I tried to send this to the ICSA list last week and it appears many people did not get it. A PDF version is also up at collegesailing.org
If anyone has any questions about this, the SI's or the registration form please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Blake Billman Regatta Chairman * * NOTICE OF RACE *2007-08 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association* Sloop National Championship *The Cornelius Shields Trophy* Fort Worth Boat Club *Ft. Worth, TX* *November 16-18, 2007* Supporting sponsorship provided by Pentax The organizing authority is the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA). Race management, fleet, facilities and support are provided by the Fort Worth Boat Club & SEISA 1. *Rules*: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) for 2007-08, the Current ICSA Procedural Rules, the General Conditions of the ICSA Championships, Conditions for the Sloop Championship, and this Notice of Race, except as any of these are modified by the Sailing Instructions. 2. *Boats*: The event will be sailed in J-22s (provided by the host) with a crew of 3. 3. *Sailing Site*: The Fort Worth Boat Club, 10,000 Boat Club Rd. Ft. Worth. TX. www.fwbc.com 817-236-8393 4. *Reciprocity*: FWBC does reciprocate with other Yacht Clubs please contact the FWBC office for information. 5. *Waters*: Eagle Mountain Lake, just NW of Ft. Worth 6. *Weather*: Wunderground.com weather site just NW of the Yacht Club. http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KTXFORTW10 7. *Eligibility*: All entrants must meet ICSA eligibility requirements and have qualified in a conference elimination event according to the Condition of the event. 8. *Fees*: Entry fee is $75 per team and includes 4 banquet tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20. A $500 damage deposit is also due at registration and will be returned in full if no damage occurs. Check (made out to FWBC) or cash please, sorry no credit cards. Please make entry fee/extra ticket payment separate from the damage deposit so that the deposit can be easily returned. 9. *Schedule*: Friday, November 16 0900 Check In / Registration 0930 Competitors Meeting / Practice follows 1200 Warning for first race Saturday, November 17 0900 Check In 945 Warning for first race 1830 Banquet Sunday, November 198 0900 Check In 0945 Warning for first race 1500 No race signal after *10. **Advance Registration: *Teams shall register no later than November 9, 2006 by completing the entry form and e-mailing it to Regatta Chairman Blake Billman [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * *11. **Housing: *Some housing may be available in YC Cabanas; this is on a first come first serve basis. Contact the Regatta Chair for information.** *Hotels:* The YC is in a rural area, there are few housing options nearby; the following are the best within a reasonable distance. Extended Stay Deluxe 3261 N.E. Loop 820 Ft. Worth, TX 76137 (817) 232-1622 $79.99 + tax, $275.97 for the weekend for 2 br Breakfast included 15 miles and 20-30 min from the YC** * * *12. **Sailing Instructions: *Available at registration and online at www.collegesailing.org ** * * *13. **Transportation: *All national carriers serve Dallas/Ft.Worth International (DFW) (30 mi and 30min-1hr (in traffic) from the YC) and Dallas Love Field (for Southwest Airlines)(40mi and 1-1.5 hr). ** SEISA recommends Capps Rentals www.cappsvanrental.com. Traffic can be an issue in the DFW metroplex, please plan accordingly and contact the Regatta Chairman for questions.** * * *14. **Meals: *Race day lunches and banquet fees are included in competitors' entry fee. Coaches and supporters may expect to pay FWBC $5 each for sack lunches, which include a sandwich with toppings (packaged separately), chips, fruit, granola bar, and cookies and $20 each for banquet tickets. A lunch break is anticipated, however competitors should plan to be "on-the-water" for an entire day. Water will be available from the RC, mark set, and chase boats. An informal dinner will probably be organized for Friday evening.** * * *15. **Further Information: www.collegesailing.org and Regatta Chairman Blake Billman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 817-366-5022* * * * * *Supported by Pentax* ________________________________________________ icsa mailing list [email protected] http://www.collegesailing.org/mailman/?listname=icsa
