2008
Sunfish International
Masters
March 8 - 10, 2008
Pensacola Yacht Club
Notice of Race
1. Organizing Authority: The organizing authority is the Pensacola Yacht Club and the
United States Sunfish Class Association ( USSCA ).
2. 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.
3. Advertising: This event shall be a Category A event in accordance with Appendix 1,
Regulation 20 – ISAF Advertising Code.
4. Eligibility and Entry: This event is open to all current members over 40 year of age of
the International Sunfish Class. Membership cards & age will be checked at
Registration. Anyone can join the Sunfish Class by completing a membership application
at check-in. Eligible yachts must complete a registration form with the registration
committee. The top finisher qualifies for the 2009 ISCA Worlds.
5. Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 8th
0800-1030 Continental Breakfast
1100 Skipper’s meeting ( Watson Sailing Center )
1300 Start of first race, Three races scheduled back to back
1800 Dinner Buffet ( Free to Skippers )
Sunday, March 9th
0800-0930 Continental Breakfast
1100 Start of first race, Five races scheduled back to back
1800 Cookout & keg of beer ( Watson Sailing Center ) Free to skippers
Lunches provided on water ( Sunday only )
Monday, March 10th
0800-0930 Continental Breakfast
1100 Start of first race, Two races scheduled back to back
1400 Deadline for start of last race
Awards as soon as possible after racing.
6. Registration Fee:
Member of US Sailing $90.00
Non-member $95.00
7. Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.
8. Regatta Site. The regatta host will be the Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress Street
Pensacola, FL 32501, Phone (850) 433-8804 or (850) 433-7006, FAX: 850-438-3105
E-Mail: pyc@pyc.gccoxmail.com
Website: http://www.pensacolayachtclub.org/
9. Racing Area: Pensacola Bay
10. Courses will be windward/leeward, triangle or any combination thereof.
11. Scoring will be the low-Point Scoring System of Appendix A of the racing rules, with
ten races scheduled, of which one shall be completed to constitute a series. If six or
fewer races are sailed, each yacht’s total score will be the sum of her scores for all races.
12. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall and in each age group.
40 – 49 Apprentice
50 – 59 Master
60 – 69 Grand Master
70 – 79 Great Grand Master
80 + Senior Master
13. Overnight Camping is permitted on the club premises. Please contact the club
manager, (850) 433-8804 or (850) 433-7006 if you have any questions.
14. Housing & Hotels: http://pensacola.hotelguide.net/ Limited housing will beavailable on a first come basis: Contact Tom Whitehurst Email: dtw8689@cox.net, 850-
477-3564h, 850-595-4995w
15. Further information: John Mathews 850-492-4802 Email: johnmatthews@cox.net
16. Charter Boats are limited on a first come basis:: Tom Whitehurst Email:
dtw8689@cox.net, 850-477-3564h, 850-595-4995w
17. Directions: http://www.pensacolayachtclub.org/visitor.html
ENTRY FORM
In order for this to constitute a valid entry form, you must comply with the following:
1. Provide evidence that you are a Sunfish Class Association Member;
2. Deliver the entry form, the entry fee, and a copy of your US SAILING
membership card if a member of US SAILING
Sail Color ___________________________________ Sail Number ______________
US SAILING Member Number __________________ Yacht Club _______________
Name of Owner/Skipper ________________________AGE ____________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State __________ Zip Code _____________
Telephone _________________________ Email ______________________________
Birth Date _________/________/_________ Sex _____________
By signing below I am a member of the Sunfish Class Association; I will abide by the
Sailing Instructions for the Regatta; and I will be responsible for the safety and security
of my boat and gear while on the grounds of the Pensacola Yacht Club.
Signature ____________________________________________ Date ______________
Owner/Skipper
Entry fee postmarked on or before Feb 22, 2008
$90.00 for US SAILING MEMBERS
$95.00 for Non US SAILING MEMBERS
Postmarked after Feb 22, 2008
$105.00 for US SAILING MEMBERS
$110.00 for Non US SAILING MEMBERS
$ ________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Pensacola Yacht Club
Mail to:
Sunfish Int’l Masters
1897 Cypress Street
Pensacola, FL 32501