St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club
2008 Sunfish Midwinter National & Team Championships
March 12-15, 2008
NOTICE OF RACE
Management and Racing Rules:
The Regatta is organized under the St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club and the United States
Sunfish Class Association (USSCA) and will be sailed under the authority of the Race
Committee. The races will be governed by the current version of The Racing Rules of
Sailing (RRS) and its amendments, 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.
Advertising:
This is a category A event in accordance with Appendix 1, Regulations 20-ISAF
Advertising code.
Eligibility and Entry:
This event is open to all current members of the International Sunfish Class.
Membership cards will be checked at registration. Any non-members can join the
Sunfish Class by completing a membership application and payment of required dues at
check in. The top four finishers qualify for the 2009 Sunfish Worlds.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday March 12, 2008
0900-1400 Registration STABYC Lounge
1200 Start of First Race
1800 Buffet (Ballroom) Skippers Free
Thursday March 13, 2008
0800-1000 Continental Breakfast
0900-1100 Registration STABYC Lounge
1130 Skippers Meeting (Ballroom)
1300 Start of Race 1. Additional Races back to back (three
races scheduled)
1800 Hamburgers and Hotdogs on the Lawn Skippers free
Friday March 14, 2008
800-1000 Continental Breakfast
1030 Start of First Race, Five races scheduled back to back
On water lunch following second race of the day
1800 Pig Roast on the Lawn(Free to Skippers)
Saturday March 15, 2008
800-1000 Continental Breakfast
1030 Start of first race. Two races scheduled back to back
NO RACE WILL BE STARTED AFTER 1600
Entries & Fees:
Entries received prior to February 28, 2008:
US Sailing Member $85.00
Non-Member $95.00
Entries received after February 28:
US Sailing Members $100.00
Non-Member $110.00
Trophies:
Trophies will be awarded to the top ten finishers. In addition, trophies will be awarded to
the top female, top master over 50, and the top junior under 18.
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing instructions will be available at registration and they will contain diagrams of
courses that may be used and a copy of a chart showing the racing area.
Scoring:
The “Low Point Scoring System” reflected in Appendix A will apply with ten races
scheduled, of which, one shall be completed to constitute a series. If six or fewer races
are completed each boat’s total score will be the sum of her score for all races.
Safety:
It is each competitor’s exclusive and individual responsibility to decide whether or not to
race or continue racing, to wear a life jacket when conditions warrant, and to otherwise
provide for his or her own personal safety. Competitors are reminded that all Federal and
State safety regulations should be observed.
Camping:
Camping is available on Club grounds on a first come first serve basis.
Charter Boats:
Charter Boats will not be available through the local dealer.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Select 2001 North Cove Blvd (HWY 77) 850-769-0000
Best Western Suites 1035 East 23rd Street 850-784-7700
Howard Johnson’s 301 East 23rd Street 850-782-8585Days Inn 301 West 23
rd Street 850-785-0001
LaQuinta Inn 1030 East 23rd Street 850-914-0022Comfort Inn 1013 East 23
rd Street 850-769-6969
Days Inn Bayside 711 West Beach Drive 850-763-4622
For Further Information, Please Contact The Following:
Regatta Headquarters Principal Race Officer
St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club John B. Morrow
218 Bunkers Cove Road P.O. Box 1446
Panama City, Florida 32401 Panama City, Fl. 32402
850-769-2453 850-872-1242
Home Page STABYC.Com
E-Mail Manager@STABYC.Com E-Mail RushJ29@Bellsouth.net
2008 Sunfish Midwinter National & Team Championships
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____________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City__________________________ State________________ Zip Code______________
Telephone_________________________ E-Mail________________________________
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 St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club.
Signature_________________________________________ Date:_________________
Owner/Skipper
Entry Fee Before 2/28/08 $85.00 for US Sailing Members
$95.00 for Non-members
After 2/28/08 $100.00 US Sailing Members
$110.00 Non-Members
$_____________________
Make Checks Payable to St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club
218 Bunkers Cove Road Panama City, Fl. 32401
