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. The regatta will be sailed as an A/B division event. Separate A and B division skippers and crews are required.
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 $45.00/division ($90 total) entry fee. Late entries will be required to pay an additional late fee of $5/division ($10 total). Entries must be post-marked by January 28, 2000 to avoid the late fee. Late entries will be accepted until 9:00 am February 5, with the additional late fee. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The entry fee includes the following:

• Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Dinner and party on Saturday
• Prizes for the top 3 skippers and crews in each division

Registration: Registration will be open Friday, February 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, February 5 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. Skipper and crew (in full sailing gear and with any necessary additional weights) must weigh-in before sailing. Measurement equipment and personnel will be available on site if required. The Measurement Committee reserves the right to measure any boats at random during the regatta.

Schedule:

Sailing Instructions: The regatta Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and on the Internet on the IC Web site: (http://sailingsource.com/interclub/regattas/midwinters2000/).

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 (per division).

Prizes: Prizes will be given for the top 3 places in each division.

2000 IC Midwinters "Inter-Club" Boat Loaning Program: Historically, the IC was conceived to be a boat that sailors from different clubs could jump into at a regatta without having to bring there own boat - thus the name "Inter-Club". In keeping with that notion, the Annapolis InterClub Fleet is pleased to announce our "Inter-Club Boat Loaning Program" for the 2000 IC Midwinters. We want to make the decision to come to our regatta an easy one. We will have a number of very competitive ICs for members from other IC fleets to use.

Here is the deal:

1. Register for the regatta. Entry fee must be paid to reserve a boat.
2. Contact Jesse Falsone (falsonej@nichols.com) for a boat. The best boats will be loaned on a first-come, first served basis.
3. If you want to fly down, we will pick you up at the airport and provide housing. Flights from Providence to BWI are cheap!
4. We will shuttle you back to the airport on Sunday, Feb 6 after racing.
5. We will NOT reserve a boat for you unless your registration is complete. Out-of-town IC sailors will be given first crack at boats. Other interested sailors from the Annapolis/Baltimore/DC area can put there name in with Jesse Falsone to get left-over boats. Any boat not already loaned by Feb 1, 2000 is free game to all. A list of available boats and a description will be available on the 2000 IC Midwinters web site soon.

Housing: A list of hotels near the club is below:

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

Annapolis Terrace Motel
(a pit, but cheap!)
101 Ferguson Rd
Annapolis, MD
(410) 757-3030
Estimated Rates: $45
Distance to club: 5 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/regattas/midwinters2000/directions.pdf).