2002 International Sunfish Midwinters

March 7 - 10, 2002
Davis Island Yacht Club
Tampa, Florida

Registration Form

Notice Of Race

  1. Rules
    The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the United States Sailing association, the rules of the International Sunfish Class (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions.
  2. Alteration of Racing Rules
    2.1 The racing rules will be modified in accordance with rule 86 as follows:
    Rule 31.1: In modification of Rule 31.1, the round-the-ends provisions of that rule will be in effect for all starts.
  3. Advertising
    This event shall be Category A in accordance with Appendix 1, Regulation 20 - ISAF Advertising Code.
  4. Eligibility and Entry
    4.1 This event is open to all current members of the International Sunfish Class. Membership cards will be checked at on-site check-in. Membership applications will be available at on-site check-in.

    4.2 Eligible yachts may be entered by completing registration with the registration committee.
  5. Schedule of Events
    Thursday, March 7 TEAM RACE DAY
    0900-1000 Check-in for Team Racing
    1000  Competitor’s Meeting for Team Racing
    1100  First Team Race; Races back to back.  
    Number of races at discretion of R/C
    Lunch can be purchased at club
    1800-2000 Check-in & late registration for Midwinters
    Friday, March 8 MIDWINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGINS
    0900-1100 On-site Check-in and late registration
    1100-1300 Lunch may be purchased at club
    1200  COMPETITOR’S MEETING
    1310  First Start, races back to back
    Three (3) races scheduled
    Complimentary beer & soft drinks after racing
    1900  Complimentary Cocktail Party
    Saturday, March 9
    0800  Complimentary Continental Breakfast
    0800-1000  Pick-up complimentary box lunch in Clubhouse
    1010  First Start, races back to back
    Five (5) races scheduled
    Complimentary beer & soft drinks after racing
    1900  Complimentary Dinner Party in Clubhouse with live entertainment
    Additional Tickets for guests may be purchased at registration
    Sunday, March 10 AWARDS DAY
    0800  Complimentary Continental Breakfast
    1010  First Start, races back to back
    Three (3) races scheduled 
    No race will begin after 1300
    Late lunch may be purchased at clubhouse
    Awards as soon as possible after racing

     

  6. Advance Registration
    Yachts may register in advance by completing The attached registration form and sending it with the appropriate fees to:
    Davis Island Yacht Club
    c/o Gail Heausler
    1315 Severn Ave.
    Tampa, Florida 33606

    Tackle Shack has donated a Sunfish Sail as a door prize. All skippers that pre-registered by March 1, 2002 will be eligible for the drawing. 
  7. Fees
    Regatta Entry Fee: If postmarked by March 1, 2002 Member of US SAILING $60.00 US
    Non-member $65.00 US
    If postmarked after March 1, 2002,  Member of US SAILING $65.00 US
    Non-member $70.00 US

    Included in the entry fee are:
    Friday night cocktail party
    Continental breakfast Saturday & Sunday
    Box lunch on Saturday
    Beer & soft drinks after racing on Friday & Saturday
    Dinner & live entertainment on Saturday 
    Regatta Favor

  8. Sailing Instructions
    The sailing instructions will be available at the time of on-site check-in.
  9. Regatta Site
    The regatta site is the Davis Island Yacht Club located on the southern tip of Davis Island which is located at the mouth of the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa, Florida. The address is 1315 Severn Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 and the phone number is (813)251-1158.
  10. Racing Area
    The racing area is that part of Hillsborough Bay that lies due south of the DIYC yacht basin.
  11. Courses
    The courses will be selected from a variety of windward/leeward and triangle courses. Copies of the NOAA chart of the sailing area will be provided.
  12. Scoring
    The Low-Point Scoring System of Appendix A of the racing rules, will apply, with eleven (11) races scheduled, of which one shall be completed to constitute a series, except that if six (6) or fewer races are sailed, each yacht's total score will be the sum of her scores for all races.
  13. Support Boats
    Once the first warning flag of the day has been displayed, then all support boats will stay clear of the entire racing area until the end of racing for the day.
  14. Prizes
    Trophies will be awarded to the top ten finishers. In addition, trophies will be awarded to the top overall finisher that is the opposite sex of the overall winner, the top junior, and the top master.
  15. Parking
    The parking area surrounding the clubhouse is reserved for club members. All regatta parking is to be on the entrance area east of the warning signs. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
  16. Environmental Concerns
    Any competitor registered in any DIYC-sponsored event who throws any refuse overboard, including but not limited to aluminum cans, plastic items, bottles, etc., is subject to being disqualified by the Race Committee. Such disqualifications will be posted on the Official Notice Board. Any competitor so disqualified may request a hearing.
  17. Further Information
    Gail Heausler (813) 254-9903

    A limited amount of camping is available on the club grounds. Please contact the Club Manager at (813)251-1158.

  18. Hotels / Motels
    Residence Inn 813-221-4224
    Econo Lodge 813-254-3005
    Hyatt Regency 813-225-1234
    Best Western 813-490-2378
    Courtyard by Marriott 813-229-1100