1999 InterClub Nationals - Notice Of Race

April 17 & 18, 1999

Organizing Authority: Annapolis InterClub Fleet and the Severn Sailing Association

Hosting Club: Severn Sailing Association, 311 First Street, Annapolis MD

Rules: The regatta will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 1997-2000 (as modified Jan 1, 1999), the prescriptions of US SAILING, except as modified by the prescriptions of the IC Technical Regulations for the InterClub Dinghy Class, effective April 20, 1997, and the Sailing Instructions. The following rules are in effect for the regatta:

  1. At the discretion of the Race Committee, the fleet may be divided into divisions, which will sail in round-robin, depending upon the number of entries.
  2. Life jackets shall be worn at all times.
  3. Bow numbers are required for each yacht. Bow numbers shall match the sail number. If two yachts have the same "bow\sail" numbers, the yacht whose actual hull number matches that "bow/ sail" number shall display that number. The bow number shall be placed within 1 foot of the bow stem, be at least 10 inches in height, and be of contrasting color to be hull. Bow numbers will be made available to those requesting them on the entry form.
  4. On the water judges may be used to enforce RRS 42 (Propulsion).
Advertising: This regatta is classified as a Category A event (Appendix G3).

Entry: Entries shall be submitted on the Official Entry Form accompanied by the $70.00 entry fee. Late entries will be required to pay an additional late fee of $15. Entries must be post-marked by April 1, 1998 to avoid the late fee. Late entries will be accepted until 9:00 am April 17, with the additional late fee. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The entry fee includes the following:

Registration: Registration will be open Friday, April 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 17 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, upstairs in the Clubhouse at the Severn Sailing Association.

Measurement: It is the responsibility of every competitor to make sure his or her boat, sail, and equipment measure to the IC Technical Regulations for the InterClub Dinghy Class, effective April 20, 1997. Copies of these rules may be found on the Class web site (http://sailingsource.com/interclub). The bow tip weight rule shall be enforced. Sails must be stamped by your Fleet Measurer. In order to expedite the Registration process, we are encouraging all competitors to complete the Measurement Certificate, which has been enclosed with this Notice of Race (also on the class website). This certificate must be signed by an Official Fleet Measurer. The IC Technical Committee has endorsed this effort. Certificates will be collected and put on file at Registration. Measurement equipment and personnel will be available on site. Skipper and crew (in full sailing gear and with any necessary additional weights) must weigh-in before sailing.

The IC Nationals Measurement Committee will be available on Friday, April 16 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 17 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am to measure boats that do not have completed measurement certificates. Measurement will be done at the Severn Sailing Association J/24 hoist (nearest to the Clubhouse). Alternate arrangements for measurement can be made on a limited basis. Contact:

Tom Stout
TStout1327@aol.com
410-626-1558

The Measurement Committee reserves the right to measure any boats at random during the regatta. The top five boats shall be measured by the Measurement Committee. Skipper and crew may be required to weigh in after the completion of sailing.

Schedule:

Friday, April 16
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Measurement
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration
Saturday, April 17
7:00 am - 9:00 am Measurement
7:00 am - 9:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:30 am Skippers Meeting
10:00 am Harbor Start
11:00 am First Warning Gun, Back to Back Races
After Sailing Beer Drinking
6:30 pm Dinner at Eastport Clipper
Sunday, April 18
7:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:30 am First Warning Gun, Back to Back Races
2:30 pm Latest Time to Start Last Race
4:00 pm Awards

Sailing Instructions: The regatta Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and on the Internet on the IC Web site: (http://sailingsource.com/interclub/Nationals99/).

Courses: Courses will be windward/leeward with a windward offset and a leeward gate. A provision for multiple laps will be included. The start/finish may be located midway between the windward and leeward marks.

Scoring: The ISAF Low Point scoring system (RRS Appendix A) shall be used. One drop race will be included if 8 or more races are completed.

Prizes: Prizes will be given for the top 10 places.

Housing: Home stays will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Please call as early as possible. In addition, a list of hotels near the club is below. Contact:

Kimberly Brickell
6512 Allegheny Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
kimberly@iris.econ.umd.edu
301-270-2797 (h)
301-405-3441 (w)

Local Hotels

Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel
80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-7555
Estimated Rates: $159/night
Distance to club: 0.5 miles

Eastport House Bed & Breakfast
101 Severn Ave
Annapolis, MD
(410) 295-9710
Estimated Rates: $100/night
Distance to club: 1 bock

Courtyard by Marriott
2559 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-1555
Estimated Rates: $84-119/night Distance to club: 6 miles

Days Inn
2520 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2800
Estimated Rates: $79-99/night
Distance to club: 4 miles

Holiday Inn
210 Holiday Ct (off Riva Rd.)
Annapolis,MD 21401
(410) 224-3150
Estimated Rates: $79-99/night
Distance to club: 4 miles

Econo Lodge Annapolis
2451 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-4317
Estimated Rates: $75-85/night
Distance to club: 4 miles

Directions: From Points North take I-97 South to US 50 East. Take Exit 24, Rowe Blvd (MD 70). Bear right onto Rowe Blvd. Cross Weems Creek and College Creek. Continue on Rowe Blvd as it bears right at the 3rd light. At Church Circle go about 180 degrees to Duke of Gloucester Street. The Maryland Inn is on the corner. Follow Duke of Gloucester Street and turn right at end. Cross Spa Creek and take the first left onto Severn Ave. Go the last street and turn left onto First Street. SSA is at the end of the street on the right. For a map see the IC web site (http://sailingsource.com/interclub/Nationals99/).

Regatta Contact:

Regatta Chairman
Jesse Falsone
410-280-1452 (h)
703-413-9200 (w)
american505@erols.com

A PDF version of the entry form suitable for printing is available. 
1999 INTERCLUB DINGHY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM


SAIL NUMBER_____________________ HULL COLOR________________________

BOAT NAME__________________________________________________________

FLEET______________________________________________________________

SKIPPER'S NAME_____________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

City___________________________________State________ Zip___________

Phone W (___)____________Phone H (___)___________e-mail____________

CREW'S NAME________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

City___________________________________State________ Zip___________

Phone W (___)____________Phone H (___)___________e-mail____________

NEED HOUSING: Y   N                         NEED BOW NUMBERS:  Y   N

	                             ENTRY FEE - $70.00:   $________

 LATE ENTRY FEE - $15.00 (If post-marked after April 1):   $________

            EXTRA DINNER TICKETS - Number __ x $20 each:   $________

                                         TOTAL ENCLOSED:   $________

The skipper agrees that any assistance from the Race Committee, the
crash boats or other Severn Sailing Association vessels and
from persons manning them is at his/her own risk.  Further, he/she
releases the Severn Sailing Association, its members, its
employees, its race committee and crash boat crews, whether
members of SSA or not, from all liability or claims for personal
injury or property damage suffered in any way or from any cause
during or related to this regatta.

Signature of Skipper: ______________________________ Date:__________

Please make check payable to Annapolis InterClub Fleet. Mail entry
form and check to:

Alex Pline
305 Monterey Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-8457
pline@snipe.org
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