2006 Sunfish Midwinter

National and Team Championships

March 16-19, 2006

Notice of Race

Melbourne Yacht Club

Melbourne, Florida

Organizing Authority: The organizing authority is the Melbourne Yacht Club (MYC ),

Sunfish Fleet 669, and the United States Sunfish Class Association (USSCA ).

Rules: This event will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association, the International Sunfish Class rules, this notice of race, and the sailing instructions. In case of conflict between the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instruction, the Sailing Instructions shall prevail.

Advertising: This regatta is classified as Category “A” in accordance with the ISAF Regulation 20 and ISCA Advertising Prescriptions.

Eligibility: This event is open to members of the International Sunfish Class or the United States Sunfish Class Association [USSCA]. Membership cards must be shown at registration. USSCA membership applications will be available at the late registration / check-in table. Boats entered must comply with ALL rules of the ISCA as stated in the 2004-2005 directory.

Team Racing: Teams will consist of four boats and may be assembled during registration on Thursday.

Entry: Competitors may enter by completing registration with the registration committee. Standard registration forms are available in the Windward Leg, by mail from the Melbourne Yacht Club [MYC] and www.sunfishflorida.com . Completed forms, together with appropriate entry fee made out to Melbourne Yacht Club noting SF Midwinters, should be sent to:

SF Midwinters

c/o Chris Gates

506 North River Oaks Dr

Indialantic, Fl. 32903

Fees: The entry fee will be $90 if postmarked by February 17, 2006. Entries postmarked after February 17^th and on-site registration will be $110. Fee includes memento, daily lunches, dinners on Friday and Saturday night, complimentary coffee, juice and pastries prior to each day’s racing; complimentary beer, sodas and snacks following each day’s racing, and awards. Additional dinner tickets for each day are available at $10.00 adults / $5.00 children.

Sailing Instructions: Sailing Instructions will be available at the registration table during check-in and late registration time.

Schedule:

Thursday, March 16 Team Racing

1000 – 1230 Registration

1330 Start of first race

1630 Beer and soft drinks

1630 – 1730 Check-in and late registration

Friday, March 17

900 – 1030 Continental breakfast

900 – 1030 Check-in and late registration

1100 Competitor’s Meeting

1100 – 1200 Pick-up complimentary box lunch @ clubhouse

1230 First warning signal

1600 Complimentary post race beer and soft drinks.

1800 BBQ at Ballard Park

Saturday, March 18

830 – 1000 Continental breakfast and lunch pickup

1030 First warning signal

1630 Complimentary post race beer and soft drinks.

1830 Dinner party at MYC Clubhouse

Sunday, March 19

830 - 1000 Continental breakfast

1030 First warning signal

1400 No races to begin after 1400

---- Complimentary post race beer and sodas $1.00 hot dogs

---- Awards as soon as possible after racing.

Regatta Site: The Regatta site will be at the Ballard Park located in Melbourne, FL. The address is North Thomas Barbour Drive in Melbourne, which is off US1 between the 192 causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeway. Parking will be available on site for both cars and trailers. Camping is currently not available at the race site. Housing will be available on a first come first serve basis to pre-registered participants.

Racing Area: The racing area is in the Indian River to the East of Ballard Park

Scoring: The Low Point Scoring System. One race shall constitute a regatta.

Contacts: Event chairman - Chris Gates 321-984-2561 cgates@cfl.rr.com

Housing – John Fox - john@teamfoxy.com , Boats Jim Edwards Edboat@aol.com

Web-sites: Midwinters www.sunfishflorida.com , Melbourne Yacht Club www.melbourneyachtclub.com , Local Racing info www.sail-race.com .

Registration Form

Sunfish 2006 Midwinters

March 16 – 19, 2006

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________State: _____ ZIP: _________Country: ___________

Phone ____________ e-mail __________________________ Birth Date: ____________Sex:______

Sailing Club: ______________ Sail #: __________ Hull Color: _________ Deck Color: __________

USSCA #: ____________ USSA #: ______________ Fleet #: _________________

Entry Fee:

Postmark by 2/17/06 [$90.00] ___________

Late / After 2/17/06 [$110.00] ___________

Additional Meals: Adults [$10]; Children [$5] __________

Total enclosed: __________

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and by all other rules that govern this event. In consideration for its sponsorship of the event, I hereby release the event organizer, its officers, employees, agents and members from any and all claims for damages for death, and personal injuries or property damage in any manner related to this event or the operation of the event organizer. I hereby acknowledge that it is always the individual responsibility of each skipper to determine whether to start or continue racing.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

Please make checks out to Melbourne Yacht Club (note SF Midwinters on check) and mail to