2012 Independence Day Regatta
NOTICE OF RACE
INDEPENDENCE DAY REGATTA
A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED CELEBRATION!
LAKE NORMAN YACHT CLUB June 30-July 1, 2012
As host, Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC invites you to the 2012 Independence Day Regatta. We promise you good sailboat racing, dinner, entertainment and, of course, "FIREWORKS". Come and join the fun. Camping at the club is available. No pets allowed.
RULES: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in 2009 – 2012 The Racing Rules of Sailing, except as any of these are changed by the sailing instructions. Keelboats will race under LNKC Lakewide Sailing Instructions (LSI).
ELIGIBILITY:
The Regatta is open to boats of all classes including juniors, centerboards and keelboats. Classes are open to both US Sailing members and non-members. Boats shall be broken into classes as determined by the race committee, based upon registration. One Design Classes shall consist of not less than three like boats, except a multi-class handicap fleet that may be formed at the discretion of the regatta committee. The number and makeup of the PHRF classes will be determined based upon registration. Keelboats must be 20’ LOA or longer. PHRF keelboats must have a current LNKC PHRF certificate number. If you do not have a LNKC PHRF certificate, please apply for one at www.lnkc.com.
SCHEDULE OF RACES:
Races scheduled are two for the Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker PHRF keelboats, five for the one-design classes on the Around the Buoys Course and unlimited for the Junior course. No races will be started after 1300 hrs. on Sunday.
SCORING:
Scoring will be Low Point Scoring System Appendix A except that all races shall be scored (changes appendix A2). Keelboats will race under PHRF, Spin and Non-Spin classes expected. PHRF classes may be further divided based on the entries received. A minimum of one race constitutes a Regatta.
AWARDS:
Trophies will be given in each class according to the following fleet sizes:
3-5 boats = 1 trophy 14-18 boats = 4 trophies
6-9 boats = 2 trophies 19+ boats = 5 trophies
10-13 boats = 3 trophies
Trophy quantities will be based upon Pre-Registration numbers as of June 22, 2012.
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registering makes registration easy. Participants are encouraged to register on-line at this link. Completed pre-registration forms with payment must be received no later than Friday, June 22, 2011. Registrations received after that date or without full payment will have late fees assessed to be paid at registration.
Shirt and meal orders should be included in pre-registration to assist with availability and meal planning.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Registration and Payment must be received by June 22th to avoid late fees.
Payment is expected in advance but will be accepted on the day of regatta. Payments made the day of regatta shall be subject to late fees.
o $40 Regatta fee for Keelboats and Centerboards plus late fee of $10 after 6/22
o $20 Regatta fee for Juniors plus late fee of $10 after 6/22
o $12.00 Adult Dinner (Sat) plus late fee of $5 after 6/22
o $6.00 Child Dinner(Under 10) plus late fee of $4 after 6/22
o T-Shirts available at various prices. (See registration form.)
Register Online and/or print registration and mail with payment to Michael Shaw, 8501 Fox Tail Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078. Make all checks payable to Lake Norman Yacht Club or LNYC.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Sailing Instructions will be posted on the Official Bulletin Board located at the Race Management Center. Copies will be available at registration. For keelboats, LSI are available at www.lnkc.com.
COURSES:
There will be three race areas: Keelboat course will include Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker PHRF keelboats on the down the lake course. Keelboats must be 20’ LOA or longer. Around the Buoys course will be for one-design fleets and a miscellaneous fleet. Junior course will include Optis, Sunfish, Lasers and 420s sailing around the buoys course. Around-the-Buoys courses and Junior courses to be sailed include Windward-Leeward, Triangle and Olympic. All Keelboat courses will be as described in the LNKC LSI. All course locations will be in the vicinity of Lake Norman Yacht Club with specific locations to be announced at the Competitors’ Meeting. Final fleet and course assignments are at the discretion of the race committee. D
DECORATED JUNIOR BOAT PARADE:
Juniors are encouraged to participate in a Decorated Boat Parade. Decorate your Optimist, Sunfish, Laser or 420 for the on-the-water boat parade following the races on Saturday. Awards will be given to the best decorated boats celebrating our nation’s birthday.
DIRECTIONS: Directions to LNYC are available at www.lnyc.org. Use Ctrl-Click to follow this link: Directions to LNYC - Google Maps
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday June 30th
0800-1100 Registration – Clubhouse
0800-1000 Coffee/Doughnuts - Clubhouse
1130 COMPETITORS’ MEETING – Clubhouse
1255 WARNING SIGNAL Race 1 - additional races to follow first race of the day for Around-the-Buoys and Juniors
1630-1730 Decorated Junior Boat Parade (See above for details)
1630-2000 Games at the Pavilion
1830 Dinner at the Pavilion
2000-2300 Music, Dancing and FIREWORKS
LIVE entertainment: Live Band (New band for this year)
FIREWORKS sponsored by LNYC
Food: An Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic:
Hamburgers, hotdogs, slaw, baked beans, dessert
Sunday July 1st
0800-0900 Coffee/Doughnuts - Pavilion
0955 WARNING SIGNAL - additional races to follow first race of the day
1300 No races will begin after this time
ASAP Awards Presentation - Pavilion