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Folks Per some recent chatter, Fleet 8 has indeed petitioned and received preliminary approval from IC27A and CBYRA to run a national regatta as part of CBYRA Race Week on Labor Day weekend, 2009 The following is VERY PRELIMINARY Requirements to race in the National Regatta hosted by CBYRA at Race Week, August 2009 (pending formal NOR) For the Catalina 27 Nationals Membership in the International Catalina 27/270 Association Membership In a chartered Catalina 27/270 Fleet, unless the boat is outside any Fleet territories. For CBYRA Race Week Membership in their National Authority (e.g. US Sailing, Canadian Yachting Assoc, etc) Membership in CBYRA, or in another YRA if the entrant does not reside in CBYRA territory Handicap / Measurement Gold fleet will be sailed one design (no adjustments) among sloops complying with the specifications of Section IV of the IC27A bylaws (http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/bylaws.htm#c_06), eg no tall rigs or 270's. Arrangements must be made to complete measurement IAW the bylaws prior to event start. Fleet 8 will make it's measurer available on Friday and by prior arrangement. Silver fleet will be offered non-spin for all other participants. Finish order will be handicapped under PHRF for varying rig, keel, auxiliary propulsion and sail configurations. That should be the full list. As for how they check on various memberships - the CBYRA and USSailing #'s are required with your registration. The Nationals Committee will separately20confirm IC27A and Fleet membership. If any racers outside the Chesapeake are considering participation, please let me know what would enable you. Ideas include accomdations, for the crew as well as the boat, boats for loan/charter, etc. Peter Z Fleet Captain, Fleet 8 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 9:28 pm Subject: Re: catalina27-talk:Unsubscribe - and Miss the Fun! As a CBYRA sanctioned event, it is required, but I don't know how much they check. I am just telling you what I think the rules are/may be. CD ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) Listen to 350+ music, sports, & news radio stations – including songs for the holidays – FREE while you browse. Start Listening Now!
