday Ct (off Riva Rd.)
Annapolis,MD 21401
(410) 224-3150
Estimated Rates: $79-99/night
Distance to club: 4 miles
Econo Lodge Annapolis
2451 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-4317
Estimated Rates: $75-85/night
Distance to club: 4 miles
Annapolis Terrace Motel
(a pit, but cheap!)
101 Ferguson Rd
Annapolis, MD
(410) 757-3030
Estimated Rates: $45
Distance to club: 5 miles
Directions: From Points North take I-97 South to US 50 East. Take Exit 24, Rowe Blvd (MD 70). Bear right onto Rowe Blvd. Cross Weems Creek and College Creek. Continue on Rowe Blvd as it bears right at the 3rd light. At Church Circle go about 180 degrees to Duke of Gloucester Street. The Maryland Inn is on the corner. Follow Duke of Gloucester Street and turn right at end. Cross Spa Creek and take the first left onto Severn Ave. Go the last street and turn left onto First Street. SSA is at the end of the street on the right. For a map see the Official IC Midwinters Web site.
Regatta Contact:
Chris Brady
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